This week on the Military Life podcast, Veteran Spouse Jo returns for PART TWO of her episode.

In episode 179/PART ONE, Jo detailed her 15-year Defence Partner journey over 9 postings across New Zealand and Australia, her husband's transition, and her decision to take her career in a new direction.

In PART TWO, Jo and I speak about;

-Why she decided to pursue Career Coaching and focus on helping Defence Partners

-What a Career Coach does and why it is so much more than helping people with their resumes

-The joy and satisfaction Jo gets from helping Defence Partners take their careers to the next level

-The importance of finding meaningful employment you WANT to be in

-Helping Defence Partners find their confidence & empowering them on their career journey

-We discuss the value and unique skills Defence Partners bring to a workplace

-Explaining PEAP (Partner Employment Assistance Program) how, when, and why to access it

-How to find a PEAP provider and what they should be bringing to the table

-The importance of working with a qualified CDAA career practitioner

-Why Jo offers FREE masterclasses for Defence Partners on various career topics

To find out more about Jo, PEAP, and her work as a Career Practitioner, follow along via her socials

Instagram: @jomacdonaldcareers or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jomacdonaldcareers

Or check out her website https://www.jomacdonaldcareers.com/defencepartners

Jo has an Upcoming Masterclass- Love What You Do Masterclass for Defence Partners on Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 7pm (QLD time) find out details over on her socials or website.

To read more about PEAP or to access the application form, check out the Defence Member Family Support (DMFS) website via this link https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-for-families/partner-employment-assistance-program