I Inc and Beyond (Mike Callahan)

Here is your chance to learn about a simple, 10 step approach to creating and nurturing your own personal brand.

 

We all have a brand.  By using this approach, you can manage yours so that it is communicating to the external world the story that you want told.

 

Check it out and good luck.  

Listen to Laurell Jones talk about her experiences in the Air Force and the strategy she took to transition into a very successful professional career. 

Laurell talks about the importance of networking and truly finding your "Best Self".  

Guided by her personal beliefs and convictions she willingly helps other people in their career quests. 

If you want to reach out to her, you can contact her at: thomasandlaurell@gmail.com

Also, if you are interested in the workshop we discuss in this podcast, you can register at the following site: 

https://pmiglc.org/calendar?eventId=6424

This workshop is designed specifically for Veterans. 

Good luck. 

There is a great article in this week's WSJ by Kathryn Dill that gets at the point that millions of resumes are scanned and rejected by employers because of key words, or breaks in employment or other factors.

News Flash Folks - the current system of posting your resume to a want ad and then hoping someone gives you a job, is broken!  It became obsolete with the internet and has not gotten much better. 

Some companies are starting to wake up, but you can take action now. 

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that the way to get a job is to answer a want ad with your resume.  

Instead, get clear on your personal value proposition.  Decide what opportunities provide you with a competitive advantage.  Build your network. Seek out referrals and references.  

In short, learn to think like an Entrepreneur of your own career. 

Sound familiar?  Some great books to consider picking up:

I Inc, Career Planning and Personal Entrepreneurship and Tiger in the Office, both by Mike Callahan

The Two Hour Job Search, by Steve Dalton. 

There are alternatives.  Give up on the broken system, be a leader and take control of your career. 

Good luck!

Change Management is actually a bit of an oxymoron.  

We really do not manage change but rather manage how we deal with change. 

Whether you are being discharged from the military, or are a returning citizen, you are probably being confronted with major changes.  

This podcast will introduce you to a model called: Survive, Adapt and Flourish. 

It is a way to help you deal with the inevitable "Valley of Despair" that we all tend to experience when faced with change in our lives. 

Don't be a victim of change.  Embrace it and use this model to help you be more in control when confronted by change. 

 

Virginia was born in Italy and brought up between Barcelona, Rome and the US.

She was exposed to different lifestyles and cultures since a very young age, and I had the pleasure of meeting her during one of her trips to the US. 

Traveling has always been a big part of her life and it is one of the things that she clearly enjoys.

After graduating in Economics and Management in Rome, she decided it was time for a change and decided to pursue her passion in the yachting industry.

She ended up in Monaco studying Luxury Management with a specialization in Events, Hospitality and Yachting and ultimately joined the sales team at Y.Co, one of the leading yachting brokerage companies worldwide, while she was finishing her master's degree. 

Every day since she has had the opportunity to work with a great team of experts and with some of the world's best superyachts.

She encourages others to be willing to take risks, pursue your passion while also keeping your eye out for the bigger context, and travel whenever you have the opportunity to do so.  

A recent book that she read is called Your Next 5 Moves by Patrick Bet-David and is available on Amazon. 

 

Listen to Mark Kumar, a successful Lifestyle Entrepreneur, share several ideas about how to effectively communicate what is truly your passion. 

 

Regardless of what you choose to pursue, it is imperative that you learn to tell your personal story in a compelling manner.  

 

Podcasting is all about telling a story and you can get some great pointers from Mark who has built a successful business doing just that. 

 

He coaches entrepreneurs to run a profitable online business by sharing their own advice. If you ever helped anyone with your advice, than you are ready to create and run a successful online business today.  

 

Check out more about Mark at the following links:  

  Site: https://markkumar.com/     His Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-kumar/id1472646575   Simple Podcast Cloud: https://simplepodcastcloud.com/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qrIT9wVY8Mpsmkjn3Hufw

 

 

Good luck. 

George is a military veteran and served in the Air Force.  He was assigned to Korea where he worked in communication. 

He now works for the Detroit VA and does volunteer work with veterans consisting of mentoring at a shelter for military veterans. 

He is also a certified peer support specialist helping veterans. 

Lastly, he produces a talent showcases for military veterans which gives veterans an opportunity to showcase their talents.

If you want to contact George, here is his email address.

georgepratt61@yahoo.com

Emily Sawyer Kegerreis is the owner and founder of Military MBA Consulting. Emily is a Certified Career Services Provider and Global Career Development Facilitator with over 12 years of experience helping military applicants gain admission into the world’s leading MBA programs.  

Prior to working with veterans Emily was a product manager for Johnson and Johnson and received her MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.

Emily is a passionate advocate for veterans and spouses and serves as the co-chair for the National Career Development Association’s Veterans Committee and as a military spouse mentor for American Corporate Partners. 

You can reach Emily through her website at www.militarymbaconsulting.com

And dont forget that if you have an interest in getting signed up for Big Interview, send me an email at mike@callahanrose.com 

Good luck. 

We all have a personal brand.  It is what people say about us when we are not in the room. 

Is your brand what you want it to be?  Are you taking steps to know what it is and ensuring that it gets communicated when you meet someone?

Learn about taking the information from the prior three steps and incorporating some of that content into your external message. 

Good luck. 

Susan has been able to truly become empowered in her life's pursuits. 

She started out as a combat medic with the Michigan Army National Guard, moved on to becoming and Educator and has since retired and taken up Photography. 

Since she "never wants to retire", she is continuing to stay active in supporting veterans and is a firm believer in the value of mentoring and volunteering. 

A veteran mentoring group that she wanted me to mention is: Veterati.com  Check them out. 

Also, her email address is: susanmccain728@gmail.com and I know she would be happy to hear from you.  

Susan, thank you for taking the time to allow me to interview you and I hope that you are able to continue to support women veterans for a very long time.  

Step one is possibly the hardest of the 9 steps.  It requires you to choose to make a personal change in how you think.  

Changing how we think can be very difficult but if we are not prepared to change our thinking, we really cannot expect to get different outcomes.

It all starts with how we think and so this step gives you 9 different elements associated with thinking like an entrepreneur. 

Take some time to listen to the podcast, and then reflect on what we are saying.  Make the commitment to think differently and you will be much more successful in implementing the following 8 steps. 

Good luck. 

Take some time to truly reflect on what is important to you in your career. 

Many times we wind up doing things because of family pressure or because we know we can get a job, but we do not listen to our hearts and truly understand what it is that we want to be doing. 

In this podcast we review some of the elements that you might be experiencing in your Career Dilemma and how to overcome those challenges. 

Also, begin to explore the benefits of networking and doing informational interviews in helping you gain a better understanding of your career calling. 

As a reminder, here are some resources that you might want to use the following. 

onetonline.org    to get information on different careers and 

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC     to connect with us and let us know how we might be better able to serve you. 

Good luck. 

Too many people focus on creating the perfect resume and then sending it out, hoping that it will get past the selection criteria and land them a job. 

News Flash - I have said it before and there was a great article in the WSJ a few weeks back saying how that model is broken.

We are going to be exposing you to a different way of thinking and behaving so that you are in control of your career quest.

The Tiger model has 9 separate sections and in reality, they all tend to operate simultaneously.  We cover them sequentially because there is a model and structure, but we acknowledge that life is much more complex and the model is very fluid. 

Anyway, tune in to get an intro to the model and then we will be covering the 9 separate elements in the upcoming podcasts.

Good luck. 

Join us to hear from Geoff about the History of No Veteran Left Behind and their focus on helping Veterans, especially cope with mental health and substance abuse issues as well as helping Returning Citizens re-engage in the community. 

Geoff is also very active with the Round Table events sponsored by the University of Michigan - Dearborn.   

We also have a chance to chat about the I Inc model and how it can support vets and returning citizens become more of a full, well rounded person. 

We also discussed Warriors to Work program – and his partnership with Mark Meadows of VA Detroit providing needed services to many of our Veterans. 

Between "No Veteran Left Behind" and "I Inc." we are proud to be able to provide opportunities for veterans and returning citizens to become more empowered and entrepreneurial in their lives. 

For more information on "No Veteran Left Behind", you can read about it in Facebook. 

For I Inc., check out the following web page:   https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/mike-callahan/

If you are a veteran, a family member of a veteran, or even a friend of a veteran who might need some help, you really need to listen to this podcast. 

Chaka is a wonderful person and also a tremendous resource for the veteran community.  

He helps veterans and their families with just about any challenge you can imagine a veteran might face from housing, to education, to careers, to personal life needs.  He is your man!

He can be reached at mcdonaldc@oaklandCHN.org or by calling 248-764-4443.  

One of his key suggestions is to not wait until the situation has become critical.  If you feel that he can help you, reach out to him.  He predominately is supporting veterans in Oakland County, Michigan but he can either help you or refer you to another navigator in one of the other counties in Michigan.  

By the way, Michigan and Texas are the only states that have navigators so take advantage of this opportunity.  

Thanks again to Chaka for taking the time to participate in this interview.  I am sure that you will gain a lot of valuable information from it.  

Good luck.  

Chris has been working with adult males who have committed sex crimes but have served their time and are now trying to re-integrate into their community. 

She highlights some of the major challenges this group faces in terms of the stigma associated with their crimes but also has a lot of very positive and uplifting stories of success.

She summarizes the necessary work into three categories: 1. Find Help, 2. Prepare to do the Hard Work, and 3. Don't lose faith, keep working at it. 

If you are interested in a national resource for support groups, you can go to the following web site: atsa.com

Time and time again, I am reading about technology enhancements that companies are putting in place to help with the recruiting process.  Whether it be scanners looking for key words in resumes or AI algorithms reviewing a candidate's overall package, the result is the same.  People have to try to guess what the system wants them to present and not what they truly are best prepared to provide. 

We use the idea of a Sweet Spot to provide you with a coherent career foundation to help so that regardless of who you meet, whether it be a hiring manager, or a recruiter, or even a robot, you will have a consistent story to tell and one that will serve you well in your pursuits. 

Learn more about the idea of a Sweet Spot and how it can serve you.  

If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact me:  Mike Callahan - mike@callahanrose.com

Good luck. 

Most folks never think about doing an internship or that it is only for students. 

Think again!  Internships can actually be interchanged conceptually with the idea of a volunteer opportunity and are both ways to gain critical experience and knowledge of job requirements. 

Listen to Rita Agius talk about the different ways to pursue experiential development opportunities and to both gain job related knowledge and to open doors for career opportunities. 

Rita is currently the Internship Director at the College of Business at the University of Michigan - Dearborn and has also had lots of prior experience helping people launch their careers. 

If you want to connect with Rita, simply find her on LinkedIn and mention that you heard her podcast on this channel. 

Lots of great ways to build your track record and get noticed. 

Good luck. 

Tune into the recent interview I had with Ed Ruckle and learn about a great resource that he has created for veterans. 

Ed is Canadian born but chose to join the USAF and is now helping US veterans achieve what he calls the Perfect Patient Experience.  

He has had some great experience both in and out of the military and I am sure you will enjoy listening to his story. 

You can learn more about his services by checking out: veteranfacilitator.com

 

Welcome to the 9th and final step in the process to help you become more empowered in the pursuit of your career aspirations.

Social media is a must in today's job market and LinkedIn is the best tool for you to be seen by recruiters. 

Here are two videos produced by LinkedIn that will help you to create or revise your profile: 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YWp6AN00D_c?&autoplay=1

https://www.youtube.com/embed/B8WZxYFaSmI?&autoplay=1

Also, if you want to have a follow up conversation about any of the steps or the I Inc process itself, please go to the following web page, select contact us and let us know how we can help you. 

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Good luck in your career pursuits.

Take some time to listen to a very positive and insightful interview with Richard Battle.

All of Richard's books are based on personal experiences and there is a story behind each of them.

The Volunteer Handbook: How to Organize and Manage a Successful Organization​​– 1988

Surviving Grief by God’s Grace​​​– 2002

​​​Writer’s Digest – Honorable Mention – Inspiration - 2003

The Four-Letter Word that Builds Character​– 2006

USA Today’s Best Books – Finalist – Business Motivation - 2006

​The Master’s Sales Secrets​​​​– 2018                             

Unwelcome Opportunity: Overcoming Life’s Greatest Challenges​​​– 2018

​​​Readers Favorite – Gold Medal – Christian Devotion/Study - 2019

​​​Reader Views – 2nd Place – Religion – 2019

Illumination Book Awards – Bronze Medal – Christian Living - 2020

Conquering Life’s Course – Common Sense in Chaotic Times – 2019 

Reader Views – 1st Place – Self Help - 2019

Richard has been a public speaker and trainer for over 30 years on topics including, leadership, motivation, faith, sales, and volunteerism.  

Richard Battle was an executive with KeyTrak (a Reynolds and Reynolds company), and has more than 40 years of experience in sales, executive management and leadership in various business entities.   

He was appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to The Texas Judicial Council and The Texas Emerging Technology Fund. 

As president of the Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce (1983-1984), the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized the chapter as the Most Outstanding chapter in the United States, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce International recognized Richard as the Outstanding Chapter President in the world. 

He served on the board of directors of Alpha Kappa Psi, international professional business fraternity, and was a past chairman. 

He has served on the board of many organizations including The John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Keep Austin Beautiful. 

Richard lives in Lakeway, Texas. 

Richard’s mission is to communicate timeless messages of proven principles to help people win every day. 

For more information about Richard’s books or presentations: 

www.richardbattle.com

richard@richardbattle.com

Colonel Keith Sousa has over 35 years of distinguished military service, starting as a Private and finishing his career as a Colonel in the US Army.

While on active duty he held numerous significant leadership roles in several locations around the United States and In Germany 

More recently he has been responsible for managing the daily operations of an Army Reserve Group located throughout the state of Michigan with direct supervision of sixteen personnel, and indirectly responsible for over one hundred personnel.  He ensured that the functions of personnel, training, logistics, maintenance, and budgeting were in accordance with established standards, rules and regulations.  He supervised the staff in the execution of their duties.  Monitored facility coordination operations.  Ensured that Army Reserve Centers were efficiently maintained, operated and controlled consistent with current directives and regulations. 

Colonel Sousa has some great suggestions for veterans to pursue upon separation from the military and some very important steps to take to ensure that you are able to take advantage of the benefits and opportunities that are available to you. 

If you want to reach out to him for more information, he can be reached at: 

1oldsoldier53@gmail.com

Also, if you want to explore several career related opportunities, check out the following web site: 

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Good luck. 

There are many different resources available for Veterans, and one of the main objectives of this podcast, is to help you navigate some of those resources. 

Many of the earlier episodes are with people who are providing support and we will continue to bring those kinds of resources to you. 

However, I just wanted to take a quick moment, and share a very cool resource that my brother provided to me.  You can check it out at:

https://www.va.gov/VetResources/

Simply log in, sign up for the email and select the other resources that may be of value to you. 

Also, check out this web site for further information about upcoming programs and resources for veterans:

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Good luck.  

We are pleased to be able to offer a free training system for veterans and returning citizens that features a new and innovative way to help you prepare more effectively for a job interview. 

Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. 

Big Interview offers a variety of tools including:

• Challenging, virtual mock interviews for all experience levels and hundreds of industries

• A database of thousands of interview questions with tips on how to answer them

• The ability to rate and share your interview answers for feedback

• A comprehensive video training curriculum covering all aspects of landing a job

• A step-by-step interview Answer Builder for crafting answers to behavioral questions

• A Resume builder and Resume Curriculum

Go to the following website to register for access to Big Interview:

 https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Learn about a model to help you navigate the winds of change that will inevitably occur when you try to change your mindset, and your behaviors, in order to think more like an entrepreneur. 

Building on the Kubler-Ross Change Model, we delve into the concepts of Surviving, Adapting and ultimately Flourishing in a new mindset that is empowering and growth oriented. 

Take some time to listen and then reflect how this model can serve you as you choose to take on more change in your life.  

 

We have the opportunity to talk with a truly passionate individual who is committed to helping veterans learn about their VA benefits and to take maximum advantage of them. 

Listen to some of the stories Henry tells about helping veterans and take some time to reach out and take advantage of the work that Henry, along with Ed Ruckle, are doing to help veterans. 

Take a look at the following website for more information. 

veteranfacilitator.com

Good luck. 

 

To say that Monica has had some challenges would be a major understatement.  She has defeated Cancer on three occasions and also was discharged from the military because of a back injury. 

She has not let any of that deter her and is currently focused on helping veterans make the transition from military to civilian life. 

She has been doing the work for over 10 years and recently formed a non-profit agency called: "Veterans Transition Services of America". 

Check it out:

https://usvetwealth.com/veterans-transition-services-of-america/

If you want to contact Monica, send her a text at this number and a brief description of your need and she will respond. 

Monica Munir  734-905-0080 Veteranstransitionservices@gmaol.com

 

Good luck.  

We’d like to welcome Roger Duke to the podcast.

Roger is project management professional that works out of Augusta Georgia. He is a professor of project management at Augusta University. He is also very involved in his local Project Management Institute chapter and has just finished serving 2 terms as its president. Roger has devoted his time to help military active and veteran soldiers improve their civilian career opportunities by translating their military skills into project management skills.

Listen to Roger share his personal stories and lessons-learned to help soldiers and their families have a better life.  

Topics:

• His personal story  – how his father’s situation affected him and his family 
• Challenges 
  • Deciding Career Path, Connecting and Networking with Employers, Translating Skills  
• Why project management is the perfect career for soldiers 
• Impact of planning early 
  • Planning 6 months ahead results in:  
  • Having a job when retiring 
  • Increased starting salary 
• Certifications 
  • Govt expectations that contractors have PMPs
  • Opportunities for veterans with CAPM certification also
• Importance of PMI and networking with local chapters 

For more information, feel free to reach out to Roger directly at: rogerduke@dukep3m.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.

You can learn more about PMI in general at www.pmi.org 

In the Detroit area, you can visit www.pmiglc.org or you can check out your local chapter by consulting the main PMI website 

Also, the Great Lakes Chapter of PMI will be hosting a full day career planning opportunity for veterans to develop their career strategy, learn more about project management and connect with some potential employers on January 16, 2021. 

For more information, go to the following website and select the "contact us" option for more information on this event and any of the other initiatives that might be of interest to you:  https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC 

Good luck. 

Now it is time to take your story to the job market.

In this step we will be talking about how you can use written media to communicate your story.

The top three tools that you will be using are: 1. Your Resume, 2. Your Cover Letter and 3. Your Email. 

Be sure to think about how you want your story to be told and do not just list a bunch of facts.  

Craft a story that is engaging and will make someone want to read about it. 

And if you want to play around with a cool tool, check out: http://www.wordle.net/ 

It will create a word cloud of a written document.  Put your resume, or your cover letter, or any other written documentation that you are using in your job search, into the application, and see if the word cloud agrees with the key points that you are trying to convey. 

Good luck with telling your personal story in written form.  

I am excited to share that PMI will be featured in the Lifetime television program Military Makeover: Operation Career on 28 September and 16 October at 7:30 AM ET hosted by Montel Williams. Operation Career captures the stories of military veterans transitioning out of the military and into civilian life. PMI’s segment features our very own membership product manager and military spouse, Kerry Brooks, and PMI member and veteran, Eric “Doc” Wright, who share their experiences with the military and how PMI is a valuable partner to US Military personnel, veterans, and spouses on the show.

 

PMI recognizes veterans’ unique qualities- strong leadership, strategic thinking, budget mindfulness, grace under pressure, and the ability to successfully complete a mission/project. These are all highly coveted skills in a project manager, and we want them to be part of the PMI family!

 

We know that as the world becomes more projectized, there is a high demand for qualified project professionals. Project management is an excellent choice of a profession for the hundreds of thousands of military personnel who transition each year, and their spouses, to consider as a life-long career.  Many transitioning military service members are often underemployed and undervalued, leading to unsatisfying post-military careers.  Many military personnel already possess the power skills and experience needed to become successful project managers, such as collaboration, communication, innovation and empathy.

 

With 1.3 million active US military and 18 million US Veterans, PMI has a dedicated program with resources military personnel need to successfully transition to civilian life. You can learn more about the program on our website at https://www.pmi.org/military.

 

When to Watch

PMI’s segment will air twice on The Lifetime Network and will be available 24 hours a day following the airings on http://www.militarymakeover.tv/.

Add the events to your calendar using these links: 28 September and 16 October. 

 

Also, check out the following website and let me know if you are interested in the programs we are running for veterans:

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

 

I hope you’ll join me in watching and you are able to take advantage of the programs that we are running. 

 

Good luck.  

Tyrone Miller served in the Navy for six years, spent over 40 years at Ford, taught at WCCC and has done independent HVAC contracting work. 

He talks about the importance of education, leveraging your experience in your career, loving what you do, finding a good fit between you and your career, always focusing on the customer, knowing how to deal with change and being a savvy business person. 

A tall order but a lot of great content and suggestions for how to be successful and he is still plugging away at 75.  

Hope you enjoy listening to him.  

In addition to networking and opportunities to share your elevator pitch, the interview context is the most significant opportunity you will have to tell your personal story. 

Before the interview be sure to research the organization and prepare some questions that you want to ask. 

During the interview you might get a "situational" question or a "behavioral" one.  A situational question is exactly what it says, i.e. a hypothetical situation.  When they ask that kind of question, they are looking for leadership.  Use the VALUE framework to describe how you would handle the situation. V - Vision, Al - Alignment of Resources, U - Understand, ensure everyone truly understands what is going on and E - Enactment - make it happen.

For the Behavioral questions, use the model STAR.  Situation, Task, Action and Result. 

And be sure to follow up after the interview with a thank you message. 

If you want to learn more about interviewing techniques, check out the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT68iezmHnE

Good luck. 

Ken Haynes has some great suggestions about developing and overall financial plan for veterans and their families and a way to get started without it costing you any money. 

Here are some additional resources for you to check it out: 

WebSite  : triadrdg.com

Phone number (248)812-4009

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kennethhaynes1

Link to Commercial:

1drv.ms/v/s!Avw8ytzCurOPgudsDxaRepQIwvSdWA?e=n7CVCq 

Good luck. 

Learn about how an accomplished 28+ year veteran who retired as an Army Colonel, made a successful transition from the military to the civilian world. 

Colonel (Retired) Roger Jones is a native of Hampton, Virginia. He graduated from Norfolk State University a (HBCU) and received his Commission as an Infantry Officer in 1985.

Roger served as an Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Company Commander and Ranger Instructor before going to the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1992.

Roger’s Special Operations assignments ranged from Special Forces Operational Detachment (A) Commander at the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Special Operations Forces Acquisitions Operational Test & Evaluator, through Special Forces Group Deputy Commander and Battalion Command at United States Army Recruiting Command.

After Roger’s Battalion Command, he was assigned to Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) at MacDill Air Force Base where he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Pakistan in support of OEF-AFG.

After retiring in 2014, Roger transitioned to a career in the Defense Industry first working for Northrop Grumman and then two small companies supporting Special Operations Command Central, SOCCENT’s Joint Exercises Planning cell. He then worked for another small business – SHINE Systems & Technologies – to manage their SOCOM Wide Mission Support-B (SWMS-B) portfolio efforts.

That experience led to Roger’s employment with ARMA Global, a General Dynamics Company to manage their SWMS-A portfolio as a Senior Program Manager.

Roger currently works for Spathe Systems as their Vice President of Mission Support.

In the interview, Colonel Jones mentioned Four Block.  You can find out more information by going to the following website: 

fourblock.org

Also, if you want more information about Colonel Jones or want to reach out to him directly, let us know by going to the following website and submitting a "contact us" page with your specific request included:

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Good luck.   

Hear what April Halliburton has to say about founding her business over 10 years ago as a vehicle to bridge the gap between small businesses and great HR and the work she is now doing to support veterans and returning citizens.

Her company, All-4-HR & Business Solutions LLC,  manages and consults with small businesses that have from 2 to 49 employees throughout the country.

In addition, she is also a proud Volunteer with SCORE, a Certified Mentor, a Workshop Facilitator, and an HR Consultant. 

April fully understands the need for training for veterans and returning citizens, especially in the areas of technology and career management.  She has developed a six step process that she takes her clients through in the development and landing of a viable career opportunity.    Hear what she has to say and if you are interested in more information, you can reach out to the following website, select the contact option, and let us know about your interest.     https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Passionate about the therapeutic benefits dogs bring to the lives of veterans, Christine Myran’s goal is to not only help those who served transition from military to civilian life, but also validate the style of therapy the foundation supports.

As a clinician, Christine is drawn to environments and tools that help individuals recover and cope with injury and illness. Bringing to the table a combination of clinical experience, a charitable spirit, and an aspiration to enrich the lives of others, Christine has taken on the challenging role of Executive Director for Blue Star Service Dogs.

Previously, she was in the role at Eisenhower Center as Vice president of programs developing unique treatment programs such as the Enrichment Center. a therapy farm in Manchester Michigan, and the After the Impact Program, a residential program for military and professional athletes seeking treatment for TBI, CTE, PTSD, and behavioral issues.

Mission of Blue Star Service Dogs

Inspiring Hope, Confidence, and Purpose, Blue Star Service Dogs, a non-profit organization, has been rescuing, training, and placing qualified canines with military veterans for some years. After being asked to run the organization in December of 2018, Christine continues to be inspired and dedicated to helping improve the lives of veterans who have selflessly served and protected their country.

She truly has a great story to tell and I hope you enjoy listening to it. 

Mike C. 

Now you can bring it all together. 

You have taken the time to assess your current condition.  You have developed your personal brand and know how to find opportunity.  And now, you need to let people know how good you really are. 

When a tiger roars, we all know who is in charge.  Think about the metaphor and when you answer a question or tell someone about a task you completed, do it with the confidence of a tiger roaring. 

You have a great story to tell.  Prepare for it, listen to this podcast for some ideas on how to best share your message and then "Let your Tiger Roar!"

Good luck. 

This is not about dusting off your resume and then sending it to as many leads as you can find in the hopes that someone will take pity on you and give you a job. 

That approach puts them in control.

I Inc, is all about you being in control.  And, sometimes, that might create a little anxiety. 

if it does, you might want to go back and listen to the first three steps again. 

This is where the proverbial "rubber meets the road". Where you take control and source opportunities that meet your needs and value proposition. 

It is not easy, but once you master this approach, you will have more opportunities than you can handle, and that is definitely the right place to be. 

Good luck. 

David Barrett is a professional speaker, regular blogger, podcast host, author of 8 books and project management education advisor to numerous universities in Canada.  

David’s career includes the creation and directing of a project management conference business called ProjectWorld ProjectSummit, a training company, a software development firm, a speaker bureau, a project management portal called ProjectTimes.com and a project management event series called ProjectTalks.

Most recently, David has launched a project management video web site called ProjectBites.com.

You can also hear about a new initiative called TransitionBites which is focused on helping veterans make the transition from military to civilian life. 

He has been a member of the PMI since 1995.

Scott started his career spending 3 years in the Army as an Armament Repair Specialist to include a deployment to Iraq.

He has continued to work for the military in a civilian capacity to include multiple subsequent deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a weapons maintainer and instructor.

After college, Scott continued working with the Department of Defense as a Contract Specialist, Procurement Analyst, and Program Manager.

Scott now works for Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, as a Lead Program Analyst at the Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center in Warren, MI.

Scott has credited his networking skills, education, volunteer work and always looking for the next best opportunity to his success and encouraged our listeners to consider the same mindset. 

Scott also reminded the audience of a seminar for people pursuing the CAPM or PMP certification through PMI.  The session is on June 10th and you can find more information at:  WWW.PMIGLC.ORG

Do not hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn if you have any questions or concerns about this broadcast. 

M. Callahan 

 

Ever hear of "House Coaching"?  

I know it was a new concept to me. 

Listen to Jody Pear on how she took some risks, followed her passion, made some real commitments and finally launched her new business providing "House Coaching" to other people. 

Jody is a great example of someone who has opened her mind to new possibilities and has developed them into truly valuable services to her clients.  

Want to learn more?  Check out the following links: 

http://www.jodypeardesigns.com/    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-pear-soul-oasis/   https://www.facebook.com/JodyPearDesigns/   https://www.instagram.com/jodypeardesigns/?hl=en   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwPtIDwVTVR-ox83V5sEn6Q/playlists?view_as=subscriber   "You don't need a design trend, you need an oasis for your soul." - Jody Pear Designs   Good luck.   

Jarret Alan Schlaff is a maker and solutionary. He doesn’t self identify as a chief or an executive so he serves as the creator, engineer, and organizer (CEO) of Pingree Detroit, a worker-owned, community based design and manufacturing cooperative co-founded in January 2015.

In Pingree’s Detroit workshop 10 Detroiters and US veterans are paid a living wage to handcraft bags, accessories, urban utility sneakers, pet accessories, and home goods using luxury-grade car seat leather upcycled from the American auto industry. 

Pingree Detroit, founded in 2015, is a worker-owned, triple bottom line design and manufacturing cooperative that hand-makes footwear and home, pet, and fashion accessories in Detroit with leather and other materials upcycled from the auto industry.  

He has a great story to share.  Hope you enjoy it. 

I also want to mention the workshop we are launching on September 9th, specifically for US Veterans and their Spouses.  Please share this with any veteran. or the spouse of a veteran.  

https://www.pminj.org/21-mtg/09njvet.mr

Thanks for listening and good luck. 

 

After a successful career as a Global IT Project Manager for Ford Motor Company and consultant and development vice-president to the staffing industry, Gary Heitman continues to share his technical knowledge and business background in Southeast Michigan. Gary now enjoys more flexible part-time work hours as a consultant to employers and job-seekers throughout Southeast Michigan.

Gary is the Economic Development interface for Plymouth Township and works closely with the State and County.  He has helped bring over 3000 jobs to Southeast Michigan since accepting for this role. He is also one of a 5 member board approved by the Governor of Michigan to work with Plymouth and Northville Townships to recruit new businesses.

An experienced organizational management change agent, Gary’s skills navigated Ford Motor through challenging times. Solutions for a worldwide work force depended upon his adept data analysis, listening at all levels and aptitude to convey messages in a thoughtful, respectful manner. Throughout his career, integrity and an ability to communicate well have made him a great resource for those looking to build and grow their businesses and professional networks.

Gary holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and he is passionate about engaging with people, especially from his alma mater. He has been a resume reviewer, mock interviewer, mentor, presenter on using social media to find a job and an overall positive reinforcer. He is very firm in his belief in the power of professional and personal networking, in person and digitally through all social media platforms.

Our interview with Gary gave us the opportunity to hear about his focus on helping people: 1. truly understand the value they bring to a potential employer, 2. learn how not to get discouraged in the job search and 3. gain a deeper understanding of how important it is for you to develop your personal network. 

You can read more about Gary by visiting his LinkedIn profile at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyheitman/

Good luck. 

 

Listen to Jeremy Abbey and John Piazza from the Detroit Institute of Gastronomy describe a valuable Sous Chef Apprenticeship Program that they have developed.

 

If you are even the least bit interested in potential career opportunities in the world of Gastronomy, you need to listen to what they have to say.

  

Most people develop the skills to be a Sous Chef over 5-6 years in a hit or miss type of environment. 

 

But John and Jeremy have built a program that helps you be placed in an environment that you choose, and with a support structure, that ensures you will be successful. 

 

You can read more about the program at WWW.Detroitgastronomy.org

 

Good luck. 

As a Senior Manager on Amazon’s Military Affairs team, Beau is a leader of an organization that is tasked with elevating the cross-company strategic impact, inside and outside of the company, of the considerable investment Amazon has made in the US Military Veteran community.

The Military Affairs team is responsible for creating scalable veteran programs, developing policies and strategic planning for military recruiting and outreach efforts, and focusing on hiring, developing and retaining the best and the brightest military talent available for positions within Amazon. 

Beau leads all talent acquisition efforts for the team which include efforts on developing Amazon’s programs to increase hiring of Veterans, military spouses and wounded warriors, to engage with multiple Military Support Organizations (MSO’s) to share best practices on talent acquisition and to educate transitioning veterans on Amazon opportunities and culture.

Interested in learning more?  Check out the following website:

https://amazonmilitarywebinarseries.splashthat.com/

After graduation from Cornell University with a BS and MEng in Operations Research Engineering including data science and data structures, Lana Duffy worked for a year in civil engineering before enlisting in the Army as an Intelligence Collector, Interrogator, and Counterintelligence investigator.   During her 10 years of active service, she was assigned around the world including deployments to both Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Following a roadside bomb and several surgeries, she was ultimately awarded a Purple Heart and medically retired in 2012.   She then returned to NYC to build www.pathfinder.vet, a platform using artificial intelligence to assist fellow Veterans and Families reintegrating after service through giving them the ability to share their experiences with local support resources - and providing resources with the analysis they need to continue improving their programs and communities.   She subsequently achieved a Masters of Business Administration with a focus in Information Systems and Business Analytics from the Zicklin School at Baruch College (City University of New York).   Most of her hobbies include her cats, mountain climbing, and racking up fun puns involving her amputated leg.  

Wanda Curlee has some great suggestions about the value of networking, how to leverage informational interviews, taking advantage of having a security clearance, pursuing project and program management opportunities and developing a career strategy with a parallel path. 

You do not want to miss this interview!

Wanda shared her insight and experience in launching her career after the military and is giving us a great perspective on how anyone can improve their career prospects. 

If you want to reach out to her on LinkedIn, she is making herself available so all you need to do is find her and make the connection.  Let her know you heard her in this podcast.

Also, don't forget about our upcoming workshop for veterans regarding career development and project management opportunities.  We still have a few slots available but they are going fast. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-transition-for-hire-workshop-tickets-132445807977

Good luck 

Listen to my interview with Michael Brown about the work he does with Eternal Hemp and its alliance with Second Chances.  It is all about "Doing well by doing good". 

 

Michael is a strong advocate of helping returning citizens get back on their feet, not only for the individual but for the betterment of society in general. 

 

He focuses on helping people learn that they truly matter and how they can be more empowered in the pursuit of their daily lives.  

 

Eternel Hemp is a technology driven specialty indoor hemp cultivation firm. They focus on solving two major challenges: 1) removing supply chain risk for distributors and brands requiring year round, high quality, pesticide free hemp and 2) helping solve the recidivism crisis by providing returning citizens (formerly incarcerated individuals) employment, skills training and mentor-ship opportunities. 

 

As a double bottom line company, they deliver top-tier returns to investors while enabling social, environmental and economic benefits to the communities where they operate.

 

His operation is in Delaware, but feel free to reach out to him for dialog and ideas.  

 

You can contact them at:    Website: EternelHemp.com   Social Impact: secondchancesfarm.com   Social Media Links. IG: instagram.com/eternelhempfarms FB: facebook.com/eternelhemp LnkIN: linkedin.com/company/eternelhemp TW: twitter.com/eternelhemp

 

Good luck. 

Take some time to learn about tools and processes to follow to get a better idea of your current condition.  And remember, your current condition is where you start.  You do not need to stay there nor do you need to change.  It is just important to understand where you are starting. 

While in this process, learn to think like an entrepreneur.  That does not mean that you start your own business but rather that you are open to the possibilities that might present themselves. 

And remember, change is inevitable so that no matter what you do today, several of the guiding factors may change and you must be able to take advantage of that opportunity. 

So in summary: learn to meditate, take time for personal reflection, take advantage of some of the self assessment tools listed in the program, network to get more ideas, seek out informational interviews, volunteer for interesting opportunities and lastly, start a journal and document what you are discovering about yourself.

Good luck. 

Take some time to dial in and listen to my interview with Bob Schwartz, former executive with EDS and currently with Cap Gemini, give us his perspective on how to be valuable in today's job market. 

Bob expands on the idea of developing and embracing a true learning mindset.  He also gives some great suggestions about dealing with personal risk and lastly talks about some powerful ways to gain experience in internships and hackathons. 

You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn at the following locations. 

Twitter:  @BobSchwartzMI

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-s/

Good luck. 

We are going to be following a slightly different approach.  In addition to continuing with interesting interviews, we are going to periodically do a report on a recent publication or a topic that is top of mind, and I believe very relevant to many of you at this time.  

Also, if any of these, or any prior podcasts, are of personal interest, please send me a message in LinkedIn and let me know.  Even if you disagree with what I say.  Dialog is important for all of us to further strengthen our understanding.

Also, if you share your thoughts, we might even have some content for a future podcast.  It really is all about opening up lines of communication and helping everyone in the process.

So, you may find yourself struggling with your career possibilities.  You have sent out resumes but not really gotten any serious responses and so you start developing some fairly serious self-doubt.  What can I do?  How can I earn a living?  How can I deal with the debt I am facing?

Lots of very real and serious concerns and the options available seem to mostly say…. make sure your resume is tuned up and send it out.

But there is an alternative.  But it does require a leap of faith.

The idea is to identify someone who can act as your career coach.  And then, once you have identified a coach, make the commitment to follow what they suggest.

There are lots of people out there with a ton of experience who have probably been through what you are doing and would be great coaches.  And some of them are willing to do it initially for free, or for a very low rate. 

If it is a longer-term situation, you may have to talk about a fee, but for getting started, I would expect that many coaches will provide you help for 2-3 sessions without any significant fee initially. 

That being said, they will have a protocol to follow.  Probably a couple of forms that need to be completed so that they get a sense of who you are and a commitment to meet on a recurring basis.

If you are serious about changing things, give some serious thought to identifying a coach and then make the true commitment to follow what they suggest.

Let me know what you think in LinkedIn.  And check out the group, “Career Coach Forum”.  There are lots of great resources and you might find yourself a great coach.

Now, I know the idea of finding a coach might be a foreign concept.  After all, you have been doing this career thing all by yourself so why do I need a coach now.

Well, just ask yourself if what you are doing is working.  If it is, then you probably do not need a coach.  But if you feel stuck, then you might want to give the idea some serious consideration.

I sincerely hope that you are open to considering this leap and I truly believe that it can be a very beneficial step in helping you secure a more rational and comfortable approach to your career aspirations.

Check out Career Coach Forum in LinkedIn.  Read some articles or book chapters on coaching.  Share your ideas with me and other coaches.  And look for a way to engage.  You will find the effort daunting at first, but definitely valuable in the long run. 

Good luck.

Thanks for listening. 

In addition to fighting cancer, Wendy is a tireless advocate for less fortunate people.  

Listen to some of the endeavors she has pursued as well as maybe get some personal assistance if needed. 

You can contact her at: 

Wendy Clem, Regent Elizabeth Bienaime Chapter NSDAR (586) 909.6058 (texts only, please!)

 

Good luck. 

We are very excited to have Bruce Hurwitz, President of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, Ltd., as a guest on our podcast. 

His firm's mission is to promote the hiring of veterans, and he has been an executive recruiter since 2003 and a career counselor since 2009.  In addition he is a "Five-Star" rated speech writer on Fiverr, and is a recognized authority on career counseling, recruitment, and employment issues, having been cited in over 750 articles, appearing in more than 500 publications, across the United States, and in at least 30 foreign countries. 

As an Amazon bestselling author, his posts on LinkedIn have been read over 434,500 times and have garnered national and international media attention including appearances on the Fox Business Network, Headline News (CNN), the local New York Fox affiliate, and a mention on ABC's Good Morning America.  He is the host of the live interview podcast, Bruce Hurwitz Presents: MEET THE EXPERTS.  His combined social media network exceeds 51.000 members.

Prior to becoming a recruiter, Bruce was a non-profit professional.  An honors graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, where he obtained his Ph.D., he has over 125 peer-reviewed books, articles and newspaper contributions, on topics ranging from International Relations and International Law to the use of technology to conducting an effective job search and having a successful career.

In the past, Bruce has served on the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, hosting their weekly podcast and chairing their Entrepreneurship Committee.  He has also been a judge for the New York Public Library’s Annual Business Plan Competition.

Jason Pierce serves as the senior director of learning & development and has oversight of the fraternity’s learning and leadership development initiatives, programming, and resources. In this capacity, he oversees the designing of both digital content and in-person curriculum. Jason’s primary responsibility is to connect the fraternity’s education and events with the Core SixTM curriculum containing a set of skills described in AKPsi’s competency model. Jason is also responsible for creating the individual learning journey and attendee experience for fraternity events. He also oversees meeting/event logistics, volunteer management, and assessment and evaluation.

Professionally, Jason served as the Director of Programs for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) where he was responsible for the AFA Annual Meeting, the Virtual Seminar Series, and the First 90 Days Program. Prior to working at AFA, Jason was employed at The University of Iowa serving as an Assistant Director in the Office of Student Life where his primary responsibility was to serve as the fraternity/sorority advisor. In his role at Iowa, he also partnered with several other UI offices such as Athletic Student Services, Residence Life, Orientation, and Admissions.

Jason is a Certified Association Executive as well as certified in the Student Leadership Challenge. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ashland University, where he joined Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Jason continued his education and earned his master’s degree in education, specializing in higher education administration from the University of Akron.

If you want to contact Jason, send me a message in LinkedIn and I will connect you to him. 

www.linkedin.com/in/iincandbeyond    

Josh Atkinson has a ton of powerful suggestions and ideas about how to make the transition from the military into civilian life in an effective and value based way.  His interview is loaded with insightful suggestions about how to best take advantage of the opportunities you are facing. 

He has developed an idea using the fishing and hunting metaphor to help explain ways to help your job search be more successful. 

He also talks about the value of earning certifications and how they can help open doors for you. 

Some suggested sites to check out: 

https://dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov/

https://www.pm-prolearn.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajatkinson/

Bottom line, figure out what you want to make happen, do what you need to do to prepare and then take your best shot at your desired role. 

Good luck. 

 

 

Mike shares some great insight into further understanding of the idea of being an entrepreneur of your career. 

In fact, he challenges our listeners to think like a problem solver as a way to make the entrepreneurial mindset more relevant to all of us.  We are all problem solvers, and when we approach the job from that perspective, it is very easy to then talk about the value you can bring to the position. 

His company, Detroit Audio Lab was founded to make a difference...to the environment, to local economies, communities, and customers. In collaboration with local suppliers, Detroit Audio Lab transforms reclaimed wood and sustainable materials into state-of-the-art audio products.

With Detroit Audio Lab, Mike Bauer, founder and CEO, has leveraged over 40 years of global business experience to bring audio manufacturing “back home”. While working with some of the world’s largest and most successful manufacturing businesses—developing strategies, managing operations, and creating supply chains—Mike witnessed time and again the economic and individual benefits of local manufacturing. This culminated in a desire to create those opportunities at home. With its rich history of manufacturing, music and audio (and as a metro-Detroiter himself), Mike knew Detroit was the perfect place to start. Detroit Audio Lab proudly manufactures and sells premium audio equipment—locally designed, engineered, and hand-constructed.

You can reach Mike at: mbauer@airmail.net and also learn more about his business at: www.detroitaudiolab.com

Good luck. 

Lt. Colonel Russer has had a wonderful career in the Army and now he is turning his attention to helping US Veterans in all sorts of ways. 

He has some great suggestions about how people close to separating, as well as those who have been out for a while, take advantage of the opportunities that exist to support them. 

He talks about the need to tune up your resume to civilian terms, network like crazy and take advantage of the VA and other veteran support groups. 

Also, he recommends you check out: https://www.usajobs.gov/

Good luck.  

If you are even the least bit interested in project management, you need to listen to this episode with Shaunna Patterson.

In addition to her insight regarding the world of project management, she also has some great suggestions about how to stand out from the crown, how to be valuable and how to network. 

You can reach out to her on LinkedIn and if you are interested in a Project Management opportunity, be sure to connect with her. 

Also, as a reminder, we are also running our one day workshop for Veterans on January 16th.  Check it out here and register if you are interested in attending:  https://pmiglc.org/calendar?eventId=6424

Good luck.  

Want to get dose of enthusiasm from someone who has built a successful business in the plant based medicinal environment?

Join the podcast with Tonya Mora and learn about plant based medicine but also about what it takes to become successful in an entrepreneurial environment. 

Tonya is a Navy Vet, former Corrections Officer and now a successful entrepreneur with her own business model. 

If you want to reach out to her, her phone number is: 313-704-6694 and her email address is: sweeddreamsinfo@gmail.com

Her webpage is www.sweeddreams.com

Hope you enjoy listening to her.  She has a great story to tell.  

Byron is the Studio Programs Coordinator with the Detroit Institute of the Arts and in that role, he helps veterans not only learn more about art, but actually create art that reflects their personal self. 

Listen to the different programs the DIA has for veterans and how you can participate in one of these programs.  

Here's an example of how the DIA has been adapting their program during covid:   https://www.dia.org/about/features/care-southeastern-michigan-online-program   And to gain more information about the DIA in general, please check out the following link:    https://www.dia.org/   Good luck.  

Jonathon could have made some bad choices in his life and wound up in prison or dead.

However, he chose to take control and find ways to not only be successful, but to go the next step and give back. 

Listen to this inspirational podcast and if you want to reach out to him, you can contact him at: jonathonhyde7@gmail.com or call him at: 909-694-7778. 

Good luck. 

Greetings, 

Please take a minute to listen to this podcast and then give some consideration to attending the 45 minute Career Planning in Personal Entrepreneurship workshop offered pn March 29th at 7 PM. 

Too often we focus on our resume, or our interview skills or even our LinkedIn Profile before we take the time to truly understand our personal brand, our personal value proposition and the opportunity where you are most likely to excel.

The link for the 45 minute workshop is here: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/personal-empowerment-in-career-development-tickets-147020535379?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

And the one for the 6 hour workshop is here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/personal-empowerment-in-career-development-deep-dive-tickets-147026300623?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

Check out the 45 minute one and if you want to learn more, you can go for the 6 hour workshop.  

Both are completely free and we will provide you with all of the required resources. 

Hope to see you in the workshop.

Mike C. 

Over the past several months, a group of students and a consultant along with a couple faculty members from the University of Michigan - Dearborn, have been developing a unique virtual reality game. 

Producers:  Mike Callahan and Dr. Bruce Maxim PhD

Artist : Katherine Sword  Avantkat - avantkat.com

Programmers:  Nabeel Ahmed, Austin Greear, Justin Paul, Abbas Srour, Brandy Boggs, Sly Mona and Chris Schram

The idea of the game is to give veterans the opportunity to experience different concepts and ideas involving the development of their career aspirations in an interactive, virtual reality type scenario. 

The game development is still in its' infancy, but if you want to be notified when you can start to use it, and/or to be on our mailing list for future updates, go to the following link and submit your name using the "Contact Us" option. 

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

The team is truly excited about the prospects associated with this game.  

Good luck.  

Gwendolyn is a Navy Veteran with a ton of experience who can help you file a claim with the VA.

She encourages veterans to begin the planning process before they exit the military and helps them get through the application process.

It is critical to have your experience documented and so she provides some great insight into how best to proceed on that matter.  

You may not need her services, but for those who do, this can be an invaluable resource. 

Good luck. 

Don't be turned off by the term Value Proposition.  I realize that it is business jargon, but we all look at the value proposition that a good or service has when we choose to buy it.  Is the value greater than the price or less than the price?  How you answer that question will determine your degree of satisfaction with the value you have received.

It is the same thing in the job market. 

Learn to develop a Personal Value Proposition that is Compelling, Valuable, Relevant, Current and Expansive. 

Also, give thought to how your Value Proposition has a positive impact on People in the organization, the Customer and/or the Profitability of the Business.

Good luck. 

Faris Alami talks about the myriad of support services and resources that he and his team make available to budding entrepreneurs.  

 

ISM was founded in 2003 and has a wide array of opportunities for people who want to consider entrepreneurial adventures.  Because of the access they have to resources, many of the support services are provided to individuals are little or no cost. 

 

Want to learn more?  Go to the following website and check them out: 

 

https://www.myisminc.com/

 

Good luck. 

Rob retired from the US Navy in 2012 following 20 years of service.  He served for 10 years as a nuclear-qualified Electrician’s Mate on submarines, before earning his commission into the Medical Service Corps.  He then served another 10 years as a Radiation Health/Safety Officer on a nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier, a large Naval Hospital, and major global training command.  His military career was filled with challenging leadership and developmental roles, where he always prioritized the growth and success of the people around him.  He continues to serve veterans, their families, and his community today through his career in financial services. 

Rob works with individuals and families in the areas of financial planning, life and disability insurance, risk management, estate planning, investment management, and retirement income planning.  He educates clients on the financial threats they face that can prevent achieving their current and future goals or could derail their financial life.  He also helps clients optimize their wealth building potential with balance and diversification.  Each client is unique to Rob, so his personal approach helps identify and implement solutions based on their specific situation. 

Rob also helps business owners with financial strategies around exit and succession planning, and strategies to help recruit, retain, and reward employees through optimized benefits, executive and key-person planning.  Rob has strategic partnerships with estate attorneys, tax professionals, and other financial and insurance professionals, to be sure his clients are provided with a full spectrum of resources.  Rob and his team work diligently to effect positive change in their client’s lives. 

You can reach Rob at the following locations:

https://www.facebook.com/RobHawleyFFG https://www.linkedin.com/in/hawleyrob/ Rob.Hawley@ffgadvisors.com (757) 387-3537   http://www.ffgadvisors.com/rob-hawley www.vetsteps.com   Good luck 

Listen to Lindsey Melki and Garrett Dempsey describe a nationwide joint venture between the Sierra Club and the YMCA to provide Veterans and their families with opportunities to engage in outside activities. 

Lindsey Melki is an Army veteran and former Blackhawk helicopter pilot.

Since leaving the military, Lindsey has served in leadership positions in the private, nonprofit, and political sectors.

Today, as Senior Campaign Representative for Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors team, she is focused on growing the team’s partnership around the country with the YMCA to connect veterans, members of the military, and their families with nature for the benefit of both.

Garrett Dempsey is the lead Sierra Club staff with Detroit Outdoors.

His experiences growing up in San Francisco and organizing with communities in Oakland, California have shaped his passion for connecting urban youth with the outdoors and nature.

Garrett is passionate about equitable access to nature and expanding the definition of what makes people conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Garrett is also the volunteer chair of the Sierra Club Detroit Inspiring Connections Outdoors program and he is assisting with the YMCA/Sierra Club Military Outdoors partnership rollout in Detroit. If you live in or near Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, or San Antonio, please reach out to Lindsey (lindsey.melki@sierraclub.org) or Garrett (garrett.dempsey@sierraclub.org) or to your local YMCA to learn more about future outings and events in your community.

Tuere has built a strong track record both at the University as Interim Director of the Career Center for the College of Business at U of M - Dearborn , as well as in a prior role of corporate recruiting.  She has a ton of insight into how people can best launch their careers and has some great suggestions for you to consider.  

She encourages people to always be open to new ideas, to be confident and yet humble and to strive to pursue career aspirations that are in line with their strongest professional desires.  All really good advice. 

Check it out and hope you can pick up a few pointers. 

Also, as a reminder, we have our career planning course scheduled for January 16th, 2021 exclusively for veterans.  You can register at the following location:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-transition-for-hire-workshop-tickets-132445807977

Good luck and hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.  

"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with their song unsung".  H. D. Thoreau

We have a better way and can help veterans, and returning citizens, make the transition into civilian life. 

Over the next several days we will be posting one episode every other day until we have covered all 9 steps in this process. 

Take charge of your career and your life.  Become empowered and listen in to these upcoming podcasts so that you are truly in charge of your career. 

Good luck. 

We all have a brand.  It may not be what we want it to be, but don't be naïve, you have a brand!

According to Jeff Bezos, your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room. 

What is your brand? Is it what you want it to be?  If not, how can you manage it to be your desired brand. 

Borrow a few ideas from the Tiger book, and other resources, to nail your personal brand and make it compelling. 

Good luck.  

The Seeing Lens

Therapeutic Photography Program

A Free 10-week Course for Dearborn VTC participants & graduates

Open House, Tuesday May 9, 2023, from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the Dearborn Veterans Center

Program starts, Tuesday May 16, 2023, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Dearborn Veterans Center

• Professional Photographer Instruction

• Camera Equipment in Session

• Therapeutic Application: Technical Processes & Aesthetics

Contact Murray Davis at 313-943-2281

or register for Open House at:

www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-seeing-lens-program-tickets-623195182567

Research shows that tigers need to make a kill every 8 or 9 days.  Which means that they always are on the hunt, and when they do make a kill, the trophy is sufficiently large to support them for several days. 

It is sort of the same thing in your job quest.  Go after the big ones!  Take the time to do your research and don't just settle on the first one that comes along. 

You should start with Defining your Market.  Decide if you want to work for a large company or a small one.  What industry do you want to be in?  Have you considered the Government or the Non-Profit Sector?  Essentially take some time to identify your hunting grounds and again, don't just settle for the first opportunity that you see. 

Then, Assess the Opportunity.  Think about how hard it is to enter that market.  What are the requirements and what are your expectations.  Think about it in terms of Risk/Reward.  Decide how you plan to hunt in your given area.

Lastly, Plan your Entry Strategy.  How are you going to conduct your hunt?  Think about joining professional organizations or leveraging your local Chamber of Commerce.  Seek out networking opportunities as  well as informational interviews with decision makers.  And don't forget the alumni groups from your college or prior affiliations.  

The bottom line is to take the time to prowl for opportunities that will yield you the greatest level of success.  Don't settle!  Take the time to do it right and if you do, it will pay off. 

Good luck.  

Learn about the history of Edible WOW magazine along with the opportunities for improving our nutrition and some of the possible careers related to the food industry.  

 

Robb has a very strong level of commitment to helping us understand the food we eat along with how the participants in the food industry truly serve each other.  

 

You can learn more about the magazine at:

 

https://ediblewow.ediblecommunities.com/

 

And also more about Robb:

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robb-harper-731592a/

 

And lastly about the organization that Robb mentions in the interview: 

 

www.soil2service.org 

 

Good luck.  

Take some time to enjoy listening to Jeff Arnold as he discusses some of the challenges and opportunities veterans are facing as they make the transition from the military to the civilian world. 

Jeff discusses some of the challenges associated with PTSD and encourages veterans to visit the VA.gov website for help if needed.

He also talks about helping veterans take advantage of the opportunities at Oakland Community College and especially invites everyone to participate in a Career Services Workshop that will be held on July 16th.  You can either reach out to Jeff directly at jlarnold@oaklandcc.edu or sign up at: occ-virtual-veterans-career-services-workshop.eventbrite.com

Good luck 

Jeff Bezos is quoted as saying that "your personal brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room". 

We all have a personal brand.  The key is to decide what you want yours to be and then nurture it. 

Just like companies nurture their brands, you want to give yours the love and attention that it deserves. 

Take some time to reflect on what is important to you, write it down, and then craft an elevator pitch that reflects your brand.  Then, you are ready to use it when you are working on your resume, or participating in a networking event, or even answering questions in an interview.  

Let your brand guide and inform your decisions that you are in integrity with what you hold as important in your life. 

Good luck.  

Join us for an interview with Gerald Thomas and hear about the services he provides to veterans.

Gerald is currently active in the military and has several years of experience counselling veterans with PTSD and other Mental Health challenges along with helping vets with their career pursuits.  

He is a firm believe that any door is open to a vet and if he cannot help you, he will get you in touch with someone who can.  

Gerald is very outgoing, friendly and a true joy to be with. 

You can reach him at his email address at: gerald.thomas3@va.gov 

or go to the following website, select contact us, and let me know that you want to reach out to Gerald. 

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Tom Pitock is the Veteran Affairs Coordinator for UM-Dearborn. Originally from Carleton, MI, He has over 22 years of military service, retiring from the United States Coast Guard in 2008. He has over a decade of experience in higher education as a Veteran Education Professional. He represents military-affiliated students and promotes programs and services to ensure consistent veteran-student support.

Tom shares his experiences making the transition from the military to civilian life and has several suggestions for how veterans can make that transition more smoothly. 

I also want to remind our listeners that we are running the Career Planning workshop again in June starting on June 15th.  There is no charge and all of the required materials are provided.  If you need more information, you can go to the following website to register for the workshop:

https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/mike-callahan/mid-career

Thanks again to Tom for taking the time to meet with us.  

In order to be successful in today's job market, you must learn how to bring value to the job. 

We are referring that to the idea of a tiger tracking and capturing their prey to be equivalent to finding a compelling opportunity. 

It is all about bringing value to the job market.  

Your value proposition should be: 

• Compelling
• Valuable
• Relevant
• Current &
• Expansive. 

Also, ask yourself "so what" related to a job you are performing, and be sure that what you are doing is not just pleasing you but is pleasing someone else in terms of value in the job market. 

Use the Tiger Metaphor to help you create the mindset in order to be most effective in this challenge. 

Good luck. 

"Many men go fishing all their lives without realizing that it is not fish that they are after."  (Henry David Thoreau)

Take a minute to think about what you truly want out of your career, and your life, and then examine the strategy you are following to make it a reality. 

Here is a hint: It is not about sending your resume out to hundreds of job posting and hope that someone gives you a job. 

Instead, borrow a page from nature i.e. Think like a Tiger and embrace a mindset that will empower you to be more successful and truly fulfilled in your career pursuits. 

We are going to be running a series of podcasts building on the idea of helping you learn to Think Like a Tiger in order that your career quest is more successful. 

Also, if you are interested in learning more about the idea, my book "Tiger in the Office" is available on Amazon in Kindle, Audio, Hard Cover and Paperback formats.  

Stay tuned.  My plan is to publish one podcast each week for the next 10 weeks in order to cover the content in the book and to give you a framework to be more empowered in your career, and life, pursuits. 

Good luck.  

Listen to Erin Morrow describe the various programs her organization is supporting in the community.  

 

Check it out at www.wellnesswishes.org

Veterans

The Dagaz Project – This remote, secure location serves as a safe sanctuary for both veterans and animals. 

Rescued Wishes Program – Placing rescued animals that have been certified as companion and therapy animals with veterans in need, covering the cost of placement and all living expenses.

Veteran Ambassadors – Building a team of Ambassadors across the nation that integrate veterans into communities. 

First Responders

First Responder Ambassadors – Building a team of Ambassadors across the nation that integrate into first responder departments and communities to see where Wellness Wishes can contribute funding, programs, services and resources that deliver the biggest impact. 

Rescued Wishes – Placing rescued animals that have been certified as companion and therapy animals with first responder departments, covering the cost of placement and all living expenses.

Teller County First Responder Project – The first project of many, headed by our first First Responder Ambassador, Greg Brown, Wellness Wishes is addressing a special need of Teller County First Responders.  We’re providing a state-of-the-art training facility for 20 local first responder departments, benefiting the area first responders and communities as a whole. 

Conservation

Animal Wishes: Rescue and Therapy Home - Blends much-needed relief to abandoned, homeless, abused, aging and unwanted animals with the unconditional love and loyalty these amazing animals have for humankind. 

Wishes on Wheels - Utilizes rescued food (to eliminate food waste) to provide nutritious, homemade meals to homebound individuals and at-risk youth. 

Wish Granted – Provides small grants to individuals and families in need.

Underserved Populations

Seniors – Designed and provided by Patricia Faust, our Director for Successful Senior Aging, providing holistic and brain fitness programming for both seniors and their caregivers.

The Franklin Fund – In this time of uncertainty, Wellness Wishes is a beacon of hope for innovative minds looking to fund their project that is in alignment with one of our four core areas of impact. We are happy to lead efforts for entrepreneurs to regain control and thrive in America. 

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When we talk about sales, I know that many of us think about someone trying to get me to buy something I do not want. 

Erik gives us a totally different perspective and talks about the idea of Sales actually being a noble profession.  Sales is critical in order for the economy to function and he is able to talk about it in terms of growth and positive career opportunities. 

Erik is the Founder/CEO of the EAM Consulting Group and President of Sandler Training, a sales and management training company with office locations in Troy, Lansing and Grad Rapids Michigan. 

Sandler Training specializes in on-going reinforcement sales and management training for companies looking to grow their top and bottom-line sales revenues. 

You can learn more about Erik and Sandler Training at : https://www.eam.sandler.com/

And if you want more specific information about sales and how you can make it work for you, check out the following:

https://reports.sandler.com/elearning-library-annual-pass-ref/b.html

Good luck. 

 

 

 

Want to get some ideas about when and how to begin the process of transitioning from the military into civilian life?   Tune in to listen to a couple of experts on the topic.    Jay is retired from the military and has a ton of first hand experience making the transition while Sandy has a load of experience and knowledge about project management and how veterans can pursue viable careers.   You can check out their website at: https://www.gr8transitions4u.com/   Or visit either of them on Linkedin:   Sandy:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlawrence/ Jay:       https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjhicks/   Also, here are the links to their books on transitioning in Amazon.   The Transition Military Project Manager:  https://www.amazon.com/Transitioning-Military-Project-Manager-Second/dp/0986437670/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=The+Transitioning+Military+Project+Manager&qid=1597874256&sr=8-4   The Transitioning Military IT Professional:  https://www.amazon.com/Transitioning-Military-Professional/dp/0986437646/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=The+Transitioning+Military+Project+Manager&qid=1597874339&sr=8-6   The Transitioning Military CyberSecurity Professional:   https://www.amazon.com/Transitioning-Military-Cybersecurity-Professional/dp/0986437654/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Transitioning+Military+cybersecurity&qid=1597874363&sr=8-1   The Transitioning Military Logistician:  https://www.amazon.com/Transitioning-Military-Logistician/dp/0986437638/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Transitioning+Military+logistician&qid=1597874394&sr=8-1   The Combat Arms  https://www.amazon.com/Transitioning-Combat-Arms-Professional-Military/dp/0986437662/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Transitioning+Combat+Arms+Professional&qid=1597874470&sr=8-3   Good luck 

Tej Yale is the Founder/CEO of ThinkImpact Inc, which was founded in June 2017 and ThinkHelping, a non-profit within ThinkImpact.

ThinkImpact Inc. is based out of Rochester Hills, Michigan and works with organizations to help expand their digital footprint.

In addition to helping companies expand their digital presence, ThinkImpact Inc. also provides Graphic Design, Website Development, Project Management/Coordination, Marketing Consulting, and Event Promotion.

Tej recently won the Young Alumni 10 within 10 Award from Oakland University, which recognizes business leaders that are making an impact in the local community. As a result of winning this award, it has opened doors for the company, such as a partnership with the local mayor’s office, being a keynote speaker at the Michigan Fashion Summit – and also getting featured in the local press.

The company serves a wide array of clients in various industries – Tech, Diversity/Inclusion, 3D printing, Medical Technology, Property Management, AGV/Robotics, Staffing/Recruiting, Renewable Energy.

ThinkHelping works with local nonprofits providing marketing-related services but at a much cost effective rate, and really prides itself on making an impact in the community. In the short time that this non-profit was found, ThinkHelping has secured clients in the Michigan area.

You can learn more about Tej and his company at: www.thinkimpact.com

 

After graduating from the University of Michigan in Dearborn, Huda Kattan moved to Dubai in 2006. 

A few years later, she moved to Los Angeles where she studied makeup. Among her clients were celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Nicole RIchie.  

Huda then returned to Dubai where she became employed by Revlon as a makeup artist.

In April, 2010, upon the advice of one of her sisters, Huda started a beauty-related blog which she named "Huda Beauty" on which she would post makeup tutorials and tips.

In 2013, Huda founded a cosmetics line which, like her blog, is also called "Huda Beauty. Her first product, a series of false eyelashes, was released through Sephora.  The Huda Beauty label achieved success with the sales of the false eyelashes, which were famously worn by Kim Kardashian.

Huda's company, which is based out of Dubai, later began to offer other beauty products, including eye shadow palettes, liquid lipsticks, lip liners, highlighter palettes, foundations, concealers, baking powders and liquid eye-shadows.

Huda achieved popularity on Instagram, attaining more than 35 million followers as of 2019. Huda is ranked #1 on the "2017 Influencer Instagram Rich List", earning $18,000 for each post of sponsored content. Huda has been described as "a Kim Kardashian West of the beauty influencer economy", and was declared one of the "ten most powerful influencers in the world of beauty" by Forbes magazine. She was chosen as one of "The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet" by Time magazine in 2017.

In 2018, Huda began starring in her own original Facebook Watch reality series entitled Huda Boss alongside her family.  

Needless to say, I was thrilled when she agreed to do an episode for I Inc and Beyond. 

She openly shares many of her leadership philosophies as well as her belief that we all should strive to achieve both our passion and our purpose in our lives.  

Hope you enjoy the episode and good luck with your own pursuits.  

Dr. Charlie Starkman is a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Michigan in Dearborn and works with student veterans in helping them transition back into a civilian role. 

Dr. Starkman reminds us that isolation is often one of the strong reactions that veterans often take when trying to deal with the changes in their lives and it often takes baby steps to move beyond that isolation. 

If you, or a friend or relative, are struggling with any of the potential mental health issues associated with making the transition back into civilian life please take action. 

If you are in a university setting, you can reach out to the counselling office on campus. 

If not, you can reach out to No Veteran Left Behind at:

http://www.noveteranleftbehind.us/index.html

Or you can contact me at:

https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

and let me know you need help and I will get you in touch with someone who can help you. 

There are resources to help you so please take advantage of them.  You deserve to live a happy and productive life after your service in the military.   

Grayson has gotten through some tremendous challenges but now he is dedicated to helping veterans see that there is hope, and with a plan, can take control of their careers and their lives. 

I hope you enjoy listening to him and if you have any comments, please share them with us. 

Take care and be safe.  

Farah Harb-Tallib, received her BBA degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and MBA from Eastern Michigan University.

After undergrad, she worked in the Career Planning and Placement office at Wayne State University for four years as a Career Advisor and then was promoted to Assistant Director.

In 2014, she joined the Ford Motor Company Fund as their Global Education Programs Analyst, overseeing education programs that provide scholarship opportunities for students to help them financially achieve academic success, as well as funding for student-led projects that address a social need or problem in communities around the world.  

Recently, she transitioned to the Talent Acquisition and Onboarding team as a Project Manager working on initiatives such as implementing a U.S. employee referral program, contracting with a freelancer marketplace, and enhancing Ford’s internal mobility strategy.

She has also been teaching BA300: Career Planning and Development for seven years at the University of Michigan- Dearborn, providing students with career advice and helping them achieve their career goals.

Over the last few years, she has taken her Career Development lessons and transformed them into workshops that have been offered and delivered to nonprofits and internally at Ford to interns, new hires, skill teams, and ERG’s reaching global markets.

Drones are just for recreational use.  Right?

No way!  In addition to recreational use there are Enthusiasts that actually race drones and there are a new wave of Enterprise Opportunities that can produce money making opportunities flying drones, or as Joe White likes to call them, Autonomous Systems. 

Interested?  Dial in to listen to my interview with Joe White about the opportunities that are set to explode as the 5G networks are updated. 

Joe is the owner of +5 Technology ASG and provides training to people who are interested in becoming certified in this new and emerging technology. 

If you have questions of Joe, send him an email at Joewhite51@gmail.com our you can go to the following web page and contact us listing your interest in drone technology.  https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Joe's business is located at 19730 Ralston Suite 113, Detroit, MI 48203.

Good luck. 

Sarry Ibrahim is financial planner and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. He helps real estate investors, business owners, and full time employees grow safe and predictable wealth regardless of market conditions using a financial strategy that has been around for over 160 years.

Sarry started this journey when he was in grad school completing his MBA. He worked for companies like Allstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Healthspring, and Humana before founding Financial Asset Protection, a financial services firm that focuses on one sole concept; the Bank On Yourself Concept, also known as the Infinite Banking Concept.

Sarry takes a very pragmatic approach to financial management and helps his clients literally "Think like a Bank". 

You can check out his website at:  http://thinkinglikeabank.com/

And be sure to check out the free e book to help get you started in your financial mastery that is on the website. 

Good luck 

 

 

Sandy Lawrence has just released her new book called The Transitioned Veteran, Success beyond Service and we have an exclusive interview with her about the book. 

Learn about her background, why she chose to write the book, some insight into it's structure and how you can use it to help inform some of the decisions you need to make in the transition from the military to the civilian world. 

Sandy has interviewed 53 veterans and learned about the common and unique experiences of veterans from all of the branches of the military along with the different ranks. 

You can find the book at the following website: 

https://tinyurl.com/TTVSBS

Good luck. 

Listen to Grayson Wilson, a former interviewee on this podcast from a few months ago, talk about the progress he has made in his career pursuits. 

Grayson talks about developing his personal sweet spot and how he seeks out mentoring and guidance.  He also focuses on how he "pays attention" to what is happening in his life and what he needs to do to change things when they are not going in the direction he wants to choose.  

He also talks about the importance of personal reflection and how it can help inform many of the decisions we make in a positive manner. 

Hope you enjoy listening to his progress. 

Good luck. 

There are two ways to find opportunities.  You can scan the want ads and hope someone will give you a job or you can take advantage of disruptive change in your area of interest, and position yourself to be valuable within that specific space. 

In the late 80's Design Engineers had to learn how to think differently.  They were using drafting tables and thinking in 2D space and when the revolution in workstations happened, they had to start thinking in 3D space.  The newer people had an advantage because they were trained in the 3D space. 

Later, the iPhone ushered in a whole new way of connecting with the internet and the folks that were able to think differently, were better able to take advantage of the new technology.

Recently, in the world of Project Management, there is a movement away from traditional "waterfall" approaches to a concept called "Agile Project Management".  Agile, like other disruptive changes, requires a new way of thinking.

And just think of the opportunities that will emerge from the "Black Lives Matter" movement as the Global Economy pivots to respond to injustice in positive ways.   

Bottom line, look for disruptive changes in your areas of interest.  Be open to a new way of thinking.  Prepare yourself for the new approach and you will be able to capitalize on the change and truly take advantage of the new environment. 

Good luck.  

In this podcast we cover two sections of the Tiger book. 

The first is to think about yourself as being at the top of your food chain just like a tiger is.  What does it take on your part to achieve and maintain that position?

Secondly, think about the phases you go through when dealing with change in your life.  How do you learn to adapt to your environment and take further advantage of it? 

Hope you enjoy the podcast. 

Good luck. 

Hear Mike Callahan discuss the idea of a Personal Value Proposition and how it is critical in creating your personal career Sweet Spot and telling a compelling career story.

The P.V.P. is a concept that many people struggle to truly understand and yet it is critical in being able to articulate the potential value that you can bring to a given employer.   

Mike explains a simple concept involving price and value, that we can all relate to, in helping understand the idea of your value proposition. 

He also builds the context of People, Customer and Business in helping you frame your Personal Value Proposition in a tangible manner.   

 

Danielle Dodge served 8 years in the Army as a Captain with deployments into war zones before transitioning into a civilian life.  

Listen to her tell her story how her life has unfolded and the decisions she has made with regard to her career pursuits.  

She tells us about a great opportunity with Army Corporate Partners that you might want to check out and also talks about the book The Two Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton. 

Lastly, she talks about her decision to pursue her PMP certification and how valuable that decision has become in her life. 

By the way, we are running a workshop in January, specifically for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel, on Career pursuits within a Project Management context that you may want check out in addition to listening to Danielle's podcast. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-transition-for-hire-workshop-tickets-132445807977

Take care, be safe and good luck. 

 

Mary Kate Soliva is a Reservist in the U.S Army and Veteran Fellow at the Hoover Institution. 

As a Business Development Analyst at the Project Management Institute, she is spearheading the Military and Veteran Program. 

Her efforts include working with the military, veterans, and families towards a career in Project Management.

She is a doctoral student, public speaker, and has trained the public, military, and law enforcement in the U.S and abroad on the signs and impact of human trafficking.

Her initiatives include working with local policy makers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to change policy and impact change.

Mary Kate is a member of the Rotary e-Club of Pago Bay Guam, Association of the U.S Army, and Student Veterans of America. She volunteers for Vets2Industry, Shared Hope International and numerous other organizations.  

Mary Kate holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Guam where she focused her studies on human trafficking in Guam and Micronesia. 

Her email address is: marykate.soliva@pmi.org

and you can learn more about the military programs at PMI at the following sites: 

https://www.military2pm.com/

https://projectmanagementinstitute.grsm.io/Military

https://projectmanagementinstitute.grsm.io/Military

https://www.military2pm.com/

Mary Kate Soliva | LinkedIn

James Quilty is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Sofia Information Technology Consulting, Inc. (SofiaITC).  He has a rich background in Information Technology with over 20 years in Information Technology Program/Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Information Security supporting military and law enforcement missions both as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S Army (Military Intelligence) and as a government contractor at the Pentagon, FBI, FAA, and USSOCOM.

James is on the Board of Directors as President for the Central Florida Chapter (CFC) National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) and on the Advisory Counsel for Global SOF Foundation (GSF).

James’ has extensive experience in information technology and project management, and as such, is able to speak with credibility about career opportunities in both Project Management and Cyber Security.

James holds a Master’s in Business Administration with a Graduate Certificate in Information Security from Keller Graduate School of Management along with Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the American Inter-Continental University.

James is also a U.S. Army Service Disabled Veteran and has received numerous awards and certificates of appreciation for the work that he has done.

He clearly argues that no one size fits all and you have to tailor your strategy to meet your needs.  Do informational interviews.  Build your network. Do your homework. And in the end, you will be successful in your career pursuits.

Good luck.

 

Join us for an interview with Wade Callahan who is an owner of Strive Creative, a small marketing firm in the Detroit area, talk about the essence of what makes a great personal story. 

Wade, and his company have mastered the art of telling their customer's stories and you can learn some valuable pointers from him about how you can be a better storyteller of your own experiences. 

In addition to listening to this podcast, you might want to check out the following book by Annette Simmons:

The Story Factor: Influence, Information and Persuasion the the Art of Storytelling

Also, feel free to reach out to Wade at the following email address if you want to have some further dialog about the topic:

Wade@Strivecreative.com

Good luck with your personal storytelling.  

We want to invite US Veterans and Returning Citizens, along with anyone else who might be interested,  to follow our Podcast.  We will talk about how we approach career planning from a different perspective than traditional career planning processes and then go deeper into the development of valuable life skills. 

It is important that everyone be able to pursue a lifestyle that feeds their soul, draws on their personal strengths and addresses a real need in today's world.   

This podcast will be going into more detail about these concepts as well as providing access to other individuals who have been successful in their career quests. 

We hope that you want to become part of our movement.