Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S5:E44🎙️ Live with M. K. Palmore, USMC (Vet.)🔥 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 44 🔥 Live with M. K. Palmore Founder & Principal Advisor, Apogee Global | Former FBI Executive | U.S. Marine Corps Captain | Ex-Google & Palo Alto Networks 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkpalmore/ “Leadership is not about authority. It’s about responsibility.” “Technology doesn’t fail first — leadership does.” “Strategy without disciplined execution is just ambition.” “If you don’t follow through, you’re not leading — you’re talking.” “Cyber risk is not a technology problem — it’s a leadership problem.” “Risk ignored becomes crisis.” “Service is not a chapter. It’s a mindset.” “Calm is a leadership strategy.” “Authority may move people. Trust moves teams.” “People disengage when leadership disengages.” ⸻ 🗓 Mark Your Calendars 📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, risk, execution, and service — this is an episode you don’t want to miss. M. K. Palmore has led Marines. He spent 22 years in the FBI, including executive leadership in the Cyber Branch. He advised Fortune 500 companies as Field CISO at Palo Alto Networks. He served in the Office of the CISO at Google Cloud. Today, he advises boards and executive teams through Apogee Global — helping close the gap between intent and execution. MK doesn’t just talk about leadership. He has led in environments where the stakes were real — national security, cyber threats, and boardroom accountability. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… ✅ How leadership changes when consequences are measured in lives — not quarterly earnings ✅ Why technology doesn’t fail first… leadership does ✅ The discipline required to close the gap between strategy and execution ✅ What separates a strong technical leader from a future CISO ✅ How to build trust and accountability in high-pressure environments ✅ Why staying human in a high-tech world matters more than ever For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For cybersecurity engineers aspiring to lead… For executives navigating AI, risk, and digital transformation… This conversation will challenge and equip you. ⸻ 💬 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 MK? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode: ➡️ What are your three takeaways? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ Leadership is responsibility. Execution is discipline. Service is the standard. See you LIVE. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #VeteranLeaders #CISO #ExecutionMatters

S5:E44🎙️ Live with M. K. Palmore, USMC (Vet.)🔥 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 44 🔥 Live with M. K. Palmore Founder & Principal Advisor, Apogee Global | Former FBI Executive | U.S. Marine Corps Captain | Ex-Google & Palo Alto Networks 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkpalmore/ “Leadership is not about authority. It’s about responsibility.” “Technology doesn’t fail first — leadership does.” “Strategy without disciplined execution is just ambition.” “If you don’t follow through, you’re not leading — you’re talking.” “Cyber risk is not a technology problem — it’s a leadership problem.” “Risk ignored becomes crisis.” “Service is not a chapter. It’s a mindset.” “Calm is a leadership strategy.” “Authority may move people. Trust moves teams.” “People disengage when leadership disengages.” ⸻ 🗓 Mark Your Calendars 📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, risk, execution, and service — this is an episode you don’t want to miss. M. K. Palmore has led Marines. He spent 22 years in the FBI, including executive leadership in the Cyber Branch. He advised Fortune 500 companies as Field CISO at Palo Alto Networks. He served in the Office of the CISO at Google Cloud. Today, he advises boards and executive teams through Apogee Global — helping close the gap between intent and execution. MK doesn’t just talk about leadership. He has led in environments where the stakes were real — national security, cyber threats, and boardroom accountability. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… ✅ How leadership changes when consequences are measured in lives — not quarterly earnings ✅ Why technology doesn’t fail first… leadership does ✅ The discipline required to close the gap between strategy and execution ✅ What separates a strong technical leader from a future CISO ✅ How to build trust and accountability in high-pressure environments ✅ Why staying human in a high-tech world matters more than ever For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For cybersecurity engineers aspiring to lead… For executives navigating AI, risk, and digital transformation… This conversation will challenge and equip you. ⸻ 💬 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 MK? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode: ➡️ What are your three takeaways? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ Leadership is responsibility. Execution is discipline. Service is the standard. See you LIVE. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #VeteranLeaders #CISO #ExecutionMatters

S5:E43🎙️ LIVE with Hall of Fame international keynote speaker & #1 bestselling author Bob Burg Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E43 “Money is an echo of value. It’s the thunder to value’s lightning.” “The amount of money you make is directly proportional to how many people you serve and how well you serve them.” “Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.” “You can get the results you want while making the other person feel genuinely good about themselves, the situation, and about you.” “Master your emotions before you attempt to influence others.” “Listen with the back of your neck.” “All great leaders have always put the interests of those they serve first.” “Being a Go-Giver is totally congruent with human nature.” Mark your calendars: 📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Jupiter, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ What if the key to stratospheric success isn’t getting more… …but giving more? This week, I’m honored to host Hall of Fame keynote speaker and bestselling author Bob Burg — coauthor of: 📘 The Go-Giver (1M+ copies sold, translated into 30 languages) 📘 The Go-Giver Influencer (a masterclass in genuine influence and people skills) For more than 30 years, Bob has taught leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives how to: ✔️ Shift from getting to giving ✔️ Build influence without manipulation ✔️ Compete on value — not price ✔️ Create loyal teams and “walking ambassadors” ✔️ Disagree agreeably in a divided world If leadership is influence — as Dr. John C. Maxwell teaches — then this episode is a masterclass in how to lead with empathy, discipline, and service. For Naval officers preparing for command. For cybersecurity leaders stepping into executive roles. For founders building companies in uncertain markets. This conversation will challenge how you define success. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… • Why “Does it make money?” is not a bad question — just a bad first question • The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success • The Five Secrets of Genuine Influence • How to say “no” without damaging relationships • Why money is an echo of value • How to influence in high-stakes environments — without ego ⸻ 💬 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 Chris? 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 talk about influence. Let’s talk about value. Let’s talk about leadership that multiplies impact. #Leadership #GoGiver #Influence #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #CoachBZ #StratosphericSuccess

S5:E43🎙️ LIVE with Hall of Fame international keynote speaker & #1 bestselling author Bob Burg Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E43 “Money is an echo of value. It’s the thunder to value’s lightning.” “The amount of money you make is directly proportional to how many people you serve and how well you serve them.” “Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.” “You can get the results you want while making the other person feel genuinely good about themselves, the situation, and about you.” “Master your emotions before you attempt to influence others.” “Listen with the back of your neck.” “All great leaders have always put the interests of those they serve first.” “Being a Go-Giver is totally congruent with human nature.” Mark your calendars: 📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Jupiter, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ What if the key to stratospheric success isn’t getting more… …but giving more? This week, I’m honored to host Hall of Fame keynote speaker and bestselling author Bob Burg — coauthor of: 📘 The Go-Giver (1M+ copies sold, translated into 30 languages) 📘 The Go-Giver Influencer (a masterclass in genuine influence and people skills) For more than 30 years, Bob has taught leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives how to: ✔️ Shift from getting to giving ✔️ Build influence without manipulation ✔️ Compete on value — not price ✔️ Create loyal teams and “walking ambassadors” ✔️ Disagree agreeably in a divided world If leadership is influence — as Dr. John C. Maxwell teaches — then this episode is a masterclass in how to lead with empathy, discipline, and service. For Naval officers preparing for command. For cybersecurity leaders stepping into executive roles. For founders building companies in uncertain markets. This conversation will challenge how you define success. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… • Why “Does it make money?” is not a bad question — just a bad first question • The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success • The Five Secrets of Genuine Influence • How to say “no” without damaging relationships • Why money is an echo of value • How to influence in high-stakes environments — without ego ⸻ 💬 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 Chris? 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 talk about influence. Let’s talk about value. Let’s talk about leadership that multiplies impact. #Leadership #GoGiver #Influence #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #CoachBZ #StratosphericSuccess

S5E42🎙️ LIVE with Marcus A. Canady, CEO at Canady Leadership Group Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 42 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-canady-297b253/ “Any manager can have an open-door policy, but a leader creates an emotionally safe space that people feel comfortable walking through that door.” “Any manager can allow you to speak, but a leader makes you feel heard.” “Trust is not built during crisis — it is revealed during crisis.” “Intrusive leadership is not about control. It is about care.” ⸻ Mark your calendars: 📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 6:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ There are managers. There are leaders. And then there are leaders who are willing to intrude — not to control, but to care. This week, I’m honored to host CAPT Marcus Canady, U.S. Coast Guard — helicopter pilot, former Commanding Officer of CG Air Station Houston, National War College graduate, Founder & CEO of Canady Leadership Group, and author of: 📘 Intrusive Leadership: How to Become THAT Leader (Edition 2) CAPT Canady has led life-saving search and rescue missions, counter-narcotics operations, and high-performance aviation units. But what makes his leadership unique is not just operational excellence — it’s his philosophy of Intentional, Courageous, Intrusive Leadership. He challenges leaders to ask a simple but powerful question: “Are you okay?” In a world where burnout, retention challenges, mental health strain, and cultural friction are real — this conversation matters. Especially for: ⚓ Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command 💻 Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership 🏢 Corporate leaders responsible for culture and performance 🎖️ Military professionals shaping the next generation ⸻ What You Will Learn… ✨ What “Intrusive Leadership” really means — and what it does NOT mean ✨ How to build trust before crisis hits ✨ Why emotional intelligence is a command responsibility ✨ The difference between micromanagement and meaningful engagement ✨ What it takes to become THAT Leader — the one people remember ✨ Lessons from the cockpit, command, and corporate consulting We’ll also dive deep into his book and explore how Edition 2 expands the doctrine for today’s complex leadership environment. ⸻ 💬 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 Chris? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode: ➡️ 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ As a Navy Commander and cybersecurity executive, I believe this deeply: Mission success and people care are not competing priorities. They are inseparable. If you care about command climate, retention, resilience, and real leadership — you do not want to miss this. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #IntrusiveLeadership #USCG #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #ThatLeader

S5E42🎙️ LIVE with Marcus A. Canady, CEO at Canady Leadership Group Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 42 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-canady-297b253/ “Any manager can have an open-door policy, but a leader creates an emotionally safe space that people feel comfortable walking through that door.” “Any manager can allow you to speak, but a leader makes you feel heard.” “Trust is not built during crisis — it is revealed during crisis.” “Intrusive leadership is not about control. It is about care.” ⸻ Mark your calendars: 📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 6:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ There are managers. There are leaders. And then there are leaders who are willing to intrude — not to control, but to care. This week, I’m honored to host CAPT Marcus Canady, U.S. Coast Guard — helicopter pilot, former Commanding Officer of CG Air Station Houston, National War College graduate, Founder & CEO of Canady Leadership Group, and author of: 📘 Intrusive Leadership: How to Become THAT Leader (Edition 2) CAPT Canady has led life-saving search and rescue missions, counter-narcotics operations, and high-performance aviation units. But what makes his leadership unique is not just operational excellence — it’s his philosophy of Intentional, Courageous, Intrusive Leadership. He challenges leaders to ask a simple but powerful question: “Are you okay?” In a world where burnout, retention challenges, mental health strain, and cultural friction are real — this conversation matters. Especially for: ⚓ Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command 💻 Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership 🏢 Corporate leaders responsible for culture and performance 🎖️ Military professionals shaping the next generation ⸻ What You Will Learn… ✨ What “Intrusive Leadership” really means — and what it does NOT mean ✨ How to build trust before crisis hits ✨ Why emotional intelligence is a command responsibility ✨ The difference between micromanagement and meaningful engagement ✨ What it takes to become THAT Leader — the one people remember ✨ Lessons from the cockpit, command, and corporate consulting We’ll also dive deep into his book and explore how Edition 2 expands the doctrine for today’s complex leadership environment. ⸻ 💬 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 Chris? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode: ➡️ 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ As a Navy Commander and cybersecurity executive, I believe this deeply: Mission success and people care are not competing priorities. They are inseparable. If you care about command climate, retention, resilience, and real leadership — you do not want to miss this. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #IntrusiveLeadership #USCG #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #ThatLeader

S5:E41 🎙️ LIVE with Dana R. Gordon, USN (Ret.) ⚓✈️📘** LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 5 | Episode 41 “You have to give the group what it needs — not what you want to give.” “Leadership is about serving the mission and developing the people at the same time.” “Training prepares you for today. Education prepares you for tomorrow. Mentorship prepares you for life.” “A strong team is built intentionally — not accidentally.” “Empowerment is not stepping back — it is lifting others up.” “Legacy is not what you accomplished. It’s who you developed.” “Leaders multiply themselves by developing others.” “You don’t supervise potential — you cultivate it.”   🚨 Mark Your Calendars 🚨   📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM CT (Jacksonville) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   🌟 Who Is CAPT Dana Gordon?   From flying 3,500+ mishap-free hours in the SH-60B Seahawk… To commanding USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) and leading 3,250 Sailors and Marines… To serving in the Pentagon… To leading crisis response for five major hurricanes… To directing engineering operations in industry… To authoring leadership books that develop the next generation…   CAPT Dana Gordon is the definition of mission-focused, people-centered leadership.   He is also the author of:   📘 TEAM: Training, Education, and Mentorship 📘 LEAD: Leading, Empowering, and Developing   And he joins us LIVE to break down what leadership truly looks like — in the cockpit, on the bridge, in crisis, and in corporate boardrooms.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn…   ⚓ The difference between managing and commanding ✈️ How to make calm decisions when everything is urgent 🧠 Why training, education, and mentorship are not interchangeable 📈 What empowerment really looks like at the executive level 🔥 How to build high-performance teams that win the Battle “E” — and retain their people 🏢 What translates from warship to warehouse (military → corporate) 💡 The leadership behaviors that multiply impact across generations   If you are: •A Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command •A senior engineer transitioning into leadership •A cybersecurity or technology executive •A leader responsible for developing others   This episode is for YOU.   ⸻   💬 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 leadership or networking questions for CAPT Gordon? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   ⸻   Leadership is not positional. It is developmental.   Legacy is not rank. It is multiplication.   Let’s learn from a Captain who has done both.   ⸻   👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾   #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #NavalAviation #CommandLeadership #Mentorship #ExecutiveLeadership #VeteranLeaders #MilitaryToCorporate

S5:E41 🎙️ LIVE with Dana R. Gordon, USN (Ret.) ⚓✈️📘** LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 5 | Episode 41 “You have to give the group what it needs — not what you want to give.” “Leadership is about serving the mission and developing the people at the same time.” “Training prepares you for today. Education prepares you for tomorrow. Mentorship prepares you for life.” “A strong team is built intentionally — not accidentally.” “Empowerment is not stepping back — it is lifting others up.” “Legacy is not what you accomplished. It’s who you developed.” “Leaders multiply themselves by developing others.” “You don’t supervise potential — you cultivate it.”   🚨 Mark Your Calendars 🚨   📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM CT (Jacksonville) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   🌟 Who Is CAPT Dana Gordon?   From flying 3,500+ mishap-free hours in the SH-60B Seahawk… To commanding USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) and leading 3,250 Sailors and Marines… To serving in the Pentagon… To leading crisis response for five major hurricanes… To directing engineering operations in industry… To authoring leadership books that develop the next generation…   CAPT Dana Gordon is the definition of mission-focused, people-centered leadership.   He is also the author of:   📘 TEAM: Training, Education, and Mentorship 📘 LEAD: Leading, Empowering, and Developing   And he joins us LIVE to break down what leadership truly looks like — in the cockpit, on the bridge, in crisis, and in corporate boardrooms.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn…   ⚓ The difference between managing and commanding ✈️ How to make calm decisions when everything is urgent 🧠 Why training, education, and mentorship are not interchangeable 📈 What empowerment really looks like at the executive level 🔥 How to build high-performance teams that win the Battle “E” — and retain their people 🏢 What translates from warship to warehouse (military → corporate) 💡 The leadership behaviors that multiply impact across generations   If you are: •A Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command •A senior engineer transitioning into leadership •A cybersecurity or technology executive •A leader responsible for developing others   This episode is for YOU.   ⸻   💬 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 leadership or networking questions for CAPT Gordon? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   ⸻   Leadership is not positional. It is developmental.   Legacy is not rank. It is multiplication.   Let’s learn from a Captain who has done both.   ⸻   👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾   #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #NavalAviation #CommandLeadership #Mentorship #ExecutiveLeadership #VeteranLeaders #MilitaryToCorporate

S5:E40🎙️ LIVE with Olivia J.M. Nunn, USA (Ret.) 🇺🇸✨ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 40 “Storytelling is my superpower.” “If leaders speak out about self-care and obtaining mental health care when needed — without repercussions — hopefully it will trickle down and inspire other soldiers who desperately need mental health assistance to feel safe reaching out for it, too.” “You’re not weak in recognizing that you need help.” “The best way to connect people to what you believe in is by connecting the heart and the head.”  “We need to stop pretending like we don’t hurt, even if it’s a hard conversation. If a leader can’t talk about it, then what are we doing as leaders anyways?” “Bold people make history… If we’re going to change the narrative on mental health, we can’t keep doing it the way we always have.”   Mark your calendars: 📅 Monday, February 23, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]   ⸻   🪖 About My Guest   LTC Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret.) is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, former Troop Commander, Pentagon strategic communicator, and now Founder & CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications.   She is also the creator and host of the powerful podcast series: •Women of War — amplifying the voices of women who have served •Unbreakable Storm — focused on resilience, growth, and overcoming adversity   Olivia is a 2023 VA Women Veteran Trailblazer Awardee and a nationally recognized speaker, advocate, and communications strategist dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and bridging the civilian–military divide.   She lives her philosophy:   Service doesn’t end with the uniform.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn…   This is not just a conversation about leadership. It’s a conversation about identity, reinvention, resilience, and impact.   We’ll discuss:   ✅ Lessons from commanding troops in combat ✅ What the Pentagon taught her about strategic communication ✅ The hardest part of transitioning from LTC to CEO ✅ Why storytelling is a leadership superpower ✅ How leaders can create psychologically safe, high-performing teams ✅ What resilience actually looks like in 2026 ✅ Why mental health is an operational readiness issue   For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For Senior Security Engineers preparing for executive leadership…   This episode will challenge you to ask: •Am I leading with armor… or authenticity? •Do my people feel safe enough to be real? •Am I building systems — or building people?   ⸻   💬 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 leadership or networking questions for Olivia? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   ⸻   ⸻   👇 Your Turn After the Episode:   ➡️ What are your three takeaways? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   ⸻   In an era shaped by AI, automation, and accelerating change, the leaders who will endure are those who master human connection.   This will be a powerful conversation about courage, communication, and leading through the storm.   See you LIVE.   #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #WomenVeterans #VeteranLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #StrategicCommunications #AuthenticLeadership

S5:E40🎙️ LIVE with Olivia J.M. Nunn, USA (Ret.) 🇺🇸✨ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 40 “Storytelling is my superpower.” “If leaders speak out about self-care and obtaining mental health care when needed — without repercussions — hopefully it will trickle down and inspire other soldiers who desperately need mental health assistance to feel safe reaching out for it, too.” “You’re not weak in recognizing that you need help.” “The best way to connect people to what you believe in is by connecting the heart and the head.”  “We need to stop pretending like we don’t hurt, even if it’s a hard conversation. If a leader can’t talk about it, then what are we doing as leaders anyways?” “Bold people make history… If we’re going to change the narrative on mental health, we can’t keep doing it the way we always have.”   Mark your calendars: 📅 Monday, February 23, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]   ⸻   🪖 About My Guest   LTC Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret.) is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, former Troop Commander, Pentagon strategic communicator, and now Founder & CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications.   She is also the creator and host of the powerful podcast series: •Women of War — amplifying the voices of women who have served •Unbreakable Storm — focused on resilience, growth, and overcoming adversity   Olivia is a 2023 VA Women Veteran Trailblazer Awardee and a nationally recognized speaker, advocate, and communications strategist dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and bridging the civilian–military divide.   She lives her philosophy:   Service doesn’t end with the uniform.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn…   This is not just a conversation about leadership. It’s a conversation about identity, reinvention, resilience, and impact.   We’ll discuss:   ✅ Lessons from commanding troops in combat ✅ What the Pentagon taught her about strategic communication ✅ The hardest part of transitioning from LTC to CEO ✅ Why storytelling is a leadership superpower ✅ How leaders can create psychologically safe, high-performing teams ✅ What resilience actually looks like in 2026 ✅ Why mental health is an operational readiness issue   For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For Senior Security Engineers preparing for executive leadership…   This episode will challenge you to ask: •Am I leading with armor… or authenticity? •Do my people feel safe enough to be real? •Am I building systems — or building people?   ⸻   💬 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 leadership or networking questions for Olivia? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   ⸻   ⸻   👇 Your Turn After the Episode:   ➡️ What are your three takeaways? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   ⸻   In an era shaped by AI, automation, and accelerating change, the leaders who will endure are those who master human connection.   This will be a powerful conversation about courage, communication, and leading through the storm.   See you LIVE.   #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #WomenVeterans #VeteranLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #StrategicCommunications #AuthenticLeadership