From Boots to the Boardroom
By The Catalyst Program
We see a strategic value in getting more veterans into big league board rooms across the globe.
From Boots to the BoardroomJul 22, 2021
Episode 009: Former Navy SEAL Jesse Barnett
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
Episode 006: Interview with Army Veteran and SMU Veteran Representative Robert Hurst
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
Episode 005: Interview with Air Force veteran and Operations VP Dan Halverstadt
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
Episode 004: Interview with Jacob Echols - Catalyst Team Member and Graduate
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
Episode 003: Interview with Blake Miles - Catalyst Director of Education
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
Episode 002: Interview with Catalyst Graduate Will Larimer
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.
Episode 001: Laying the Foundation
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?
thecatalystprogram.hubspotpagebuilder.com/cohort-application