EP 23: Commanding Your Future: Military Discipline in Personal Development

Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour

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Welcome to our 23rd episode, "Commanding Your Future", featuring Matt Benko, Kevin Seiff, Irene Glaeser, and Bill Kieffer.

SOUP Segment: Matt Benko discusses his transition from the Air National Guard to podcasting, emphasizing "the constant state of transition and adjustment" and the impact of psychological strategies on readjustment.

Expert Segment: Bill Kieffer, a talent management expert, emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, negotiation, and understanding employer needs, highlighting that "self-awareness is crucial in career transition" and "negotiating is essential, not just for salary, but for promotions, locations, and leveraging career opportunities." He talks about his non profit and his two books, "Military Career Transition" and "Veteran Career Journey".

1-4 Year Vet Segment: Kevin Seiff, co-producer of the "Harder Not Smarter" podcast, shares his entrepreneurial journey in co-creating the Vet Collective, and highlights "the three options for entrepreneurship: borrowing, building, and buying." He encourages listeners to "try something that scares you and start a business on the side."

5+ Year Vet Segment: Irene Glaeser, a retired Army colonel, discusses her transition, her book "Choose Your Battles," and the importance of "exploring different choices and opportunities beyond traditional career paths." She emphasizes the value of "resilience, gratitude, and a positive mindset in overcoming challenges."

Each story is unique and inspiring. Tune in to explore the power of military discipline in personal development!

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1. Show Opener - Welcome to the Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour (00:00:00)

2. Soup Segment with Matthew Benko (00:00:47)

3. Expert Segment with Bill Kieffer of Veteran Career Journey (00:24:14)

4. Civilian Mission: The 3-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers (00:42:07)

5. 1-4 Year Veteran Segment with Kevin Seiff (00:43:02)

6. Want to be a guest on the show? (01:05:11)

7. 5+ Year Veteran Segment with Irene V. Glaeser (01:05:38)