Ben Read sits down with Neal Harrison MBE, a former British Army officer who made a successful transition from 24 years of military service to a leadership role at Ebury, a fast-growing FinTech.

Neal’s journey took him from REME to the Intelligence Corps, eventually rising to the rank of late-entry captain. But here’s the thing: military experience doesn’t guarantee civilian success. Neal explains why clinging to your military past isn’t the ticket to a smooth transition and why being overly proud of your background won’t get you far in the civilian world.

In this no-nonsense episode, Neal shares his playbook for making the toughest career switch you’ll ever face—leaving the military and entering the civilian workforce. Hint: stop copying others and start thinking for yourself.

Get your notebook ready—this one’s full of practical, straight-talking advice.