

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.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 4min
S5:E73 (VIDEO) LIVE with Dr. Nicholus Crow, PsyD, USAF (Vet.)
S5:E73🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Nicholus Crow, PsyD, USAF (Vet.)
🔥 Leadership Under Fire: Psychology from the Cockpit to the Boardroom 🔥
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 48
“Regulate first. Decide second.”
“Most leaders don’t have a strategy problem. They have a regulation problem.”
“Advice given to a dysregulated leader is advice that won’t land.”
“The smartest person in the room makes terrible decisions when their body is in threat mode.”
“Your prefrontal cortex goes offline when your nervous system is in threat mode.”
“You can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system.”
“Leadership crises don’t happen during business hours.”
“The firing decision you’re avoiding is already costing you.”
“The work isn’t to think harder. It’s to get regulated faster.”
“True clarity comes when the body feels safe.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ 10 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM CT (El Paso, TX) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
As a cybersecurity executive and U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, I’ve learned this:
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack intelligence.
They fail because they make decisions while dysregulated.
Dr. Nicholus Crow operates at the intersection of:
✈️ Military psychology
🧠 Neuroscience & trauma recovery
🤖 AI-powered real-time coaching
🔥 Founder and executive performance under pressure
A former Director of Psychological Services at Laughlin Air Force Base and PTSD Specialist with the VA, Dr. Crow coached pilots and commanders through life-or-death decisions.
Today, as Founder & CEO of LeadershipSOS, he brings that same “calm before cognition” philosophy to leaders facing high-stakes boardroom decisions.
His operating principle is simple — and powerful:
Regulate first. Decide second.
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…
For senior cybersecurity engineers stepping into leadership…
For founders and executives navigating 2AM decisions…
This conversation is for you.
⸻
💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why most leaders have a regulation problem — not a strategy problem
✅ What happens to your brain when you’re under threat
✅ The 3-Gate Decision System: Safety → Regulation → Coaching
✅ How AI can ethically support leaders in crisis moments
✅ Practical tools to regain clarity before a difficult conversation
✅ How identity shifts impact high performers transitioning into new roles
We will explore what happens when leaders are collectively dysregulated — and what it means for organizations, companies, and even nations.
This one goes deep.
⸻
💬 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. Crow? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build leaders who are not just decisive —
but disciplined in their physiology.
See you LIVE. 🎙️🔥
#LeadershipUnderFire #LeadershipAndSuccess
#CalmBeforeCognition #AILeadership
#MilitaryLeadership #Veterans
#FounderPsychology #CoachBZ

Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 4min
S5:E73 LIVE with Dr. Nicholus Crow, PsyD, USAF (Vet.)
S5:E73🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Nicholus Crow, PsyD, USAF (Vet.)
🔥 Leadership Under Fire: Psychology from the Cockpit to the Boardroom 🔥
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 48
“Regulate first. Decide second.”
“Most leaders don’t have a strategy problem. They have a regulation problem.”
“Advice given to a dysregulated leader is advice that won’t land.”
“The smartest person in the room makes terrible decisions when their body is in threat mode.”
“Your prefrontal cortex goes offline when your nervous system is in threat mode.”
“You can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system.”
“Leadership crises don’t happen during business hours.”
“The firing decision you’re avoiding is already costing you.”
“The work isn’t to think harder. It’s to get regulated faster.”
“True clarity comes when the body feels safe.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ 10 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM CT (El Paso, TX) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
As a cybersecurity executive and U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, I’ve learned this:
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack intelligence.
They fail because they make decisions while dysregulated.
Dr. Nicholus Crow operates at the intersection of:
✈️ Military psychology
🧠 Neuroscience & trauma recovery
🤖 AI-powered real-time coaching
🔥 Founder and executive performance under pressure
A former Director of Psychological Services at Laughlin Air Force Base and PTSD Specialist with the VA, Dr. Crow coached pilots and commanders through life-or-death decisions.
Today, as Founder & CEO of LeadershipSOS, he brings that same “calm before cognition” philosophy to leaders facing high-stakes boardroom decisions.
His operating principle is simple — and powerful:
Regulate first. Decide second.
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…
For senior cybersecurity engineers stepping into leadership…
For founders and executives navigating 2AM decisions…
This conversation is for you.
⸻
💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why most leaders have a regulation problem — not a strategy problem
✅ What happens to your brain when you’re under threat
✅ The 3-Gate Decision System: Safety → Regulation → Coaching
✅ How AI can ethically support leaders in crisis moments
✅ Practical tools to regain clarity before a difficult conversation
✅ How identity shifts impact high performers transitioning into new roles
We will explore what happens when leaders are collectively dysregulated — and what it means for organizations, companies, and even nations.
This one goes deep.
⸻
💬 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. Crow? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build leaders who are not just decisive —
but disciplined in their physiology.
See you LIVE. 🎙️🔥
#LeadershipUnderFire #LeadershipAndSuccess
#CalmBeforeCognition #AILeadership
#MilitaryLeadership #Veterans
#FounderPsychology #CoachBZ

Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 32min
S5:E72 (VIDEO) Live with Matthew Webster
S5:E72🎙️ Live with Matthew Webster
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 72 LIVE
Mark your calendars:
📅 Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:15 PM PT (Silicon Valley, CA) | 3:15 PM ET (Wall Street, NY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔐 The CISO Mindset: Aligning Cyber Risk with Executive Decision-Making
In today’s world, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical problem…
👉 It’s a leadership challenge.
And in this episode, we are bringing you a leader who lives at that intersection.
⸻
👤 Meet Our Guest
Matthew Webster is a three-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), executive advisor, founder of Cyvergence, and author of:
👉 Do No Harm: Protecting Connected Medical Devices, Healthcare, and Data from Hackers and Adversarial Nation States
With nearly 30 years of experience, Matthew has helped organizations across healthcare, finance, and government build cybersecurity programs that don’t just check boxes—but protect missions, enable business, and save lives.
His philosophy is simple—and powerful:
👉 Cybersecurity fails less because of technology… and more because of leadership misalignment.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 How to translate cyber risk into executive-level decisions
💡 The difference between compliance, security, and true resilience
💡 What separates a technical expert from a strategic CISO
💡 How to align cybersecurity with business outcomes and mission success
💡 Why healthcare cybersecurity is about more than data—it’s about human life
💡 Key insights from Do No Harm and the future of securing connected medical devices
💡 Practical leadership lessons for Naval Officers and Silicon Valley engineers stepping into leadership
⸻
💬 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 Matthew? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 If you are serious about leading in cybersecurity, technology, or the military…
👉 This is not just a podcast.
👉 This is a masterclass in leadership, risk, and decision-making at the highest levels.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #CISO #Leadership #RiskManagement #HealthcareSecurity #AI #EmergingTech #NavalLeadership #SiliconValley

Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 32min
S5:E72 Live with Matthew Webster
S5:E72🎙️ Live with Matthew Webster
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 72 LIVE
Mark your calendars:
📅 Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:15 PM PT (Silicon Valley, CA) | 3:15 PM ET (Wall Street, NY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔐 The CISO Mindset: Aligning Cyber Risk with Executive Decision-Making
In today’s world, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical problem…
👉 It’s a leadership challenge.
And in this episode, we are bringing you a leader who lives at that intersection.
⸻
👤 Meet Our Guest
Matthew Webster is a three-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), executive advisor, founder of Cyvergence, and author of:
👉 Do No Harm: Protecting Connected Medical Devices, Healthcare, and Data from Hackers and Adversarial Nation States
With nearly 30 years of experience, Matthew has helped organizations across healthcare, finance, and government build cybersecurity programs that don’t just check boxes—but protect missions, enable business, and save lives.
His philosophy is simple—and powerful:
👉 Cybersecurity fails less because of technology… and more because of leadership misalignment.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 How to translate cyber risk into executive-level decisions
💡 The difference between compliance, security, and true resilience
💡 What separates a technical expert from a strategic CISO
💡 How to align cybersecurity with business outcomes and mission success
💡 Why healthcare cybersecurity is about more than data—it’s about human life
💡 Key insights from Do No Harm and the future of securing connected medical devices
💡 Practical leadership lessons for Naval Officers and Silicon Valley engineers stepping into leadership
⸻
💬 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 Matthew? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 If you are serious about leading in cybersecurity, technology, or the military…
👉 This is not just a podcast.
👉 This is a masterclass in leadership, risk, and decision-making at the highest levels.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #CISO #Leadership #RiskManagement #HealthcareSecurity #AI #EmergingTech #NavalLeadership #SiliconValley

Mar 29, 2026 • 42min
S31:E21AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21
S31:E21AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21
🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
📘 Season 31, Episode 21AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21
This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:
👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21”
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-modern-leadeArship-enduring-impact-zinga-8obqc/)
⸻
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
🎯 Your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown — Built for Busy Leaders
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⸻
🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we break down timeless leadership truths from Proverbs 21 that apply directly to today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives navigating uncertainty:
✅ Why leadership is stewardship—not ownership (“Rank is rented. Trust is earned.”)
✅ How God evaluates motives—not just actions
✅ Why integrity must outweigh optics in a world of performative leadership
✅ How pride silently destroys influence—and humility sustains it
✅ Why disciplined planning beats reactive decision-making
✅ How shortcuts erode trust, credibility, and long-term legacy
✅ Why justice, accountability, and timely correction build strong teams
💡 Key Reminder:
Leadership is not defined by control—but by alignment.
When your heart, character, and decisions align, your influence multiplies.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country below!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?
Type it in the comments — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you will apply this week?
Share your thoughts below so others can learn and grow with you.
⸻
❤️ Tag a leader who needs this message.
Let’s grow together — from the deckplates to the boardroom to the digital battlefield.
#Leadership #Proverbs21 #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #DecisionMaking #Integrity #GrowthMindset

Mar 29, 2026 • 42min
S31:E21AI RECAP LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21
S31:E21AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21
🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
📘 Season 31, Episode 21AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21
This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:
👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21”
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-modern-leadeArship-enduring-impact-zinga-8obqc/)
⸻
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
🎯 Your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown — Built for Busy Leaders
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⸻
🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we break down timeless leadership truths from Proverbs 21 that apply directly to today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives navigating uncertainty:
✅ Why leadership is stewardship—not ownership (“Rank is rented. Trust is earned.”)
✅ How God evaluates motives—not just actions
✅ Why integrity must outweigh optics in a world of performative leadership
✅ How pride silently destroys influence—and humility sustains it
✅ Why disciplined planning beats reactive decision-making
✅ How shortcuts erode trust, credibility, and long-term legacy
✅ Why justice, accountability, and timely correction build strong teams
💡 Key Reminder:
Leadership is not defined by control—but by alignment.
When your heart, character, and decisions align, your influence multiplies.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country below!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?
Type it in the comments — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you will apply this week?
Share your thoughts below so others can learn and grow with you.
⸻
❤️ Tag a leader who needs this message.
Let’s grow together — from the deckplates to the boardroom to the digital battlefield.
#Leadership #Proverbs21 #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #DecisionMaking #Integrity #GrowthMindset

Mar 28, 2026 • 40min
S31:E20AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20
S31:E20AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 20
Season 31 | Episode 20
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 20
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why self-mastery is the cornerstone of credible leadership
✅ How impulsiveness and inconsistency quietly erode influence
✅ Why diligence and preparation separate effective leaders from reactive ones
✅ How listening deeply strengthens decision-making and trust
✅ Why integrity and fairness shape a leader’s long-term legacy
“Proverbs 20 teaches us that leadership is not defined by power—but by restraint, not by promises—but by integrity, and not by position—but by disciplined character lived out daily.”
⸻
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
⸻
👇 After the Episode
• What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
• What insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
⸻
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ
https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7441650037761388544/?originTrackingId=Jzl%2B9iN%2BQPSRr8NNnJt6iA%3D%3D

Mar 28, 2026 • 40min
S31:E20AI RECAP LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20
S31:E20AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 20
Season 31 | Episode 20
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 20
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why self-mastery is the cornerstone of credible leadership
✅ How impulsiveness and inconsistency quietly erode influence
✅ Why diligence and preparation separate effective leaders from reactive ones
✅ How listening deeply strengthens decision-making and trust
✅ Why integrity and fairness shape a leader’s long-term legacy
“Proverbs 20 teaches us that leadership is not defined by power—but by restraint, not by promises—but by integrity, and not by position—but by disciplined character lived out daily.”
⸻
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
⸻
👇 After the Episode
• What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
• What insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
⸻
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ
https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7441650037761388544/?originTrackingId=Jzl%2B9iN%2BQPSRr8NNnJt6iA%3D%3D

Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 8min
S5:E71 (VIDEO) LIVE with Julian Treasure "The Communication Alchemist"
S5:E71🎙️ LIVE with Julian Treasure "The Communication Alchemist"
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 71 LIVE
“Most people want to be heard. Great leaders want to understand.”
“The quality of your listening determines the quality of your leadership.”
“In the age of AI, human connection is your competitive advantage.”
I can’t believe I get to say this…
This Friday, I’ll be sitting down with Julian Treasure — “The Communication Alchemist.”
A global authority on conscious listening, powerful speaking, and intentional sound, Julian has impacted millions of leaders worldwide with one core truth:
Communication is the leadership skill.
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🎧 Episode Title
“Communication Is the Leadership Skill — Mastering Listening and Speaking in the AI Age | Julian Treasure”
⸻
🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This One Is Special 🚨
📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 5 PM GMT (Kirkwall, Scotland, UK)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
🌟 Meet My Guest
Julian Treasure is one of the most influential communication experts in the world:
•🎤 160M+ views across his TED Talks
•🧠 Trusted advisor to leaders, organizations, and global brands
•📚 Author of bestselling books including How to Be Heard and his latest release, Sound Affects
•🏆 Recipient of the Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award
He teaches leaders how to:
👉 Listen with intention
👉 Speak so people want to listen
👉 Build trust in a distracted, noisy world
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
🔹 Why communication—not technology—is the true leadership advantage
🔹 The difference between hearing vs. listening (and why it matters in high-stakes environments)
🔹 How great leaders build trust through listening-first leadership
🔹 The hidden cost of poor communication in teams, organizations, and missions
🔹 How sound and environment impact focus, performance, and wellbeing
🔹 Lessons from his latest book: Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet
⸻
💬 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 Julian? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🎙️ Coach BZ Closing Thought
In the Navy and in Silicon Valley, I’ve learned this:
The leaders who win are not the ones who speak the most…
They are the ones who listen the best.
Don’t miss this conversation.
#Leadership #Communication #JulianTreasure #CoachBZ #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #PublicSpeaking #AI #Podcast

Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 8min
S5:E71 LIVE with Julian Treasure "The Communication Alchemist"
S5:E71🎙️ LIVE with Julian Treasure "The Communication Alchemist"
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 71 LIVE
“Most people want to be heard. Great leaders want to understand.”
“The quality of your listening determines the quality of your leadership.”
“In the age of AI, human connection is your competitive advantage.”
I can’t believe I get to say this…
This Friday, I’ll be sitting down with Julian Treasure — “The Communication Alchemist.”
A global authority on conscious listening, powerful speaking, and intentional sound, Julian has impacted millions of leaders worldwide with one core truth:
Communication is the leadership skill.
⸻
🎧 Episode Title
“Communication Is the Leadership Skill — Mastering Listening and Speaking in the AI Age | Julian Treasure”
⸻
🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This One Is Special 🚨
📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 5 PM GMT (Kirkwall, Scotland, UK)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
🌟 Meet My Guest
Julian Treasure is one of the most influential communication experts in the world:
•🎤 160M+ views across his TED Talks
•🧠 Trusted advisor to leaders, organizations, and global brands
•📚 Author of bestselling books including How to Be Heard and his latest release, Sound Affects
•🏆 Recipient of the Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award
He teaches leaders how to:
👉 Listen with intention
👉 Speak so people want to listen
👉 Build trust in a distracted, noisy world
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
🔹 Why communication—not technology—is the true leadership advantage
🔹 The difference between hearing vs. listening (and why it matters in high-stakes environments)
🔹 How great leaders build trust through listening-first leadership
🔹 The hidden cost of poor communication in teams, organizations, and missions
🔹 How sound and environment impact focus, performance, and wellbeing
🔹 Lessons from his latest book: Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet
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🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
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👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾
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🎙️ Coach BZ Closing Thought
In the Navy and in Silicon Valley, I’ve learned this:
The leaders who win are not the ones who speak the most…
They are the ones who listen the best.
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