I Inc and Beyond

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.

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.   

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    

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   

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

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

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. 

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     

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.

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

"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.  

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. 

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.  

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.  

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. 

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

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. 

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!

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.   

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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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/

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.   

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. 

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/RobHawleyFFGhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hawleyrob/Rob.Hawley@ffgadvisors.com(757) 387-3537 http://www.ffgadvisors.com/rob-hawleywww.vetsteps.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. 

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-132445807977Good luck 

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-132445807977Good luck and hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.  

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-132445807977Take care, be safe 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.comAlso, if you are interested in the workshop we discuss in this podcast, you can register at the following site: https://pmiglc.org/calendar?eventId=6424This workshop is designed specifically for Veterans. 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. 

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.   

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. 

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.htmlOr you can contact me at:https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRCand 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.   

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=6424Good 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. 

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.orgAlso, 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/VetsandRCGood 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/TTVSBSGood luck. 

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.comAlso, if you want to explore several career related opportunities, check out the following web site: https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRCGood 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 PMPsOpportunities for veterans with CAPM certification alsoImportance 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. 

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.