Mike Saum - 30 Year Navy Career / Civil Engineer / Adapting to new environments / KNOW yourself

I'm your host Gary Nowak and I've got an American hero for you, Mike Saum served our country in the US Navy for almost 30 years and never been stationed on a ship, I know right?

Background

Studied

Civil engineering at union college 

Navy career where he worked as:

Commanding officerEngineering and Acquisition directorPublic works officeCommander naval constructionCommanding officer 

Worked in some great places

 Pearl harborSan DiegoSicily / Spain Pentagon

VP of Business Development for AECOM

Adjunct professor at California Lutheran University

 

Highlights

Being a Boat boy and a Jack of all trades as a boyFollowing Carl into engineeringBest laid plans Navy then a school teacherHaving an epiphany with a professor in college that changed his career trajectorySeeking advice on the military careerFirst deployment to Spain the choosing SicilyGetting advice to get broaden his experience to progress further in his careerMisconception of being in the navyThe 3 major things you can do in the NavyThe major inflection point in the militaryStepping to every jobAnother imposter syndrome discussion Seeing your holesMentoring in the militaryGreat advice given most The job fills the void if you're not careful, learn yourselfWhat mike does well and how it will serve him in his next roleMoving 15 times in the military and how his kids adaptedPearl Harbor stationingDC and the pentagonGetting help with career movesFinally being a professorKnowing yourself and filling up space

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