Brandon Jenkins: Redefining Success and the Golden Path Fallacy

The Strategic Veteran

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of The Strategic Veteran, where host Adam Peters sits down with special guest Brandon Jenkins. Brandon shares his remarkable story from his 21 years of dedicated service in the United States Navy, including his roles as a military professor of leader development at the U.S. Naval War College and a distinguished officer in aviation.

In today's episode, Brandon delves into his early life, his rise through various roles in the Navy, and his experiences flying the SH-60B and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. He also opens up about the challenges he faced transitioning to civilian life and his innovative coaching programs at Tier 1 Coaching, designed to help others navigate their own transitions.

This episode is packed with valuable insights and real-life stories that will resonate with veterans navigating their own transition and anyone interested in the powerful narratives of military life and leadership.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

0:06 - Welcome to The Strategic Veteran

1:23 - Introducing Brandon Jenkins

2:26 - Brandon's Military Journey

3:26 - Early Life and Inspirations

5:06 - Joining the Navy and Aviation Career

10:37 - Experiences at the Naval Academy

12:04 - Impact of 9/11 on Career

15:20 - Flying Seahawk Helicopters

18:00 - Key Deployments and Missions

24:00 - Transition to Leadership Roles

29:10 - Mentorship and Professional Growth

33:25 - Experiences at SOCOM

39:20 - Pivotal Moments and Career Reflections

45:30 - Transition to Coaching and Entrepreneurship

51:15 - Building Tier 1 Coaching

57:40 - Advice for Transitioning Veterans

1:04:05 - Final Thoughts on Leadership and Resilience

1:10:30 - Brandon’s Vision for the Future

1:17:50 - Lessons Learned from Military Service

1:24:15 - Adapting Military Skills to Civilian Life

1:30:40 - The Importance of Self-Reflection

1:37:00 - Financial Planning and Stability

1:43:20 - The Impact of Mentorship and Coaching

1:50:00 - Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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