How Stacey Gordon Empowers Veterans to Succeed | Life Skills & Transition Coaching

In this powerful episode of VET S.O.S., hosts Shawn Welsh and Eric Brew sit down with Stacey Gordon, a dedicated veteran advocate and life skills educator. Stacey shares her inspiring journey transitioning from a New Jersey public school teacher to a passionate military transition coach. Her personal experiences during 9/11, her mother’s brain aneurysm, and her grandmother’s battle with breast cancer fueled her commitment to helping veterans and their families successfully navigate life after military service.
Stacey introduces her company, Strategy to Success, a dynamic platform offering life skills education through tailored workshops, interactive worksheets, and virtual coaching. Her program focuses on critical areas like goal setting, time management, self-doubt management, and building strong support networks—essential tools for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
She highlights the profound impact of mentorship from community leaders, including Eric Brew, and how these relationships encouraged her to launch her own business to support veterans. Stacey's approach emphasizes practical solutions that empower individuals to overcome personal and professional challenges.
Looking ahead, Stacey shares her vision to expand Strategy to Success across diverse sectors, including corporate, higher education, nonprofits, and government agencies—ensuring that veterans and their families have access to the life skills needed for long-term success.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
- How Stacey transformed personal adversity into a mission to serve veterans
- The importance of mentorship and building a reliable support network
- Actionable strategies for mastering goal setting and time management
- How Strategy to Success is making an impact in the veteran community
🔗 Connect with Stacey Gordon:
📧 Email: [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-m-gordon-9772b8120/
📌 Action Items:
✅ Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn to learn more about her work
✅ Email Stacey to discuss how Strategy to Success can support your transition
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