Transition Tales with Army Retiree Wayne Taylor

In this episode of Transition Tales, a LIVE with Courage Podcast, Wayne Taylor shares his transition from by the book cookie cutter transition journey to a path of purpose.

We discussed:
1:18 Wayne introduces himself
2:53 Transition story begins
3:50 Easy transition into a lucrative corporate position
6:30 Wayne realizes he is unhappy
7:59 Looking for a new challenge, applied for doctorate program
8:35 Discovered opportunity to mentor veterans
10:10 Wayne realized he had a lot in common with the veterans he was mentoring
10:58 Importance of purpose
12:53 Company requests Wayne to step away
13:15 Standard transition expectations
15:15 Wayne was approached by the competitors
16:38 Wayne shares how his career progression moved him towards education
18:18 Being more comfortable with being a “veteran”
18:53 Purpose promotes perseverance
19:55 Finding your purpose can take time
21:11 We are always experiencing unique transitions
23:04 Identifying your challenge can be challenging
24:27 We do not always take our own advice
25:44 Taking the moment to step back
27:13 Find opportunities to speak with someone to discover your purpose
28:25 Final words

Guest Bio:
Wayne Taylor is an Army Retiree that specialized in intelligence. He was headhunted into a lucrative career with a contract company shortly after leaving the Army, but did not feel fulfilled. Several years later, Wayne finds himself as a doctoral learner and veteran advocate.

Resources:
DOL Coach offers training and certifications to enhance anyone’s resume. www.dolcoach.com
Justice for Vets, Veterans Treatment Court Volunteering https://justiceforvets.org/
Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown on Amazon
Find Your Why by Simon Sinek on Amazon
Vet Centers, Readjustment Counseling https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/
Veterati, mentorship for the military community https://www.veterati.com/