Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S5:E56🎙️ LIVE with SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 56 From Cold War Special Forces Soldier to Global Leadership Coach Leadership Lessons from Army Veteran SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.) Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E56🎙️Live with 👉 Steven Eugene Kuhn 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 7:30 PM TRT (Antalya, Türkiye) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ Meet My Guest My guest this week is SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.), a former U.S. Army Special Forces support veteran during the Cold War who transformed his military experience into a global leadership movement. Today, Steven is known internationally as a leadership strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, helping leaders develop authentic presence and purpose through his philosophy known as the Humble Alpha. He is the author of two powerful leadership books: 📘 Unleash Your Humble Alpha: Own Your Presence in Life and Become the Epic Leader You Are Meant to Be 📗 Citizen Servant Leader: A Doctrine for Leadership When Control, Authority, and Permission Are No Longer Guaranteed Through his work, Steven teaches leaders how to combine strength with humility, confidence with service, and authority with authenticity. From the battlefield to the boardroom, his leadership journey offers powerful lessons for military leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals alike. ⸻ What You Will Learn During this conversation we will explore: ⚡ How Steven’s Army experience during the Cold War shaped his leadership philosophy ⚡ The meaning behind the “Humble Alpha” and why humility is a leadership superpower ⚡ How leaders can own their presence and influence without relying on titles ⚡ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership in modern organizations ⚡ Key insights from his books Unleash Your Humble Alpha and Citizen Servant Leader ⚡ Practical leadership advice for Naval officers, entrepreneurs, cybersecurity professionals, and emerging leaders ⸻ 💬 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 Steven? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #HumbleAlpha #ServantLeadership #VeteranLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #OwnYourPresence

S5:E55🎙️ LIVE with LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 55   “Leadership is not always about the mission—sometimes it’s about surviving the system.” “Rank gives authority, but character earns respect.” “The next generation deserves the truth about the path we walked.” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨   📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026   ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Jacksonville, FL)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion I am honored to welcome LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.), a distinguished Navy veteran, Mustang officer, and author of the powerful memoir Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir.   LCDR Green’s leadership journey is one of perseverance, courage, and transformation. Beginning his Navy career as an enlisted sailor and rising through the ranks to become a commissioned officer, he built a career defined by service, integrity, and reflection. His experiences offer powerful lessons for leaders navigating complex organizations and striving to lead with character. During our conversation, we will explore the story behind his book and discuss leadership lessons drawn from decades of service in the United States Navy. What You Will Learn… ⚓ The remarkable journey from enlisted sailor to Lieutenant Commander   📚 The story behind Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir   🧭 Leadership lessons from navigating institutional challenges in the Navy   🎯 What it takes to lead with integrity in difficult environments   🚀 Advice for Naval officers, veterans, and professionals transitioning into leadership This conversation will be especially valuable for Naval junior officers aspiring to command one day, veterans, and cybersecurity professionals transitioning into leadership roles. ⸻ 💬 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #USNavy #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Mustang

S5:E55🎙️ LIVE with LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 55   “Leadership is not always about the mission—sometimes it’s about surviving the system.” “Rank gives authority, but character earns respect.” “The next generation deserves the truth about the path we walked.” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨   📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026   ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Jacksonville, FL)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion I am honored to welcome LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.), a distinguished Navy veteran, Mustang officer, and author of the powerful memoir Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir.   LCDR Green’s leadership journey is one of perseverance, courage, and transformation. Beginning his Navy career as an enlisted sailor and rising through the ranks to become a commissioned officer, he built a career defined by service, integrity, and reflection. His experiences offer powerful lessons for leaders navigating complex organizations and striving to lead with character. During our conversation, we will explore the story behind his book and discuss leadership lessons drawn from decades of service in the United States Navy. What You Will Learn… ⚓ The remarkable journey from enlisted sailor to Lieutenant Commander   📚 The story behind Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir   🧭 Leadership lessons from navigating institutional challenges in the Navy   🎯 What it takes to lead with integrity in difficult environments   🚀 Advice for Naval officers, veterans, and professionals transitioning into leadership This conversation will be especially valuable for Naval junior officers aspiring to command one day, veterans, and cybersecurity professionals transitioning into leadership roles. ⸻ 💬 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #USNavy #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Mustang

S5:E54🎙️ LIVE with MAJ Rickia McGee, US Army Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 54 The Scholar-Warrior Mindset: Leadership Lessons from MAJ Rickia McGee “Leadership is about perseverance, service, and creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed.” “Tough times don’t last always, but tough people do.” “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11  Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E54🎙️Live with MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickia-mcgee/ 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Arlington, VA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ Leadership today demands more than experience—it requires discipline, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. In this episode, I’m honored to welcome MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army National Guard, a logistics officer, scholar-leader, and passionate advocate for mentorship and leadership development. Major McGee represents the modern “scholar-warrior” leader—someone who combines operational military leadership with academic excellence and a deep commitment to service. She has led Soldiers as a Company Commander, managed large-scale logistics and readiness operations, and currently serves supporting mission planning and logistics at the National Guard Bureau. Alongside her military service, she has pursued advanced education in public health and physical therapy, demonstrating the power of lifelong learning in leadership. Her journey reflects an important truth: Great leaders are not defined by titles—they are defined by service, resilience, and their willingness to grow. ⸻ What You Will Learn… 🔹 Leadership lessons from serving as an Army National Guard officer 🔹 The importance of the Scholar-Warrior mindset in modern leadership 🔹 How lifelong learning strengthens leadership and decision-making 🔹 The role of mentorship and representation in developing future leaders 🔹 Strategies for building resilient teams in high-pressure environments Whether you are a Naval junior officer, Soldier, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring leader, this conversation will provide insights on how to grow, lead, and serve with purpose. ⸻ 💬 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 Rickia? 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccess #LeadershipMatters #ScholarWarrior #MilitaryLeadership #ArmyNationalGuard #WomenInLeadership #Mentorship #LifelongLearning #Resilience #ServiceBeforeSelf #CoachBZ

S5:E54🎙️ LIVE with MAJ Rickia McGee, US Army Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 54 The Scholar-Warrior Mindset: Leadership Lessons from MAJ Rickia McGee “Leadership is about perseverance, service, and creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed.” “Tough times don’t last always, but tough people do.” “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11  Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E54🎙️Live with MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickia-mcgee/ 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Arlington, VA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ Leadership today demands more than experience—it requires discipline, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. In this episode, I’m honored to welcome MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army National Guard, a logistics officer, scholar-leader, and passionate advocate for mentorship and leadership development. Major McGee represents the modern “scholar-warrior” leader—someone who combines operational military leadership with academic excellence and a deep commitment to service. She has led Soldiers as a Company Commander, managed large-scale logistics and readiness operations, and currently serves supporting mission planning and logistics at the National Guard Bureau. Alongside her military service, she has pursued advanced education in public health and physical therapy, demonstrating the power of lifelong learning in leadership. Her journey reflects an important truth: Great leaders are not defined by titles—they are defined by service, resilience, and their willingness to grow. ⸻ What You Will Learn… 🔹 Leadership lessons from serving as an Army National Guard officer 🔹 The importance of the Scholar-Warrior mindset in modern leadership 🔹 How lifelong learning strengthens leadership and decision-making 🔹 The role of mentorship and representation in developing future leaders 🔹 Strategies for building resilient teams in high-pressure environments Whether you are a Naval junior officer, Soldier, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring leader, this conversation will provide insights on how to grow, lead, and serve with purpose. ⸻ 💬 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 Rickia? 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccess #LeadershipMatters #ScholarWarrior #MilitaryLeadership #ArmyNationalGuard #WomenInLeadership #Mentorship #LifelongLearning #Resilience #ServiceBeforeSelf #CoachBZ

S31:E18AI RECAP🎙 LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 18 🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 📖 Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18 I’m excited to invite you to the AI Recap Episode of Season 31, Episode 18 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ. In this special 10-minute highlight breakdown, our AI co-hosts Joe AI & Beth AI will unpack the most powerful leadership insights from Proverbs Chapter 18—timeless wisdom that still applies to leaders in the U.S. military, cybersecurity, technology, and business today. This episode is based on my LinkedIn article: “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-18-zinga-yvgxc/?trackingId=eOT2TJIDTAWQ5%2FkbV%2BoCqw%3D%3D If you’re an aspiring Naval officer, military leader, cybersecurity professional, or tech innovator, Proverbs 18 offers profound insights about communication, humility, discernment, and the kind of loyalty that defines great leadership. ⸻ 🎙 S31:E18 AI RECAP Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18 Live with Coach BZ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. 📅 Date: Monday, March 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🎙 What You’ll Learn Today ✅ Why isolation weakens leadership judgment and creates blind spots ✅ How disciplined listening strengthens credibility and decision-making ✅ The power of words to shape culture, trust, and team morale ✅ Why humility protects leaders from the dangers of pride and complacency ✅ The evolution of leadership styles—from commander to coach to culture builder ✅ Why loyalty and sacrifice are the ultimate tests of leadership influence Proverbs 18 reminds us that leadership influence is built—or destroyed—by the way we listen, speak, and relate to others. The strongest leaders govern their tongue, remain teachable, and build relationships strong enough to withstand pressure. ⸻ 💬 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show! ⸻ 🤝 Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation — especially an aspiring military officer, cybersecurity professional, or emerging tech leader. After watching: 👉 What are your three takeaways from this episode? 👉 What insight will you apply this week to become a better leader? Share your reflections so others can benefit from your wisdom as well. Because as my mentor Dr. John C. Maxwell reminds us: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #Cybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #Communication #AncientWisdom #Proverbs #CoachBZ

S31:E18AI RECAP🎙 LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 18 🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 📖 Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18 I’m excited to invite you to the AI Recap Episode of Season 31, Episode 18 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ. In this special 10-minute highlight breakdown, our AI co-hosts Joe AI & Beth AI will unpack the most powerful leadership insights from Proverbs Chapter 18—timeless wisdom that still applies to leaders in the U.S. military, cybersecurity, technology, and business today. This episode is based on my LinkedIn article: “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-18-zinga-yvgxc/?trackingId=eOT2TJIDTAWQ5%2FkbV%2BoCqw%3D%3D If you’re an aspiring Naval officer, military leader, cybersecurity professional, or tech innovator, Proverbs 18 offers profound insights about communication, humility, discernment, and the kind of loyalty that defines great leadership. ⸻ 🎙 S31:E18 AI RECAP Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18 Live with Coach BZ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. 📅 Date: Monday, March 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🎙 What You’ll Learn Today ✅ Why isolation weakens leadership judgment and creates blind spots ✅ How disciplined listening strengthens credibility and decision-making ✅ The power of words to shape culture, trust, and team morale ✅ Why humility protects leaders from the dangers of pride and complacency ✅ The evolution of leadership styles—from commander to coach to culture builder ✅ Why loyalty and sacrifice are the ultimate tests of leadership influence Proverbs 18 reminds us that leadership influence is built—or destroyed—by the way we listen, speak, and relate to others. The strongest leaders govern their tongue, remain teachable, and build relationships strong enough to withstand pressure. ⸻ 💬 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show! ⸻ 🤝 Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation — especially an aspiring military officer, cybersecurity professional, or emerging tech leader. After watching: 👉 What are your three takeaways from this episode? 👉 What insight will you apply this week to become a better leader? Share your reflections so others can benefit from your wisdom as well. Because as my mentor Dr. John C. Maxwell reminds us: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #Cybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #Communication #AncientWisdom #Proverbs #CoachBZ

S5:E53🎙️ Live with Brook S. E. Schoenfield Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 53 Secure by Design: Lessons from a Cyber Security Architect “Threat modeling is how defenders learn to think like attackers.” “Security must be designed into systems. It cannot be bolted on later.” “Architecture is where security becomes real.” “The earlier security is built into design, the less painful and expensive it becomes.” “Developers are not the enemy of security—they are its greatest ally.” “Security architecture is about understanding risk in the context of the system.” “Secure systems begin with secure design.” “Security succeeds when it becomes part of how engineers think about building systems.” “Perfect security doesn’t exist—architectural resilience does.” “The role of the security architect is to guide systems toward trustworthiness.” 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM MT (Stevensville, MT) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 👤 Introducing My Guest My guest this week is Brook S. E. Schoenfield, a globally respected cybersecurity architect, author, and thought leader who has spent decades helping organizations design systems that are secure by design. Brook is the author of several influential cybersecurity books including: 📚 Secrets of a Cyber Security Architect 📚 Securing Systems: Applied Security Architecture and Threat Models 📚 Building in Security at Agile Speed (with James Ransome) 📚 Contributor to Core Software Security: Security at the Source Throughout his career, Brook has led security architecture initiatives at organizations such as Cisco, Autodesk, and Intel Security/McAfee, mentoring security architects and helping companies integrate security into the fabric of their systems. He is also a founding member of the IEEE Center for Secure Design and a long-time advocate for developer-centric security and threat modeling. For those working in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or software engineering, Brook’s work has shaped how we think about secure architecture and resilient system design. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will explore: 🔐 Why security architecture matters more than security tools 🧠 How threat modeling helps organizations think like attackers ⚙️ How to build secure systems in Agile and DevOps environments 👨‍💻 Why developers are security’s strongest allies 🚀 Career advice for engineers who want to become security architects or CISOs 📈 Leadership lessons from decades of building and mentoring security teams Whether you are a Naval officer, cybersecurity engineer, security architect, or technology leader, this conversation will give you practical insights into designing systems that can withstand modern threats. ⸻ 💬 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 cybersecurity, architecture, or leadership questions for Brook? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the episode. ⸻ 👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CyberSecurity #SecurityArchitecture #ThreatModeling #DevSecOps #SecureByDesign #CyberLeadership #CoachBZ

S5:E53🎙️ Live with Brook S. E. Schoenfield Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 53 Secure by Design: Lessons from a Cyber Security Architect “Threat modeling is how defenders learn to think like attackers.” “Security must be designed into systems. It cannot be bolted on later.” “Architecture is where security becomes real.” “The earlier security is built into design, the less painful and expensive it becomes.” “Developers are not the enemy of security—they are its greatest ally.” “Security architecture is about understanding risk in the context of the system.” “Secure systems begin with secure design.” “Security succeeds when it becomes part of how engineers think about building systems.” “Perfect security doesn’t exist—architectural resilience does.” “The role of the security architect is to guide systems toward trustworthiness.” 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM MT (Stevensville, MT) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 👤 Introducing My Guest My guest this week is Brook S. E. Schoenfield, a globally respected cybersecurity architect, author, and thought leader who has spent decades helping organizations design systems that are secure by design. Brook is the author of several influential cybersecurity books including: 📚 Secrets of a Cyber Security Architect 📚 Securing Systems: Applied Security Architecture and Threat Models 📚 Building in Security at Agile Speed (with James Ransome) 📚 Contributor to Core Software Security: Security at the Source Throughout his career, Brook has led security architecture initiatives at organizations such as Cisco, Autodesk, and Intel Security/McAfee, mentoring security architects and helping companies integrate security into the fabric of their systems. He is also a founding member of the IEEE Center for Secure Design and a long-time advocate for developer-centric security and threat modeling. For those working in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or software engineering, Brook’s work has shaped how we think about secure architecture and resilient system design. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will explore: 🔐 Why security architecture matters more than security tools 🧠 How threat modeling helps organizations think like attackers ⚙️ How to build secure systems in Agile and DevOps environments 👨‍💻 Why developers are security’s strongest allies 🚀 Career advice for engineers who want to become security architects or CISOs 📈 Leadership lessons from decades of building and mentoring security teams Whether you are a Naval officer, cybersecurity engineer, security architect, or technology leader, this conversation will give you practical insights into designing systems that can withstand modern threats. ⸻ 💬 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 cybersecurity, architecture, or leadership questions for Brook? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the episode. ⸻ 👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CyberSecurity #SecurityArchitecture #ThreatModeling #DevSecOps #SecureByDesign #CyberLeadership #CoachBZ

S5:E52🎙️ LIVE with Gaëlle Koanda Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 52 SheLeadsTech: Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Leaders ✨“Cybersecurity is not just about protecting systems — it’s about building trust in the digital economy.” ✨“When we invest in people and community, we strengthen the entire cybersecurity ecosystem.” ✨“Leadership in cybersecurity means opening doors so others can walk through them.” ✨“The future of cybersecurity will be global, collaborative, and inclusive.” I’m excited to welcome an inspiring cybersecurity leader and global community builder: Gaëlle Koanda. 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 AM MT (Denver, CO) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 👩🏾‍💻 Meet My Guest Gaëlle Koanda, CISA, CISM, PMP is a cybersecurity professional, community builder, and global advocate for leadership development in cybersecurity. She serves as: • Vice President of Education at ISACA Denver Chapter • Founder of SheLeadsTech Colorado • Founder of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Côte d’Ivoire & Burkina Faso Gaëlle is passionate about building cybersecurity ecosystems that expand opportunity, strengthen digital trust, and empower the next generation of leaders across continents. Her leadership bridges North America and Africa, helping develop the future cyber workforce while advancing governance, risk, and compliance excellence. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn During this powerful conversation, we will discuss: 🔐 How cybersecurity governance strengthens digital trust and economic resilience 🌍 Why global collaboration is essential for the future of cybersecurity leadership 🚀 How initiatives like SheLeadsTech are expanding opportunities for the next generation of cyber professionals 👩🏾‍💻 How women are shaping the future of cybersecurity leadership worldwide 📈 Practical advice for cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and junior officers who aspire to leadership roles ⸻ 💬 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 Gaëlle? 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CyberLeadership #Cybersecurity #WomenInCyber #SheLeadsTech #DigitalTrust #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #CyberLeaders