"We have these networking opportunities all around us, all the time. If you do it with intention, you'll find that you're surrounded by a wealth of moments that you can leverage to make connections with people that you otherwise wouldn't." - D.J. Vanas

In this episode of Make Your Move, I sat down with D.J. Vanas, an Air Force veteran turned professional public speaker. You can find his section in The Military Effect by Scott Manthorne in chapter 11.

Our conversation surrounded numerous aspects of D.J.'s career, focusing on his work as a speaker, his approach to networking, the impact of COVID-19, and his advice for military veterans transitioning to civilian life. He provides a compelling perspective on leadership, resilience, and adaptability principles drawn from his experiences as an Air Force veteran and professional public speaker.

Listen to the full episode to hear his intentionality with networking, how he combines education and entertainment in public speaking, and the invaluable lessons he learned navigating unprecedented challenges.

Visit themilitaryeffect.com, read Scott's book, and listen to each weekly episode of Make Your Move to learn more. By challenging your assumptions and understanding the incredible impact veterans have and continue to have, we can create a better future for all of us.

WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE

• D.J. Vanas' Business and Speaking Engagements

• The Transition from Military to Post-Active Duty Life

• Adapting and Reinvention During Challenging Times

• Success and Strategies in Public Speaking

YOUR MOVE

• Get all the resources from this episode on genemoran.com/e87

• Connect with Gene on linkedin.com/in/genemoran or visit genemoran.com.

• Connect with D.J. Vanas on Instagram or at nativediscovery.com/about/