About this episode
S4:E116🎙️ LIVE with John Keefe — NASA, NSA, NSC Strategist | Space, Cyber & National Power Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ ✨ “If you work hard, do your homework, be a good teammate, treat others well, and project confidence without ego—things are going to turn out fine.” ✨ “Know your stuff, take care of your people, lead, and take responsibility.” ✨ “The Golden Dome initiative—$175 billion over three years—is serious money. It will shape the defense and space ecosystem for a decade.” ✨ Mark your calendars! On Monday, November 24, 2025, I’m hosting an extraordinary guest whose career sits at the intersection of national security, space exploration, intelligence strategy, and cyber policy. Join me for S4:E116🎙️Live with John Keefe 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-keefe-570a63285/ 📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ ✨ Why You Can’t Miss This Episode John Keefe has spent nearly four decades shaping America’s strategic posture across: ✨ The National Security Agency (Senior Advisor to the Director) ✨ The White House National Security Council (Senior Director for Cyber Policy) ✨ The Office of the Director of National Intelligence ✨ The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ✨ And most recently, NASA (Director of Cross-Agency Strategy Integration) He is now the founder of Ex Astris Scientia LLC, advising the next generation of space, cyber, and defense innovators. This conversation will equip you—Naval Junior Officers, rising cyber leaders, space professionals, and Silicon Valley engineers—with practical lessons you can apply immediately. ⸻ ✨ What You Will Learn… ✨ How to lead across complex systems—Defense, Intelligence, Space, and the White House ✨ The “Sailboat Theory” of career transformation and recognizing when it’s time to tack ✨ What the future of space commercialization, LEO strategy, and the post-ISS era looks like ✨ How to build influence across agencies with competing priorities ✨ Lessons from 9/11, NASA’s Artemis program, and modern cyber operations ✨ Why clarity, brevity, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever ✨ How young leaders can prepare for the next decade of strategic competition If you are preparing for command, shifting into leadership, or aiming to influence mission outcomes—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? Let’s elevate gratitude and leadership together. 💬 Got leadership, cybersecurity, national security, or space strategy questions for John? 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 should be in the room for this conversation ❤️🙏🏾