Suiting Green Consulting, to explore the critical issues surrounding

veterans' transition to civilian careers. Drawing from his own journey

from military service to a corporate role at Disney—and ultimately to

founding his own consulting firm—Matt offers invaluable insights on

bridging the gap between military skills and corporate needs.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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The Veteran-Corporate Knowledge Gap: Why companies often misunderstand

the skills veterans bring and how to address these misconceptions.
✅

The Value of Transferable Skills: How leadership, project management,

and problem-solving skills honed in the military translate into

corporate success.
✅ The Challenges of Transition: Matt’s personal

experience navigating the emotional and professional hurdles of leaving

the military and entering the civilian workforce.
✅ Building Stronger

Companies: Practical steps organizations can take to hire, retain, and

support veterans and military spouses effectively.
✅ Mental Health

and Transition Support: The importance of addressing mental and

emotional challenges during the transition process and leveraging

available resources like the TAP program and the Camaraderie Foundation.
Matt

also emphasizes the importance of creating and maintaining effective

employee resource groups (ERGs) tailored to the needs of veterans and

military spouses, ensuring long-term retention and success.
📢 Action Items from This Episode:
1️⃣

For Companies: Connect with Matt Wood at Suiting Green to create or

enhance your military hiring programs, improve retention strategies, and

build impactful ERGs.
2️⃣ For Veterans and Military Spouses: Reach

out to Matt for job opportunities and guidance on navigating the

transition to a corporate career.
3️⃣ For HR Professionals: Learn how

to recognize and leverage the diverse experiences and skills veterans

bring to the workplace, transforming military-friendly initiatives from

"in name only" to meaningful action.
🔥 Why This Episode Matters:
Veterans

are an invaluable asset to any organization, bringing unique

perspectives, discipline, and leadership to the table. However, the

transition to civilian life can be challenging without proper support

and understanding from employers. Matt Wood and Suiting Green Consulting

are on a mission to ensure veterans and military spouses thrive in

their professional lives by fostering collaboration between the military

and corporate worlds.
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