A podcast created for service leavers everywhere, dedicated to tackling the many challenges service leavers and their families face when transitioning from military to civilian life.
What I Wish All Schools Knew About Military Children!
Every child deserves to feel seen, understood and supported in school. For children from Armed Forces families, however, that journey can be very different from that of their peers. In this latest episode I had the privilege of speaking with Amy Kennedy, whose passion and expertise shine a light on the lived experiences of military connected children. We discuss the impact multiple moves and missed SEND can have on education and career choices and together, we explored a simple but powerful q...
12 Jun 2026
Journey to Peace: From the Falklands to Forgiveness
In this episode I sit down with Adam 'Joe' Lawton who was just 17 years old and on his first deployment in the far East when his ship HMS Sheffield, got diverted to support British Forces in the Falklands conflict. It took a direct hit from an Argentine missile. Some years later, after service, and when living in Australia, Adam found the events of 1982 replaying themselves in his head. Increasingly affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder he resolved to return to the Falklands to confront ...
15 May 2026
Shot but not Shaken! Lessons in Leadership from the front line!
Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former specialist military unit commander in the British Armed Forces, who has been shot and wounded multiple times during combat missions. During a two-decade career, Ash became one of the most operationally experienced officers of his generation, spending nearly 7 years deployed, and leading elite forces in some of the world’s most complex and hostile environments. In addition to being a world-championship athlete, artist and musician, he’s an acclaimed author ...
30 Apr 2026
Whose Watching Our Backs?
This episode focuses on three powerful and insightful conversations with service leavers, who all give moving accounts of the barriers they have overcome, including the loss of limbs and time spent in prison, to achieving success beyond service life. Their deep commitment to improving the outcomes for service leavers is evident and powerful. Understanding that support is available is critical. From employment pathways and skills translation to emotional wellbeing and community integration, Pa...
13 Mar 2026
On the road live with the Forces Transition Group!
In February I was invited to join the Forces Transition Group roadshow in Cheltenham to record the voices of transitioning personnel and employers seeking to hire from our military community. I had the absolute pleasure of connecting with so many inspiring individuals, it was such a pleasure to record so many ‘hunters’ and ‘seekers’ voices for this special live edition of Mission Employable UK. From HR leaders to service leavers, the consensus is clear: the bridge between military life and...
20 Feb 2026
The Employer Recognition Scheme
The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Armed Forces Covenant by acknowledging and rewarding UK employers who demonstrate outstanding support for the armed forces community. By providing a framework for organisations to pledge their commitment, from Bronze to Gold awards, the ERS not only raises awareness of the unique skills and experiences that ex-service personnel, reservists, and their families bring to the civilian workforce but also actively encou...
13 Feb 2026
Hidden Ranks: The Spouse Skills Advantage
Miliary spouses bring a powerful, often overlooked skill set shaped by constant change. They are the hidden ranks with a highly desirable skill set most employers are unaware of. They are experts in adapting to new environments, navigating change and operating in complex and unfamiliar environments all whilst maintaining family stability. This repeated exposure to disruption builds exceptional strength in change management problem solving, resilience and cross function communication, of...
12 Dec 2025
Civil Work Attachments: A step into Civvy Reality
For this episode we’re diving into Military Civil Work Attachments — a powerful but often underused route for serving personnel to gain real-world experience before transitioning into civilian employment. I’ll be sharing my story of hosting a serving soldier on a Civil Work Attachment through my company Careers Ideas Ltd. Over the placement, I saw first hand just how effective these attachments can be — not only in building confidence, but in giving someone the chance to apply their knowledge...
28 Nov 2025
CV or No CV? That is the Quandary!
In this episode, I'm joined by John Stephenson from the Forces Transition Group an organisation dedicated to helping service leavers navigate the often challenging move from military life into civilian employment. John is well known for his straight-talking honest advice, where he breaks down what really works on a CV, what transferable skills employers are looking for, he talks about their nationwide job fairs which are always sell out events and the kind of employers who attend them, connec...
24 Nov 2025
Your Transition, Your Story
Your Transition, Your Story covers the backstory of why Deborah Collier wanted to set up a Podcast for service leavers. Through her company Careers Ideas Ltd, she signed up to become a holder of the Employer Recognition Scheme, moving from Bronze to Silver, offering Civil Work Attachments and Career support to transitioning personnel and their families. An Army Veteran, and a Chartered Fellow in Project Management and Leadership & Management, she brings fresh insight into the challenges a...
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