Veterans Transition Coach
Sarah E. Minnis, PhD
Transition coaching for military and veterans
Empowering you to unlock your potential, set achievable goals, and implement impactful guidance for a successful civilian employment and life transition
Meet Your Coach
Sarah E. Minnis, PhD
Sarah, has more than 30 years of experience in career transition coaching across higher education, non-profit organizations, and traditional corporate entities. She has spent more than 15 years specializing in coaching military service members and veterans as they transition from military to civilian life. From those preparing to ETS to those who have been out of the military for much longer, Sarah has the expertise to guide you through a variety of transition challenges. She uses evolving research and experience-informed knowledge of veterans' unique needs to prepare and support veterans in the military-to-civilian transition.
Sarah also helps civilians better understand how veterans can be vital assets to their communities and employment. Her research-to-practice frameworks also support employers better understand the value veterans bring to civilian employment communities. Organizational leaders, managers, and HR professionals in decision-making positions have benefited from Sarah’s knowledge and experience.
In addition to providing individual pro bono transition coaching for veterans, Sarah has anchored panels, led workshops, and contributed to industry and academic journals, innovating military transition theory, highlighting impactful practices for supporting and sustaining veterans' transition.
Dimensions of Coaching
Different challenges require different conversations; help is available for a variety of transition needs
General Transition Coaching
Focuses on all aspects of the military-to-civilian transition. Whether you're preparing to ETS or have been separated for years, general transition coaching can help you identify and target your unique transition challenges as you navigate civilian life.
Worklife Development Coaching
Supports you in developing and implementing a unique plan for employment after military service. This is a time to pursue new opportunities, but it can feel overwhelming and difficult to transition from military work to civilian employment without help.
Resume Applications Interviewing Coaching
Develops your ability to promote your relevant skills and experience. Gathering and structuring unique work-related content to describe the skills, experience, and expertise gained through military service will build your confidence and capability.
Education, Training, and Reskilling Coaching
Guides your exploration of new employment directions and career fields that may entail pursuing education or training to gain new skills and knowledge to take on new opportunities in civilian employment as you make decisions about civilian employment.
How Coaching Works
Coaching timelines are customized; there is no set end date or number of coaching sessions
Assessment
We'll begin by having a thorough, in-depth conversation, along with self-assessments, to gain insights into your background, experiences, strengths, challenges, and goals to set the foundation for your personalized coaching.
Coaching Sessions
I'll identify your action areas and develop actionable steps for your transition. We'll meet virtually or in person for tailored coaching sessions. I'll help you learn and implement strategies to overcome obstacles, gain coping mechanisms, and achieve sustainable positive changes in your civilian life.
Progress Evaluation
We'll have regularly scheduled check-ins to evaluate how you are progressing, refine the implementation of strategies, and ensure you are on the path to achieving your desired transition outcomes.​