

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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Sep 9, 2025 • 38min
S4:E69AI RECAP Live with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues
🌍✨ Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4, Episode 69AI 🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues 🇫🇷🇧🇷
Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered! This is a 10-minute AI-powered recap of my full 1-hour leadership conversation with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues, Ph.D. — global leader, certified Maxwell Leadership coach, and mentor with over 20 years of experience equipping leaders across America, Europe, and Africa.
S4:E69AI RECAP Live with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✨ Authentic Leadership Over Perfection
“I don’t look for perfection. I look for authenticity.”
Discover why authenticity builds trust, influence, and resilience.
✨ The Power of Early Influence and Mentorship
“When we have our daddy behind our back, nobody stops you.”
Reflect on the role of mentors in building tomorrow’s leaders.
✨ Leadership Across Cultures
“Instead of saying, ‘I know everything,’ shut up and listen.”
Learn why humility and empathy are essential in multicultural environments.
✨ Sacrifice as the Price of Leadership
“You don’t sacrifice things you don’t like. You sacrifice things you love.”
Understand how real leadership requires giving up comfort for mission success.
✨ Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Edge
See why IQ gets you the job, but EQ helps you lead people.
✨ Resilience, Vulnerability & Asking for Help
“The most courageous thing a leader can do is ask for help. Be coachable. Be vulnerable.”
✨ Faith and Purpose Anchoring Leadership
“Never, never doubt what God has told you—because He is faithful to accomplish far beyond whatever you could ask for.”
✨ Social Impact and Next-Generation Leadership
“We are planting knowledge and leadership so that, in the future, we can harvest a more emotionally healthy society.”
👉 In short: You’ll learn how to lead with authenticity, courage, cultural intelligence, emotional awareness, resilience, faith, and a vision for future generations.
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🔥 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers timeless principles and practical strategies to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
🗺️ 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? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE on air!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
👉 What are your three takeaways from this episode?
👉 Which leadership insight will you apply this week? Share below so others can grow from your reflection.
Follow Dr. Rodrigues: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisangelaarodrigues/
Watch/Listen to the original full-length episode, S4:E69 with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-borders-barriers-leadership-lessons-from-dr-elisangela-zinga-cxnbc/
#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MaxwellLeadership #Authenticity #ServantLeadership #Resilience #WomenInLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #ILeadBrazil

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 13min
🌍S4:E69 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues🇫🇷 🇧🇷
🌍S4:E69 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues🇫🇷 🇧🇷
I am honored to welcome Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues, a visionary global leader, international coach, and certified Maxwell Leadership mentor, to the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast!
Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025
⏰ 05:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 08:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 2:00 PM CET (Paris, France)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7368095165892186112/]
Dr. Rodrigues brings a unique blend of global experience—spanning America, Europe, and Africa—with over 20 years of leadership training across three languages (Portuguese, English, French). From coaching executives and entrepreneurs to mentoring diplomats and church leaders, her mission is clear: to encourage, equip, and empower leaders who create lasting impact.
🗺️ 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 questions for Dr. Elisangela? Post them below — We’ll answer them LIVE on air!
👇 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 would benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MaxwellLeadership #GlobalLeadership #FriendInTheSpotlight

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 13min
🌍S4:E69 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues🇫🇷 🇧🇷
🌍S4:E69 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues🇫🇷 🇧🇷
I am honored to welcome Dr. Elisangela Rodrigues, a visionary global leader, international coach, and certified Maxwell Leadership mentor, to the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast!
Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025
⏰ 05:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 08:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 2:00 PM CET (Paris, France)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7368095165892186112/]
Dr. Rodrigues brings a unique blend of global experience—spanning America, Europe, and Africa—with over 20 years of leadership training across three languages (Portuguese, English, French). From coaching executives and entrepreneurs to mentoring diplomats and church leaders, her mission is clear: to encourage, equip, and empower leaders who create lasting impact.
🗺️ 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 questions for Dr. Elisangela? Post them below — We’ll answer them LIVE on air!
👇 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 would benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MaxwellLeadership #GlobalLeadership #FriendInTheSpotlight

Sep 3, 2025 • 36min
S4:E68AI RECAP (VIDEO) Live with Lida Citroën
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ goes LIVE with a special AI-powered recap of my conversation with the incredible Lida Citroën — executive coach, global speaker, award-winning author, and advocate for the military community.
This is a 10-minute summary of the original 1-hour leadership conversation, designed for busy professionals who want actionable wisdom fast.
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S4:E68AI RECAP Live with Lida Citroën
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⸻
🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
✨ How to Build Authentic Influence — Why influence begins with values and intention, not outdated executive presence models.
✨ Managing Reputation with Purpose — How leaders can proactively shape perception with consistency, clarity, and authenticity.
✨ Smart Approaches to Leadership & Hiring — “Smart companies hire for character and train on skills.”
✨ Servant Leadership through Gratitude & Generosity — Why gratitude and generosity are leadership superpowers, not soft skills.
✨ Guidance for Military Transitions — Practical advice for service members and organizations hiring veterans.
✨ Empowering Women & Underrepresented Voices — Stop waiting for permission. Step forward with confidence.
✨ Resilience, Faith & Learning from Failure — Why failure is tuition and how faith anchors resilience.
✨ Legacy & the Power of Your Voice — Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your legacy is defined by authenticity and generosity.
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👉 Why tune in?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers timeless principles and practical strategies to help you grow into a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
🗺️ 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 me? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a colleague, teammate, or junior officer who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
And don’t forget — share your top three takeaways in the comments so others can learn from your insights.
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #Authenticity #Influence #ServantLeadership #MilitaryTransition #Gratitude #Generosity #ExecutiveCoaching #GlobalLeadership #Resilience

Sep 3, 2025 • 36min
S4:E68AI RECAP Live with Lida Citroën
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ goes LIVE with a special AI-powered recap of my conversation with the incredible Lida Citroën — executive coach, global speaker, award-winning author, and advocate for the military community.
This is a 10-minute summary of the original 1-hour leadership conversation, designed for busy professionals who want actionable wisdom fast.
⸻
S4:E68AI RECAP Live with Lida Citroën
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⸻
🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
✨ How to Build Authentic Influence — Why influence begins with values and intention, not outdated executive presence models.
✨ Managing Reputation with Purpose — How leaders can proactively shape perception with consistency, clarity, and authenticity.
✨ Smart Approaches to Leadership & Hiring — “Smart companies hire for character and train on skills.”
✨ Servant Leadership through Gratitude & Generosity — Why gratitude and generosity are leadership superpowers, not soft skills.
✨ Guidance for Military Transitions — Practical advice for service members and organizations hiring veterans.
✨ Empowering Women & Underrepresented Voices — Stop waiting for permission. Step forward with confidence.
✨ Resilience, Faith & Learning from Failure — Why failure is tuition and how faith anchors resilience.
✨ Legacy & the Power of Your Voice — Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your legacy is defined by authenticity and generosity.
⸻
👉 Why tune in?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers timeless principles and practical strategies to help you grow into a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
🗺️ 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 me? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a colleague, teammate, or junior officer who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
And don’t forget — share your top three takeaways in the comments so others can learn from your insights.
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #Authenticity #Influence #ServantLeadership #MilitaryTransition #Gratitude #Generosity #ExecutiveCoaching #GlobalLeadership #Resilience

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
S4:E68 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with Lida Citroën
S4:E68 🎙️LIVE with Lida Citroën
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ is going LIVE with none other than Lida Citroën — executive coach, global keynote speaker, award-winning author, and passionate advocate for the military community.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM MDT (Englewood, CO) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Lida has helped thousands of leaders across 30+ countries shape their reputation, build trust, and thrive with authenticity. Her TEDx Talk, “The Power of Gratitude and Generosity — Serving Those Who Have Served”, has reached over 43 million viewers worldwide 🌍 — and now she’s joining us to share her wisdom on influence, reputation, and servant leadership.
Connect with Lida: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/
Friend in the Spotlight: Lida Citroën (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/friend-spotlight-lida-citro%C3%ABn-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-g3n7c)
🗺️ 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 questions for Lida? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE on air!
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #ExecutiveCoaching #Influence #PersonalBranding #ReputationManagement #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #ServantLeadership #Gratitude

Sep 3, 2025 • 59min
S4:E68 🎙️LIVE with Lida Citroën
S4:E68 🎙️LIVE with Lida Citroën
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ is going LIVE with none other than Lida Citroën — executive coach, global keynote speaker, award-winning author, and passionate advocate for the military community.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM MDT (Englewood, CO) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Lida has helped thousands of leaders across 30+ countries shape their reputation, build trust, and thrive with authenticity. Her TEDx Talk, “The Power of Gratitude and Generosity — Serving Those Who Have Served”, has reached over 43 million viewers worldwide 🌍 — and now she’s joining us to share her wisdom on influence, reputation, and servant leadership.
Connect with Lida: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/
Friend in the Spotlight: Lida Citroën (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/friend-spotlight-lida-citro%C3%ABn-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-g3n7c)
🗺️ 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 questions for Lida? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE on air!
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #ExecutiveCoaching #Influence #PersonalBranding #ReputationManagement #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #ServantLeadership #Gratitude

Sep 3, 2025 • 36min
S4:E67AI RECAP (VIDEO) Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
S4:E67AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | S4:E67AI 🎙️ LIVE with Eddie Bright, Jr. 🌟
Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
This is the 10-minute AI-powered recap of my 1-hour leadership conversation with Eddie Bright Jr., U.S. Marine Corps Officer, minister, mentor, and Global CEO of ApTask.
S4:E67AI RECAP Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⸻
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✨ Gratitude is a leadership superpower
Not a soft skill, but a foundation for authenticity, resilience, and presence.
✨ Leadership requires two hearts
One for the mission, and one for the people you serve.
✨ Success is rooted in the “why”
“He who knows how will always have a job. He who knows why will always be his boss.”
✨ Servant leadership creates impact
Celebrate others’ success more than your own — and lead from behind when needed.
✨ Diversity is ROI
Truly inclusive companies are 35–42% more profitable. Inclusion isn’t compliance — it’s competitive advantage.
✨ Resilience means blessings on the other side of pain
“Your blessing is on the other side of the pain.” A call to persevere through setbacks.
✨ Mentorship and networks multiply growth
Iron sharpens iron. Leaders are sharpened by mentors and multiply others.
✨ Faith, family, and legacy anchor leadership
True success is being remembered as someone who “brought good into the world.”
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🗺️ 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? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE on air!
👉 Tag someone who should be part of this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
👉 Share your three takeaways after the show: what insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s grow, lead, and succeed together. See you LIVE!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7370156810399326208/
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #Gratitude #Resilience #Mentorship #DiversityAndInclusion #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #GlobalBusiness

Sep 3, 2025 • 36min
S4:E67AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
S4:E67AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | S4:E67AI 🎙️ LIVE with Eddie Bright, Jr. 🌟
Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
This is the 10-minute AI-powered recap of my 1-hour leadership conversation with Eddie Bright Jr., U.S. Marine Corps Officer, minister, mentor, and Global CEO of ApTask.
S4:E67AI RECAP Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⸻
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✨ Gratitude is a leadership superpower
Not a soft skill, but a foundation for authenticity, resilience, and presence.
✨ Leadership requires two hearts
One for the mission, and one for the people you serve.
✨ Success is rooted in the “why”
“He who knows how will always have a job. He who knows why will always be his boss.”
✨ Servant leadership creates impact
Celebrate others’ success more than your own — and lead from behind when needed.
✨ Diversity is ROI
Truly inclusive companies are 35–42% more profitable. Inclusion isn’t compliance — it’s competitive advantage.
✨ Resilience means blessings on the other side of pain
“Your blessing is on the other side of the pain.” A call to persevere through setbacks.
✨ Mentorship and networks multiply growth
Iron sharpens iron. Leaders are sharpened by mentors and multiply others.
✨ Faith, family, and legacy anchor leadership
True success is being remembered as someone who “brought good into the world.”
⸻
🗺️ 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? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE on air!
👉 Tag someone who should be part of this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
👉 Share your three takeaways after the show: what insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s grow, lead, and succeed together. See you LIVE!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7370156810399326208/
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #Gratitude #Resilience #Mentorship #DiversityAndInclusion #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #GlobalBusiness

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 33min
S4:67 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with Eddie Bright Jr.
S4:67 🎙️LIVE with Eddie Bright Jr.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 05:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 08:30 AM ET (New York, NY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-bright-jr-9047173/
Eddie Bright, Jr. is the Global CEO of ApTask and a trailblazer in workforce solutions, DEI innovation, and servant leadership. From transforming companies with human-centered design to mentoring the next generation through Sports University Team IZOD, Eddie embodies the kind of leadership that inspires change in boardrooms and communities alike.
This is your chance to hear Eddie’s story—Marine Officer, visionary CEO, award-winning DEI influencer, minister, husband, father—and gain actionable insights you can apply immediately in your own leadership journey.
🗺️ 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 questions for Eddie? Post them below — We will answer LIVE on air!
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Linkedin Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7368072841889501184/
Youtube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/83lzk6YqHBU
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #DEI #ExecutiveLeadership #MarineCorps #WorkforceSolutions


