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VET S.O.S. PodcastUnlocking Purpose After Military Service: Mike Schindler on Transition, Mission, and IdentityTransitioning from military service to civilian life can feel like navigating uncharted waters. In this powerful episode of VET S.O.S., we’re joined by Mike Schindler, a U.S. Navy veteran, award-winning author, and the founder and CEO of Operation Military Family Cares. Mike shares his incredible story of resilience, growth, and his mission to help veterans and their families thrive after service.Mike takes us through his journey from dreaming of becoming an admiral to facing the abrupt end of his military career due to downsizing. He candidly discusses the challenges of identity loss, bouncing between 14 jo...
2025-02-1930 min
VET S.O.S. PodcastUnlocking Purpose After Military Service: Mike Schindler on Transition, Mission, and IdentityTransitioning from military service to civilian life can feel like navigating uncharted waters. In this powerful episode of VET S.O.S., we’re joined by Mike Schindler, a U.S. Navy veteran, award-winning author, and the founder and CEO of Operation Military Family Cares. Mike shares his incredible story of resilience, growth, and his mission to help veterans and their families thrive after service.Mike takes us through his journey from dreaming of becoming an admiral to facing the abrupt end of his military career due to downsizing. He candidly discusses the challenges of identity loss, bouncing between 14 jobs in...
2025-02-1930 min
Elevate Your AIQAI, Adaptability, and Self-Awareness to Rediscover Human Potential with Mike SchindlerBob Pulver sits down with Mike Schindler, a Navy veteran, executive coach, and documentary filmmaker. The conversation explores the intersection of AI, human creativity, and leadership in an era of rapid change. Mike discusses his documentary The Rise of Humanness, his approach to fostering self-awareness, and why adaptability will be crucial for thriving in an AI-driven future. Together, they examine key frameworks like VUCA, AI literacy, and redefining human potential as traditional job roles evolve.KeywordsHumanness, AI literacy, self-awareness, human value, VUCA, adaptability, human creativity, future of work, talent strategy, leadership...
2025-02-0752 min
Epic Vision Zone with Jane ApplegathVUCAMAX Leadership Training with Mike Schindlerhttps://itsvucamax.com/
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What if today’s AI world is just a mere fraction of the earth-shattering technologies that will shake up your future world?
What if every major industry on earth were on the verge of reinvention, and those changes are coming at you at warp speed?
What if there were a program to take you beyond the cloak of chaos, uncertainty, and fear so th...
2025-01-071h 00
Luxury Outdoor Living PodcastE 056 The Designers Journey with Reid SchindlerIn this episode, Mike and Trey are joined by guest Reid Schindler, a seasoned professional with nearly two decades in the field. The discussion navigates through the significance of thoughtful design, addressing topography, selecting appropriate features, and understanding customer expectations. Reid shares his journey from architecture club in high school to owning a design-build firm and developing remarkable projects in Oklahoma. The episode also touches on fascinating concepts such as the integration of modern fire features, the importance of 3D renderings in pool design, and details about the Million Dollar Pool Challenge—a competition elevating design creativity in the industry.
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2024-10-291h 22
GoTennis! PodcastMike Robertson Offers a Little More About the TPC Sugarloaf ProAm, Charity Week, and the August ProAm Series in Metro AtlantaTennis is a strong channel for bringing people into focus on a cause. This episode of the Atlanta Tennis Podcast takes you behind the scenes of one of the most inspiring tennis events in the region: the Charity Pro-Am weekend at TPC Sugarloaf.
Tune in as Mike Robertson, Director of Racket Sports at TPC Sugarloaf, tells the exciting story of how local tennis pros and enthusiasts come out to rally for a weekend of fierce competition and community-driven charity.
In this episode, you’ll get to know that tennis is not just about a sweating sport. Rather, it’s a reun...
2024-08-1204 min
GoTennis! PodcastMike Robertson Offers a Little More About the TPC Sugarloaf ProAm, Charity Week, and the August ProAm Series in Metro AtlantaSeason 24 Episode #58 Geovanna Boyce and Shaun J BoyceIn this episode, we were on location at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, GA to witness the tennis proAm benefiting Birdies for the Brave, the Vigilant Torch and the women's club of Sugarloaf Country Club. We talk to Mike Robertson who is Director of Racket Sports and he tells us a little more about what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how the local tennis professionals come together to help them get it done.More about Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-robertson-78b89893/
2024-08-1104 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS10-Ep28: How Leaders Thrive through Rapid Change - with Chris Nolan & Mike SchindlerGuests: Chris Nolan, Director/Writer, & Michael Schindler, Writer/Exec. Producer, It’s VUCA documentary
Do you face uncertainty with fear…or with confidence?
In the 1980s, the US military began developing the concept of VUCA: ways to deal with Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. Today, as change happens at an exponentially accelerating pace, anti-fragility is a key concept in not just surviving, but thriving through the chaos.
VUCA experts and documentarians Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler join host Maureen Metcalf in this episode to discuss the details of anti-fragility, and the ways you can...
2024-08-0633 min
That Fitness Couple157: EAT LIKE A HUMAN - DR. BILL & CHRISTINA SCHINDLERDr. Bill Schindler, is the author of Eat Like a Human: Nourishing Foods and Ancient Ways of Cooking to Revolutionize Your Health. Bill is an internationally known archaeologist, primitive technologist, chef and co-star of the National Geographic Channel series The Great Human Race, which aired in 2016 in 171 countries
Christina is the CEO of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a restaurant in Chestertown, Maryland that optimizes nutrition in modern foods through ancestral techniques to create healthy food for the community. She and Bill also operate the Eastern Shore Food Lab with a mission to preserve and revive ancestral dietary approaches t...
2024-07-031h 18
Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0Future-Ready Leadership: Mike Schindler’s Guide To Thriving In The 21st Century.What Does Leadership Look Like In 2024 And Beyond?
On this episode of The Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast With Host Richard Kaufman Veteran-Keynote speaker-Comeback Coach we dive into future-ready leadership with veteran expert Mike Schindler. 🚀🎙️
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2024-06-2143 min
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the World1048: How to Find Your Purpose and Achieve Big Goals by Starting Small with U.S. Navy Veteran Mike SchindlerDiscovering your purpose and achieving your goals involves implementing strategies for personal development. This includes setting clear objectives, cultivating self-awareness, and fostering resilience to overcome obstacles. Through continuous learning and self-improvement, individuals can unlock their full potential and lead fulfilling lives aligned with their passions and aspirations.
Mike Schindler is a US Navy veteran and bestselling author helping people discover their purpose and achieve their moonshot goals. As the host of the top-rated Military Wire podcast and creator of the documentary film "It's VUCA", Mike teaches practical strategies to overcome obstacles and live an impactful life through micro-wins and mentorship...
2024-03-0527 minMarketer of the Day with Robert Plank1048: How to Find Your Purpose and Achieve Big Goals by Starting Small with U.S. Navy Veteran Mike SchindlerDiscovering your purpose and achieving your goals involves implementing strategies for personal development. This includes setting clear objectives, cultivating self-awareness, and fostering resilience to overcome obstacles. Through continuous learning and self-improvement, individuals can unlock their full potential and lead fulfilling lives aligned with their passions and aspirations. Mike Schindler is a US Navy veteran and […]
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2024-03-0527 min
Growing LeanTransitioning From Navy Enthusiast to Nonprofit Leader: Mike Schindler's Journey in the Nonprofit and Entertainment SectorsDo you ever wonder how veterans are making waves in both the nonprofit and entertainment sectors? Our latest episode features Mike Schindler, the CEO of Operation Military Family and co-executive producer of Itzvooka, who paints an incredible picture of his unique career path. A third-generation Navy enthusiast, Mike's journey is anything but ordinary. From striving to be Perry Mason at 16, to leading a nonprofit, producing a documentary, and dealing with Hollywood strikes, Mike's experiences are as diverse as they are captivating. He dives into the intricacies of his role, the competitive nature of the nonprofit world, the importance of...
2023-11-2123 min
The DSAC Fantasy PodcastThe One Where Mike Ranks His Favorite CharactersMike ranks his favorite Friends and makes some DSAC member comparisons.
2023-11-1558 min
Scale Your Business Better With Tech PodcastPodcast Interview with Mike Schindler, Co-executive producer of The VUCA Principles Links And Resources:Connect with Mike Schindler on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/Check his website for more information at The VUCA Principles, https://linktr.ee/ITSVUCA?fbclid=IwAR2u2UqKoewCIeO19__A2ivdWf2EkzO5GXbbhltmC5JVOI8KdNYIYhxmot0"Mastering the 21st Century with The VUCA Principle: Unveiling Battle-Proven Strategies for Success"Join us today and understand more about his journey. Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Scale with Tech & AI Growth Lab Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us! https://scal...
2023-09-1936 min
Red Carpet Rookies#42 - Juliet Taylor: Legendary Casting Director on Taxi Driver & The Exorcist, Discovering Meryl Streep, Spielberg's Pot Smoking 80s Crew, Career Luck, Woody Allen, & Collaborating With A Holocaust Survivor on Schindler’s ListToday’s guest is one of the most notable casting directors in the history of movie making.Beginning her career under the tutelage of legendary casting director Marion Doughtery, our guest then transitioned to making a name for herself and by god did she.Now retired, during her epic career she was responsible for the casting of films including but not limited to, DEEP BREATH NOW - Taxi Driver, Schindler’s List, The Exorcist, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Network, Terms of Endearment, Big, The Killing Fields, Dangerous Liaisons, The Mission and Slee...
2023-09-1236 minThe DSAC Fantasy PodcastMike on the MicMike joins us to talk our matchup in baseball, the lottery results for his teams, and about his great deal he got on mulch.
2023-05-3152 min
The DSAC Fantasy PodcastMike Lets His Guard(s) DownMike is forced, er... willingly joins me for the first of many position group power rankings. Hockey is on hiatus, so only basketball recaps plus baseball administrative stuff.
2023-02-071h 45
The GoodersMike Schindler- coming back from the battle, is a battle. Veteran's storyIn the United States, there are eighteen million veterans. And just to share with you some of the feelings that nobody understands what they went through, and everyone kept on moving with their lives while they were out there for us. Often, they are fighting the eternal battle and coming back, and they have no sense of who they are. Mike Schindler takes us through his journey back from the front lines and where it has led him.Mike Schindler states oftentimes, the uniform can be both an internal and external battle. A third-generation Navy member had...
2022-11-0716 min
Your Marketing DudeViral Video with Colin SchindlerWe have a returning guest today and you might have seen him recently. He just launched a viral video called “All the Listings,” a blink 182 remix. Colin Schindler, better known by his alias the Robed Realtor, ranks in the top 1.5% for transactions in the US. He stars in a Blink-182 parody video which quickly went viral. Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode How authenticity boosts your marketing. How to look at yourself as a brand. Why do people need to relate to you? Resources Learn more about Colin Schindler Learn more about David Casey Real Estate Marketing Dude T...
2022-07-1600 min
GoTennis! PodcastSignature Tennis owner Mike drops a bomb about Pickleball courtsEpisode#:15 Shaun Boyce & Bobby SchindlerShaun and Bobby talk to Mike Imbornone from Signature Tennis Courts. They are a court construction and maintenance company based in the metro Atlanta area but are also a go-to provider of equipment for HOA’s, country clubs and state and local parks. Without much of an online presence they rely on word-of-mouth and referrals for business development and evidently aren't having much trouble finding organizations and people to help in the area.https://www.signaturetennis.com/Shaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.comhttps://tennisforchildren.com/ 🎾Bo...
2022-06-1348 min
Convos with HeroesCWH - EP22 - It's VUCA - The Secret to Living in the 21st Century with Mike SchindlerMike Schindler is a US Navy veteran, an award-winning author, the national podcast host of The Military Wire, which features interviews with some of America’s most elite men and women who have served this country, and Executive Producer of IT’S VUCA: The Secret to Living in the 21st Century documentary that features 15 of our nation’s top experts on how to navigate chaotic times.
He has been featured in USA Today, CBS Radio, Entrepreneur Radio, the Lars Larson Show, the Boston Globe, Q13 FOX, Yahoo Finance, and others.
Mike is known throughout the US as...
2022-06-011h 02
The DSAC Fantasy PodcastMike CheckMike returns to discuss his current playoff picture in basketball, his brand new football team, and trading away a lot of baseball prospects.
2022-03-091h 15
The Know Their Story PodcastMike SchindlerMike Schindler is a Navy veteran, CEO of Operation Military Family, and surprise (even to him) filmmaker. Mike talks with us about what it's like to find your true self and your purpose in a civilian world after having a job like monitoring nuclear weapons. His film, It's VUCA, explores how lessons learned in the military can help deal with an increasingly unknown world. More information on the film can be found at https://itsvuca.com/
2022-02-241h 13
The Know Their Story PodcastMike SchindlerMike Schindler is a Navy veteran, CEO of Operation Military Family, and surprise (even to him) filmmaker. Mike talks with us about what it's like to find your true self and your purpose in a civilian world after having a job like monitoring nuclear weapons. His film, It's VUCA, explores how lessons learned in the military can help deal with an increasingly unknown world. More information on the film can be found at https://itsvuca.com/
2022-02-241h 13
Cinema JoesMagnolia (1999) with Mike SchindlerThis week, we are back after our extended Thanksgiving break with a special guest Mike Schindler, of TheNerdParty.com & Film Damage Podcast, as we break down his all time favorite filmmakers all time best film, at least according to him. That's right, we are here today to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's somewhat controversial magnum opus of paternalistic recriminations Magnolia (1999).
Don’t forget to follow the show @CinemaJoes on Twitter and follow our hosts around the web at the following places!
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2021-12-021h 17
Premium HoopsPhoenix Suns 2021-22 Season Preview w/ Sam Cooper & Mike Vigil
Sam Cooper & Mike Vigil of The Timeline podcast join Mark Schindler to breakdown and discuss the upcoming season for the Phoenix Suns, DeAndre Ayton’s extension talks, Mikal Bridges’ growth, finding a 4/5, and much more!
Follow Sam (@scooperhoops) Mike (@protectedpick) and The Timeline podcast (@TheTimelinePod)
Sub to their Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thetimeline
Listen to The Timeline: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-timeline-a-phoenix-suns-podcast/id1398691433
Check out our articles at https://premiumhoops.org and follow us on Twitter @PremiumHoopsNBA
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2021-10-1551 minPremium HoopsInjury Roundup w/ Jeff Stotts & LakersDraft w/ Mike GarciaMark Schindler is joined on today's podcasts by two great guests; First, Jeff Stotts of InStreetClothes joins to discuss injuries and fatgiue in the NBA. Mark is then joined by Mike Garcia of LakersDraft to discuss some 2021 prospects and draft philosophy!
A lot of great topics and ideas are hit upon in the areas of sports medicine and NBA scouting. Be sure to follow and keep up with both Jeff and Mike, as they are well worth the follow!
Check out our articles at https://premiumhoops.org and follow us on Twitter @PremiumHoopsNBA
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2021-07-201h 10Premium HoopsPhoenix Rising with Mike Vigil and Sam CooperOn today's episode of the Premium Hoops podcast, Mark is joined by Mike Vigil and Sam Cooper of The Timeline, a Phoenix Suns podcast. The Suns are the newly annointed 1st seed in the Westtern Conference after sweeping the Utah Jaz season series last night. What's the playoff outlook for this Phoenix team?
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2021-05-0147 min
ELIMINATIONS2 - Rd1 - Misery Vs Schindler's ListSend us a textBoth powerful 90's movies, MISERY Vs SCHINDLER'S LIST!This episode is sponsored by BARTLETTS FLORIST, Angela and her family have been trading business in welling for many years and have been established for over 40 years and runs down through four generations, they take their work very seriously and they are all very passionate about what they do. not to mention friendly, welcoming and happy to help.GET 10% OFF ANY ORDER WHEN QUOTING ELIMINATION UP UNTIL 20/06/2021, https://www.facebook.com/Bartlettsflorist/a...
2021-04-191h 10
Rural Is CoolRural Girl at Heart with LuAnn SchindlerThis week I chatted with LuAnn Schindler. LuAnn is a small business owner with deep roots in her community. She not only publishes the local newspaper, but also is very involved in the community. We chat about her time in Chicago, the local news industry, a great rodeo, housing, and how to get involved.
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https://www.summerlandadvocate.com
https://twitter.com/summerlandadvo1
If you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Start Rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen! This helps more people like you find us! While yo...
2021-02-1036 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerThe Secret to Landing Viable State Jobs in CaliforniaIn this episode, Jacqlyn and her team of hiring and recruiting experts for the state of California share how Veterans can land high-paying, secure state jobs.
If you are in transition, listen to the secrets that could land you an interview, offer, and the beaches of California.
2021-01-2034 minThe Military Wire with Mike SchindlerCalifornia Seeks Veteran Job Seekers: The secret to landing state and federal jobsThere are certain steps to successfully landing great paying and secure state and federal jobs. In this episode, Mike talks with several key hiring and recruiting professionals in the state of California on what it takes to navigate and land one of the thousands of job openings in the state.
If you are a transitioning service member or have transitioned and are looking for your next mission, be sure to listen to this episode. You may find yourself heading to sunny California.
2021-01-2034 minPremium HoopsWhat's next for the Portland Trailblazers? w/ Mike RichmanOn today's episode of the Premium Hoops Podcast, Mark is joined by Mike Richman to discuss the Portland Trailblazers and Damian Lillard. Mike is the host of Locked on Blazers and covers the team for NBC Sports NorthWest. Major thanks to him for coming on to talk about Portland's offseason.
Discussed on the Pod:
First, diving into the Blazers' injury-riddled season and how it impacted their outlook. What could Portland have done with a fully healthy roster?
Then, discussing how the Blazers canb maximize Damian Lillard's prime. Dame put up gaudy numbers to drag Portland into the eighth-seed. While it's...
2020-10-1028 minPremium HoopsAre the Bucks held back by Mike Budenholzer?After last night's game, the Milwaukee Bucks are now down 0-2 to Miami. I'm joined by Ben Rauman of Behind the Buck Pass to break down and discuss the game and series. Where do the Bucks go from here?
To start off, we have the Mike Budenholzer discussion; Is he an 82 game coach? Is that harsh? A little, but for the second straight season, Bud's flaws have shown through in the playoffs. Ben specifically brings up the rotation issues. In the game, Bud went with a 10-man rotation, playing almost every man 10+ minutes and Giannis topped out at 36 minutes.
We...
2020-09-0332 min
Yeukai Business ShowEpisode #206: Mike Schindler ｜A New Way of Talking About Leadership Development as a Business OwnerWelcome to Episode 206 of the Yeukai Business Show.
In this episode, Mike Schindler and I discuss how business owners can develop their innate leadership skills.
So if you want to discover the most common misconceptions, learn the key characteristics and other valuable tips in becoming a thriving leader, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
What are the most common misconceptions when it comes to leadership?Where do business owners get stuck on with leadership that hurts their organization the most?What are the ways you can work on...
2020-07-2532 minYeukai Business ShowEpisode #192: Mike Schindler | A New Way of Talking About Leadership Development as a Business Owner
Episode #192 A New Way of Talking About Leadership Development as a Business Owner
Welcome to Episode #192 of Mike Schindler Talks About A New Way of Talking About Leadership Development as a Business Owner
In this episode, Mike Schindler and I discuss Myths and Misconceptions about Leadership Development in Businesses
So if you want to understand how to develop the best relationship with others, bring peace to your heart and mind, and succeed in business by developing these values, tune in now!
In this episod...
2020-07-0832 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerFacing The Storms Head-On with Capt Wild Bill of Discovery Channel's DEADLIEST CATCHWe all face storms - some more than others. Successfully navigating the storms in life - whether mental, financial or emotional - has a lot to do with mindset.
There is an upcoming episode featuring the US Coast Guard and their efforts to rescue the F/V Scandies Rose. Earlier this year, the ship tragically went down off the Alaska coast. Captain Wild Bill, one of Deadliest Catch’s most well-known captains, shares about how his US Navy experience prepared him for the work in the Bering Sea, working in one of the world’s most dangerous profes...
2020-05-2900 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow to Compete in Today's Job Market with Human Resources Director Shane AndersenWith unemployment approaching 20 percent, the competition for any job - especially the good ones - will be fierce.
Shane Andersen, a US Army Veteran and Human Resources Director for PIN Business Networks, a STILL growing and very successful marketing and advertising company based out of Denver, shares how to compete in the COVID and post-COVID job market.
While this was recorded pre-COVID, the information is even more relevant today. In this episode you'll learn:
*How to separate yourself from the other job applicants
*How to get the job you really want
2020-05-1500 min
Your Marketing DudeVideo, Leverage, & Attention – with Colin SchindlerHere s the truth: coronavirus will put many agents out of business. Who s going to make it through? The agents who spent the last 45 days working on their business rather than in it. Stop kicking the can down the road and start creating content that will connect with your audience and generate leads. Colin Schindler […]
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2020-05-0900 min
For The Good Of The GameS1, E18 | Mike Schindler - Operation Military Family CaresI'm proud to present the second of our "Veteran" episodes (E18), featuring my interview with Mike Schindler. Mike is the founder and CEO of Operation Military Family Cares, a Seattle-based non-profit committed to helping Veterans and their families find success in their communities. Operation Military Family (OMF) does this by developing Veteran programs that help industries, communities, and our military and veteran families thrive.Mike, a US Navy Veteran, has authored two books: US Veterans in the Workforce and Operation Military Family. The first tells stories of Veterans returning home (from deployments) and the challenges and opportunities the...
2020-03-1956 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHealthcare Giant Attracts Veterans to Help Fix Healthcare: Darin Davis SharesHow many of us know someone who has a failed VA or healthcare story? Many, I'm sure. And while there are improvements on many levels, there is still work to be done.
One healthcare giant is not only helping Veterans navigate the healthcare system, they are also attracting and retaining veterans as employees and effectively training communities on what policies are best. They are a part of the solution to some of these failed experiences.
In this episode of The Military Wire our guest, Darin Davis who is the regional veterans executive for Humana and also...
2020-02-2400 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerTop HR Exec Shares How Veterans Can Succeed in CorporateYour military experience - and certainly your military achievements - will aid you in your corporate journey. But is there a secret to succeeding? And can you expect to just do a lateral move from the responsibilities you had in the military to corporate?
Depends.
Our guest on The Military Wire is Brian Jenkins. Considered a national HR leader, Brian graduated from Cornell and Pepperdine, has worked at some top tier companies like HP and Texas Instruments, and his HR experience ranges from large (HP, 350K employees) and medium (TI, 30K employees) companies to the sm...
2020-02-1700 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerMarine and HR Guru Shares the "Do's and Don'ts" in an InterviewWhat you say and do in an interview can either close the deal or take you out of the running.
There are plenty of programs and organizations that help with interview preparation. And there is a case one could make that every person you interview with is looking for a different style or method – BUT there are some things you SHOULD do and SHOULD NOT do in an interview – and today we are going to unpack this very topic with a Marine Corps Veteran who serves in Human Resources in a global company.
There’s a scene...
2020-02-1200 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerThis NASA HR Expert Shares How to Navigate and Land a Government JobGovernment jobs. Are they worth pursuing? Do they pay great? Are they secure? On this episode of The Military Wire our guest today is going to shed light on how to effectively navigate and position yourself for a government job.
Our guest on The Military Wire is Darryl Washington / Former US Army Officer, former professor of military science at Texas A & M, who works for NASA - the most respected government agency in the country - in Human Resources.
His span of expertise is impressive and he shares how he landed at NASA and how yo...
2020-02-1000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHR Expert Betsy Kippenhan Shares What It Takes to Succeed in One of the Fastest Growing Media and Tech Companies in the WorldDo you have what it takes to succeed in one of the fastest growing media and technology firms in the world?
You likely have the skills and maybe even the training; but do you have what it takes to thrive and advance?
Our guest on The Military Wire, Betsy Kippenhan Vice President of Human Resources - Washington Region at Comcast, shares her thoughts on not just what skills it takes, but the mindset one of the largest and fastest growing media and technology companies in the world looks for in their employees.
Ms. Ki...
2020-02-0500 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerMilitary Spouse Shares The Impact Animal Assisted Therapy Can Have on VeteransFighting depression, anxiety and even moral injury for those who serve can be a battlefront that is tough to win. In this episode, you'll hear from a military spouse and clinical director who shares how animal assisted therapy can be a life saver.
Many of us know someone who has struggled with depression, sadness, unresolved emotional issues – I think all of us know someone who has. Mental health conditions are common in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (46.6 million in 2017). More...
2020-02-0300 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerThe Importance of Mentorship and Knowing Your ValueInc magazine published an article Why a Mentor is A Must – and in it movie maker George Lucas noted, "Mentors have a way of seeing more of our faults that we would like. It's the only way we grow."
In this episode of The Military Wire, you'll hear from a military mom Andrea Biwer, also the Executive Director of Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Chicago area who is transforming how their community is honoring and positioning veterans for success and she shares how they are helping Veterans understand their value. You'll also hear...
2020-01-3000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow To Translate Your Military Experience with Starbucks HR Director Dave Van SlambrookYour military training likely positioned you well to be an asset in corporate. But...you need to translate it so the hiring manager understands how you will add value.
In this episode, David Van Slambrook, Director, Human Resources, Law & Corporate Affairs and Finance at Starbucks, who previous to this job served 28 years in the United States Army, served as a garrison commander, battalion commander, Inspector General, asst. Chief of Staff for United States Pacific Command and retired out as a colonel, shares how he struggled a bit but then got his "break" and how he is helping Ve...
2020-01-2200 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerThe Last Full Measure: Hollywood Director Shares His Thoughts on Those Who ServeIn this latest episode, longtime Hollywood director Todd Robinson shares his thoughts on those who serve our country in uniform - and how this service above self mentality can truly shape your future.
Todd's latest film, The Last Full Measure, tells the true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger (Jeremy Irvine), a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen (also known as a PJ) medic who personally saved over sixty men. The film tackles many issues some wrestled with in Vietnam while also uncovering a “cover up” that, when exposed, brought closure to many.
When we al...
2020-01-1800 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerFinding Your Mission, Purpose & Identity with Special Forces/Operator & Best-Selling author Brad TaylorMission. Purpose. Identity. Three words that are clearly understood by most who serve in our military. And then we get out and some lose sight of this – it becomes a journey to “find our place” after service. Our guest on The Military Wire – former Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Brad Taylor, now best selling author, will shed light on how he found his mission, purpose, and identity after his service to our country – and we’ll talk about his latest book “Hunter Killer” on this episode of the Military Wire.
Best-selling author Brad Taylor served more than 21 years in the US Army I...
2020-01-1500 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerFrom Top of Class to Most Invisible: Finding Your Identity After Service with Jen AnthonyIdentity. In the military our identity – who we are, our rank, our mission, our purpose, is all packaged pretty tightly. We know where we stand in the ranks, others know our skills and accomplishments from the ribbons and medals on our uniforms (chest candy) and the newest recruit, boot, airman knows exactly what level of respect to display just by looking at a uniform. Identity in the military is not a secret.
And then we get it. And all of that changes. Today’s guest on The Military Wire is Jen Anthony. Jen served 20 years in the US Ai...
2020-01-1300 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHR Expert David Alsop Shares How He Overcame Veteran Myths and StereotypesVeteran myths and stereotypes seem to take on a life of their own - and sometimes influence HR hiring decisions. HR Expert David Alsop, Senior Director and Head of Human Resources for Ultradent, a global dental and orthodontic manufacturing company that has experienced non-stop growth for over 30 years, shares how he personally held some misconceptions and how today he not only advocates for the skills, abilities and leadership veterans bring to the workplace but makes it a point to influence other hiring managers to understand the value Veterans bring.
To learn more about the hiring opportunities at...
2020-01-0900 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHR Expert Wymillian Cobb Shares How to Become a Top Tier Leader in CorporateHow does one become a top tier leader – and where does one start after military service to get on this pathway to corporate leadership? We’ll unpack this topic today with one our nation’s top Hospitality Recruiters & Human Resources Executive – who just happens to also be an Artificial Intelligence Enthusiast.
There are hundreds of books on leadership – and those of us who have served in the military in many ways can clearly see how we can advance to the next level of positional leadership – what time is required, what certifications or qualifications. But corporate is different. There isn’t...
2020-01-0700 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerLessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and TeamsHave you ever just "lost motivation" or if you lead teams, felt your teams just don't seem to be engaged? In this episode of The Military Wire, you'll hear from one of America's Elite and top performers, Eric Kapitulik, on how to re-engage and how to engage your teams so that you truly can achieve your best year yet.
Erik Kapitulik, founder and CEO of the Program, is a former Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. He received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business...
2019-12-2300 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerDefining Your Brand After Service - with Global Chief Human Resources Officer at The Engine Group Dianne DeSevoWhat does it mean to be you after that uniform comes off? And how do you even start defining your own personal brand? In this episode of The Military Wire, Dianne DeSevo, Global Chief Human Resources for one of the top global branding companies, shares how you define and build your brand after your military service.
Dianne is no stranger to helping companies (and individuals) build their brands. Today, with The Engine Group – a global creative media and marketing company - Dianne continues to help global companies "brand" their identities. And those same techniques and strategies work fo...
2019-12-2000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerEffectively Communicating vs Selling Your Value with MilSpouse and HR Specialist Michelle OlsonCommunicating vs Selling your Value. I think we’ve all heard the adage “people don’t like to be sold, they love to buy.” Sitting before someone in HR – hoping to get that job – sometimes may feel like having to do a sales job. You are competing against countless others and this is your one chance to turn the head of the employer and close the deal.
But is there a difference in selling vs communicating value and do the approaches have different outcomes.
In this episode of The Military Wire, you'll hear from Michelle Olson, a mili...
2019-12-1600 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerThe Top Three Best Career Fields After Military Service - with Ret. Col. / Navy FED Clay StackhouseIn this episode of The Military Wire, you'll learn what the top three best career fields are after military service from retired Marine Corps Colonel, now Member Outreach Manager Clay Stackhouse.
Clay served our nation's military as a Marine Aviator retiring as a Colonel. Traveled to 34 countries and completed 5 combat/contingency deployments in the Former Yugoslavia, the former Zaire, Sierra Leone and Iraq. Became a Marine One pilot, a White House Liaison Officer, a Squadron Commander and was instrumental in the 2013 re-write of the JCIDS manual.
To learn what the top ten best career fields...
2019-12-1100 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHR Expert & Former Infantry Officer Shares How to Narrow Your NicheGrabbing the attention of HR takes a bit of luck and science. In this episode of The Military Wire, Dan Johnson, former infantry officer who is now leading Human Resource efforts at a global company shares how you can narrow your niche - what you present - in order to grab the attention of HR...and perhaps land that dream job.
Dan Johnson is the Senior Director of Human Resources for the Rings, Turbines, & Energy Group with manufacturing locations in the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, and Czech Republic. Annual Revenue exceed $1.2 billion and an employee population ba...
2019-12-0900 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerRetention Secrets and Key Questions to Ask in an InterviewIn this episode you'll hear from former Marine Corps Master Sergeant, now HR Director at a global company, Chris Patton, share how his company retains Veterans for 10+ years and what questions to ask that will help you crush the interview.
Harvard Business stated that the cost of losing an employee is about $60,000. With costs to onboard and recruit being roughly $4000, then an investment of 6 – 9 months into the employee, it’s easy to see why retention is so important for companies.
Finding the “best-fit” is critical from both a company perspective and from a "career perspective."
Chr...
2019-12-0400 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHR Expert Anthony Eaton Shares The Secret to Aligning Your Skillset in Today's MarketplaceEven with a competitive job market, you can rise above and target the best-fit job by aligning your skills with some of America's top companies. HR Expert Anthony Shares how to best do this in today's episode of The Military Wire.
To learn more about Anthony, visit leadershipandmore.com If you are transitioning, and want to Discover Your Post-Service Identity, reach out to us at www.opmilfam.com and we can discuss how you can start to plan your best year ever after transition.
2019-12-0200 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerWhat It Takes to Be a 21st Century Leader - with Leadership Expert Monty HippIn this episode you'll hear from one of the country's top experts on Leadership on what it takes to be a 21st Century Leader.
Many Veterans possess "leadership skills" - however, in today's corporate setting one also needs not only professional leadership skills but also personal leadership skills.
Monty unpacks what the research shows and how today's Veterans truly can excel in today's marketplace.
To learn more about Monty and his efforts, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montyhipp/
Monty L. Hipp is the Founder and co-owner of The Compl...
2019-11-2500 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHR Expert - Getting the Attention of Human Resources - with Former Air Force Command First Sergeant Jennifer HellwigGetting the attention of Human Resources can almost seem like "mission impossible." In this episode, Jennifer Hellwig, former Command First Sergeant with the Air Force, who now serves as a Senior Executive Human Resource Manager for two different companies shares how she struggled to even get the interview, and through the struggle discovered the "secret" to grabbing the attention of HR - of which she shares on this episode.
Listen if you want to know:
1. How she had to craft her resume to properly communicate her training and skills
2. How she moved her...
2019-11-1800 min
The Military Wire with Mike Schindler13 Hours Kris "Tanto" Paronto Shares About Living A Heroic LifeHeroes are made every day. In this episode we unpack Kris Paronto's latest book The Patriot's Creed.
In The Patriot's Creed, Kris Paronto uses the seven core Army Values that all soldiers learn in Basic Combat Training, and the experiences of other servicemen and women and First Responders, to explain how anyone can improve themselves, the world around them, and live a heroic life.
Kris Paronto is best known for his experiences fighting the terrorist attack on the US State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi, Libya, on SEPT 11, 2012. The Movie 13 Hours was the feature of...
2019-11-1000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow One Army Ranger is Changing the Field Of MedicineStephen Bollinger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1987 and then began his career path within the U.S. Army, ultimately taking part in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 1991, he was proudly awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptional service during combat.
And he realized something important - Your service doesn't have to stop after the uniform comes off. In this episode you'll learn how you can position your service attitude to change an industry - or just your workplace.
After serving in war, Stephen Bollinger wanted to make a d...
2019-11-0600 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerThe First Three Reasons You Should Have a MentorMentorship can change your life for the better. In this short episode you'll discover why a mentor is important and what you can change in your life that will improve your pathway to success.
For more, visit www.OPMILFAM.com
2019-11-0100 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerSix Time Author and HR Expert Staci McIntosh Cracks the Code on Job SearchingIn this episode you'll learn what the first step is to an effective job search, what the most common mistakes are in job searching, and what makes you - a Veteran - stand out in a resume search.
Transitioning from military service to the civilian sector can be a bit challenging. Everything is getting switched up. Who am I, what do I do next, how do I answer questions, How do I know what company to work for, what should my resume look like – all these questions start swimming around in our head.
In this ep...
2019-10-3000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHR Expert: How to Avoid the "Good Job" StewSTOP. Don't take that FIRST JOB without listening to this episode. U.S. Army Veteran turned HR Expert with over 20 years experience, author of From Broken to Brilliance, shares how you can avoid job jumping and avoid that "good job" that leaves searching for the right job.
For over 20 years, John has encouraged and inspired both leaders, managers, and employees, to know their gifting/talents, discover their life's mission, and develop a partnership with the divine focused on alleviating world suffering. This results in a healthier, happier, bought in, and more productive employee serving your customers, company/o...
2019-10-2500 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerMMA Fighter and Nutritionist Shares What It Takes To SucceedHave you ever wondered why some people have success and others don't? Sanjay is an accomplished actor, MMA fighter and author of the book "The Food Talk" who shares his experience and his daily habits that have helped him land commercials, a feature film, and publish a successful book. These same habits are ones you can incorporate in your own life and don't require you to "starve" your way to success.
To learn more about Sanjay, visit The Food Talk.
2019-10-1100 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerAll Out War - Purple Heart Recipient Sean Parnell: Making Your Mess Your MessageBattle changes every person who experiences it. In this episode, you'll hear from Purple Heart recipient and Best-Selling author Sean Parnell who took his mess and made it his message through his fictional best-selling books. You'll learn how you can take your mess and make it part of your message as you go through life's transitions.
A bit more on Sean:
Sean Parnell is a Purple Heart recipient and led the most decorated unit in global war on terror.
Parnell’s legendary Army unit that served in Afghanistan and was the subject of the National Bestseller, OUT...
2019-09-2500 minThe Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow I Began My Journey After Transition - The Story Behind Mike SchindlerHave you ever just stopped and asked yourself, "why do I exist? What is my purpose?" I totally get it. I was there. In this episode you'll hear from me on how this journey began - how we went from super humble beginnings, to big highs, to super lows and rebirth to where we are today - impacting thousands of military and Veteran families across the nation while helping companies transform how they hire and retain those who serve.
This episode is "the rest of the story." To learn more, visit: www.OMFCares.org
2019-09-1900 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerDEVELOPING A TOP GUN MINDSET: INSTRUCTOR AND TOP GUN AVIATOR DAVE BARANEKLife is full of transitions. Mindset is key to success. Our guest - Dave Baranek- helps us understand what it takes to develop the mindset that not only helped him become a radar intercept officer (RIO), operating the weapons system in the Navy's F-14 Tomcat fighter but then be selected to become an aerial combat instructor at the elite Navy Fighter Weapons School, better known as Topgun. While serving as an instructor in 1985, he had the unusual experience of flying aerial sequences used in the film "Top Gun."
How many of us have envied the success of s...
2019-09-1600 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerVision - Maj.General (Ret.) Gale Pollock talks straight on gaining personal and physical visionVision. Some have their eyesight yet lack direction. Others have lost their sight, yet know the direction they want to go. Some are simply blind in both areas. In this episode you'll learn about what it takes to gain vision back in your life and about a new technology, eSight, that is helping bring back sight to those who are visually impaired.
Imagine for a moment, you serve your country and you do it well – not uncommon. But then you get injured in battle – injured to the point your vision for your life changes – maybe you lose your s...
2019-09-0900 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerWhat Stands Between You and Your Best-Fit Job - Casey Hurst on A Veteran Job Seeker’s Perspective on Job HuntingTOPIC: What Stands Between You and Your Best-Fit Job – Casey Hurst on A Veteran Job Seeker’s Perspective on Job Hunting
Some of you may simply be struggling with how to identify the best fit job or struggle with the lack of feedback from the job seeking process.
In this episode, you'll hear from Casey - a veteran job-seeker - on how he is navigating the job hunt and where he is finding success.
SUMMARY:
Zip Recruiter and Call of Duty Endowment recently released a study which revealed that Veterans are typical...
2019-09-0400 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerSpecial OPS Gary V shares "How He Is Finding His Post-Service Identity"WHO AM I? Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself “who is staring back at me?” You wear the uniform or wore it – had your identify assigned to you – but you still don’t know who you are. Maybe you’re not who you thought you would be? Maybe you’ve done things that are incredibly impressive followed by things you are far from proud of – which creates this internal conflict – and leads you to ask the question WHO AM I.
You aren’t alone. Gary V helps us unpack his journey to discovery WHO HE IS despite be...
2019-08-2700 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow to Get Ahead in Corporate - Gaining a Top Gun Mentality with Dwight ZimmermanGetting ahead in corporate requires a certain attitude. In this episode, you'll learn how Dwight Zimmerman - one of the nation's most respected historians moved along his career to showcase some of America's most pivotal events. His steps can be duplicated to help you move along your career path.
You also learn that in 1986, in more than a thousand theaters across the country, American audiences flocked to see one of the year’s most hyped movies. I was one of those Americans who raced to see what was promised to be an action-packed, thrilling movie starring Tom Cru...
2019-06-3000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow to Leverage LinkedIn to Land Your Next Career with Sarah Roberts - Head of Military and Veteran Programs at LinkedInSarah Roberts, West Point Graduate and Head of Military and Veteran Programs at LinkedIn, shares how to effectively leverage LinkedIn to land your next job in this episode of The Military Wire.
Roberts is a West Point graduate, graduate of Gonzaga, worked at Amazon and Microsoft after her time in the Army.
In this episode you'll learn:
1. Some of the common mistakes people make with their LinkedIn profile and how to avoid them
2. How to position your profile as a problem solver and not as one trying to sell themselves
...
2019-06-2300 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow To Leverage Your Past to Shape Your Future - Lt. Col. Bill RileyNot every experience in your life is a good one. In this episode, Lt. Col. Bill Riley (Ret.), author of the book "Baghdaddy: How Saddam Hussein Taught Me to be a Better Father" shares how both his childhood experiences - unstable and violent home, absent father and a mother who struggled with mental illness - and his military experience - witnessing the violence of war - shaped who he is today: a true asset to his community and more importantly, to his family.
Your past does not have to define you. Learn from it. Focus on the g...
2019-06-1600 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerOvercoming Your Past - The Ranger Behind the Pat Tillman TragedyAre you struggling with your past getting in the way of your future? Imagine if you were most-likely responsible for the death of a fellow soldier...and that soldier was American Hero Pat Tillman. Steven Elliott, author of War Story, shares how we worked through being one of two most likely responsible for Pat Tillman's death.
Steven Elliott was one of the Rangers who served with Pat's brother but through investigation was determined to be one of two individuals responsible for the shot that ended Pat Tillman's life. Steven allowed that experience to grip him - turned t...
2019-06-0800 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow to Beat Veteran Underemployment - Featuring Dan Goldenberg Executive Director Call of Duty EndowmentIn this episode you'll learn how to beat Veteran Underemployment. Dan Goldenberg, Naval Academy and Harvard Business School graduate, serves as the Executive Director of the Call of Duty Endowment and walks our listeners through the latest studies on Veteran underemployment and what our listeners can do to beat it.
Check out the latest study here.
2019-05-1400 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerMilitary Recruiters Are Facing a New War: A War for TalentIn this episode, you'll hear from Jeb Blount, the bestselling Author of ten books and one of the world's most respected thought leaders on sales, leadership, and customer experience, on what he is doing to aid the military in recruiting talent and what you can do to land your next job.
Unemployment fell to a 49-year low as the U.S. created 263,000 new jobs in April. Those increases in hiring were concentrated mainly at white-collar businesses, construction and health care. And while this is great news for those individuals and industries, America is becoming more at risk a...
2019-05-0300 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerCountry Music Legend Charlie Daniels: Why Our Veterans Deserve the BestCountry Music Legend Charlie Daniels shares in this episode why those who serve this country deserve the best America can give and why its important for those who have served to seek help.
From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more of a mark on America's musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. Over the course of his career, Daniels has received numerous accolades, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and becoming a member o...
2019-04-1900 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerOvercoming Adversity: Improving Your Foxhole with GEN. Kip WardIn this episode, you learn how to overcome adversity. Forging a positive legacy, especially if you take on a leadership role of any capacity, is not easy in a political environment driven by accusations, innuendos, and a preponderance to believe someone is guilty before they are innocent.
General Ward talks about how one can face and overcome adversity, regardless of the issue, and the important role of faith, true friends, and family plays in every person’s life.
Check out Historymaker's segment;we all can learn from his discipline to work hard every day to “impr...
2019-03-1800 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerMark Cuban Teams with Military Spouses - RRiveter Taking Ownership Over EmploymentIf you are a military spouse, you'll want to tune in to this episode with Cameron Cruze, Head Riveter and co-founder of RRiveter.com, a military spouse-driven manufacturing company that employs the talents of military spouses across the country.
Because of the transient lifestyle, constraints of moving, cost of caregiving, and flexibility required to balance family obligations when a servicemember is away, many spouses seek or require remote work opportunities.
After charging two thousand dollars each to their credit cards, Lisa and Cameron purchased a commercial sewing machine and a small supply of leather and ca...
2019-03-1000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow YOU can Separate Yourself from the Pack - Former Navy SEAL Garrick FernbaughYou CAN separate yourself from the pack. In this episode, former BUD/s instructor and Navy SEAL Garrick Fernbaugh, now founder and president of Red Frog, a Tactical Curriculum Development / Security Consulting Company that is breaking new ground in the science of tactical training, shares how he took his desire to prove himself to become one of America's Elite.
He shares the steps he took - steps you can take - that have positioned him to influence an industry. That desire to continue to prove himself wasn't without challenges. Transition wasn't easy. Finding mission and purpose wasn't ea...
2019-02-2300 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow to Find Opportunity in Every Day - Glen Eberle - Former Olympian, Fighter Pilot and Founder of EberlestockTake yourself to the next level of performance. In this episode you'll hear from Olympian, former fighter pilot, and CEO of Eberlestock, Glen Eberle on how he is changing the world. And how you can change the world as well.
In life we’ll face adversity, challenges, and events that can be crippling – if we let them. Glen rose above. He took a bad situation and made good from it.
I sat down with Glen Eberle of Boise-based Eberlestock , a company that designs, manufactures and sells a range of sporting gear and tactical gear for hunter...
2019-02-1200 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow Mentorship Can Shape Your life - Former Army Ranger and CEO of Briggs Core Dynamics Scott WealingMentorship will change your life. In this episode you'll learn how Scott Wealing, Former Army Ranger, CEO of Briggs Core Dynamics, and one of America's Elite soldiers embraced mentorship at a young age, how it influenced his life and is one of the core reasons he is on the frontlines of improving the safety of communities nationwide.
You may not have the skills that Scott has - but you can certainly incorporate the secret to his success in your own life.
Dig in and discover why a mentor can change your life.
And whi...
2019-02-0500 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerChanging the Vietnam Veteran Narrative - Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee Bob FordWhat will your story be? In this episode learn how Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Ford succeeded in his transition and is now changing the Vietnam Veteran narrative across the country.
Bob also has a new book. In his gripping memoir, Black Cat 2-1: The True Story of a Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and His Crew (Brown Books Publishing Group), Bob Ford delivers a vivid portrait of camaraderie, danger, and survival. From July 1967 to July 1968, Ford flew over one thousand missions in Vietnam.
On November 3, 2018, Ford was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame, and w...
2019-01-2700 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerSometimes the Battle Follows You Home – Hollywood Actor Max Martini and Army Veteran Luis BordonadaIn this podcast you’ll hear from Army Veteran Luis Bordonada and Hollywood actor Max Martini that “asking for help is NOT a show of weakness.” You’ll also get the “behind the scenes” on what makes the movie, written and directed by Max Martini, Sgt. Will Gardner a MUST-WATCH on working through issues related to combat and transition.
“You can’t heal unless there is a dialogue.” Max Martini, who has long portrayed roles of great warriors in such movies as Saving Private Ryan, The Unit, and 13 Hours once again delivers an incredible performance as Sgt. Will Gardner...
2019-01-0900 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerFinding Yourself in Transition: From Cult to Army Captain to Corporate Trainer - Interview with Daniella YoungIn this episode with female Combat Veteran Daniella Young you'll learn how to navigate your transition to a successful outcome. After growing up in a seriously bad religious cult, she went on to became a Captain in the US Army, and is now doing CEO forums and has an upcoming TEDx talk –
Daniella is one of the first women to serve on a ground combat team in active war and is now a Speaker, Writer, and owns her own company.
2018-11-1000 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow to Effectively Leverage LinkedIn - LinkedIn's Head of Military and Veterans Programs, Dan Savage, Provides Insider TipsIn this episode, you'll learn how one Veteran became a top voice at LinkedIn and how you can effectively leverage LinkedIn to gain the career you desire.
Daniel Savage, Head of Military & Veterans Programs at LinkedIn, is a West Point graduate, has a Masters from Harvard, and helped launched the Onward to Opportunity program, through the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, which helps active duty prepare for life after the military.
But it wasn't always easy. In Dan's words, “Career transitions are never easy. As a military veteran, I found the transition from military to c...
2018-10-2800 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerHow One of America's Most Influential and Decorated Combat Veterans, BG Carol Eggert, positioned for SuccessIf you are getting ready to transition or have transitioned - and want a corporate career - this is a must-listen. "How you navigate the military civilian divide" will be revealed in this session.
Carol Eggert is Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs. In this role, she works collaboratively across Comcast NBCUniversal to provide strategic leadership to all aspects of programs and outreach engaging the military and veteran community, including recruiting, hiring and building talent at all levels of the organization.
Carol brings more than 30 years of military and civilian experience to Comcast. In...
2018-10-1800 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerShaping Your Future After Transition - Interview with GEN. Wesley ClarkIf you are transitioning, this interview is a must with General Wesley Clark. **please note, due to the General's location, there are some breaks/deadspots in the interview.
The secret to success. Overcoming challenges and adversity. Global warming. And now, a new film that will challenge what we do and why we do it. It’s not every day one gets to interview one of America’s most accomplished soldiers and leaders and gain insight on why he does what he does and how others can follow in his footsteps.
General Wesley K. Clark was...
2018-10-0300 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerLife After the Sniper Scope - interview with Rod Rodriguez GWOT Memorial FoundationViewing life through a sniper's scope was a daily practice for Special Forces, Green Beret Rod Rodriguez. Getting blown up was just a part of life. And when it came time to transition - not by choice - but through a med board, suddenly his daily practice was truly foreign - and more traumatic than his military experience.
When life changes unexpectedly, how will you respond?
In this episode, President and Chief Executive Officer at Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation Rod Rodriguez chronicles his military experience, how his wife's transition was polar opposite of his...
2018-10-0100 min
The Military Wire with Mike SchindlerWhen Death Hits You in the Face - An Operator's Journey to a new Mission and PurposeOur circumstances can sometimes be overwhelming. When Andrew lost his wife, he had a choice to make. What will you do when death hits you in the face?
Andrew E. Coussens spent nearly eight years deployed as a contractor for a classified US government program that is still active in numerous areas of the world in support of the War on Terror.
He spent three years simultaneously training partner nations in counter-terrorism tactics for the US State Department’s Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance program.
Since leaving these programs, Mr. Coussens has been employed as a...
2018-09-2900 min