Leadership after military service is not about rank or title. It is about purpose, resilience, and continuing to serve in meaningful ways.

In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Jason Dickinson, founder of Veterans on the River and Director of People and Leadership Development at DLB Associates, to discuss how Veterans can build purpose-driven lives after the uniform comes off. Jason shares his journey from combat arms and leadership roles in the Army to building both a civilian career and a Veteran-focused nonprofit.

The conversation explores leadership development, resilience, and why creating space for reflection is critical for long-term growth. Jason explains how Veterans on the River uses outdoor experiences and leadership education to help Veterans reconnect with purpose, community, and self-awareness. This episode offers insight for Veterans searching for their next mission, leaders developing others, and anyone seeking to balance career, service, and personal fulfillment.

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Military leadership does not disappear after service, but it does require translation.

In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Christopher McKinney, an Army Veteran, founder of OpSynergy, and program manager at Stratevia, to discuss how Veterans can successfully bridge the gap between military experience and civilian careers. Chris shares how earning professional certifications, particularly the Project Management Professional (PMP), helped him transition, advance quickly, and ultimately build a Veteran-focused business.

The conversation explores resume translation, professional credibility, leadership in corporate environments, and why Veterans should build base-level civilian skills before launching a business. Chris also explains how OpSynergy was created to ensure transitioning service members can earn certifications without financial barriers, and why doing “just a little more” than peers often sets Veterans apart. This episode offers practical, grounded advice for Veterans navigating transition, career growth, and entrepreneurship.

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Transitioning from military service to a civilian career is not about losing capability. It is about learning how to translate it.

In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Josh Atkinson, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of PM ProLearn, to explore how Veterans can build professional credibility while still in uniform. Josh explains why the challenge Veterans face is not a capability gap, but a credibility gap — and how certifications and industry frameworks help bridge that divide.

The conversation covers project management, professional certifications, leadership development, and why understanding civilian language, culture, and expectations is critical to long-term success. Josh also shares lessons on identity, trust-based leadership, and why Veterans should invest in themselves early instead of waiting until transition. This episode offers practical insight for active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, and Veterans preparing for their next chapter.

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