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S5:E39🎙️ Live with Kathryn Wang "Mad Scientist in Cyber Security Partnerships and Sales" 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 39 Kathryn Wang 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wang/ “Cybersecurity is the immune system that protects the digital ecosystem.” “Don’t conflate growth with success. Failures carry great value. Unlock that value every time, and success will follow.” “No matter your experience or background, cybersecurity needs you.” “Encryption isn’t optional when your data is your most valuable asset.” “We need to educate, secure, and deter — because as technology enhances human life, threats evolve alongside it.” “AI should be a force multiplier — not a liability — and we must think differently about risk and reward in every deployment.” Mark your calendars. This is going to be a powerful one. 🚀 📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco / Mountain View, CA) ⏰ 7:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🌟 Meet My Guest Kathryn Wang stands at the crossroads of Cyber, AI, Quantum, and National Security. She is: ✅ Principal, Public Sector at SandboxAQ ✅ Founder of CTRL+ALT+DEFEAT.io ✅ 16-year Google veteran ✅ 2026 Wash100 Award recipient ✅ Co-Chair, Uniting Women in Cyber Kathryn describes cybersecurity as the immune system of the digital ecosystem — and in today’s AI-accelerated, quantum-disrupted world, that mindset couldn’t be more relevant. She’s helping federal agencies prepare for post-quantum cryptography, AI-enabled defense, and Zero Trust at scale. This conversation is about leadership under consequence. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… 🔹 How leaders should prepare for Q-Day and post-quantum threats 🔹 The real risks of AI in mission-critical environments 🔹 Why IT/OT convergence is a national security issue 🔹 What “Secure by Design” actually means at scale 🔹 Why growth ≠ success — and how failure fuels leadership 🔹 How to transition from individual contributor to strategic leader 🔹 What the next generation of cyber warriors must master For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For my Silicon Valley security engineers preparing for executive leadership… This episode is for 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 Kathryn? 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 leading at the edge of AI, quantum, and national resilience. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CyberSecurity #QuantumComputing #ZeroTrust #NationalSecurity #WomenInCyber #AI #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #Podcast

S5:E39🎙️ Live with Kathryn Wang "Mad Scientist in Cyber Security Partnerships and Sales" 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 39 Kathryn Wang 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wang/ “Cybersecurity is the immune system that protects the digital ecosystem.” “Don’t conflate growth with success. Failures carry great value. Unlock that value every time, and success will follow.” “No matter your experience or background, cybersecurity needs you.” “Encryption isn’t optional when your data is your most valuable asset.” “We need to educate, secure, and deter — because as technology enhances human life, threats evolve alongside it.” “AI should be a force multiplier — not a liability — and we must think differently about risk and reward in every deployment.” Mark your calendars. This is going to be a powerful one. 🚀 📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco / Mountain View, CA) ⏰ 7:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🌟 Meet My Guest Kathryn Wang stands at the crossroads of Cyber, AI, Quantum, and National Security. She is: ✅ Principal, Public Sector at SandboxAQ ✅ Founder of CTRL+ALT+DEFEAT.io ✅ 16-year Google veteran ✅ 2026 Wash100 Award recipient ✅ Co-Chair, Uniting Women in Cyber Kathryn describes cybersecurity as the immune system of the digital ecosystem — and in today’s AI-accelerated, quantum-disrupted world, that mindset couldn’t be more relevant. She’s helping federal agencies prepare for post-quantum cryptography, AI-enabled defense, and Zero Trust at scale. This conversation is about leadership under consequence. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… 🔹 How leaders should prepare for Q-Day and post-quantum threats 🔹 The real risks of AI in mission-critical environments 🔹 Why IT/OT convergence is a national security issue 🔹 What “Secure by Design” actually means at scale 🔹 Why growth ≠ success — and how failure fuels leadership 🔹 How to transition from individual contributor to strategic leader 🔹 What the next generation of cyber warriors must master For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For my Silicon Valley security engineers preparing for executive leadership… This episode is for 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 Kathryn? 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 leading at the edge of AI, quantum, and national resilience. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CyberSecurity #QuantumComputing #ZeroTrust #NationalSecurity #WomenInCyber #AI #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #Podcast

S5E38🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian  🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 38 “Efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most.” “Most organizations don’t have a growth problem — they have a waste problem.” “Low-return activity is the silent killer of high-performing teams.” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars, Leaders! 🚨 I’m excited to invite you to the next powerful conversation on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — where we spotlight leaders who are building organizations, scaling people, and transforming culture through intentional leadership. ⸻ 🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-kilian/ 📅 Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM CT (Tulsa, OK) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 Introducing My Guest: Alan Kilian Alan Kilian is an Efficiency Architect, People-First Scale Strategist, and Purpose-Driven Performance Coach who has spent more than 25 years owning, scaling, and leading companies across industries including energy, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, and financial services. Today, he is: 🔹 Co-Founder — Level Up Leadership Accelerator 🔹 CEO & Co-Founder — Dream Chapter 🔹 Owner — Kilian Consulting 🔹 Executive & Performance Coach 🔹 High-impact Keynote Speaker Alan is widely recognized for his philosophy of Efficiency-Based Leadership — helping organizations eliminate low-return activities, align talent to mission, and scale execution through people… not bureaucracy. His keynotes are known as “acceleration events” — delivering real-time breakthroughs and practical tools leaders can apply immediately. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this high-energy leadership conversation, we’ll unpack: ⚙️ What Efficiency-Based Leadership really means — beyond productivity hacks 👥 How to scale organizations through people, not just process 🧭 Why “Right People, Right Seats” drives execution excellence 📈 How elite leaders eliminate operational waste 🧠 Coaching insights from working with high-net-worth families & billion-dollar enterprises ✝️ How Faith, Family, Freedom, and Flexibility anchor sustainable success 🌅 Leadership identity shifts from builder → legacy leader 🚀 Practical tools to accelerate performance starting immediately If you lead teams, build companies, command missions, or scale culture — this episode is for you. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE! 🗺️ 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 Alan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn (Post-Episode Reflection): ➡️ 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ I’m looking forward to this powerful discussion on scaling leadership, eliminating inefficiency, and building purpose-aligned success. Let’s grow together. Let’s lead forward. 🎙️🔥 #LeadershipAndSuccess #Podcast #CoachBZ #FriendInTheSpotlight #EfficiencyBasedLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ScalingLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #Entrepreneurship #ServantLeadership

S5E38🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian  🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 38 “Efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most.” “Most organizations don’t have a growth problem — they have a waste problem.” “Low-return activity is the silent killer of high-performing teams.” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars, Leaders! 🚨 I’m excited to invite you to the next powerful conversation on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — where we spotlight leaders who are building organizations, scaling people, and transforming culture through intentional leadership. ⸻ 🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-kilian/ 📅 Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM CT (Tulsa, OK) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 Introducing My Guest: Alan Kilian Alan Kilian is an Efficiency Architect, People-First Scale Strategist, and Purpose-Driven Performance Coach who has spent more than 25 years owning, scaling, and leading companies across industries including energy, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, and financial services. Today, he is: 🔹 Co-Founder — Level Up Leadership Accelerator 🔹 CEO & Co-Founder — Dream Chapter 🔹 Owner — Kilian Consulting 🔹 Executive & Performance Coach 🔹 High-impact Keynote Speaker Alan is widely recognized for his philosophy of Efficiency-Based Leadership — helping organizations eliminate low-return activities, align talent to mission, and scale execution through people… not bureaucracy. His keynotes are known as “acceleration events” — delivering real-time breakthroughs and practical tools leaders can apply immediately. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this high-energy leadership conversation, we’ll unpack: ⚙️ What Efficiency-Based Leadership really means — beyond productivity hacks 👥 How to scale organizations through people, not just process 🧭 Why “Right People, Right Seats” drives execution excellence 📈 How elite leaders eliminate operational waste 🧠 Coaching insights from working with high-net-worth families & billion-dollar enterprises ✝️ How Faith, Family, Freedom, and Flexibility anchor sustainable success 🌅 Leadership identity shifts from builder → legacy leader 🚀 Practical tools to accelerate performance starting immediately If you lead teams, build companies, command missions, or scale culture — this episode is for you. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE! 🗺️ 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 Alan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn (Post-Episode Reflection): ➡️ 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ I’m looking forward to this powerful discussion on scaling leadership, eliminating inefficiency, and building purpose-aligned success. Let’s grow together. Let’s lead forward. 🎙️🔥 #LeadershipAndSuccess #Podcast #CoachBZ #FriendInTheSpotlight #EfficiencyBasedLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ScalingLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #Entrepreneurship #ServantLeadership

S5E37🎙️ LIVE with 1SG Kenitra Scott, U.S. Army 🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 37 Kenitra Scott 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenitra-scott-msol-0b7794387/  “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.” “Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.” “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.” “Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.” “Talent acquisition isn’t about filling vacancies — it’s about shaping the future force.” “Recruiting is leadership at the front door of the organization.” “Clarity is the foundation of execution.” “Leaders don’t need more meetings — they need better operating systems.” “Healthy cultures don’t happen accidentally — they’re led intentionally.” “People thrive where they feel seen, heard, and valued.” “Your rank builds authority — your legacy builds influence.” “The true measure of leadership is who grows because you led.” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Upper Marlboro, MD) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎖️ Introducing My Guest It is my distinct honor to welcome an exceptional senior enlisted leader, executive coach, and talent strategist — First Sergeant Kenitra Scott. With more than 20 years of service in the United States Army, 1SG Scott currently serves as a Senior Enlisted Advisor in Army Medical Recruiting, leading geographically dispersed teams, shaping talent pipelines, and ensuring mission readiness across multiple states. Her leadership journey spans operational communications, recruiting command, and enterprise talent acquisition — where she has built high-performing teams and strengthened organizational effectiveness at scale. Beyond the uniform, she is the Founder & CEO of Legacy Vanguard Scott Group, a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm focused on: ✅ Executive Coaching ✅ Leadership Development ✅ Organizational Culture ✅ Decision & Execution Systems Her philosophy is simple — and powerful: “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.” ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will dive into: 🔹 Leadership lessons from the First Sergeant seat 🔹 How to lead geographically dispersed teams 🔹 Talent acquisition & force-shaping strategies 🔹 Building high-performance cultures 🔹 Transitioning from military leadership to executive coaching 🔹 Decision-making, accountability, and execution frameworks 🔹 Coaching the next generation of military & corporate leaders Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, NCO, or corporate professional stepping into leadership — this conversation will add immediate value to your journey. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE 🗺️ 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 Kenitra? 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #USArmy #WomenInLeadership #TalentDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #MilitaryLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #LegacyLeadership

S5E37🎙️ LIVE with 1SG Kenitra Scott, U.S. Army 🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 37 Kenitra Scott 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenitra-scott-msol-0b7794387/  “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.” “Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.” “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.” “Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.” “Talent acquisition isn’t about filling vacancies — it’s about shaping the future force.” “Recruiting is leadership at the front door of the organization.” “Clarity is the foundation of execution.” “Leaders don’t need more meetings — they need better operating systems.” “Healthy cultures don’t happen accidentally — they’re led intentionally.” “People thrive where they feel seen, heard, and valued.” “Your rank builds authority — your legacy builds influence.” “The true measure of leadership is who grows because you led.” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Upper Marlboro, MD) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎖️ Introducing My Guest It is my distinct honor to welcome an exceptional senior enlisted leader, executive coach, and talent strategist — First Sergeant Kenitra Scott. With more than 20 years of service in the United States Army, 1SG Scott currently serves as a Senior Enlisted Advisor in Army Medical Recruiting, leading geographically dispersed teams, shaping talent pipelines, and ensuring mission readiness across multiple states. Her leadership journey spans operational communications, recruiting command, and enterprise talent acquisition — where she has built high-performing teams and strengthened organizational effectiveness at scale. Beyond the uniform, she is the Founder & CEO of Legacy Vanguard Scott Group, a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm focused on: ✅ Executive Coaching ✅ Leadership Development ✅ Organizational Culture ✅ Decision & Execution Systems Her philosophy is simple — and powerful: “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.” ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn In this episode, we will dive into: 🔹 Leadership lessons from the First Sergeant seat 🔹 How to lead geographically dispersed teams 🔹 Talent acquisition & force-shaping strategies 🔹 Building high-performance cultures 🔹 Transitioning from military leadership to executive coaching 🔹 Decision-making, accountability, and execution frameworks 🔹 Coaching the next generation of military & corporate leaders Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, NCO, or corporate professional stepping into leadership — this conversation will add immediate value to your journey. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE 🗺️ 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 Kenitra? 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 ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #USArmy #WomenInLeadership #TalentDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #MilitaryLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #LegacyLeadership

S5:E36🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive   Mark your calendars for the NEXT episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 36!   This powerful episode is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson:   🔗 Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-rev-dr-jesse-louis-jackson-sr-zinga-66uvc/   📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 ⏰ 1:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   Rev. Jackson’s extraordinary life offers a masterclass in moral courage, coalition leadership, economic empowerment, faith-driven service, and hope under pressure.   In this episode, I will break down:   🔥 How “Keep Hope Alive” is not a slogan — but a leadership discipline 🔥 Why moral authority matters more than positional power 🔥 The strategic genius behind the Rainbow Coalition 🔥 What modern military and cybersecurity leaders can learn from his coalition-building model 🔥 How to build political and organizational infrastructure that outlives your tenure 🔥 The difference between being a “tree shaker” and a “jam maker” 🔥 How to sustain hope when missions are delayed and outcomes are uncertain   For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership… For anyone called to influence beyond their title…   This conversation will challenge you to ask: •Are you building systems… or simply occupying roles? •Are you leading with courage when pressure rises? •Who will stand on your shoulders one day?   ⸻   🗺️ 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 — I will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.   After the episode, I want to hear from you:   ➡️ What are your three takeaways? ➡️ What insight will you apply this week? ➡️ What leadership lesson resonated most deeply?   Let’s reflect. Let’s grow. Let’s lead forward.   And above all…   Keep Hope Alive.   #Leadership #ServantLeadership #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #NavalLeadership #InformationWarfare #CommandLeadership #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #CoalitionBuilding #Influence #LeadershipLegacy #LeadWithPurpose #ValuesBasedLeadership #Inspiration

S5:E36🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive   Mark your calendars for the NEXT episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 36!   This powerful episode is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson:   🔗 Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-rev-dr-jesse-louis-jackson-sr-zinga-66uvc/   📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 ⏰ 1:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   Rev. Jackson’s extraordinary life offers a masterclass in moral courage, coalition leadership, economic empowerment, faith-driven service, and hope under pressure.   In this episode, I will break down:   🔥 How “Keep Hope Alive” is not a slogan — but a leadership discipline 🔥 Why moral authority matters more than positional power 🔥 The strategic genius behind the Rainbow Coalition 🔥 What modern military and cybersecurity leaders can learn from his coalition-building model 🔥 How to build political and organizational infrastructure that outlives your tenure 🔥 The difference between being a “tree shaker” and a “jam maker” 🔥 How to sustain hope when missions are delayed and outcomes are uncertain   For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership… For anyone called to influence beyond their title…   This conversation will challenge you to ask: •Are you building systems… or simply occupying roles? •Are you leading with courage when pressure rises? •Who will stand on your shoulders one day?   ⸻   🗺️ 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 — I will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.   After the episode, I want to hear from you:   ➡️ What are your three takeaways? ➡️ What insight will you apply this week? ➡️ What leadership lesson resonated most deeply?   Let’s reflect. Let’s grow. Let’s lead forward.   And above all…   Keep Hope Alive.   #Leadership #ServantLeadership #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #NavalLeadership #InformationWarfare #CommandLeadership #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #CoalitionBuilding #Influence #LeadershipLegacy #LeadWithPurpose #ValuesBasedLeadership #Inspiration

S5:E35🎙️ LIVE with SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 35 “You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.” “Slow down long enough to hear yourself again.” “Innovation without positioning stays invisible.” “You cannot sustainably lead others if you are internally misaligned.” 🔥Mark your calendars! 📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) ⏰ 1:00 PM CT (Montgomery, AL) ⏰ 2:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ This week, I’m honored to host a transformational leader whose journey bridges military excellence, federal innovation, neuroscience, and sustainable leadership: ✈️ SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.) 22-year U.S. Air Force veteran Founder of J3M Consulting Founder of MAC Leadership Academy Author of Woman, Breathe™ Federal SBIR/STTR Growth Strategist Neuroscience-Driven Leadership Catalyst Shevvy helps founders eliminate guesswork and access federal growth pathways — and she helps high-performing leaders build sustainable readiness from the inside out. Her philosophy is powerful: “You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.” For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For my Silicon Valley engineers transitioning into leadership… For founders navigating federal innovation pathways… For high-performing professionals battling burnout… This episode is for you. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn ✅ The difference between resilience and sustainability ✅ Why readiness must include leadership, operations, AND wellness ✅ How emotional intelligence directly impacts operational performance ✅ The biggest mistakes founders make entering federal contracting ✅ Practical steps to access SBIR/STTR funding pathways ✅ How to convert pressure into clarity and structured momentum ✅ Why burnout is not a badge of honor — it’s a signal Shevvy’s frameworks — LOW Framework™ and S4 Method™ — are changing how leaders think about performance, sustainability, and growth. If you care about: • Sustainable high performance • Federal innovation strategy • Military-to-executive leadership translation • Self-leadership before positional leadership You don’t want to miss this conversation. ⸻ 💬 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 federal growth questions for Shevvy? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, founder, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build leaders who don’t just perform — but thrive. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #WomenInLeadership #VeteranLeaders #SBIR #FederalInnovation #SelfLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryTransition #HighPerformance #SustainableLeadership

S5:E35🎙️ LIVE with SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 35 “You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.” “Slow down long enough to hear yourself again.” “Innovation without positioning stays invisible.” “You cannot sustainably lead others if you are internally misaligned.” 🔥Mark your calendars! 📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) ⏰ 1:00 PM CT (Montgomery, AL) ⏰ 2:00 PM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ This week, I’m honored to host a transformational leader whose journey bridges military excellence, federal innovation, neuroscience, and sustainable leadership: ✈️ SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.) 22-year U.S. Air Force veteran Founder of J3M Consulting Founder of MAC Leadership Academy Author of Woman, Breathe™ Federal SBIR/STTR Growth Strategist Neuroscience-Driven Leadership Catalyst Shevvy helps founders eliminate guesswork and access federal growth pathways — and she helps high-performing leaders build sustainable readiness from the inside out. Her philosophy is powerful: “You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.” For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command… For my Silicon Valley engineers transitioning into leadership… For founders navigating federal innovation pathways… For high-performing professionals battling burnout… This episode is for you. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn ✅ The difference between resilience and sustainability ✅ Why readiness must include leadership, operations, AND wellness ✅ How emotional intelligence directly impacts operational performance ✅ The biggest mistakes founders make entering federal contracting ✅ Practical steps to access SBIR/STTR funding pathways ✅ How to convert pressure into clarity and structured momentum ✅ Why burnout is not a badge of honor — it’s a signal Shevvy’s frameworks — LOW Framework™ and S4 Method™ — are changing how leaders think about performance, sustainability, and growth. If you care about: • Sustainable high performance • Federal innovation strategy • Military-to-executive leadership translation • Self-leadership before positional leadership You don’t want to miss this conversation. ⸻ 💬 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 federal growth questions for Shevvy? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, founder, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build leaders who don’t just perform — but thrive. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #WomenInLeadership #VeteranLeaders #SBIR #FederalInnovation #SelfLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryTransition #HighPerformance #SustainableLeadership