Leveraging Military Confidence: The incredible impact of service

In this episode, reservist Karen Gallantry shares her remarkable career journey, from her accounting background to leadership roles in tech and startups. Karen highlights how her experience in the military reserves instilled a sense of confidence and adaptability that she carried into her civilian career. Reflecting on pivotal moments, such as leaving a 12-year role at Sun Microsystems and finding the right fit at Okta, Karen emphasises the importance of working with a career coach to uncover her true motivations and values. She also underscores the power of networking and referrals, recounting how a long-lost connection helped her land an opportunity that aligned with her goals.