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From War Zone to Workforce: Steve Doolan's Path to Success
Steve shares his journey from a challenging childhood to joining the military and serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He discusses the physical and mental challenges he faced during his time in the military and how he overcame them. After leaving the military, Steve faced additional challenges, including health issues and a failed business venture. However, he remained resilient and focused on his goals, eventually finding success in a new career path. In this episode, Steve emphasizes the transferable skills he gained from the military, such as communication and self-confidence, and offers advice on resilience and perseverance.
Key Takeaways:
- Communication skills and self-confidence are valuable transferable skills gained from the military.
- Resilience and perseverance are crucial for success in any career path.
- Time and consistent effort lead to improvement and mastery in any field.
Quotes:
- "A big one within the military is communication skills. You need to be spawned in communication skills, especially kind of when you go in a way and so on, you're in that type of environment, so your communication skills need to be on point."
- "Having a bit of self-confidence goes a long way."
- "Be resilient. Identify what your skills are and where you'd like to go within your career and stick to it."
- "The more you do something, the better you get."
- "Stick at it. The more time you spend doing something, the better you get, even if it's by accident."
About the Guest
Steve is a former military serviceman who overcame numerous challenges and injuries during his time in the military. He has since transitioned into the civilian world and is now focused on personal training and project coordination.
LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-doolan-7822a682/
About the Host
Joe O'Connor is a resilient business entrepreneur and Financial Adviser dedicated to supporting business owners and veterans in their transition to civilian life. Despite facing life-threatening challenges at a young age, Joe defied the odds and embarked on a remarkable journey. From excelling as a Combat Engineer and Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Engineers to starting his own business as a Financial Adviser, Joe has displayed unwavering determination.
After rejoining the Army as a reservist in the Bomb Disposal Unit, Joe reached the rank of Sergeant before transferring to the SAS, where he endured a severe injury and was medically discharged. Undeterred, he resumed his role as an IFA and founded a charity that aids injured veterans and their families.
Joe's charity is currently finalizing plans for a training center and 23 Lodges, aiming to provide vital support for veterans transitioning to civilian life while addressing stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Today, Joe's mission is to unite business owners and veterans, helping them unleash their full potential for success.
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By Joe O'ConnorSteve shares his journey from a challenging childhood to joining the military and serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. He discusses the physical and mental challenges he faced during his time in the military and how he overcame them. After leaving the military, Steve faced additional challenges, including health issues and a failed business venture. However, he remained resilient and focused on his goals, eventually finding success in a new career path. In this episode, Steve emphasizes the transferable skills he gained from the military, such as communication and self-confidence, and offers advice on resilience and perseverance.
Key Takeaways:
- Communication skills and self-confidence are valuable transferable skills gained from the military.
- Resilience and perseverance are crucial for success in any career path.
- Time and consistent effort lead to improvement and mastery in any field.
Quotes:
- "A big one within the military is communication skills. You need to be spawned in communication skills, especially kind of when you go in a way and so on, you're in that type of environment, so your communication skills need to be on point."
- "Having a bit of self-confidence goes a long way."
- "Be resilient. Identify what your skills are and where you'd like to go within your career and stick to it."
- "The more you do something, the better you get."
- "Stick at it. The more time you spend doing something, the better you get, even if it's by accident."
About the Guest
Steve is a former military serviceman who overcame numerous challenges and injuries during his time in the military. He has since transitioned into the civilian world and is now focused on personal training and project coordination.
LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-doolan-7822a682/
About the Host
Joe O'Connor is a resilient business entrepreneur and Financial Adviser dedicated to supporting business owners and veterans in their transition to civilian life. Despite facing life-threatening challenges at a young age, Joe defied the odds and embarked on a remarkable journey. From excelling as a Combat Engineer and Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Engineers to starting his own business as a Financial Adviser, Joe has displayed unwavering determination.
After rejoining the Army as a reservist in the Bomb Disposal Unit, Joe reached the rank of Sergeant before transferring to the SAS, where he endured a severe injury and was medically discharged. Undeterred, he resumed his role as an IFA and founded a charity that aids injured veterans and their families.
Joe's charity is currently finalizing plans for a training center and 23 Lodges, aiming to provide vital support for veterans transitioning to civilian life while addressing stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Today, Joe's mission is to unite business owners and veterans, helping them unleash their full potential for success.
USEFUL LINKS