Leadership Beyond the Uniform – with Dee Baker [S4, EP5]

In this episode, I’m joined by Dee Baker – a U.S. Air Force Veteran, former federal government leader, and founder of Beyond the Uniforms, a coaching and leadership development company helping women veterans reset, reframe, and reclaim their leadership identity as they transition into civilian, corporate, or entrepreneurial roles.With more than 30 years of experience leading teams of hundreds and managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, Dee knows what it takes to lead boldly – both in uniform and beyond. She’s lived the journey she now helps others navigate, and she’s on a mission to guide women veterans into their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and impact.If you’ve ever struggled with transition, identity, or self-belief after a major life or career shift, Dee’s story will remind you that your experience is your strength, and that visibility is part of your mission.Here’s what we covered:✨ What inspired Dee to join the U.S. Air Force – and the leadership lessons she still carries from this ✨ The early influences that shaped her leadership and sense of service✨ The challenges and breakthroughs of transitioning from military to civilian leadership✨ The role of sisterhood and community throughout her journey✨ What visibility means to her – and the turning point that made her start showing up online✨ Her advice for women veterans who are hesitant to share their storiesLove this episode?Share it with a woman you admire – and don’t forget to rate and review Start Being Invisible wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps more women step into their power and visibility.---🔗 Connect with Dee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebakerveteran/🌐 Visit Dee’s website: https://www.beyondtheuniforms.com/---Start your journey to being visible with Mildred:🌐 Connect with Mildred on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi📩 Subscribe to Mildred's weekly email newsletter, The Visible Woman -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/newsletter📙 Buy Mildred's LinkedIn playbook, Start Being Visible, for just £4.99 -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book📌Want to work with Mildred? Explore her services and programmes here -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred