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Navigating The Seas of Success: A Veteran's Journey From The Royal Navy to Business
In this episode of the Veterans to Success podcast, host Joe interviews Tim Redfern, a former Royal Navy officer, about his military career and transition into civilian life. Tim shares his journey of joining the Royal Navy and the incredible experiences he had at sea, including serving in the Falkland Islands and working with the United Nations in Cambodia. He also discusses the importance of morale and the challenges of leadership in the military. Tim emphasises the value of authenticity, trust, and hard work in achieving success. He highlights the significance of building relationships, both in business networking and coaching, and offers advice for veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and guidance for veterans navigating the transition process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Building relationships and maintaining a strong network is crucial for success in both military and civilian life. This includes both business networking and personal relationships.
- Being authentic and true too oneself is important in all aspects of life. It is important to trust your instincts and be genuine in your interactions with others.
- Understanding your value and how you can contribute to an organisation is essential. This goes beyond just salary and remuneration, but also includes cultural fit and alignment with the organisations goals and values.
- Embracing the journey and being open to new opportunities is key. The first job after leaving the military may not be the final career path, and it is important to be adaptable and willing to take risks.
- Recognising the importance of cultural fit in an organisation is crucial. It is important to understand the organisations culture and determine if it aligns with your own values and work style.
BEST MOMENTS
"I think there's a bit about being grumpy about the failure or the way because something hasn't gone right but actually then stop being grumpy and deal with it and learn from it." - Tim Redfern
"Understand your value in an organisation and not just in terms of remuneration and salary, but understand how you will contribute to that organisation and how they will support you." - Tim Redfern
"Cultural fit is the most important thing. Understand where you fit in that organisation and also trust yourself and take some risks." - Tim Redfern
"The first job that someone does post-military service probably might not be the job that they're going to or the career that they end up embarking on. That doesn't matter, it's all part of the journey." - Tim Redfern
"Enjoy the journey. Particularly as you go down in life, things happen and you need to enjoy the journey." - Tim Redfern
ABOUT THE GUEST
Tim is an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years experience in directorship roles for leading private sector organisations. He is an influential leader who outlines a vision for the organisation and develops teams to meet the challenges of delivering outstanding results. He has consistently delivered revenue and margin growth; has managed programmes and large teams and he works collaboratively with clients. He completed 4 years with Amey in April 2022 and is currently consulting into a number of organisations supporting them in developing winning solutions for UK defence opportunities.
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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'ConnorIn this episode of the Veterans to Success podcast, host Joe interviews Tim Redfern, a former Royal Navy officer, about his military career and transition into civilian life. Tim shares his journey of joining the Royal Navy and the incredible experiences he had at sea, including serving in the Falkland Islands and working with the United Nations in Cambodia. He also discusses the importance of morale and the challenges of leadership in the military. Tim emphasises the value of authenticity, trust, and hard work in achieving success. He highlights the significance of building relationships, both in business networking and coaching, and offers advice for veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and guidance for veterans navigating the transition process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Building relationships and maintaining a strong network is crucial for success in both military and civilian life. This includes both business networking and personal relationships.
- Being authentic and true too oneself is important in all aspects of life. It is important to trust your instincts and be genuine in your interactions with others.
- Understanding your value and how you can contribute to an organisation is essential. This goes beyond just salary and remuneration, but also includes cultural fit and alignment with the organisations goals and values.
- Embracing the journey and being open to new opportunities is key. The first job after leaving the military may not be the final career path, and it is important to be adaptable and willing to take risks.
- Recognising the importance of cultural fit in an organisation is crucial. It is important to understand the organisations culture and determine if it aligns with your own values and work style.
BEST MOMENTS
"I think there's a bit about being grumpy about the failure or the way because something hasn't gone right but actually then stop being grumpy and deal with it and learn from it." - Tim Redfern
"Understand your value in an organisation and not just in terms of remuneration and salary, but understand how you will contribute to that organisation and how they will support you." - Tim Redfern
"Cultural fit is the most important thing. Understand where you fit in that organisation and also trust yourself and take some risks." - Tim Redfern
"The first job that someone does post-military service probably might not be the job that they're going to or the career that they end up embarking on. That doesn't matter, it's all part of the journey." - Tim Redfern
"Enjoy the journey. Particularly as you go down in life, things happen and you need to enjoy the journey." - Tim Redfern
ABOUT THE GUEST
Tim is an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years experience in directorship roles for leading private sector organisations. He is an influential leader who outlines a vision for the organisation and develops teams to meet the challenges of delivering outstanding results. He has consistently delivered revenue and margin growth; has managed programmes and large teams and he works collaboratively with clients. He completed 4 years with Amey in April 2022 and is currently consulting into a number of organisations supporting them in developing winning solutions for UK defence opportunities.
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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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