Tactical Transition

Hello everyone, and welcome to this special edition of the Tactical Transition Podcast! Join hosts Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po as they celebrate the 2 a.m. launch of their new book, "un-TAP'ed; A guide to faith, family, and life after the military.” This episode delves into the critical, often overlooked aspects of military transition that the book addresses, featuring powerful insights from guests...

Welcome to this week's episode of Tactical Transition! Join your hosts, Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po, as they share a deeply personal and insightful conversation about the role of faith in their lives, their business, and its profound impact on military career transition. Key Points from This Episode: A Personal Foundation: Cyndi and Michele begin by discussing the changing seasons, likening the dor...

Welcome to an enlightening episode of Tactical Transition, where your hosts, Cyndi Po and Michele Lewis, engage in a candid conversation with TJ Baird, a recently retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major and former Command Senior Enlisted Leader from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. TJ, who served for over 30 years, brings a unique perspective on transitioning from military life to a n...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Tactical Transition! Join your hosts, Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po, as they sit down with special guest Colonel Bryan Eovito, a distinguished "soon-to-be" 32-year veteran of the US Marine Corps. Bryan shares invaluable lessons as he is transitioning from military service to a senior director role at a Virginia-based tech company, specializing in AI-enabled di...

Welcome to a special episode of Tactical Transition, where your hosts Cyndi Po and Michele Lewis sit down with a remarkable guest, Adam Pettus. Adam, a recently retired Navy Lieutenant Commander, offers incredibly fresh and candid insights into the military transition process, having just completed his second week in a new civilian role. Adam's journey is a testament to perseverance and adaptabili...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Tactical Transition! Guest Nick Salo joins hosts Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po to discuss the impactful work of Valor and Honor Outdoors (VHO). Introducing Valor and Honor Outdoors (VHO): Michele introduces Nick Salo, a fifth-generation outdoorsman, husband, father, and veteran Army Ranger with two decades of service, including 18 years in special operations....

Welcome to Tactical Transition! Hosts Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po chat with returning guest Mike Hudson, Strategic Account Manager for Schneider Electric Federal, about his successful military transition. Mike, who retired from the Army in September 2024 after serving predominantly in special operations and intelligence, now works for Schneider Electric Federal, a global Fortune 500 company in powe...

Hello everyone, and welcome to the show notes summary for this insightful episode of Tactical Transition! Cyndi Po hosted this episode solo, joined by returning guest Brady Wentlandt, a true wealth of information for military members navigating their post-service journey. This episode's sponsor, Vet Mentor AI, a veteran-owned platform founded in 2024 by Marine Corps veteran Paul Helinski, helps ve...

Hello everyone and welcome to the show notes for another insightful episode of Tactical Transition! Hosts Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po kicked off the podcast with their usual friendly banter, emphasizing their excitement for the conversation ahead. The episode began by highlighting their sponsor, Vet Mentor AI, a veteran-founded platform established in 2024 by Marine Corps veteran Paul Hylenski. Thi...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tactical Transition with your hosts Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po. In this episode, Michele and Cyndi chat with Mike Hudson, a speaker from a recent ESEL seminar. Mike Hudson is a retired Lieutenant Colonel who now serves as the Strategic Account Manager for the Intelligence and Special Operations community at Schneider Electric Federal. Mike shares insights fr...

Welcome back to the Tactical Transition podcast! In this exciting episode, hosts Cyndi Po and Michele Lewis welcome their first sponsor, Vet Mentor AI , founded by Marine veteran Paul Hylenski. Paul, an aerospace manufacturing leader, author, and TEDx speaker, created the platform after his personal struggles with denied VA disability claims. Vet Mentor AI is an AI-powered platform designed to sim...

Welcome to the Tactical Transition show notes! In this episode, your hosts Michele Lewis and Cyndi Po are joined by their friend and mentor, Dan Mazzuca. Dan is a highly experienced expert dedicated to supporting transitioning service members, with an impressive 47 years supporting the DoD. This includes 26 years on active Air Force duty and 14 years as a Department of Air Force civilian. Michele...

Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Tactical Transition podcast for 2025! At every executive class, we emphasize that Networking is one of the most vital tools in your transition toolbox. But what exactly is the purpose of networking? It’s all about discovering opportunities that align with your expertise and qualifications. A key aspect of networking often involves one simple request: a resum...

As we close out 2024, join Michele and Cyndi as they discuss what the past year has brought and what the new year will bring.  Remember to subscribe to the podcast and connect with Cyndi Po and Michele Lewis on LinkedIn.

Join Executive Career Coaches Michele Lewis & Cyndi Po as we discuss "Dealing with Imposter Syndrome." Definition of imposter syndrome: Imposter syndrome is the psychological experience of feeling like a fake or a phony despite any genuine success you have achieved.  According to researcher Dr. Valerie Young, there are five impostor types: The Perfectionist . This type of imposter syndrom...

Please join us in welcoming Paul Steketee Paul Steketee is the son of a Christian missionary family and was raised in Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), west Africa. He graduated from The Citadel in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps in May 2003 through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program. After completing The Basic School...

Join us as we have a discussion with the founder of The Catalyst, Daniel Hance as we talk about the importance of, not just networking, but building professional relationships, in turn creating an investment mindset.   Daniel is a seasoned leader with 17 years of service in the U.S. Army, both as an enlisted soldier and an officer. After transitioning from the military, he built a succes...

We are so pleased to introduce Charley Yancey. Charley is a retired Marine Corps MSgt who loves assisting transition service members to understand how valuable their skills are to the civilian community. For the past 5 years, Charley has managed one of the most attentive Marine Corps Transition Offices and now works in Transition policy for the Air Force. Join us as Charley shares her wisdom on Sk...

Our guest on this episode is Ken Feiereisen. Ken was an active-duty soldier with 22 years of service. He started his career as a cavalry scout, deploying to Iraq twice (03-04 and 07-09). After his second deployment, he became a recruiter and finished his career assigned to USASOC. Ken successfully retired from the Army and became a Program Manager for Onward Ops, a nonprofit that assists soldiers...

Colonel (Retired) Michael S Musso served in the Army for 28 years. Retired in October 2017. He and his wife, Samantha, grew up in the New Orleans, LA, area and met at the University of New Orleans. Michael's military journey began as a rifle platoon leader, leading combat operations in Operation Desert Shield and Storm, a testament to his leadership and dedication. He also commanded infantry units...

In this week’s episode of Tactical Transition, we will discuss the most important tool in your career search toolbox - Networking. Statistics show that over 75% of job openings are not posted on job boards or “easy to access” spaces. Relying on networks to find these positions is vital. We will debunk misconceptions about networking, emphasizing the creation of opportunities and mutual benefits. L...

In this week’s episode of Tactical Transition, we will discuss the importance of having an intriguing and appropriate professional introduction. This is often called the “elevator pitch.” Whether it is a networking situation, meeting a new person, or that inevitable question, “Tell me about yourself,” being able to tell a person who you are and what you bring to the table is key to making the best...

We are honored to have as our guest on today’s show, Lt. Col (Retired) Mark Paolicelli. We will discuss his military-to-civilian transition and words of wisdom for those who are currently making this journey. His keen ability to find just the right analogy will not only entertain but put into perspective what is truly important to focus on during your transition. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mark P...

Kimberly Lindsay Williams, MA, SPHR, SHRM – SCP Chief Human Resources Officer, City of Jacksonville, North Carolina Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NC4ME, North Carolina for Military Employment Kimberly Williams has over thirty years of experience leading private, public, and nonprofit human resource professionals. Her experience in the private sector includes several large organizations, i...

This week on Tactical Transition, Executive Career Coaches Cyndi Po & Michele Lewis will discuss the "Informational Interview." What is it? Is it important to do them? Who do I have an informational interview with? What should I ask? If you are a transitioning service member and are looking for ways to find that perfect next career, this podcast is for you. Be sure to check out our website at...