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S4:E97🎙️LIVE with Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director, Strategic Advisor, Bestselling Author, & Keynote Speaker Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 “You can make yourself luckier by setting a goal, creating a plan, developing the right skills, maintaining the right attitude, and aligning your everyday choices with your goals.” “Success begins with figuring out what you want, then making the choices that will get you there. You’ll notice I use that word a lot: choices.” “No matter your circumstances, you have the power to advance in your life.” 📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Tampa, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 💎 Special Guest: Shellye Archambeau Fortune 500 Board Director | Former CEO of MetricStream | Author of Unapologetically Ambitious Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with one of Silicon Valley’s most admired leaders — my mentor, Shellye Archambeau, a trailblazer who turned a struggling startup into a global powerhouse and paved the way for countless women and diverse leaders in tech. In this episode, Shellye joins me to share hard-won lessons on ambition, leadership, and resilience from her bestselling book, Unapologetically Ambitious. In her bestselling book Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms, Shellye Archambeau delivers a powerful roadmap for anyone determined to achieve their goals with purpose, authenticity, and courage. Drawing from her groundbreaking journey as one of Silicon Valley’s first Black female CEOs, Shellye reveals how to strategically design your career, make intentional choices, and navigate systemic barriers without compromising who you are. I highly recommend that every aspiring leader — especially those balancing ambition with authenticity — purchase this inspiring and practical guide, now available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, audiobook, and LIT Video Book formats. Get your copy today and start crafting your success on your own terms. 🔑 What You Will Learn ✨How to own your ambition unapologetically and turn vision into victory. ✨Proven strategies to navigate bias, build influence, and lead with integrity. ✨How to design your career intentionally — not by chance. ✨Why mentorship, risk-taking, and consistency are the true cornerstones of success. ✨Exclusive insights from Unapologetically Ambitious and how Shellye continues to ignite ambition through her nonprofit, Ignite Ambition. 💬 Your Turn: 👉 What’s one bold goal you’re pursuing unapologetically right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments — Shellye and I may feature your insight live on the show! 🎧 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most inspiring voices in modern leadership. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ShellyeArchambeau #UnapologeticallyAmbitious #Leadership #DiversityInTech #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #ResilientLeadership #IgniteAmbition