Are you ready?

Today’s episode focuses on preparing for transition and not letting it sneak up on you.  Far too many Veterans not taking it seriously while they serve to prepare a solid foundation on the other side. 

Scott McCarthy is an officer in the Canadian Army and has been preparing for his transition through podcasting for the last ten years.  He took his lessons learned in Afghanistan and decided to dig deeper and see where it could take him.

He has prepared a business on what he has learned and is ready for when that day comes.  All while doing this he grew his connection to his wife, kids, and himself.

Topics Covered:

• How are you preparing for your transition
• Using a podcast to prepare for transitioning
• Achieving peak performance
• Creating a high function organization 
• Getting clear on your thoughts for the future
• You can’t just expect life to happen
• Take control and be deliberate with your life

Connect with Guest:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcmccarthy/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/leaddontboss
• Twitter: https://instagram.com/leaddontboss
• Website:
  • Peak Performance Leadership Podcast: https://movingforwardleadership.com/
  • Podcasting For Your Business: https://scottmccarthy.co/pfyb

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Does Memorial Day have a special meaning for you?

Today we are highlighting the 10 year anniversary of Carry The Load a non-profit organization with a focus on highlighting the stories of the veterans gave their life.

Stephen Holley, Carry The Load Co-Founder, President, and CEO. Stephen is a 2000 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.  He has five years of service as a SEAL officer at SEAL Team 5 and has completed four deployments to Iraq and Southeast Asia.  He currently resides in Dallas and contributes to many non-profits and community-based groups in addition to Carry The Load.

 Mark Elliott, Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Global Head of Military and Veterans Affairs at JPMorgan Chase. For the seventh consecutive year, JPMorgan Chase is the lead sponsor of the Carry The Load Memorial May Campaign. In his role, Mark oversees firm-wide, veteran-focused efforts in employment, entrepreneurship, education and workforce development, and community engagement.  Mark served in the Army for nearly three decades, including two deployments to Iraq.  Most recently Mark was Director of the Army’s Land Warfare Network at the Pentagon.  Mark has been with JPMorgan Chase since 2015.

Edible Crayons – Marines Edition

Blue Star Families Link – www.militaryveterandad.com/bluestarsurvey

Topics Covered:

• What was the genesis moment for Carry the Load
• What lessons do you feel you’re leaving to your family
• Why is important for corporations to invest in non-profits like this
• Letting go of old truths

Connect with Guest:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoad
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/whoareyoucarrying
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/carrytheload
• Website: https://www.carrytheload.org/

Thank you for Listening to the Episode!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] 

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For help, resources, and community support, please join the Military Veteran Dad Facebook Group.

Be sure to check out all the free courses available to help come home to a better tomorrow.

Heads Up: My posts may contain affiliate links!  If you buy something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but we’ll get a small commissionds, which helps keep the lights on. Thanks!