Now running her own business Jenny Roberts Coaching whose catch line is you only resettle once, and how bang on is this!

Jenny coaches people through their transistion trying to find them their happy landing by being their mirror and that person helping them keep focus through an overwhelming process.

If you want to just in touch with Jenny she is on LinkedIn and has a website www.jennyrobertscoaching.co.uk

Episode 2 100% Civ Div

This week I spoke to Dave Donovan who has found a role that is completely out of the military sphere. We discuss his path to making this decision and the head space he was in when he left after 23 years.

After finding a role where he has found happiness he has started his own company helping service personnel during their leaving process.

If you want to get in touch with Dave he is on LinkedIn or go to his website www.keystone-careers.co.uk

I am back for another series and what a way to kick it off with Fiona Almond! In this episode we discuss Fiona's research for her masters which centred around veterans.

Fiona interviewed a group of individuals about their adaption into civilian life predominantly looking at types of technology used in the civilian space vs military.

It is an absolutely fascinating conversation, I always love these research conversations. It is a great way to highlight the dedication and time people spend looking at us as a group in order to make change for the better.

If you want change become part of the research process and sign up, without data we cannot change.

No Plan Survives Contact

Steve from the Chartered Institute of Export takes us through his powerful transition journey. After going through a really difficult time he has found his passion in the apprenticeship space.

Now working for the Chartered Institute of Export he sees the brilliant careers that veterans could enjoy within the international trade industry.

The Chartered Institute are continuing to build their relationship with the veteran community and see the value of our skill set.

With myself working in this space I cannot big it up enough, it is so much fun!

Go check them out!

https://www.export.org.uk/

Go and listen to Steve's incredible story on Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube

Dan discusses how he got his ducks in a row and the best path he found into cybersecurity.

Free entry level cybersecurity training - www.isc2.org

BCS Membership - www.bcs.org

Security Institute Membership - www.security-institute.org

CISM Certification - www.isaca.org

Service Leavers Guide -www.gov.uk/government/publications/service-leavers-pack/service-leavers-guide

Medical discharge can be an incredibly quick process or a long period of what feels like free falling and SP's find themselves having to make a lot of decisions very suddenly.

Fiona has kindly offered a 30 minute free discussion surrounding CV's.

Fionajackson41@hotmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/fionajackson41

Fiona also recommends the following sites for job seeking advice:

Forces Employment Charity - https://www.forcesemployment.org.uk/

The Gen Dit Network - https://thegenditnetwork.com/

Veterans Can - https://veterans-can.com/

JobOppO - https://www.joboppo.co.uk/

Guy talks about his transition out of the forces into the fire service and the great opportunities the service has. The fire service does see a lot of military veterans and builds a community within it which some veterans do miss, not only that they become a part of the community they are stationed within which gives a sense of belonging.

Search Fire Service Jobs to find jobs near you.

From one post on LinkedIn to a podcast!

I am having a lot of conversations with service leavers about their mental struggles coming back to Civ Div. After having so many of these I couldn't sit back and not do anything anymore.

Please like and follow and get in touch through our LinkedIn group Shelve Your Boots.

You are not alone!

Kieron's passion for veterans is contagious and I personally felt incredibly motivated after this one conversation!

If you want to contact Kieron please use the details below:

kieron@khplanttraining.co.uk

07590501149

www.khplanttraining.co.uk

01709 464050

Adi was a recommended guest from a listener to the show, and I am so glad that he was. Adi shows how you can get that great role in a place you didn't expect to find it as well as still pursuing a self made business dream.

Go take a listen!

#veterans #transition #civillianlife #selfemployed #buildyourlife

Rachel's campaign keeps gaining momentum and with this momentum she is hoping to create a community to help support veterans through this campaign.

Rachel talks of the mental torment that this has caused her and others who have been subjected to this horrific agenda.

If you wish to reach out to Rachel she is on LinkedIn.

A really interesting insight into the creating a business mindset and the difficulties faced when leaving, but also the things the military adds to this journey.

Go check Sam out on LinkedIn!

You are not alone!.

This week I spoke to Dr Antony Willman who has dedicated many years to researching and teaching women's health. With experience as a GP in the civilian world and military world Dr Antony Willman really has a unique view into serving and veteran personnel.

Dr Antony Willman also highlights the amount of research that is going into serving women's health. This work is going on without a lot of us even realising but the dedication and motivation is very real, and without people like Dr Willman the strides that have already been made wouldn't happen.

Keep up the great work!

Sarah speaks openly about how support is required for the whole family unit to help navigate life after the forces. Speaking honestly about her own experiences with her partner and children.

As much as you are a military family when serving navigating outside also requires a family.

If you wish to reach out to The Ripple Pond they have a website and are on social media.

www.theripplepond.org

From the struggles of setting up the business while serving, to personal hardships that hit during that transition period.

Personally I am a firm believer in ex-military setting up their own businesses and Jim is another one proving how successful we can become.

Thank you Jim for your honesty about this time in your life and sharing your mindset that got you through.

Go check him out on Instagram @jim_tier1

Or on his website: www.tier1coaching.co.uk

The highs, lows and difficulties he faced.

Some content may be distressing to some people, if you are struggling please reach out.

Combat Stress 24/7

Veteran Helpline 0800 138 1619

Serving Personnel 0800 323 4444

Op Courage - contact your local NHS section https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/

Samaritans 116 123

You are not alone.

If you want to contact Reece directly please contact him on the below:

reececlarke@greenandwolvin.com

0115 646 6861

www.greenandwolvin.com

It's not often you can have a conversation with someone so openly about mental health and speaking to Emily did make me feel seen.

This podcast may be triggering for some listeners. It is a conversation that is needed more frequently with this level of openness.

If you are struggling, please reach out to those around you. If you feel you can't please contact an organisation ready to help:

Combat Stress 24/7

Veteran Helpline 0800 138 1619

Serving Personnel 0800 323 4444

Op Courage - Contact your local NHS section www.nhs.co.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists

Samaritans 116 123

You are not alone.

The Veteran ID Card

This week I spoke to Stacey Denyer who was really open about her journey about leaving the military and continuing to live with her medical condition.

Stacey has had some incredible experiences from being involved in the Invictus Games to doing work with a variety of charities.

A lot of veterans are leaving with medical conditions but there are so many communities out there who can support you.

You are not alone.

Stacey mentions some incredible communities on this podcast their websites can be found below:

www.policeukdisabilitysportcic.co.uk

www.femalesveteransalliance.org

www.ukafghanveteranscommunity.org

www.vetconnectprogram.org

This week I got to talk to two incredible people Surg Lt Cdr Ruth Guest who is a serving doctor in the Royal Navy as well as conducting research into women's health while they serve and Dr Lauren Godier-McBard who is the Director of the Centre for Military Women's Research and Deputy, Director of the Veterans & Families Institute for Military Social Research, and an associate Professor of Women and Equities at Anglia Ruskin University.

Two incredibly busy people but who are incredibly passionate about this research space.

This was an area I didn't even know existed, there are a lot of people conducting huge amounts of research into military personnel and veterans.

This research has the power to change the next generation's experiences for the better.

If you would like to get involved in the surveys or interviews please check out Dr Lauren Godier on LinkedIn.

You are not alone!

This week I spoke to Kate England and Paul Tyson who are fighting tirelessly for veterans with brain injuries.

Kate is at the forefront in fighting for veterans who are suffering from brain injuries due to their service in the military. Since seeing at first hand the struggles her husband has had trying to be diagnosed and treated Kate has become his warrior and subsequently the warrior for all of us.

Kate talks openly about the struggles she has had personally and professionally fighting to be heard. Through medical systems that just don't link together to medical diagnosis paths that will not be authorised it has been a long struggle.

Paul Tyson a senior news editor for ITN and a veteran was directed to Kate's story through a colleague and has been with her ever since. Seeing this through his reporter lens Paul discusses what he has seen working against veterans with these injuries.

There is a UK National Veteran Brain Health Symposium taking place at Nottingham University 11 June 2026 if you are interested in going please see the link below:

https://store.nottingham.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/conferences/schools-and-departments/engineering/uk-national-veteran-brain-health-symposium

If you would like to contact Kate she is available on LinkedIn.

We discussed their work with the whole package that is family when transitioning out of the military. They are on the front lines of seeing what I have been speaking about this year, the realities of leaving the military.

If you want to checkout their great work or want to request help, please check them out on Instagram and Facebook as well as their website.

www.whatmakesthedifference.org

You are not alone!

This week I spoke to John Dee the other half Cognitio Connect who left the Intelligence Corps as a late entry officer getting to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

John speaks about his experiences on leaving after 30+ years of service and shows that there are struggles at all ranks.

He now works tirelessly to support intelligence leavers through their leaving process to make things better for the next generations.

Go check out their website if you are interested in their support:

www.cognitioconnect.com

For my series finale I spoke to Gillian and Graeme from the Veterans Comedy Club. They talk about how comedy has helped them through the process of leaving the forces and processing darker times.

Comedy isn't everyone's first thought on how to work with your mental health, however, Graeme is very open about his circumstances and how comedy allowed him to take back his power from darker mental health.

Creating a community on this side of the fence supporting each other and just being able to understand each other is the centre of what they do.

Their aim is to be able to put on a free event for veterans so they can continue to build this community.

May the banter be with you 🙏

#comedy #military #militarybanter #veterans #laughter

Medical discharges are on the rise but information surrounding them can be slightly muffled. Dean Has a great way of explaining this process due to going through it himself. Dean has incredible experience in this field and is well worth contacting if you find yourself in the medical discharge route.

www.veteranwelfaregroup.co.uk

Having conversations about the reality of leaving is the centre of why I started this in the first place and I thank Monty for his honesty.

Transition out of the forces is not easy but that shouldn't mean we don't talk about it.

You are not alone!

https://vcn.org.uk/

Episode 1 Know Your Audience

This week we have Steve Jee from Cognitio Connect who supports Intelligence Corps leavers in their journey to the civilian world.

Steve has some great insights and has supported 200 individuals through their journey.

You can find them on LinkedIn groups and through their website:

www.cognitioconnect.com

Lisa has achieved so much already and has much more in the pipeline her passion for supporting serving military and veterans is a powerful one.

If you require help with housing please check out her website:

www.keltonhomesltd.co.uk

You can contact Ben at: ben.patten@financeadvicecentre.co.uk

We talk about Forces Help to Buy, how to set yourself right for the future and pitfalls that might cause you issues.

For some Sp's the first time they look at buying is when they leave the services.

They say the most stressful things you can do in your life are getting married and buying a house. Let's add leaving the forces to that list too!

You are not alone!