Service and Beyond

This is part 3 in a 3 part series on Australian veteran owned company WithYouWithMe

In this episode we speak with Javiera Soto WithYouWithMe account executive responsible for directing much of the business growth beyond the company's initial veteran focus, and onto other under represented groups and other countries.

As a military spouse of over 20 years, a registered nurse and having worked in aiding Defence members through rehabilitation, Javiera has a unique insight into the employment challenges of Defence families gaining and maintaining meaningful employment amid the continuous posting cycles.

In this episode we cover the confidence and self belief that flows from discovery of new skills and new potential from portable careers in burgeoning technology roles. We talk about the Ah-huh moment, the insights and motivation from discovering your preferred learning style and realising past barriers to learning and employment no longer stand in the way. And we cover the impact WithYouWithMe is having on shaping the future of work in Australia and beyond.

This is part 2 in a 3 part series on veteran owned company WithYouWithMe

Be fierce, Be curious, Be transparent, Be the customer

These are the values that guide WithYouWithMe on their mission to transform the way companies approach hiring, globally.

Starting with veteran underemployment WithYouWithMe has expanded into programs for spouses, indigenous and neurodiverse and they're not only employing but empowering sections of society previously overlooked due to rigid recruitment and training models.

In episode 2 we feature former Army infantry officer and WithYouWithMe chief customer officer - Tom Larter. Tom shares his story through service and how he and the leadership team have united the company behind a social purpose that is putting more people into meaningful employment, and unlocking unrealised talent pools both internal and external to company boundaries.

Tom discusses the long term goal of changing global hiring practices, his company's ambitious plan to achieve it, and the many wins already on the board for the fast growing company.

https://withyouwithme.com

This is part 1 in a 3 part series on veteran owned company With You With Me

WithYouWithMe began with the idea that those leaving Defence ought to be hired based on potential rather than on experience. Armed with this hypothesis WYWM set out and succeeded to disrupt conventional hiring practices, and has laid a new path for ADF veterans into tech careers.

From this starting point WYWM quickly evolved from a recruitment platform for veterans, to offering a suite of career-enhancing services with the model

-DISCOVER

-TRAIN

-DEPLOY

-GROW

Now offering free online aptitude testing and tech industry training, WYWM has places over 20,000 candidates into in-demand roles like cyber, software development and automation with under 100 hours of training.

WYWM are moving on up, now catering for Defence spouses and neurodiverse and rapidly expanding into overseas markets.

In episode 1 we feature former Navy communications sailor and WithYouWithMe engagement manager - Pablo Quintana

https://withyouwithme.com

Dane Christison is an Army veteran and founder and CEO of Survive to Thrive Nation, Australia's premier online mental health, transition and personal development program for ADF personnel and veterans.

Experiencing family tragedy growing up in Sth East Queensland, Dane found direction in service to the nation with the Australian Army and deployed to East Timor and Iraq. After leaving the military he narrowly avoided the 2005 London terror attacks. Dane later suffering debilitating PTSD stemming from his service.

From a place of pain Dane transformed his life with an extraordinary vision of changing the way Defence Force veterans are transitioned out of service. This vision became Dane's mantra and his coaching and mentoring and has touched the lives of thousands of veterans, and had an enormous community effect over the last 9 years.

In this incredibly raw, moving and inspiring episode, Dane bares all and we examine in depth his 8 module program for mental health, transition support and personal development. You can show your support for Survive to Thrive Nation on socials, and find out more about the program at

https://survivetothrivenation.com

For 24hr counselling and support contact please contact

https://www.openarms.gov.au

https://www.lifeline.org.au

With the end of the year approaching and new jobs and opportunities on the horizon for many this episode focuses on mindsets tools and tips that only a transition coach can bring to your transition journey.

Gillian Kelly is an award winning career coach, resume writer, and self proclaimed future of work nerd. She understands what employers are looking for when hiring veterans, and she's worked with thousands of employees moving between roles, often involuntarily

In this episode we break down:

• Working out what your skills are and what your next job looks like
• The importance of time out to reflect deeply before lining up a new role
• Weighing up your personal situation and readiness to move
• Thinking about the why behind your career experiences, and how to package this up for a job interview
• How to use story telling and evidence to represent your career achievements in job interviews
• LinkedIn, using the platform and network referrals to get access to the right hiring managers

And, in the trailer I discuss my transition journey and recent career stepping stones

You can find Gillian and Outplacement Australia here

https://www.outplacementaustralia.com.au

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-kelly-outplacement/

This special episode is to mark RUOkay Day. Catch the abbreviated video version at https://youtu.be/aVvgA4w11Hw

On RUOkay Day we're reminded of the power of a simple conversation to help save a life. Our guest for this episode is Dane Christison, Army veteran and founder of Survive to Thrive Nation - a proven and remarkably successful program for helping transitioning veterans find inspiration, motivation and passion for getting the most out of life after service.

Dane has faced trauma prior to, during and after his military service and the insights he shares from his journey, and those of the many he has coached and mentored emphasise the importance of a simple conversation, and the willingness to listen without judgement.

https://survivetothrivenation.com

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Kristen Hansen is trusted by business leaders and executives to advise and coach them through periods of major transformation. Kristen's philosophy is that by understanding the mechanics of the brain you can engineer your own change and lead yourself through any personal or career transition.

As a business coach leadership expert and international keynote speaker with over 20 years of sales and management experience in major corporations, Kristen draws on qualifications in neuroscience of leadership and emotional intelligence to explain the brain level barriers to change that are frequently encountered during periods of major life change.

Kristen outlines her structured coaching method to navigating the transition from service back to civilian life, by applying a growth mindset approach, the deliberate application of positive feedback and a conscious shift from threat to reward state Kristen reveals a practical toolset any veteran can use to guide their transition and adjustment process.

Kristen is

CEO of EnHansen Performance https://www.enhansenperformance.com.au

and author of TRACTION. The Neuroscience of Leadership and Performance https://www.tractionbykristenhansen.com.au

Miriam Dwyer is the CEO of Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation one of the country's premier institutions for the advancing health outcomes of ADF veterans and their families.

Located at Greenslopes hospital in Brisbane, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) undertakes clinical trials research and patient treatment targeting diseases and health concerns that disproportionately affect ADF veterans. Key veteran focal areas for GMRF areas include liver disease, skin cancer melanoma and post traumatic stress disorder.

GMRF has also undertaken significant research around the difficulty veterans face transitioning out of service, commissioning a number of studies to measure and discover the causes of the re-adjustment difficulties many veterans face.

In partnership with RSL Queensland, GMRF conducted a six year research study to investigate the transition experience and psychological adjustment and cultural reintegration to civilian life. This study led to the development of the post-transition Military-Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM).

M-CARM is a world first online survey based tool where after transitioning from service, ADF veterans can complete a 5 minute survey and receive personalised feedback on their transition and re-integration progress.

Areas identified for improvement can then be directly addressed by the Go Beyond self paced online program recently launched. Go Beyond features modules on;

-Finding Purpose

-Social Connection

-Regimentation

-Beliefs About civilians

In this conversation we discuss the extraordinary range of research, trials and treatment work the team at GMRF are doing to enhance the health and wellbeing of ADF veterans and their families, and we discuss how the ground breaking M-CARM and Go Beyond tools are enhancing the quality of life of Australian veterans.

https://www.m-carm.org

https://www.gobeyond.org.au

https://www.gallipoliresearch.com.au

Robert Skoda is a former Air Force Ground Defence Officer and now General Manager Veteran Affairs and Policy at RSL Queensland.

During Rob's career he served in various command, leadership and training roles deploying to East Timor and numerous Middle East theatre rotations. On leaving Defence Rob pivoted into overseas remote site resource and mining work, before moving into commercial management roles.

Seeking a greater sense of fulfilment and service Rob joined RSL Queensland successfully translating his commercial expertise to help build a range of programs and initiatives that provide valuable support to modern veterans and their families.

In this episode we chat about Rob's Defence career, his full circle journey from Air Force Officer through to supporting ADF veterans in his work at RSL Queensland. We discuss the difficult demands placed on ADF families due to deployment and posting cycles, and the invaluable role that Defence families play in underpinning the Australian Defence Force's mission of defending the nation.

Lastly we explore some of RSL Queensland's veteran support programs, including their funding to Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation which has developed a world first set of online tools to measure and help overcome the re-adjustment challenges that ADF members face when leaving service. These tools are free and can be accessed online at:

https://www.m-carm.org

https://www.gobeyond.org.au/#/public-dashboard

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Tim Thomas joined the Army at the age of 29, where he was fast tracked into special forces service seeing action in East Timor and Afghanistan. Enjoying his career in Army Tim was set on serving the remainder of his career in uniform until a personal commitment he had made was called into question.

Tim stood firm on his belief in the face of pressure from his fellow soldiers and chain of command, starting a series of events which would smear his reputation and lead to the end of his career as a special forces soldier.

On leaving Army Tim experienced mental and physical decline followed by resurgence, finding purpose in connecting with other veterans and helping steer them through their own journeys. Tim is the author of the book: Fight, Flight, Feel - he spreads his message of healing via his website and Youtube channel - Commando in Your Corner. His 2019 ANZAC Day speech was noted by our Former Governor General, Dame Quentin Bryce as being one of the most remarkable ever.

Tim's ANZAC Day speech 2019 - ANZAC SPIRIT - Full Version

Commando in Your Corner - https://yourcommando.com

Commando in Your Corner - Youtube channel Secrets of pain