Podcasts by View from the Skies: Military Transition

Tom Coyle discusses side gigs without being an "Entrepreneur" from 2020-09-22T10:19:46

Tom Coyle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-coyle-231a4928/) has many side gigs, but really they are passions.  He has turned is hobbies into income.  These are not the side gigs that take away from...

Product Manager with Sean Halpin from 2020-09-15T10:47:05

Sean Halpin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-ryan-halpin/) Active Army veteran and reservist and current Product  Manager with Dell Technologies discuss his background, his transition, and what it...

Finding yourself and your post military passion with Jane Technologies founder Socrates Rosenfeld from 2020-09-08T10:15:02

1- Background and transition from Apache pilot, to attending MIT, to moving across the country and finding cannabis and launching an e-commerce company (iheartjane.com). 2- Discovering your why, fi...

Grant Bennett talks People Fund and Small Business funding from 2020-09-01T10:08:03

Grant Bennett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-bennett-686782a0/) Active Army and National Guard veteran talks his transition and what People Fund offers those looking to start a business, but ma...

Transition Specialist Eric Horton on what is impacting the transition today from 2020-08-25T09:51:14

A- His Background and transition from Army logistics to civilian logistics to transition specialist: 1- What worked: - Having a process - backward planning from target - financial planning  - delib...

Sam Lark (Military Spouse, Veterati Mentor) Personal Branding professional from 2020-08-18T11:39:23

Sam Lark is an Account Manager and Personal Branding Specialist.  You can find him on LinkedIn, Veterati and on "The Journey" on YouTube. - Though not a service member, Sam is a spouse and has expe...

Tim Cochrane (SVP of ACP) talks American Corporate Partners and the Military Transition from 2020-08-11T13:12:48

A former marine with 30 years experience at the New York Stock Exchange, Tim gives us his transition background and talks: - Getting an opportunity - Taking a step back - Networking (how he landed ...

Informational Interview with Andrew Hutchinson (Veteran) at AirBnB from 2020-08-04T10:48:36

1- Discusses his transition background- moving from veteran aligned non-profit to continue mission and give back to searching for aligned values that landed him with AirBnB 2- Transition Tips: a- ...

Transition Tactics and Advice from Trent Brunson from 2020-07-28T11:24:19

1- background and transition. - took over a year to transition. - mentally prepare for the ups and downs. - be prepared for opportunities to evaporate at a moments notice. 2- finding yourself and...

Career Coaching and the transition of Dennis Volpe from 2020-07-21T12:52:16

1- Dennis gives us his background and how he took an unplanned transition and bad experience and turned it into a positive. 2- He discusses life as a consultant as an executive leadership coach. ...

Customer Success Manager with Dan Sheets from 2020-07-14T19:58:28

Dan Shares his military background and transition: Serving with the USAF as an Intel officer and working with Defense Innovation Unit opened up his interest in technology and working with elite tea...

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Skills with USAF Veteran Tyler Reiser from 2020-07-07T12:13:01

1- Tyler discusses his unqiue transition(s) and share his advice - Government contracting taught him next level thinking (national over tactical)- was not his forever interest - Took time off trave...

CASY-MSCCN (Vetjobs) and Non-Profits with Sanford Artman from 2020-07-01T02:38:05

Transition Story: O-6s face the same problems!  - Started 6 months out; recommends 2 years! - Figured his qualification/background would speak for itself - Didn't network and overestimated his netw...

Mentorship and branding for your transition with Bryan Shue (Full Moon Digital and Vets2Industry) from 2020-06-23T12:06:51

Bryan shares his background and military transition from Communications specialist to the reserves to complete separation.

1) Discusses finding yourself

2) Passion to give back to ...

LeaderQuest with Antony Clark and David Koker from 2020-06-16T11:56

As always we kick off the show with introductions.  Antony humbles us with his transition experience and proves the value of planning and networking when it comes to career transitions.

Noah Strassberg's unique military service and his career transition from 2020-06-09T10:39:57

Noah, born of Jewish decent just outside of NYC, made the decision to move to Israel and become a citizen, which obligated him to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces for nearly 3 years.  He studied...

What companies can do to hire veterans with Cathy Miclat from Vets2PM from 2020-06-02T10:15:21

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathywaltersmiclat/ Cathy is the Director of Career services for Vets2PM, but also has 25 years of HR and Recruiter experience, which allows her to provide a unique pers...

DoD Skillbridge Program with Steve Hauck from 2020-05-26T10:07:59

1- What is it?  What are the reqs to apply? 1. From:  https://dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov/ a. Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of separation and you have at least 1...

Vets2Industry- The Founder Members Part 2 from 2020-05-20T10:01:28

Part 2 picks up with: What else does V2I do: - More than getting people hired, it is a full support of veterans.  Providing resources and direction, handing off to the right people and following up...

Vets2Industry- The Founding Members Part 1 from 2020-05-19T10:27:10

Brian Arrington and his Vets2Industry team (https://vets2industry.com/) join me to explain who they are individually and as an organization. V2I: - are Connector - a library of resources and inform...

Franchise opportunities you probably never thought of with Entrepreneur's Source Susan Scotts and Jason Madden (Veteran) from 2020-05-12T10:27:18

Susan and Jason are Franchise coaches for those seeking an alternative career.  They are both very active on Veterati and truly are mentors for those seeking financial independence, self-sufficienc...

JOB OPENINGS: IT/Cyber and other openings from STT International from 2020-05-05T09:52:11

STT International team discuss immediate openings for cyber security and IT positions supporting our nation and national interests to continue service on your terms. Looking for transitioning milit...

Facilities Management (Data Centers) with USAF Veteran (Linguist) George Turner from 2020-04-28T10:04:05

1- George discusses his background and transition with emphasis on: - having a plan (the day will come and his came earlier than expected) - the power of networking  - willingness to tackle problem...

Sourcing (Procurement / Buyer) skills from Luminex employee and veteran Jonathan Wilson from 2020-04-21T10:36:08

A) Jon discusses his background and transition: 1- There is a stereotypical path, a skill path, and path that you may want (You define your path) 2- Side Hustles can buy you time to decided and lea...

Micah Brown (Crew Chief to Comedy Club Manager) on finding your interest from 2020-04-16T15:33

Micah was a crew chief of mine and introverted comedian.  When we got back in touch and he told me he was managing a comedy club, it seemed fitting.  In this bonus episode, Micah talks...

Talent Management Field with Mike Bentley from 2020-04-14T10:38:41

1- Background and Transitioning experience 2- Skills that translate - Training and Development - Organizational Development - Performance Development - Risk Management (S2) - Communication (S6) -...

Mike Cuccaro POWERFUL transition story- MUST LISTEN from 2020-04-09T11:09:07

In the this Bonus episode Mike shares his story.  From abandoning his plan to move into HR and then to get an MBA.  From moving living with different friends in Austin area, to sleep in a closet.  ...

Home Buying, Finances and the VA Home Loan with Marshall Sparkman from 2020-04-07T11:16:05

Transition story takeaways: - Leave yourself Time - Have a plan, but be prepared to adjust fire - If you determine family and location, be willing to sacrifice in other areas - When you get into ca...

Career Transition from a Financial Perspective with Patrick Weinert from 2020-03-31T11:56:57

Patrick's background and transition from Pilot to Financial Planner and advice: - Grew his niche and skill while in coaching other service members and eventually was asked to run unit's budget - Id...

Live Panel Discussion with Herb Thompson and Bill Kieffer from 2020-03-27T19:49:49

Live Q and A with 2 mentors, 1 host and 7 guests/mentees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfromtheskies/message Support this podcast: Listen

Scott Tucker Challenges Your Conventional Transition Thinking Process from 2020-03-24T10:54:57

LinkedIn Liberty Guide and US VET Wealth Founder challenges you to stop on think:

1- Listen to his background, it is a common story for most of us

2- Learn how to be adaptable, use...

Diet and Exercise and the military transition (A challenge the Norm Episode) from 2020-03-17T10:08:52

My brief story

Do your own research on what works for you 

Current data is thinking is aged (70 years) and being challenged now, don't just fall in line!

Have a plan to...

Sports Industry with Virginia Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Nathan Pototschnik from 2020-03-17T10:08:16

1) Transition Advice:

- Find your Passion (go after skills you don't have that are required)

- Develop a Plan (He planned 3 years out!)

-  Learn and use your resources ...

LinkedIn Optimization for Military with Matt Scherer from 2020-03-10T10:18:33

Matt walks us through your LinkedIn Profile: Your Photo: Is it professional? Your headline: Does it convey what you want? Your background picture:  Does it align with your headline? Your about:  Yo...

Project Management with Steve Bane from 2020-03-03T10:32:02

1- His transition

- Give yourself plenty of time

- Find your why, what motivates you

- Network (while still in)

- Look for opportunities to brand yourself

...

Managing Life Balance (Planning and Reacting to your Growth) with Eric Roberts from 2020-02-25T13:24:49

This not is not a Work-Life Balance Episode.  This episode is more about awareness of the options out there, how to plan for them and how to phase them in and out as you grow.

Eric d...

Navy Submariner Enlisted Skills with Nick Mershon from 2020-02-18T12:18:10

Nick's background and transition story with emphasis on: - Plan your transition as early as you can - Have a plan to peak during resume and interview processes  - Know/Use free veteran resources - ...

Bridging the Military-Civilian Cultural Gap (An Employer's Perspective) with Bill Kieffer from 2020-02-11T12:09:05

Covered with Bill 1- His transition and background 2- His organization and what they provide 3- Military-Civilian Cultural Gap A) Employer's don't understand vets and/or have biases B) Vets haven't...

Talent Acquisitions Careers (Corporate vs Military Recruiting) with Herrick Ross from 2020-02-04T12:10:46

Herrick shares his background, military transition into corporate recruiting and his current next transition (yes, you usually keep transitioning!) 1- Finding your Way a- Don't need to be desperat...

Construction Project Engineer with David Souliotis (WM Jordan Co) from 2020-01-28T12:00:30

Transition Advice

1- Prepare as far out as possible

2- Know and use all your resources

3- Develop your Linked in

4- Know what you want in your new career

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BlueRecruit with CEO/Founder Rich Camacho from 2020-01-21T14:22:04

1- Rich discusses his background and passes on some transition tips as a recruiter

- Don't focus on the company and job title

- Have your voicemail activated

- Keep your min...

Planning your transition while still in the Service with Derek Poor from 2020-01-14T11:48:47

Derek of the Pennyrile Area Development District and the Western Kentucky Workforce shares his transition lessons and covers the following:

1- Leverage some of those "other" or "indirect"...

Writing Great Resumes with Scott Vedder (Best Selling Author of "Signs of a Great Resume") from 2020-01-07T12:20

Best Selling Author Scott Vedder discusses his top tips for developing a great civilian resume when leaving the military

1- Best tips for writing a resume 

- !@#$% approach Listen

2019 Review, 2020 Sneak Peek and Call to Action from 2019-12-17T12:00

What to look for in 2020

- Buyer/procurement skills

- Sales Skills

- MP Skills to the business world (not law enforcement)

- Life Balance

- Military vs Corpora...

Distribution Operations with David Delong (Ahold Delhaize) from 2019-12-10T12:11:55

Background and Military Transition

1- Using job posting sites- leveraged with veteran assistance organizations

2- Importance of Networking (to learn organizations and self-interest...

Herb Thompson on Building Relationships and the Military Transition ("Transition Mission") from 2019-12-03T11:48:57

Herb Thompson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-thompson-sf2biz/)

· Management Consultant at Accenture

· Retired SF ...

Networking and the Military Transition of Claudia Barros from 2019-11-26T13:13:38

In this episode, we covering the importance of Networking as well as learn from Claudia's transition experience

Networking:

1- How to Network and importance in of doing it to launc...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. with Chase Roe (with military transition tips) from 2019-11-19T11:13:32

Discussion of Chase's military transition:

1- Decision to prioritize location

2- Interest in learning business

3- Why MBA route

4- Importance of Learning Self

...

My Military Transition Failure Story from 2019-11-13T12:07:56

I share my experience and initial military transition failure story

I leave seven key takeaways from listeners to learn from:

1- I didn't know who I was (what I wanted, what my int...

Recruiting and Placement Firms: Lucas Group with Dan McCall from 2019-11-07T11:54:19

Dan McCall shares what Lucas Group offers transitioning military and shares his own transition experience.

Lucas Group:

Lucas Group provides recruiting and placement for military a...

MBAs and Certifications With Brooks Johnson (with transition tips!) from 2019-10-31T12:06:40

Overall discussion on MBA and Certifications, what to go after and why?  Conversation revolves around General vs Specific or Hard vs Soft skills.  All coming back to the question, Wher...

Military Talent Partners with Natalie Oliverio (and a few transition tips!) from 2019-10-24T15:00:42

A) Brief discussion of Natalie's (https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieoliverio/) own transition experience, where she and I recommend fo...

Fulfillment (Production Control / Materials Planner) Skills from 2019-10-10T19:10:57

This episode translates some of the major skills necessary to work in fulfillment.

Being from the aviation community, I get a lot of bad requests, applications, notions, etc. of what prod...

Army Military Intelligence Enlisted Analyst Skills from Christopher Caley from 2019-10-03T10:15:22

Hiring Managers, HR Managers, Talent Acquisition leaders, ever wonder what Army Military Intelligence analyst does and how it could positively impact your organization? Transition MI soldiers, want...

Army Aviation Officer Skills From Ryan Sweeney from 2019-09-26T20:20:23

Hiring Managers, HR Managers and Talent Acquisition leads...

Want to know what skills an Army Aviation Officer brings to your organization?

Transitioning Army Aviation Officers...<...

Military Transition Intro and my backstory from 2019-09-19T19:27:59

Introduction on what future podcasts will offer.  Introduce myself and my blog website.  Share my brief military transition story with key bullets for future success for others.