Episode # 71 Reducing Anxiety getting out of the Military

<p>We appreciate and honor all military members on this Veterans Day as we share tools to have a better transition.</p> <p>Darrell Williams is a 20-year Army Veteran who recognized that transitioning from military Service can be a challenge, if not addressed head on can create anxiety.</p> <p>His goal is to help others have a better transition and take away the stress that comes with this type of situation with his coaching program and as a Career transition coordinator. </p> <p>200,000 veterans transition out of the military every year.  They are Starting over with no job, no stead paycheck, may have moved around for 20 years and retiring family life create changes with these possible stressors.</p> <p>Darrell helps members to look at this transition early and with help</p> <ol> <li>Start 2 years out.</li> <li>Find a mentor,</li> <li>Find an accountability partner.</li> <li>Get into an organization.</li> </ol> <p>Allianceseminars.org</p> <p>Alliance seminarscoaching on FB</p> <p>Veteran Administration (VA) has job hunting programs and mental health services. Look at the VA for a job and certifications.</p> <p>Vets to industry- events, recruiters</p> <p>Veterroti- help with resume, interview prep and assign you a mentor</p> <p>Fourblock-plus workshops and training organization</p> <p>Woundedwarrior.org</p> <p>TAPP Transition assistance Program in the military only does the minimums to prepare.</p> <p>Darrell sees obstacles as</p> <ol> <li>Avoiding the paperwork and getting ready to leave the service takes more time than they think it will, especially if you have been injured.</li> <li>Preparing based on your circle of people to support them in their inner circle.</li> <li>If they feel they have been away from society, on a ship or not been in the public eye, they may have more insecurities that come out and feel exposed as they transition</li> <li>Or if in leadership, my feel too confident because they have been a leader that may not transfer over to a job. Speak to your mentor.</li> <li>Asking what your skills a