Episodes

  • Episode 0 - Introducing the Corporate Captains Podcast

    Episode 0 - Introducing the Corporate Captains Podcast
    Apr 3 2019
    The Corporate Captains Podcast is a show hosted by two former military officers, Brent Nichols (me) and Jay Adams, talking about all things career transition from active duty to business. My background is in the Air Force and Jay was in the Marines; both of us spent years working through the decision to get out of the military. After just over a decade of service, we're just a few short months removed from being in the uniform and we've learned a ton through the process. In a lot of ways, we are still working through the transition.   As we made our way through the biggest career transition of our lives, we realized there were going things we wish knew and conversations we wish we'd had, but the truth is, you don't know any better until in the midst of it. The transition has been an exciting, yet humbling, experience for both us. Jay and I want to share what we learned and help other officers considering getting out to transition well. Over the course of 9 to 10 episodes (hopefully more!), we take the gloves off to tell the whole story on what it's like to transition before making it to the magical 20 years and how we made the most of our own transition.   If you're a young military officer considering the transition, check out a few episodes, let us know what you think, and we invite you to be part of the conversation.   As you dig into the content, we want to hear from you. You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com
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    6 mins
  • Episode 1 - The Transition

    Episode 1 - The Transition
    Apr 13 2019

    Brent and Jay lay the foundation for what's to come on the Corporate Captains Podcast. They both share a little bit about their transition from the Air Force and Marines and the ground they hope to cover for officers looking to make the career transition from active duty military into business and corporate America.

    We want to hear from you. You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com
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    41 mins
  • Episode 2 - Weighing the Decision to Transition

    Episode 2 - Weighing the Decision to Transition
    Apr 13 2019

    Brent and Jay discuss all things pre-transition. You know, that painstaking time between when you consider the transition and when you actually make a decision. We've been there. We discuss our experience and offer ideas on how to work through it.

    We want to hear from you. You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com
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    42 mins
  • Episode 3 - The Decision Factors

    Episode 3 - The Decision Factors
    May 8 2019

    This is where the rubber meets the road! Brent and Jay dig into the real reasons people get out of or stay in the military. They share their own stories on the factors they considered before officially dropping their papers and transitioning of the Air Force and Marines. Finally, they provide insight on how to effectively work through the decision and begin the career transition into business and corporate America.

    We want to hear from you! You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com.
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    58 mins
  • Episode 4 - The Leadership Plateau

    Episode 4 - The Leadership Plateau
    May 24 2019

    Early in their career, military officers start in a leadership sprint, launching past their civilian peers, but after 6 or 7 years, leadership development begins to taper off & they start to make up ground.

    In this episode, Brent & Jay talk about the "Leadership Plateau."
    What is it & what are the implications for officers considering a transition into business & corporate America?

    We want to hear from you! You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com.
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    55 mins
  • Episode 5 - All Things "Recruiters"

    Episode 5 - All Things "Recruiters"
    Aug 19 2019

    In this episode, we dive into all things recruiters. We cover the good, the bad, and the ugly and share our experience. Whether you had no idea there were recruiters targeting military officers, are working with one, or you're dedicated to working through the transition solo, the ground we cover on this episode is for everyone.

    We want to hear from you! You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 6 - We're Joined by a Military Officer Recruiting Legend

    Episode 6 - We're Joined by a Military Officer Recruiting Legend
    Sep 3 2019

    In this episode, we talk to Pete Van Epps from Cameron Brooks. Pete is a recruiter, sure, but the reason we were excited to talk to him goes far beyond his profession as a recruiter.

    Pete speaks the language of the military officers AND business/corporate America as well as anyone we've met in our own transition, and his insight into the transition is truly unique. There's a little something for every officer in this episode, regardless of where you are in the transition. 

    We want to hear from you! You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com

    Find out more about Cameron Brooks @ cameron-brooks.com
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    53 mins
  • Episode 7 - Building the Non-Military Resume

    Episode 7 - Building the Non-Military Resume
    Nov 9 2019

    In this episode, we tackle non-military resume bullets. As military officers, we know the drill. Chase bullets, get the OPR in shape and be sure to lock in a good stratification. Building the military resume is the easy part, it's natural for good officers, but it's difficult to figure out what steps are worth taking when it comes to knowing what bullets to add prior to the transition into business or corporate America

    Should you go get your MBA or PMP? What professional certifications are worth your time, if any? We talk about our experience and what ultimately matters. 

    We want to hear from you! You can reach out via Twitter @corpcaptainpod or email us at corporatecaptains@gmail.com
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    1 hr