Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

Coach BZ (Bob Fabien Zinga)

Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ”! Your Blueprint for Leadership Excellence and Lasting Success. ✨If you’re ready to develop into a stronger, more effective leader! ✨If you’re striving to reach new heights of success — this podcast is for you. As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, says: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Each episode is designed to inspire and equip you with practical insights that can positively impact the trajectory of your life and leadership journey. Get ready to grow, lead, and succeed — starting today.

  1. 2D AGO ·  VIDEO

    S5:E118 (VIDEO) LIVE with LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN

    S5:E118🎙️LIVE with LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN ⚓🌊  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 118    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrance-green-youngblood1979/ 🎙️ Mark Your Calendars:  📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026   ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Fredericksburg, VA)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] This week on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, I am honored to welcome LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN — an accomplished Information Warfare leader, operational strategist, and servant leader whose journey from enlisted Sailor to senior Navy officer reflects the very best of discipline, accountability, resilience, and service. Currently serving as the METOC Requirements Officer at OPNAV N99, LCDR Green helps shape strategic investment decisions that directly impact Navy environmental intelligence, operational readiness, and warfighter effectiveness across the Fleet. His leadership experience spans operational deployments aboard USS ENTERPRISE, USS BATAAN, and USS CARL VINSON, leadership roles at NGA and Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, and Executive Officer leadership at Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach. 🔥 Episode Title:   “The Human Side of Readiness: Leadership Lessons from Information Warfare” In this powerful conversation, we will discuss: ⚓ Leadership under pressure in operational environments   ⚓ Building trust, accountability, and resilient teams   ⚓ The future of Information Warfare and AI-enabled conflict   ⚓ Developing independent leaders instead of organizational dependency   ⚓ Mental resilience, humility, and emotional intelligence in leadership   ⚓ Lessons learned from the deckplates to the Pentagon   ⚓ Why people—not technology alone—remain the foundation of readiness LCDR Green’s leadership philosophy, A.R.E.A. (Authority, Responsibility, Expertise, Accountability), offers powerful lessons not only for Naval leaders, but also for cybersecurity executives, engineers, analysts, and emerging leaders navigating increasingly complex environments. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for LCDR Green? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #USNavy #InformationWarfare #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #Readiness #AI #Mentorship #Navy #OperationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #Veterans #Resilience

    1h 46m
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    S5:E118 LIVE with LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN

    S5:E118🎙️LIVE with LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN ⚓🌊  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 118    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrance-green-youngblood1979/ 🎙️ Mark Your Calendars:  📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026   ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Fredericksburg, VA)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] This week on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, I am honored to welcome LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN — an accomplished Information Warfare leader, operational strategist, and servant leader whose journey from enlisted Sailor to senior Navy officer reflects the very best of discipline, accountability, resilience, and service. Currently serving as the METOC Requirements Officer at OPNAV N99, LCDR Green helps shape strategic investment decisions that directly impact Navy environmental intelligence, operational readiness, and warfighter effectiveness across the Fleet. His leadership experience spans operational deployments aboard USS ENTERPRISE, USS BATAAN, and USS CARL VINSON, leadership roles at NGA and Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, and Executive Officer leadership at Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach. 🔥 Episode Title:   “The Human Side of Readiness: Leadership Lessons from Information Warfare” In this powerful conversation, we will discuss: ⚓ Leadership under pressure in operational environments   ⚓ Building trust, accountability, and resilient teams   ⚓ The future of Information Warfare and AI-enabled conflict   ⚓ Developing independent leaders instead of organizational dependency   ⚓ Mental resilience, humility, and emotional intelligence in leadership   ⚓ Lessons learned from the deckplates to the Pentagon   ⚓ Why people—not technology alone—remain the foundation of readiness LCDR Green’s leadership philosophy, A.R.E.A. (Authority, Responsibility, Expertise, Accountability), offers powerful lessons not only for Naval leaders, but also for cybersecurity executives, engineers, analysts, and emerging leaders navigating increasingly complex environments. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for LCDR Green? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #USNavy #InformationWarfare #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #Readiness #AI #Mentorship #Navy #OperationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #Veterans #Resilience

    1h 46m
  3. 3D AGO ·  VIDEO

    S5:E117 (VIDEO) Live with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI

    S5:E117🎙️ Live with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 117  🎙️ LIVE with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI 🚀🎙️ Mark Your Calendars!  📅 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026   ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM CT (Austin, TX) | 2:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🔥 Episode Title:   Built Under Pressure: The Making of a Global Founder Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov is a globally recognized AI cybersecurity entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader focused on building trust, security, and governance for the next generation of artificial intelligence systems. As Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI, Jacob is helping organizations tackle some of the most urgent challenges in AI: 🔐 AI Security   🤖 AI Governance   🛡️ Data Protection   ⚠️ AI Hallucination Detection   🌐 Digital Trust & Integrity   🚀 Responsible AI Innovation From multiple startup exits to building cutting-edge AI trust infrastructure in Austin, Texas, Jacob’s journey reflects the resilience, discipline, and relentless execution required to compete on a global stage. 💡 What You Will Learn… ✅ Why “trust” is becoming the defining issue of the AI era   ✅ Leadership lessons from building startups under extreme pressure   ✅ The hidden cybersecurity risks organizations are underestimating with AI   ✅ Why AI governance is now a boardroom and national security issue   ✅ The founder mindset required to build world-class companies   ✅ Lessons from trading psychology, risk management, and disciplined execution   ✅ How elite teams thrive under pressure while others collapse   ✅ Why innovation without accountability creates long-term risk This conversation is especially valuable for: ⚓ Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command   🔐 Cybersecurity leaders & engineers   🚀 Startup founders & entrepreneurs   💻 AI innovators & technologists   📈 Executives navigating AI transformation 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership, AI, cybersecurity, or founder questions for Jacob? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, founder, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment #StartupLeadership #DigitalTrust #Entrepreneurship #AI #FounderJourney #TechnologyLeadership #RiskManagement #ZeroTrust #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #PolygrafAI #FutureOfAI #ExecutiveLeadership #Nation

    1h 27m
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    S5:E117 Live with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI

    S5:E117🎙️ Live with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 117  🎙️ LIVE with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI 🚀🎙️ Mark Your Calendars!  📅 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026   ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM CT (Austin, TX) | 2:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🔥 Episode Title:   Built Under Pressure: The Making of a Global Founder Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov is a globally recognized AI cybersecurity entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader focused on building trust, security, and governance for the next generation of artificial intelligence systems. As Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI, Jacob is helping organizations tackle some of the most urgent challenges in AI: 🔐 AI Security   🤖 AI Governance   🛡️ Data Protection   ⚠️ AI Hallucination Detection   🌐 Digital Trust & Integrity   🚀 Responsible AI Innovation From multiple startup exits to building cutting-edge AI trust infrastructure in Austin, Texas, Jacob’s journey reflects the resilience, discipline, and relentless execution required to compete on a global stage. 💡 What You Will Learn… ✅ Why “trust” is becoming the defining issue of the AI era   ✅ Leadership lessons from building startups under extreme pressure   ✅ The hidden cybersecurity risks organizations are underestimating with AI   ✅ Why AI governance is now a boardroom and national security issue   ✅ The founder mindset required to build world-class companies   ✅ Lessons from trading psychology, risk management, and disciplined execution   ✅ How elite teams thrive under pressure while others collapse   ✅ Why innovation without accountability creates long-term risk This conversation is especially valuable for: ⚓ Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command   🔐 Cybersecurity leaders & engineers   🚀 Startup founders & entrepreneurs   💻 AI innovators & technologists   📈 Executives navigating AI transformation 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership, AI, cybersecurity, or founder questions for Jacob? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, founder, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment #StartupLeadership #DigitalTrust #Entrepreneurship #AI #FounderJourney #TechnologyLeadership #RiskManagement #ZeroTrust #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #PolygrafAI #FutureOfAI #ExecutiveLeadership #Nation

    1h 27m
  5. 3D AGO ·  VIDEO

    S5:E116 (VIDEO) LIVE with Coach Cassandra Light

    S5:E116🎙️ LIVE with Coach Cassandra Light  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 116 Mark your calendars: 📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026   ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco/San Diego, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I’m excited to welcome Cassandra Light, founder of The Confident Shift, for a powerful conversation titled: 🔥 “The Confident Shift™: Leading Clearly Under Pressure” Cassandra Light brings a unique perspective shaped by years in cybersecurity relationship management, high-pressure enterprise environments, and her transformational journey into coaching leaders on nervous system regulation, resilience, and leadership capacity under pressure. As cybersecurity leaders, military officers, executives, and high performers, we are often taught how to push through pressure — but not always how to sustain ourselves while carrying it. This conversation will explore the hidden human side of leadership: ⚓ How pressure impacts decision-making   ⚓ Why high performers quietly burn out   ⚓ The importance of psychological safety and trust   ⚓ How leaders can build clarity under stress   ⚓ The difference between mindset and nervous system capacity   ⚓ What it really takes to lead clearly in high-stakes environments 💡 What You Will Learn… ✅ Leadership capacity under pressure   ✅ How chronic stress impacts executive judgment   ✅ Why many leaders operate in survival mode   ✅ The role of nervous system regulation in leadership   ✅ Building self-trust and confidence under pressure   ✅ Creating cultures where people feel safe enough to tell the truth   ✅ Practical strategies for sustainable leadership and resilience Cassandra’s work resonates deeply with today’s Naval leaders, cybersecurity professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives navigating constant change, visibility, and responsibility. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Cassandra? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #Cybersecurity #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #WomenInCybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #Resilience #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #BurnoutPrevention #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #NavyLeadership #CyberLeadership #Podcast #TheConfide

    1h 11m
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    S5:E116 LIVE with Coach Cassandra Light

    S5:E116🎙️ LIVE with Coach Cassandra Light  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 116 Mark your calendars: 📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026   ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco/San Diego, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I’m excited to welcome Cassandra Light, founder of The Confident Shift, for a powerful conversation titled: 🔥 “The Confident Shift™: Leading Clearly Under Pressure” Cassandra Light brings a unique perspective shaped by years in cybersecurity relationship management, high-pressure enterprise environments, and her transformational journey into coaching leaders on nervous system regulation, resilience, and leadership capacity under pressure. As cybersecurity leaders, military officers, executives, and high performers, we are often taught how to push through pressure — but not always how to sustain ourselves while carrying it. This conversation will explore the hidden human side of leadership: ⚓ How pressure impacts decision-making   ⚓ Why high performers quietly burn out   ⚓ The importance of psychological safety and trust   ⚓ How leaders can build clarity under stress   ⚓ The difference between mindset and nervous system capacity   ⚓ What it really takes to lead clearly in high-stakes environments 💡 What You Will Learn… ✅ Leadership capacity under pressure   ✅ How chronic stress impacts executive judgment   ✅ Why many leaders operate in survival mode   ✅ The role of nervous system regulation in leadership   ✅ Building self-trust and confidence under pressure   ✅ Creating cultures where people feel safe enough to tell the truth   ✅ Practical strategies for sustainable leadership and resilience Cassandra’s work resonates deeply with today’s Naval leaders, cybersecurity professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives navigating constant change, visibility, and responsibility. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Cassandra? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #Cybersecurity #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #WomenInCybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #Resilience #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #BurnoutPrevention #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #NavyLeadership #CyberLeadership #Podcast #TheConfide

    1h 11m
  7. 3D AGO ·  VIDEO

    S5:E115 (VIDEO) LIVE with Dr. Ben Thayil, OD

    S5:E115🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Ben Thayil, OD Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 115  Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026   ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Miami, FL)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🌟 Episode Title: The Purpose-Driven Leader: Building Culture, Significance, and a Life That Matters I am excited to welcome Dr. Ben Thayil, OD — optometrist, entrepreneur, leadership coach, keynote speaker, founder of LeadOD, and owner of Lifetime Vision & Eye Care in Miami Gardens, Florida. Dr. Ben’s journey is about far more than healthcare. It is about leadership, culture, purpose, personal growth, and helping people live lives that truly matter. From discovering his calling to optometry in second grade…   To completing residency training at the VA Medical Center…   To building a thriving patient-centered practice and leadership development platform… Ben has dedicated his career to creating environments where: ✅ Patients love receiving care   ✅ Teams love coming to work   ✅ Leaders grow with purpose and intention As a cybersecurity executive and U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, I deeply appreciate leaders who understand that leadership is ultimately about people, trust, culture, and service. 🔥 What You Will Learn: ✅ The difference between success and significance   ✅ How great leaders intentionally build culture   ✅ Why emotional intelligence matters in leadership   ✅ Lessons from leading through crisis during COVID   ✅ How to transition from technical expert to transformational leader   ✅ The importance of mentorship and personal growth   ✅ Leadership lessons that apply across healthcare, cybersecurity, military service, and business   ✅ Why “the calendar guarantees you get older — not better”   ✅ How purpose-driven leadership creates lasting impact 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Ben? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, healthcare professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Optometry #HealthcareLeadership #CultureMatters #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #GrowthMindset #LeadOD #Success #Significance #LeadershipAndSuccess

    1h 21m
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    S5:E115 LIVE with Dr. Ben Thayil, OD

    S5:E115🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Ben Thayil, OD Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 115  Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026   ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Miami, FL)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🌟 Episode Title: The Purpose-Driven Leader: Building Culture, Significance, and a Life That Matters I am excited to welcome Dr. Ben Thayil, OD — optometrist, entrepreneur, leadership coach, keynote speaker, founder of LeadOD, and owner of Lifetime Vision & Eye Care in Miami Gardens, Florida. Dr. Ben’s journey is about far more than healthcare. It is about leadership, culture, purpose, personal growth, and helping people live lives that truly matter. From discovering his calling to optometry in second grade…   To completing residency training at the VA Medical Center…   To building a thriving patient-centered practice and leadership development platform… Ben has dedicated his career to creating environments where: ✅ Patients love receiving care   ✅ Teams love coming to work   ✅ Leaders grow with purpose and intention As a cybersecurity executive and U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, I deeply appreciate leaders who understand that leadership is ultimately about people, trust, culture, and service. 🔥 What You Will Learn: ✅ The difference between success and significance   ✅ How great leaders intentionally build culture   ✅ Why emotional intelligence matters in leadership   ✅ Lessons from leading through crisis during COVID   ✅ How to transition from technical expert to transformational leader   ✅ The importance of mentorship and personal growth   ✅ Leadership lessons that apply across healthcare, cybersecurity, military service, and business   ✅ Why “the calendar guarantees you get older — not better”   ✅ How purpose-driven leadership creates lasting impact 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Ben? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, healthcare professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Optometry #HealthcareLeadership #CultureMatters #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #GrowthMindset #LeadOD #Success #Significance #LeadershipAndSuccess

    1h 21m

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Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ”! Your Blueprint for Leadership Excellence and Lasting Success. ✨If you’re ready to develop into a stronger, more effective leader! ✨If you’re striving to reach new heights of success — this podcast is for you. As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, says: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Each episode is designed to inspire and equip you with practical insights that can positively impact the trajectory of your life and leadership journey. Get ready to grow, lead, and succeed — starting today.