Testimonials

Jane Maliszewski, PCC, MBA

“Emily King is a fantastic resource for helping companies and individuals through the transition process from successful military service to effective corporate life. Former military leaders bring great capabilities to an organization — planning skills, leadership, and a results-oriented approach — but the culture shift from the military environment to the corporate world is far more challenging than the topics of resume writing and salary negotiation that formal military transition programs typically focus on. Emily has over 10 years of experience researching and developing ways to bridge the disconnect between expectations on both sides, between the company and the ex-military-now-new-corporate-employee, to make both sides happier and more effective. I have several military friends — not clients of Emily's — who were quickly hired by what they thought was their ideal corporation and within a year experienced such extreme dissatisfaction that they left for other jobs — a waste of resources for the business and a confidence-blow to the individual. This is the type of situation Emily can mitigate by providing resources, expertise, and recommendations to make that first hire a long-lasting and productive one for both the corporation and the individual."

Brad Wenstrup, DPM, U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.), member of Congress

“As an early thought leader on this topic, Emily’s expertise has been sought by Army generals and corporate CEOs alike. Emily steps into uncharted territory by lifting the veil on what remains undiscussed: the emotional and psychological impact of military transition. [From the Foreword to “At Ease: The Guide to a Smooth & Successful Military Transition” (Fullcourt Press, 2024)]”

Michael Pett, Veteran Program Lead (Uber, Accenture)

“I am still yet to find anyone who speaks holistically about the transition process in the way that you do…yet every student veteran I spoke to [at SVA NatCon] shares the same fears and challenges that your coaching, training, and book cover.”

Scott Eblin, Executive Coach and bestselling author

“Emily is the expert on how both veterans and employers can successfully navigate the transition from a military to a private-sector career. [With] two decades of experience coaching leaders on both sides of that transition provides a practical and actionable road map for mutual success and satisfaction.”