The Next Shift Podcast
This is a podcast dedicated to serving current and former law enforcement, by sharing the stories of my own personal transition out of law enforcement, lessons learned through the transition and since, as well as the stories of officers who’ve also transitioned out, their significant others to gain that perspective, and resources for embracing their Next Shift.
It is MY mission to help YOU remember who you are/were behind the badge by helping you REdiscover your identity, REdefine your purpose, and REignite your passions so that you can create the life you WANT to live.
The Next Shift Podcast
Reflections of a prior LEO: Finding yourself after the job
The reflection every cop needs: Identity, Purpose & What’s Next
Turning 40 has a way of making you reflect, and in this episode, I’m taking you through my own journey—19 years in and around law enforcement, losing my career at 10 years in due to injury, and spending two years in a dark place before finally figuring out who I was beyond the job...and still figuring it out!
If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure of what’s next, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through key exercises to help you:
✔️ Evaluate where you are and where YOU actually want to be
✔️ Define who you are beyond the badge
✔️ Identify the shifts you need to make to build the life you want
✔️ Recognize the lessons from your life/career that've shaped you
You don’t have to do this alone. These exercises CAN be hard and can create new concerns for us...but they are worth it! The sooner we become self-aware, the better we get...both on and off the job. We stop seeing obstacles and instead see opportunities!
Next Shift Academy is here to support you—because life after law enforcement isn’t the end. It’s a new beginning. Many of us on the inside have been there, done that when it comes to navigating this transition and leaning on self-awareness to get us where we are today. Join us and let us help you become the person you want to be.
Take a listen, do the exercises, and if you need a team in your corner, come join us inside Next Shift Academy.
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