Finding Meaning After Service with Kara Taylor, CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum

In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, Kara Taylor, CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum, talks about finding meaning after military service. She shares insights on the role of a life coach in making the transition a lot easier.

Kara Taylor, CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum, joins the Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast with Kaleth Wright to discuss finding meaning after service.

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CEO at Kara Taylor Coaching and Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Spectrum, Kara Taylor was in the Air Force for thirteen years and successfully transitioned to business ownership in 2021. She helps military members transitioning out of the military create their Ultimate Life Plan

Key takeaways

When serving in the military, you frequently become completely engrossed in the core values of the entity you are representing but sometimes don’t really know what you personally stand for outside the uniform
You should choose a life coach that fits your personality type when searching for one. It's crucial to look at their background, and experience to make sure there is a fit because this is a significant step in your life and you want to feel connected to that person
The five pillars for the Ultimate Life Plan program are:
- Working on habits
- Working on mindset
- Building your tribe
- Building social connectedness
- Discovering your passion
The most crucial thing a service member can do to help themselves with their finances after serving is to begin planning and saving for retirement as soon as they report for active duty
Building a sense of community and connecting with people who can support and connect you to others is crucial because once you take off your military uniform, you often feel incredibly alone
Leveraging social networks like LinkedIn and YouTube is a wonderful resource for transitioning military personnel to stay updated and educated with the appropriate information and connections

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Quotes

“It is much easier if you do not spend the final six months before you leave the uniform striving to get your funds and thought processes ready. It's crucial to get started as soon as active service starts”

“...one of the most important things a person can do is to be open to feedback. If you are unmotivated, a coach won't be able to help you much, but when you're receptive to feedback, you can work with a coach to improve your motivation”

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