Hosted by Brent Nichols, former Air Force officer, and Jay Adams, former Marine officer, the Corporate Captains Podcast is for Air Force, Army, Marine, and Navy officers considering a transition out of the military or smack dab in the middle of it.
Fresh out of the uniform we bring our honest takes on what to expect in the transition and how to crush it as you move into a career in business.
You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com
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Officers are hungry. They want to lead, they want grow and develop, and they want to be challenged. Unfortunately, across the military, officers hit a brick wall in their leadership development because of the built in design of a "leadership plateau" at the 6-10 year mark.
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Later this week, we'll be revisiting the Leadership Plateau, but before we do, as a refresher and a launchpad to continue the conversation, we re-airing Episode 4 of the broadcast. Enjoy this primer we we get geared up for Episode 22 coming Thursday.
REBROADCAST SHOW NOTES
Early in their career, m…
This is a CAN'T-MISS episode! We can pull back the curtain as much as we want when it comes to the transition, but honestly, salary negotiation is a tough egg to crack. And for military officers, it's really freaking tough to prepare seeing as how we're part of a very small career field that has the…
As much as we have tried to make each episode "timeless" (as in, military officers can hopefully pick and choose episodes depending on where they are at in the transition) we can't avoid the 10,000-pound COVID elephant in the room any longer.
Like it or not, COVID has changed the landscape of the t…
For the military, as an institution, there simply is no care for your "purpose" or your "why." This isn't an indictment on the military, but if you're even taking a second look at taking the leap into corporate America or starting your business, this is a harsh reality that needs to be considered an…
We covered "decision factors" a little over a year and a half ago. That episode came at a time when the transition was still fresh and may have been better described as a therapy session. Well, it turned out to be one of our most popular episodes and a place we revisit often when it comes to talking…
A major part of the decision to transition for military officers is the internal struggle and debate we have with ourselves as we weigh our options. Everyone's "decision factors" are unique to them, but regardless of Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Army, there are common threads when it comes to the st…
Every now and then we come across a resource or idea that is extremely helpful to some of the things we, as military officers, faced in the transition decision. That's what happened for Jay when we stumbled upon a podcast that covered the heart behind a book called "Stretch" by Scott Sonnenschein.
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This bonus episode of the pod features Brent and a post-transition with the Post Modern Patriot himself, John McCarthy. Reflecting on his own successful transition as a Marine and through the lens of the things he's doing with his own podcast and blog, John reached out. We exchanged a few emails and…
As military officers, we are constantly looking for signals or information to let us know whether we should get out or stay in. Better yet, it sometimes feels like it would be a whole lot easier if someone would just tell us what to do. Right now, COVID is hyperbole controlling the narrative and if …
For many officers, the decision to transition (or not) comes down to a matter of security or safety. Guaranteed promotions, paychecks, and pensions can leave officers with the perception that staying in is the safe choice.
Sure, the transition is a bit of a risk, but the truth is, for many officer…
This episode is a portion of an interview I (Brent) did with a fellow podcaster amongst the military officer ranks. The 20+ minute clip is a shockingly enlightening synopsis of why the conversation around the transition is so important. It was particularly shocking because I was on a podcast trying …
One of the most frequent questions we get asked is how to effectively balance "going it alone" while also working with a recruiter. Often the recruiter what's you to pour everything you have into their program, but as a transitioning military officer, you have to do what's best for you. Often, that …
"You have to network." "Networking is the most important thing." "You're nothing without a network." We've all heard it a thousand times, but it's a lot easier said than done. So, what are practical steps military officers can take RIGHT NOW to expand their network and prepare for a successful trans…
In this episode, we talk about the paralyzing thought of thinking the transition has to be perfect. The thought that, straight out of the gate, you have to get an offer with a certain job title, number of reports, and salary. The thought that you have to land at the perfect company, with a great cul…
We have an Air Force and Marine background, but there are some universal truths about the skills military officers have. One of those truths is that it's difficult to know the exact skills we have that are not only transferrable by desired by business, corporate America, and the private section.
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We are both a year-plus into the transition and it's been everything we expected and nothing we expected all at the same time.
We give an update on what's been going on, surprises we've encountered, the best/worst parts of the transition (so far), and how our outlook has changed/evolved, if at all.…
Jay shares a conversation he had recently with one of his former Marines that hits close to home for any military officer that has made the transition. Regardless of how successful the transition is, there can be a sense that something is missing. The feeling of purpose and what that looks like ever…
In this episode, we talk about the "why" behind the transition. Everyone's transition is unique, but we are all chasing something. It's a tough game to play with so many unknowns and we are often led to a situation where we have to wait to be in the place, job, or situation we ultimately want to be …
For this episode, we have the incredible honor of welcoming Jay's wife Caitlin and Brent's wife Sarah to the podcast. The transition was not a journey we took alone and we both have a debt of gratitude to the role they played in our transition.
We are eternally grateful, but one of the main reasons…
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