From Boots to the Boardroom: Recent Episodes
The Catalyst Program
The Catalyst Program "From Boots to the Boardroom" Podcast is all about teaching veterans how to successfully translate their wealth of skills learned in the military into something businesses can find value in.
We see a strategic value in getting more veterans into big league board rooms across the globe.
In this episode, Blake and Jacob talk with former Navy SEAL and Catalyst alum Jesse Barnett. He discusses his challenges in separation and how his experiences through The Catalyst gave him a new perspective on learning and knowledge in the civilian world.
For more information, go to: www.thecatalystprogram.org
Interested in joining our upcoming Cohort? https://thecatalystprogram.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cohort-application
In this episode, we interview former Army Intelligence Robert Hurst, who is currently the Veteran Representative at Southern Methodist University.
We talk about his motivations for joining the military, how he found himself as the veteran representative at the prestigious Southern Methodist University, as well as what the most valuable skills he picked up from the intelligence line of work.
For more information, go to: www.thecatalystprogram.org
**Interested in joining our upcoming Cohort? https://thecatalystprogram.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cohort-application
Want to contact Robert about SMU? Email him at:** rfhurst@mail.smu.edu
In this episode, we interview former Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Dan Halverstadt, who is also an instructor for the Catalyst Program.
We talk about his experiences in joining the Air Force, the lessons learned translating his skills, and what it's like walking into a corporate board room for the first time coming from a veteran background.
For more information, go to: www.thecatalystprogram.org
Interested in joining our upcoming Cohort? https://thecatalystprogram.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cohort-application
In this episode, we interview former Air Force TACP Jacob Echols, who is a former Catalyst Program graduate and Business Development Lead for The Catalyst Program.
We discuss his experiences of his life in the military calling in air strikes, the differences between Afghanistan and Iraq, and his successes in transitioning out of the military.
For more information, go to: www.thecatalystprogram.org
Interested in joining our upcoming Cohort? https://thecatalystprogram.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cohort-application
In this episode, we interview former Special Forces (Green Beret) Blake Miles, who is the current Director of Education for The Catalyst Program.
We discuss his experiences in transition and how The Catalyst Program opens doors and helps the process of translating skills between the private sector and a military background.
For more information, go to: www.thecatalystprogram.org
Interested in joining our upcoming Cohort? https://thecatalystprogram.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cohort-application
In this episode we have a chat with former Marine and Catalyst graduate, Will Larimer. He tells us about his experiences of joining and serving in the Marine Corps and what life was like after separating into the civilian world and later how things had changed after his experience going through The Catalyst Program cohort.
What's in this episode?
Introduction to your hosts: Blake Miles, Jacob Echols, and Staci Swindler What is The Catalyst Program? How does it help veterans and their families? What color of crayon tastes best (according to Blake)?
For more information, go to: www.thecatalystprogram.org Interested in joining our upcoming Cohort? https://thecatalystprogram.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cohort-application