Alison Gordon on Service, Exploration and Owning Your Story

In this inspiring episode, Soldier On CEO Paul Singer speaks with Alison, an Army veteran whose journey spans service in Afghanistan, record-setting polar expeditions and building a start-up committed to innovation and sustainability. Alison shares candid reflections on her Defence career, the challenges of transitioning out of uniform, and the search for new purpose beyond service.

She opens up about the mental and physical demands of military life, the lessons carried into extreme expeditions, and the resilience required to forge a new identity as a veteran and business leader. The conversation also explores the importance of community, not being afraid to seek support, and the transferable skills veterans bring into every new endeavour.

Key Themes
Service, identity, and transition
Lessons from military life in leadership and resilience
Extreme expeditions and the mindset of endurance
Backing yourself and taking risks in business
Veteran entrepreneurship and innovation
The role of support networks and veteran organisations
Advice for transitioning veterans and families

This podcast series was made possible with support from the Commonwealth Government’s Saluting Their Service Grant Program through the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs.

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