Catharine Parnell left active-duty mid-career to better balance her family life as a dual-career family. She shares her journey of trying on different roles until she ultimately found one that fit - as general counsel of a fast-growing satellite startup. She shares her decision to continue serving part-time in the reserves and how she built her brand. Catharine also opens up about her decision-making process and how it helped her decide to leave the military mid-career and process the emotional change of leaving the military after serving for many years. She highlights the significance of "consciously uncoupling" from the military while still keeping it a part of one's identity. She advises transitioning individuals to be thoughtful, grateful, and present during their job search, valuing humility and the willingness to seek help and resources beyond their expertise.

Timestamps

(00:17:49) Balancing Reserves and Civilian Career Commitments

(00:24:51) Networking Success: Military to Space Technology Startup

(00:30:46) Ruthless Prioritization in Juggling Diverse Responsibilities

(00:35:45) Transitioning for Growth: Startup Career Development

(00:38:08) Navigating Growth in Startup Environments

(00:40:57) Embracing Change: From Military to Civilian

(00:40:57) Reflecting on Identity During Transition

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