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The FourBlock Podcast
by FourBlock
Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace.General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat.But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers. Mike Abrams is an Afghanistan veteran, the founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective.Lindsey Pollak is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue.Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbi
Episodes
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How a U.S. Navy Veteran Transitioned from the Nuclear Power Program to a Successful Engineering Career
Join us on the latest episode of the FourBlock Podcast as hosts Michael Abrams and Lindsey Pollak engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Tom Croff, the head of the Aviation Department at Matern Professional Engineering. With a rich background that transitions from serving as an...
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Hiring Veterans in Aviation: Insights from an HR Expert
On this episode of the FourBlock Podcast, discover why veterans' skills are in high demand in aviation and hear actionable advice on resume building, networking, and interview preparation from Britney Ratcliff, Director of Human Resources at Metro Aviation®. Britney brings her extensive…
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Follow Your Passion: How One U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Became a Battle-Tested Entrepreneur
This week on The FourBlock Podcast, it's an honor to welcome two members of the leadership team from Battle Tested Security, a company that provides innovative event solutions and proudly employs over 800 veterans: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Founder and CEO Casey Holiday, and U.S. Army Veteran...
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Veteran LRS Architect Promotes Sustainability and Training in Pacific Northwest
This week on The FourBlock Podcast, FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams sits down with Kevin Schneider, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who went on to become an architect and now works as a Project Architect at LRS Architects, Inc. As a veteran who successfully transitioned into the Architecture,...
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The Power of Relationships: Leadership Insights from a Military Affairs Expert
This week on The FourBlock Podcast, we welcome USAA's* Military Affairs Relationship Director Charles "Chuck" Bunch, a 20+ year retired U.S. Air Force veteran who works alongside fellow retired officers and senior noncommissioned officers on USAA's Military Affairs team to advocate for those who...
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The Stoic Transition: How Veterans Can Thrive in their Next Adventure
If you are in the military entering the civilian world or are you a veteran who has transitioned already but still struggling to find your path, this episode is a must-listen. This week, we welcome author and Founder of Mission Edge Ken Davenport. In conversation with hosts Lindsey Pollak and…
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Air Force Veteran Allison Kruse Discusses Her Legal Career and the Importance of Giving Back
"I want to give back to the community that gave me so much." This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Labor and Employment attorney Allison Kruse, a U.S. Air Force veteran and current associate at Stinson LLP, who serves as the chair of the firm's Veterans Employee...
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Actionable Advice for Transitioning Into the IT & Cyber Industry
This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we welcome U.S. Army Veteran and Senior Program Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)* Gregory (Greg) Doubek. In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, Greg shares why he was called to serve and decided to join the Army, his…
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Inside the Veteran Hiring Process at a Leading Global Aerospace Company
This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we welcome The Boeing Company's* Shane R. Chapman and Devon Rumsey, who give us an in-depth look at Boeing's commitment to supporting veterans in transition and share actionable advice for veterans and military spouses interested in beginning a new career with...
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From CO to CEO: Transition Advice and Leadership Insights from a Retired U.S. Navy Captain
Transitioning service members, do you know how to make the most of your military training once you transition into the civilian workforce? Corporate leaders, do know how to optimize your veteran employees' potential for success? That's why author and consultant Captain William Toti, US Navy...
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Retired Veteran Continues to Serve Defense Industry by Providing Security Services Nationwide
U.S. Army Veteran David Touchton served in Operation Enduring Freedom, deploying to the Middle East on September 9, 2001, just two days before the September 11 attack. On the FourBlock Podcast this week, David shares the impact that had on him and his fellow service members, his career path, and...
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How Employers Build a Stronger Workforce by Hiring Veterans
How can employers go beyond thanking a veteran for their service? Retired Air Force LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz has devoted her post-military career to equipping civilans to become Veteran Champions. With hosts Lindsey Pollak and Mike Abrams, Kathy shares personal insights from her upbringing as…
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Character and Competence: Leadership Insights from an Architectural Engineering and Construction Industry CEO
This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we welcome U.S. Navy Veteran Eric Quinn, the CEO of full-service construction consultancy KMI International. In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, Eric discusses his time in the Navy, sharing why he joined, how it changed the trajectory of his...
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Cultivate Your Curiosity: Leadership Advice from a 30-Year U.S. Navy Cyber Operations Expert
This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we are honored to welcome Vice Admiral Timothy "TJ" White, a 30-plus year national security practitioner, strategist, and cyber operations expert leading joint military formations and combined intelligence community organizations. In conversation with FourBlock...
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Leadership and Career Insights from Marine Lieutenant General Lori Reynolds
"Just because you're in charge doesn't mean that you have to be always right or have all the answers. It means establishing an environment where you can get to the right answer." This week on the FourBlock Podcast, it is an immense honor to welcome three-star United States Marine Corps (USMC)...
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Inside the Hiring Process: A Conversation with A U.S. Navy Veteran and the Recruiter Who Hired Her
In an exciting first for the FourBlock Podcast this week, co-hosts Lindsey Pollak and Mike Abrams are joined by two special guests: Natalie Schibell, a FourBlock alumna and 10-year U.S. Navy veteran who now serves as a VP, Research Director at Forrester, and Jessica Marotta, the Talent…
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Growing from Adversity: How a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran is Helping to Redefine the Corporate Engagement and Performance Space
"The most successful people are the ones that are hyper aware of their strengths." This week we are honored to welcome Christian Gomez, Vice President of Talent Activation Strategy for The Marcus Buckingham Company (TMBC), an ADP Company, where he spearheads TMBC's client partnerships, helping to...
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Just Keep Moving: How a Black Hawk Pilot Transitioned to a Career on Wall Street
This week we are honored to be joined by Heather Burns, Senior Vice President in Securities Finance at Jefferies, a diversified financial services company engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management and direct investing. Throughout this episode, Heather covers a variety of...
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Country Star & US Army Veteran Craig Morgan | #MentalHealthAction Day
In recognition of Mental Health Action Day and Mental Health Awareness Month, this week we are sharing a special podcast episode from our friends at Home Base from their podcast Home Base Nation. This is the first of two episodes that Home Base shared in honor Mental Health Action Day, which this...
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Empowering Women Veterans: Insights from a 24-Year Navy Veteran
This week, FourBlock alumna and our new West Coast Regional Director Marina Rabinek joins FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams for a personal conversation about her military experience, her transition after 24 years in the U.S. Navy, how she came to start the Military Women's Collective, and her passion...
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On the Other Side: Leadership After Transition
This week, we're sharing an interview that FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams recorded previously with FourBlock Career Readiness Instructor Jeffrey Lodick for an episode of his podcast, "On the Other Side: Leadership After Transition," a podcast designed to bring leaders from all branches of service...
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Don't Retire, Rewire: Insights from America's "Rewiring" Expert
Why do you or did you work beyond the money? Do you have enough money to retire to do what fulfills you? How many of us really know what really fulfills us? This week, motivational speaker, social researcher, and co-author of the nationally acclaimed book, Don't Retire, REWIRE! Third Edition Jeri...
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Bridging the Divide for Military Spouses
This week, we welcome Susan Rietano Davey and Kelley Kelley Biskupiak, co-founders of Prepare 2 Launch U (PLTU), a learning company that provides instruction, inspiration, and community primarily to women and caregivers navigating work-life transitions along the continuum of life. In 2020,...
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How an Infantry Officer Got Into a Career in Tech
This week we welcome West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran George Chewning, who served five years as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer including a deployment to Afghanistan. In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, George shares details of his time in the Army and his service in...
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Operational Excellence: Bringing Commandership to the Corporate World
This week on the FourBlock Podcast, FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams welcomes U.S. Marine Veteran and Regional President at TK Elevator Benjamen (Ben) Herther. A recently retired U.S. Marines Lt. Col. who also served as the Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines for the Marine Forces…
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The History, Evolution, and Future of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we welcome Acting Director of the Military Civilian Transition Office (MCTO) Mike Miller to take us on a deep dive into the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for transitioning service members. In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, Mike Miller...
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Pursuing Performance Excellence at the Veterans Benefits Administration
On this episode of the FourBlock Podcast, we are honored to be joined by former Under Secretary for Benefits in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Army Veteran Dr. Paul R. Lawrence. In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, Lawrence generously shares details of his...
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My Wakeup Call Podcast with Dr. Mark Goulston
This week, we're honored to share an interview that FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams did with Dr. Mark Goulston for Dr. Goulston's podcast, "My Wakeup Call," where guests share how their own wake up calls changed their lives and changed how they would go on to spend the rest of their lives. During…
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2022 Podcast Update
Over two years ago in the fall of 2019, we launched the FourBlock Podcast to help bridge the military civilian divide in the workplace through conversations with veterans, thought leaders, and executives. Over 100 episodes and 30,000+ downloads later, we're excited to continue these conversations...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #1 – How to Live a Life of Significance
"There's nobody who doesn't want to live a life of significance." This week, we complete our look back at the top ten most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. Topping the countdown as the #1 most-downloaded episode is "How to Live a Life of...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #2 – How to Seize Opportunity in Your Career and Market Yourself as a Veteran
This week, we continue our look back at the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast with #2 on the countdown, "How to Seize Opportunity in Your Career and Market Yourself as a Veteran" with former Army Pilot, Global Account Manager at LinkedIn, and FourBlock Board Member Darren...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #3 – A First-Generation American's Obligation and Privilege to Serve
This week, we're continuing with our countdown of the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. Number three on the countdown is a conversation with Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and retired Army Colonel John...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #4 – Check Your Privilege: Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Research Findings
This week, we're continuing with our countdown of the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. Number four on the countdown is a conversation with former U.S Army officer and author Jason Dempsey, PhD, discusses his own transition,...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #5 – The Most Powerful Moves You Can Make in Your Career Search
This week, we're continuing with our countdown of the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. Number five on the countdown is a conversation with entrepreneur, writer, coach, transition and retirement life planning expert, and…
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #6 – Success Teaches You Nothing
This week, we're continuing with our countdown of the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. Number six on the countdown is a conversation with Wells Fargo managing director Chris Pink, originally released on January 20, 2020. Chris...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #7 – A Recipe for Conducting Your Career Search
This week, we're continuing with our countdown of the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. Number seven on the countdown is a conversation with author, keynote speaker, and career search advisor Steve Dalton. What is the first step...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #8 – Prepare to Launch and Navigating Work-Life Transitions
This week, we're continuing with our countdown of the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. Number eight on the countdown is an insightful conversation with Susan Rietano Davey, co-founder and owner of Prepare To Launch U (PLTU), a...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #9 – Purpose Over Paycheck
This week, we're continuing with our countdown of the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. This week, number nine on the countdown is a powerful conversation with Damien Bertolo, originally released on July 6, 2020. After moving out...
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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes: #10 – Truths and Myths Behind PTSD
For the remainder of the year through the New Year, we're looking back at the top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the FourBlock Podcast since it first launched in the fall of 2019. In the meantime, we're lining up some great interviews with new guests. Enjoy the top-10 countdown and stick with us...
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Let Your Experiences Speak for Themselves: Resume Writing Lessons Learned
"If you ask 100 people for feedback on your resume, you're going to get 100 different perspectives." This week on the FourBlock Podcast, co-host and FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams shares some tips and lessons learned when it comes to resume writing. ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a…
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LinkedIn Leadership on Career Transition Best Practices
This week on The FourBlock Podcast, we are sharing a conversation that co-host and FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams had recently with Sarah Roberts and Darren Sumter during a session of FourBlock's Fall 2021 West Coast Career Readiness Program. Darren is a Global Account Manager for LinkedIn and a...
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Strategic Threat Intelligence: Insights From a 32-Year Veteran and Intelligence Operations Expert
This week on The FourBlock Podcast, we welcome FourBlock Atlanta alumnus turned coach Jose Fernandez, who now serves as the head of Strategic Threat Intelligence at Truist. A strategic threat intelligence and military veteran recognized as an expert practitioner in all aspects of intelligence...
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Managing Risk: Insights from a Senior Insurance Industry Leader
This week, it's an honor to welcome QBE's Chief Risk Officer John Langione to The FourBlock Podcast. In conversation with co-host and FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, John shares insights from his incredible career, beginning with his work in the public sector at the New Jersey Office of the…
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Build It, Break It, Fix It: Insights from a Navy Submarine Veteran and Data Analytics Entrepreneur
This week on The FourBlock Podcast, we welcome Daniel (Dan) Hughes, a U.S. Navy Submarine Force veteran, data analytics entrepreneur, and passionate mentor for transitioning veterans. In this week's episode, Dan joins co-host and FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams for a dynamic discussion about his…
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The Secret Sauce: A U.S. Air Force Veteran and Entrepreneur Shares Her Story
In 1956, Charlynda Scales' Grandfather, Charlie "Mutt" Ferrell, Jr. created an all-purpose specialty sauce. In 2013, Charlynda learned that she inherited the coveted recipe. He didn't leave her any instructions, but humbled by his trust and belief in her, she used her business background to…
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Never Forget: Reflections on 9/11 and the War in Afghanistan
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams reflects on the profound impact that day has had on millions of lives around the world, the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost that day, and the families that have had to endure the loss of loved…
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Life is a Series of Transitions: A U.S. Air Force Veteran Turned Chef Shares His Story
"If I walk into a brick wall, I just grab another opportunity that gives me more information to get me over or around that wall." This week on the FourBlock Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Jerome Amos, a native New Yorker, foodie and chef who learned to cook as a young child. In a lively and...
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Exploring the Military Dependent Experience: Insights from the Daughter of an Active-Duty U.S. Marine
"That adaptability, that flexibility, that go-with-the-flow mentality [that military dependents develop] are such important qualities. That's what people are looking for when they employ you. That's what helps you when you become a leader in an organization. Hold on to those qualities and use…
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Leadership Scalability: Lessons from a Senior Defense Executive and Air Force Veteran
"No matter what your job is, no matter which service you're in, there are incredibly valuable leadership, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills that every person in the military has, and [translates very well to help the digital transformation underway at Raytheon Missiles…
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A Letter to the Force on Afghanistan
Mike Abrams reflects on the current situation in Afghanistan and reads a letter published on Aug. 18, 2021 from Gen. David Berger and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black to Marines. We know many of our podcast listeners are FourBlock program alumni and people who are very involved in our community and our...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace.General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat.But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers. Mike Abrams is an Afghanistan veteran, the founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective.Lindsey Pollak is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue.Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbi
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