Dennis Volpe spent over 20 years as a Naval Officer, he's the best-selling author of Transition on Purpose, and the founder of the Severn River Leadership Group, which is committed to the development of veteran and first responder-owned small businesses.
Scott DeLuzio 00:00:00 Thanks for tuning into the Drive On Podcast where we're focused on giving hope and strength to the entire military community. Whether you're a veteran, active duty, guard, reserve, or family member, this podcast will share inspirational stories and resources that are useful to you. I'm your host, Scott DeLuzio. And now let's get on with the show. Hey everybody. Welcome back to the Drive On Podcast. Today, my guest is Dennis Volpe. Dennis spent over 20 years as a Naval officer. He's the best-selling author of the book Transition On Purpose, and he's the founder of the Severn River Leadership Group, which is committed to the development of veteran and first responder-owned small businesses. So welcome to the show, Dennis.
Dennis Volpe 00:00:49 Hey Scott, thanks for having me. I've been excited about our conversation for a while and, absolute look looking forward to,
Scott DeLuzio 00:00:58 When we first got in touch I was kind of eager to get you on because it sounds like you have a lot of good information and stuff from your background in the military and what you're doing in your training that you do. Why don't you tell us a little bit about your background and tell us a little bit about yourself?
Dennis Volpe 00:01:22 Sure. Well, I'll start with who I am now. I'm a husband, a dog dad, and I'm an outdoor enthusiast. I'm a recreational triathlete and a rugby and lacrosse fan. I'm a Traeger grill guy. I'm a bourbon drinker, I'm an author, I'm a songwriter, I'm a retired military officer, and I'm a certified professional coach who helps others get more focused, more aligned, and more fulfillment out of the work they do in the life they lead. And right now I'm a principal leadership consultant coach with the Leadership Research Institute.
Scott DeLuzio 00:02:08 That's great. And you've talked about your military transition a little bit. I like to kind of hear a little bit about that. What your transition was like because it's a topic that we discuss a lot on this podcast. Because of how difficult it can be, how many veterans struggle with transitio...
