Military leadership does not disappear after service, but it does require translation.

In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Christopher McKinney, an Army Veteran, founder of OpSynergy, and program manager at Stratevia, to discuss how Veterans can successfully bridge the gap between military experience and civilian careers. Chris shares how earning professional certifications, particularly the Project Management Professional (PMP), helped him transition, advance quickly, and ultimately build a Veteran-focused business.

The conversation explores resume translation, professional credibility, leadership in corporate environments, and why Veterans should build base-level civilian skills before launching a business. Chris also explains how OpSynergy was created to ensure transitioning service members can earn certifications without financial barriers, and why doing “just a little more” than peers often sets Veterans apart. This episode offers practical, grounded advice for Veterans navigating transition, career growth, and entrepreneurship.

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Transitioning from military service to a civilian career is not about losing capability. It is about learning how to translate it.

In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Josh Atkinson, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of PM ProLearn, to explore how Veterans can build professional credibility while still in uniform. Josh explains why the challenge Veterans face is not a capability gap, but a credibility gap — and how certifications and industry frameworks help bridge that divide.

The conversation covers project management, professional certifications, leadership development, and why understanding civilian language, culture, and expectations is critical to long-term success. Josh also shares lessons on identity, trust-based leadership, and why Veterans should invest in themselves early instead of waiting until transition. This episode offers practical insight for active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, and Veterans preparing for their next chapter.

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What does leadership look like after military service, and how do Veterans continue serving at the national level?

In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Don Bacon, a retired Air Force Brigadier General and U.S. Representative, to discuss leadership, accountability, and public service after the uniform comes off. Congressman Bacon shares how military values shape his approach to decision-making, governance, and representing others.

The conversation explores the transition from military command to public office, the responsibility of leadership in high-stakes environments, and why service does not end at retirement. Congressman Bacon reflects on integrity, trust, and the importance of principled leadership in today’s complex political landscape. This episode offers perspective for Veterans considering continued service, leadership roles in their communities, or public office — and for anyone seeking a grounded discussion on duty, responsibility, and country.

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