Corporate Captains Podcast

Episodes

1. 22

   Episode 22 - The "Leadership Plateau" 2.0

   The podcast is alive! 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....

   Apr 5, 2021

   59m
2. 28

   REBROADCAST - The "Leadership Plateau" (5/18/2019)

   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,...

   Dec 14, 2020

   54m
3. 21

   Episode 21 - Salary Negotiation

   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...

   Nov 30, 2020

   1h 10m
4. 20

   Episode 20.5 - COVID's Impact on the Transition

   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...

   Nov 20, 2020

   55m
5. 20

   Episode 20 - The Military Doesn't Care About Your "Why"

   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...

   Oct 29, 2020

   1h 06m
6. 19

   Episode 19 - The Decision Factors 2.0

   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...

   Oct 26, 2020

   1h 08m
7. 23

   REBROADCAST - The Decision Factors (5/8/2019)

   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...

   Oct 21, 2020

   59m
8. 18

   Episode 18 - Stretching vs. Chasing During the Transition.

   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…

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   Oct 6, 2020

   1h 06m
9. 21

   BONUS EPISODE - A Unique Post-Transition Conversation

   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...

   Sep 28, 2020

   1h 18m
10. 17

    Episode 17 - The Transition Zeitgeist

    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…

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    Sep 17, 2020

    1h 20m
11. 16

    Episode 16 - The Perceived Safety of "Staying In"

    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...

    Sep 8, 2020

    1h 02m
12. 18

    BONUS EPISODE -Talking Transition in an Unlikely Place

    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…

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    Aug 10, 2020

    38m
13. 15

    Episode 15 - Finding Balance in Working with a Recruiter & "Going It Alone"

    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…

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    May 4, 2020

    46m
14. 14

    Episode 14 - 9 Networking Steps Officers Can Take Right Now

    "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...

    Apr 24, 2020

    52m
15. 13

    Episode 13 - The first job isn't final (and that's a good thing!)

    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...

    Apr 16, 2020

    53m
16. 12

    Episode 12 - Transferrable "Skills to Pay the Bills!"

    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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    Mar 21, 2020

    1h 05m
17. 11

    Episode 11 - The Transition One Year Later

    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…

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    Mar 18, 2020

    1h 08m
18. 10

    Episode 10 - A Unique Challenge Post-Transition

    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...

    Feb 6, 2020

    1h 14m
19. 9

    Episode 9 - Getting Your Mind Right

    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…

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    Dec 15, 2019

    1h 27m
20. 8

    Episode 8 (Part 1) - Our Wives Talk Transition

    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…

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    Nov 11, 2019

    48m
21. 8

    Episode 8 (Part 2) - Our Wives Talk Transition

    This is part 2 of the discussion with our wives on all things transition. If you haven't listed to part 1 yet...STOP!...go check it out and come back after your done. We want to hear from you! You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at [email protected]

    Nov 11, 2019

    38m
22. 7

    Episode 7 - Building the Non-Military Resume

    In this episode, we tackle non-military resume bullets. As military officers, we know the drill. Chase bullets, get the OPR in shape and be sure to lock in a good stratification. Building the military resume is the easy part, it's natural for good officers, but it's difficult to figure out what...

    Nov 9, 2019

    1h 00m
23. 6

    Episode 6 - We're Joined by a Military Officer Recruiting Legend

    In this episode, we talk to Pete Van Epps from Cameron Brooks. Pete is a recruiter, sure, but the reason we were excited to talk to him goes far beyond his profession as a recruiter. Pete speaks the language of the military officers AND business/corporate America as well as anyone we've met in…

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    Sep 3, 2019

    52m
24. 5

    Episode 5 - All Things "Recruiters"

    In this episode, we dive into all things recruiters. We cover the good, the bad, and the ugly and share our experience. Whether you had no idea there were recruiters targeting military officers, are working with one, or you're dedicated to working through the transition solo, the ground we cover…

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    Aug 19, 2019

    1h 13m
25. 4

    Episode 4 - The Leadership Plateau

    Early in their career, military officers start in a leadership sprint, launching past their civilian peers, but after 6 or 7 years, leadership development begins to taper off & they start to make up ground. In this episode, Brent & Jay talk about the "Leadership Plateau." What is it & what are…

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    May 24, 2019

    55m
26. 3

    Episode 3 - The Decision Factors

    This is where the rubber meets the road! Brent and Jay dig into the real reasons people get out of or stay in the military. They share their own stories on the factors they considered before officially dropping their papers and transitioning of the Air Force and Marines. Finally, they provide...

    May 8, 2019

    57m
27. 2

    Episode 2 - Weighing the Decision to Transition

    Brent and Jay discuss all things pre-transition. You know, that painstaking time between when you consider the transition and when you actually make a decision. We've been there. We discuss our experience and offer ideas on how to work through it. We want to hear from you. You can reach out via...

    Apr 13, 2019

    41m
28. 1

    Episode 1 - The Transition

    Brent and Jay lay the foundation for what's to come on the Corporate Captains Podcast. They both share a little bit about their transition from the Air Force and Marines and the ground they hope to cover for officers looking to make the career transition from active duty military into business…

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    Apr 13, 2019

    41m
29. 1

    Episode 0 - Introducing the Corporate Captains Podcast

    The Corporate Captains Podcast is a show hosted by two former military officers, Brent Nichols (me) and Jay Adams, talking about all things career transition from active duty to business. My background is in the Air Force and Jay was in the Marines; both of us spent years working through the...

    Apr 3, 2019

    6m