Mentors For Military Podcast

Brian and Sean from Keep Calm and Save Lives or KCSL are active duty USAF Pararescue (PJs) and they answer the question: "How good looking is too good looking for special operations?" - We find out today with Brian and Sean! Seriously though, we discuss what it takes to be a PJ, how and why they became pararescue, and the medical advances from situations experienced on the battlefield and in civilian trauma centers. A great episode with two badass and humble guys who really have a passion for their profession. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com Use Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.

Nick Benas, QMHA is a Qualified Mental Health Associate and a former United States Marine Sergeant as well as Iraqi Combat Veteran. Nick is the former Director of Business Operations for Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare, a private non-profit mental health agency, located on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. He is also a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National Council for Behavioral Health, teaching adults, and youth modules. He travels around the United States training individuals on how to recognize a developing mental illness and how to prevent someone from slipping into a crisis. He has been featured by more than 50 major media outlets for his business success and entrepreneurship, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Men's Health, ABC, FOX, ESPN, and CNBC. His book is titled Mental Health Emergencies: A First-Responder's Guide to Recognizing and Handling Mental Health Crises. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagr

Phil Hayes-St. Clair is a former soldier in the Australian Army and current entrepreneur. He has experience building and selling companies and has also previously held leadership roles with ASX top 20 companies including AMP, and Suncorp-Metway. In this episode Phil joins Robert and the two discuss how the education and experience from the military enable service members for a career path as an entrepreneur. Great information shared on how to be successful in business ventures and some key steps to being successful in any career field. Founder to Founder Podcast website is www.foundertofounderpodcast.com. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

In this episode, LTC Joe Buccino, Public Affairs Officer for the 82nd Airborne Division, America's Guard of Honor, and host of the All American Legacy Podcast for the 82nd ABN DIV, joined Mike Pritts and Robert Gowin to discuss the differences between leadership in airborne units versus the conventional Army. Follow the All American Legacy Podcast at iTunes at http://bit.ly/2tfECJE The Mentors for Military Podcast is sponsored by Skeleton Optics. Skeleton Optics is a veteran owned company that sells sunglasses that are hand-crafted Italian frames with Carl Zeiss lens. Visit SkeletonOptics.com and use the code Mentors4mil. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

In his book The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff, Andy Andrews wrote how he believes the reason most people can't achieve extraordinary results is because "everybody wants to make a difference, but nobody is willing to be different." In this episode Jason Dickinson joins Robert and the two discuss how you can achieve extraordinary results (or success) by evaluating how successful people do it. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

In this episode KC Finnegan (US Army Special Forces) and Jason Dickinson (US Army Special Forces) join Robert and they discuss the importance of having sufficient data to make informed decisions. Jason and KC share battlefield stories to relay the importance of receiving good information and how to use that as a leader, while Robert talks about how the same is true in the private sector. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

KC Finnegan is a US Army Special Forces officer. He is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point and was initially a mechanized infantry officer before attending Special Forces selection. In this episode, we talk about how without emotional intelligence, a person can have the best training in the world, an incisive, analytical mind, and an endless supply of smart ideas, but won't make a great leader. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

Jason Dickinson and Robert talk about arriving into a seasoned unit as a new leader. The things to think about so that you build team cohesion and effective teams. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

"It seems like everyone is stating the importance of being resilient, especially in the business world. The trouble is, not many people talk about how to build resiliency." Jason Dickinson recently separated from the US Army as a Major in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). In this episode we talk with Jason about his many failed attempts (beginning with recycling 2nd grade!) throughout his life and career and how that has helped him be a better person and a better leader. We hope to welcome Jason back many times as a guest host. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

At some point in your career you may become a leader. You may already be a young leader and are currently struggling through it. It's not easy being a leader and, trust us, you'll make plenty of mistakes along the way! But, that's all part of being a leader. You have to be willing to humble yourself and remain teachable, because leadership is a process and you should never stop learning how to be a better leader. In this episode we talk about being a young leader and some of the things you should consider as you begin this new journey. As John C. Maxwell wrote: "Leadership develops daily, not in a day." Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

John Fenzel is a retired senior Army Special Forces officer who has served on battlefields throughout world. He has served on the personal staff of the Secretary of Defense, as a Special Assistant to the Vice President, as a strategic planner for the Chief of Staff of the Army, and as a White House Fellow during the Clinton and Bush administrations. He commanded a Special Forces Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and an Army brigade at Fort Knox, Kentucky.  In the wake of the 9-11 attacks, he served as Staff Director for Tom Ridge in the Homeland Security Council. He was the principal architect of The Homeland Security Advisory System, our nation’s first public warning system for terrorist threats. He is the author of the critically acclaimed thriller, The Lazarus Covenant. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: ww

Combat veterans now have a place to go to reconnect with like minds and to assist them with the transition back to the private sector. Nick Hamm created the Warrior Built Foundation to honor the service and sacrifice of combat veterans and wounded service members who served our country by providing vocational and recreational opportunities. Vocational and recreational opportunities break through walls and foster an environment of healing, where great memories are born and new support systems are formed. Nick retired as a 1st Sgt in the USMC in 2015. He describes the challenges of leading a wounded warrior unit prior to his separation and how that along with the loss of his fiance started his passion for helping fellow veterans. Learn more about the Warrior Built Foundation at warriorbuilt.org Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4m

Imagine finding that you are genetically predisposed for the genetic mutation BRCA2. According to the National Cancer Institute, BRCA2 (Breast Cancer 2, Early Onset) is "a gene on chromosome 13 that normally helps to suppress cell growth. These proteins help repair damaged DNA and, therefore, play a role in ensuring the stability of the cell's genetic material. When either of these genes is mutated, or altered, such that its protein product either is not made or does not function correctly, DNA damage may not be repaired properly. As a result, cells are more likely to develop additional genetic alterations that can lead to cancer." When Maggie discovered she carried the BRCA2 gene, she took immediate action and began the run for her life. Hear how she reacted when faced with this life-threatening medical issue and how her husband helped her recover and find her new passion. She was quoted in the Army Times as saying "I want women to get tested…I want them to know there are others out there experiencing the sa

In this episode, Sammy Durrani joins Robert and Mike to discuss her military background, her heritage, and the history that has shaped much of what we've seen in current events. Sammy is a former enlisted soldier and now an officer in the U.S. Army and she hails from 3 generations of British Army soldiers. She has a B.A. and an M.S. from Boston University. She spends much of her time as a philanthropist aiding causes supporting women and children. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

Too often we see companies who are not able to see the value that separating military bring to their organization. Bram and Robert discuss the values, ethos, skills, leadership, and other tangible benefits that veterans bring to any organization after their service. As veterans, you should consider the benefits you offer and learn how to package that into a resume as well as learn how to communicate it during an interview. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

Brad Genereux spent 22 years serving in the USN as a SEABEE. As a career military man, Brad Genereux deployed eleven times around the globe. Deployment demons pursued him until Brad confronted the inner darkness stalking his days and nights while walking the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage in northern Spain. During his own pilgrimage on the “Camino de Santiago” in Spain, he found self-discovery, healing, and redemption as he trekked the 500 miles to the end of the earth. Recently he said “conflict is as old as mankind, but technology has taken away the lag time in returning from combat to “normal life.” The Camino de Santiago provides a means of processing what took place on the battlefield without going from Afghanistan to Walmart in 24 hours.” His passion is now focused on helping other veterans struggling with isolation, hypervigilance, nightmares, or insomnia by joining him Every Spring and Fall when Brad leads other veterans on the Spanish path to peace. This pilgrimage is called "Veterans on

This episode is socked full of great tips for anyone making a career change as well as active duty military considering transition within the next few years. Tom Moore is the cofounder and Managing Director of WithYouWithMe based out of Australia. WithYouWithMe is a veteran owned tech start up that solves the problem of effectively transitioning personnel from the ADF to the Australian private sector. This organization will soon be available to U.S. Military transitioning from service. Like America, Australian society has long struggled to manage the transition of veterans into the workplace because they generally don’t understand the military lifestyle, career, experiences and skills, and thus cannot assign positive value to them. WithYouWithMe is partnering with Australian businesses (and soon U.S. businesses) to fill this knowledge gap and educate the working force on the true value of veterans in the work place. Joining Robert on this episode is former Australian SF soldier, Bram Connolly. For more about

Fiona Heloise was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Military Police branch who recently decided that she needed to make a career change in order to match her passion and to ensure she developed enough experience in her career for a future military transition. She chose to go into the criminal investigation division (CID) and it meant that she would have to leave her commission and become a warrant officer. We talk about her career, but primarily about how life throws curves balls at us and at times we have to adjust in order to live out our passion. Fiona made a huge decision, but one that fits her passion and will set her up for future success. Joining us on the episode as a guest host is Don Fox. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com

George Briones III is the founder of GB3 Athletics and Team Head Coach at SOFlete. He served 8 years in the USMC with part of that in Recon and as a BRC instructor. In this episode, he is joined by Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Don Fox. Don was a US Army Ranger Instructor at 4th RTB and Mike Pritts was a command sergeant major (CSM/E-9) at SWCC. This group discusses what it takes to have an elite / unbreakable mindset. Whether a person is wanting to achieve higher personal or professional goals, wanting to improve in sports, or be a part of the military special operations, it begins with understanding the elite mindset. Listen to this episode to hear how to unlock the elite mindset. Learn more about GB3 Athletics: www.gb3athletics.com and www.instagram.com/gb3_athletics on Instagram Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepa

Eric DeVries retired from the U.S. Air Force Dec 2012. He earned a master degree in sport and performance psychology. Since his military separation, he's been working in several civilian roles but also in partnership with a large veteran's charity, training veterans in mental resilience. He recently established a Performance Coaching service, where it's not "therapy" and re-living trauma, but just focusing on strengthening mental ability on what will happen now and in the future. We recently sat down to talk with Eric about the struggles of military transition. Follow Mentors for Military: iTunes: http://apple.co/1WaEvbB SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Facebook: www.facebook.com/mentors4mil Homepage: www.mentorsformilitary.com