Command 2 Corporate
Welcome to Command 2 Corporate!
We’re your hosts, Larry Perry and Tawofik “T” Ghazal—two Army veterans who took different paths in service but found common ground in corporate America. One of us, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of leadership experience in the military, and the other, a former Staff Sergeant who served a decade before transitioning into the business world.
Together, we break down our thoughts on leadership—from the motor pool to the boardroom, and everywhere in between.
This is for leaders in transition and leaders in the making. It’s for up-and-coming professionals trying to find their place; the team players, the quiet influencers, the culture builders, and the ones doing the hard work without a spotlight. No fluff, no gimmicks—just real talk from those who’ve led through challenges, adapted under pressure, and thrived in the face of change.
Leadership isn’t just taught, it’s lived. Let’s get to work.
Command 2 Corporate
Transitioning Out of the Military into the Civilan Sector
Leaving the uniform behind is more than a career move—it’s an identity shift. In Episode 4 of Command 2 Corporate, your veteran co-hosts pull back the curtain on one of the most challenging phases of post-military life: the transition into the civilian workforce.
We unpack our fears, missteps, and surprising moments as we left the military and entered corporate America. From resume rewrites to culture shocks and emotional growing pains, this episode gets real about what it actually feels like to start over after service.
🔍 We cover:
🔹 The biggest fears we had before leaving the military
🔹 Expectations vs. reality of civilian life
🔹 Our first “culture shock” moments post-transition
🔹 How we figured out what we wanted to do next
🔹 Translating military skills into corporate value
🔹 Resume tips that land interviews
🔹 Struggles with imposter syndrome and identity
🔹 Finding community and trusted resources
🔹 Military habits we just can’t quit
🔹 Civilian quirks that still blow our minds
🎯 Whether you’re preparing to transition, already navigating civilian life, or leading veterans in your workplace—this episode offers honest insight, practical advice, and a few laughs along the way.
Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Command2Corporate