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Leslie Coffey, Vice President of Military Engagement at American Corporate Partners, reveals how mentorship transformed her career, leading to a staggering 67% pay increase. Discover the challenges she faced as a military spouse, often putting her dreams on hold due to relocations and deployments, and how personalized mentorship empowered her to reclaim her professional goals. Leslie shares invaluable tips for veterans and their families to accelerate their transition to civilian life, underscoring the critical need for support systems that understand the unique hurdles military families face.

Our discussion highlights the extraordinary impact of ACP's mentorship program, which pairs veterans and military spouses with committed mentors for a year-long journey. With over 5,000 active mentorship pairs, this initiative breaks down the geographical barriers that often lead to underemployment and stagnant careers. Learn how companies can harness the overlooked potential of military spouses and veterans by offering remote work opportunities, promoting career continuity, and tapping into a rich talent pool. Mentors and mentees alike reap profound benefits, fostering professional growth and gaining insights from each other's experiences. Join us to uncover the transformative power of personalized mentorship in elevating veteran employment.

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Unlocking the secrets of personal growth and healing, energy healer and transformational coach Carolyn Ozuna joins us to share her wisdom on turning pain into purpose, especially for veterans facing the holiday blues. Carolyn's insights on shifting limiting beliefs and emotional blocks offer a fresh perspective on overcoming life's challenges. Together, we explore the power of not taking personal energy triggers too seriously and how understanding this can lead to a miraculous transformation in your life's journey.

Carolyn and I also uncover the delicate dance between action and rest in the pursuit of personal development. We highlight the natural ebb and flow of emotions, recognizing that sometimes you might feel worse before you feel better. As we discuss strategies like positive affirmations and visualizing your future self, we emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence—how to process your feelings without being overwhelmed. By questioning our thoughts and beliefs, we can better understand how they shape our interactions and the reality we manifest.

As the episode unfolds, we tackle the often-dreaded holiday season, transforming negative thoughts into opportunities for empathy and connection. Carolyn provides practical advice for fostering healthier interactions by not taking others’ behavior personally and understanding their perspectives. We delve into the transformative power of viewing all actions as expressions of or calls for love, nurturing love and understanding in every interaction. Carolyn leaves us with the hope that each listener can experience a miracle in their journey, finding peace even in the most challenging times.

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Discover what it truly means to put "service before self" with our special guest, Tina Parker, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and expert in transformational leadership. She joins us to share her insights on balancing self-sacrifice with personal well-being, especially crucial for military veterans transitioning to post-deployment life. Tina's wealth of experience in high-pressure leadership roles offers a fresh perspective on understanding one's own needs before committing to serve others. Together, we explore the risks of neglecting personal well-being, such as burnout and the loss of creativity, and emphasize the importance of authenticity in making meaningful contributions to society.

Reclaim your best self by learning how to navigate overwhelm with intentional actions and mindset shifts. We dive into practical strategies to counteract feelings of inadequacy, focusing on self-awareness and the power of vulnerability to foster genuine human connections. With stories of breaking free from limiting beliefs, we highlight how embracing your true nature can lead to extraordinary opportunities and connections, both personally and professionally. Join us as we celebrate achievements, like reaching international audiences, and explore upcoming opportunities for visionary women to connect and grow through virtual happy hours and mastermind dinners.