In today’s episode, I am joined by Jeffery Montgomery, a 10 year veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a Field Artillery Soldier and Officer. We discuss profound lessons he has learned on identity, responsibility, and growth.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• The Dynamics of Identity: How a flexible approach, paired with a strong sense of self, can lead to personal and professional growth.
• Embracing Radical Responsibility: How taking absolute responsibility for one’s life decisions fosters resilience and a sense of empowerment.
• Strategies for Successful Transitions: We discuss strategies for successfully transitioning into new phases of life, driven by intention and a clear sense of purpose.

About Jeffery
Jeff Montgomery is US Army veteran who served between 2007 and 2017 initially as a 13P MLRS Fire Direction Specialist and finally as a 13A Field Artillery Officer. During his service he served as an FDC Soldier, Platoon Leader, Fire Direction Officer, Fire Support Officer, Executive Officer, and Assistant Brigade Operations Officer. After the end of his service time he has worked in various roles for Amazon, Walmart, and other tech companies in the fields of Operations, Project Management, and Engineering. He serves on the Board of Directors for Living Awareness, a veteran focused mental health, depression, substance abuse, and wellness non-profit based out of Colorado Springs, CO and operates a transition program for young leaders who are beginning their military transition to the civilian sector. He holds a Bachelors in History and is completing a Masters of Science in Product Innovation from the University of Arkansas.

Learn More about living Awareness
https://www.livingawarenesscounseling.com/

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