In this conversation, Joel shares his military background and the decision to leave the service. He discusses the preparation process for transitioning to civilian life and the challenges he faced. Joel also talks about the realization and recovery process he went through to become a better person. He shares his experience with finding his current job and the role LinkedIn played in his success. In this conversation, Joel shares his experiences and insights on military transition and using LinkedIn effectively as a veteran. He emphasizes the importance of understanding algorithms and tailoring your feed to see relevant content. Joel also discusses the need to focus on connecting and having conversations rather than becoming a content creator in the early stages of transition. He highlights the value of knowing your skills and what you want to do, as well as the importance of self-awareness and empathy in building relationships. Joel also shares his journey of coaching and mentoring other veterans and the lessons he has learned along the way.
0:00 Joel Martycz - TPMP #44
03:04 Joel's Military Career
10:15 Choosing The Military Over College
14:46 Preparing To Leave The Military
19:48 Starting Work On Terminal Leave
21:11 The Journey Of Discovering Self
27:17 How Can People Start The Journey Of Self-Discovery
33:16 Getting The Job At Optum
35:50 Advice For LinkedIn
40:53 Deciding To Leave A Job After The Military
46:13 Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
53:32 Finding Community
59:56 When Did Joel Start Coaching Veterans?
