EP 6: Overcoming Challenges in the Military-to-Civilian Career Transition: Stories of Resilience

Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour

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Episode 6: Overcoming Challenges in the Military-to-Civilian Career Transition: Stories of Resilience featuring, Kyle Smet, Brett Greene, Eric Dostie and Darrell Williams.
Our goal is to lift the voices of 100 transitioning military.
In the "Soup"
Kyle Smet, shares his first-hand experiences as an Airman, he shares it's not only about his checklist and resume tailoring, but the personal growth and resilience that comes with Mil2Civ transition. He talks about the complexities choosing the right job 'because he values his sleep.' Kyle joins in on a spirited conversation regarding disabilities, disclosures and impacts and a compelling conversation on how he's seen change in the attitudes towards PTSD and mental health in his 20+ years in the military.
"Expert"
Given our topic of overcoming challenges and sharing stories of resilience, we chose Brett Greene, an ADHD counselor, advocate and executive coach in the tech industry. Brett dives deeper into ADHD and neurodivergence in the workplace against neuro-typical expectations. Topics like understanding ADHD, masking, and imposter syndrome in the civilian workforce. Do you disclose? Do you wait until you get the job? Brett transverses what BRG's are in organizations and how to find a company that you align with, if you identify as being neurodivergent.
"1+ Year Vet"
Eric Dostie had a dream job and faced a lay-off within his first two years post-military. He explores ways to prepare better for a bad outcome. He speaks openly about the the importance of having a plan B, and how his military experience equipped him to handle the challenge. He talks honestly about finding his community- or his 'tribe' and refine and define his purpose, which is to continue the missi

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1. Military to Civilian Career Transition (00:00:00)

2. Retiring and Disability in the Military (00:14:49)

3. Promoting Openness About Mental Health (00:19:50)

4. Navigating Neurodivergence in the Civilian Workforce (00:27:57)

5. Understanding ADHD, Masking, and Imposter Syndrome (00:38:48)

6. Transitioning From Military to Civilian Workforce (00:52:25)

7. Transition and Job Loss in Workforce (01:03:14)

8. Transitioning From the Military (01:16:50)

9. Military to Civilian Career Transition (01:24:33)

10. Career Path After Military Service (01:35:57)

11. Transitioning Military Members and Job Interviews (01:47:32)