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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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

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 

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

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

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

 

"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. 

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. 

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. 

 

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.  

 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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. 

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.

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.  

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.  

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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

 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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 

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.   

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.  

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. 

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.  

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.  

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. 

 

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.  

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. 

 

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/

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.