What happens when you leave behind the tight-knit, mission-focused world of military service and step into the uncharted territory of corporate America? In this episode of Leadership & Motivation Unleashed, we sit down with special guest Berkley Brown, an Army veteran turned contracts administrator at Northrop Grumman, to explore the transition from military leadership to corporate America.

Berkley shares her candid story of leaving the Army after four years of service, confronting the loss of camaraderie, and finding her footing in the high-stakes world of defense contracting. With refreshing honesty, she opens up about managing stress and creating balance in demanding environments.

▶️ Transitioning from Military Leadership to Corporate America with Berkley Brown:

• [04:41] Berkley’s journey from college to the military
• [06:37] Leaving the “cocoon” of military service for a civilian career path
• [11:06] The struggles of transitioning out of military service
• [18:01] The difference between military leadership and civilian leadership
• [21:14] Managing stress in mission-critical environments
• [27:10] Understanding expectations in corporate roles
• [32:30] Work-life balance and setting boundaries
• [44:27] Lightning Round: leadership moments in the Army and in corporate life

Resources:

Would you like to ask a question, offer feedback, or request a topic for a future episode? Fill out this one-question form.

Notable Quotes from Transitioning from Military Leadership to Corporate Success with Berkley Brown:

“ Trust but verify. You can trust people to have a plan, but you should verify it.” - Berkley Brown

“On the civilian side, [...] work is important, but it's not everyone's primary focus. They have families that they take care of. There's a life outside of work.” - Berkley Brown

Connect with Berkley Brown:

📱 Follow Berkley Brown on LinkedIn.

Connect with Your Hosts:

📱 Follow Patrick Law on LinkedIn.

📱 Follow Rachel Book on LinkedIn.

🎥 Follow Leadership & Motivation Unleashed on YouTube.

_________

Produced by Ideablossoms