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In this episode, Sean Plankey, a former member of the United States Coast Guard, talks about his career and transition to civilian life. Sean shares his experiences serving in the Coast Guard, including his deployments and work in cybersecurity. He also discusses his decision to go to grad school and his participation in the Breakline program. Sean provides valuable insights and advice for veterans transitioning to civilian careers, emphasizing the importance of networking and finding the right fit in terms of location and company culture. This part of the conversation explores the challenges of transitioning to the private sector, including the lack of immediate feedback and the pressure to perform. The speakers discuss the impact of imposter syndrome and the need for perspective and support networks. They also highlight the importance of accountability and taking care of oneself to avoid negative mental health spirals. The conversation touches on the process of translating military experience into marketable skills and offers advice on tackling imposter syndrome by celebrating small wins. In this episode, Sean Plankey shares his insights and experiences on transitioning from the military to the private sector. He emphasizes the danger of comparing oneself to others and highlights the importance of building a strong personal brand. Sean advises listeners to focus on their network and how they represent themselves externally, rather than relying solely on their resume.
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Timestamps
0:00 Sean Plankey - TPMP #37
03:53 The Start Of Sean's Coast Guard Career
08:31 Sean Starts Cyber
16:54 Sean Goes To Afghanistan
20:14 Sean Transitions Out Of The Military
28:24 Biggest Takeaway From The Transition
34:11 First And Second Roles Outside Of The Military
38:18 Becoming Very Job-Oriented After The Service
46:35 Imposter Syndrome After The Military
52:38 Mental Health After Service
01:07:18 Learning To Translate Military Experience Into The Civilian World
01:14:25 Revisiting Imposter Syndrome
01:24:07 Last Advice
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By William PughIn this episode, Sean Plankey, a former member of the United States Coast Guard, talks about his career and transition to civilian life. Sean shares his experiences serving in the Coast Guard, including his deployments and work in cybersecurity. He also discusses his decision to go to grad school and his participation in the Breakline program. Sean provides valuable insights and advice for veterans transitioning to civilian careers, emphasizing the importance of networking and finding the right fit in terms of location and company culture. This part of the conversation explores the challenges of transitioning to the private sector, including the lack of immediate feedback and the pressure to perform. The speakers discuss the impact of imposter syndrome and the need for perspective and support networks. They also highlight the importance of accountability and taking care of oneself to avoid negative mental health spirals. The conversation touches on the process of translating military experience into marketable skills and offers advice on tackling imposter syndrome by celebrating small wins. In this episode, Sean Plankey shares his insights and experiences on transitioning from the military to the private sector. He emphasizes the danger of comparing oneself to others and highlights the importance of building a strong personal brand. Sean advises listeners to focus on their network and how they represent themselves externally, rather than relying solely on their resume.
Check out Sean
Timestamps
0:00 Sean Plankey - TPMP #37
03:53 The Start Of Sean's Coast Guard Career
08:31 Sean Starts Cyber
16:54 Sean Goes To Afghanistan
20:14 Sean Transitions Out Of The Military
28:24 Biggest Takeaway From The Transition
34:11 First And Second Roles Outside Of The Military
38:18 Becoming Very Job-Oriented After The Service
46:35 Imposter Syndrome After The Military
52:38 Mental Health After Service
01:07:18 Learning To Translate Military Experience Into The Civilian World
01:14:25 Revisiting Imposter Syndrome
01:24:07 Last Advice