Coaching is an art. It is vastly different from mentoring and consulting. Donna and Jay talk with Jay’s Coach Cynthia Restivo, executive coach, entrepreneur and author, about what coaching is and is not, her discovery of coaching, the benefits of coaching, and when people should consider it. They even touch a little on how coaching impacted Jay in his professional and personal life.
"You have served, you have you put on your brave, you put on your courage and you served your country faithfully, and it was scary and you faced a lot of things, but as you transition out, it's time for you to honor yourself and put your brave and your courage on to invest in yourself so that you can live out the rest of your days with the honor and dignity. Fight for yourself, your life and for your personal legacy as well as you did for our country. Lay your life down for you." ~ Cynthia Restivo
Cynthia is an executive coach and the founder of Dynamic Perspectives, Inc., a professional coaching/consulting firm serving leaders seeking personal and professional growth. She is the author of her new book, Stuck in the Wrong Story--Step Out of Shame into the Life God Intended (Bold Vision Books). Cynthia holds two coaching certifications, certified by Dr. John C. Maxwell as an executive coach, teacher, and speaker and certified Professional Path Coach Training Institute. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation, ICF. Cynthia graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education and holds an Associate Degree in Theology. Cynthia takes people from point A to point B, facilitates building strong teams and effective leadership.Cynthia is also the mother of three adult children, a grandmother and makes her home on the Oregon Coast with Vince, her husband of 41 years.
Cynthia Restivo Contact Information
Website: www.dynamicprospectives.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiarestivo/
Book: Stuck In The Wrong Story: Step Out Of Shame Into The Life God Intended (2022)
Donna’s Links
Website: www.rebel-llc.org
Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)
Blog: Taking Off The Armor
Jay’s Links
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Donna’s Links
Website: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/Coaching
Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)
Blog: Taking Off The Armor
IG: @thetransitioningwarrior
Twitter: @wtpc
FB: The Transitioning Warrior
Jay’s Links
Website: https://j2servantleadership.com/
Book: Breaking Average (2020)
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Beyond The Frontline
Beyond the Frontline is a podcast focused on one of the most critical and overlooked missions in military life: the transition from the Frontline to the Homefront. Hosted by retired Air Force nurse and seasoned transition mentor Donna Hoffmeyer, this show offers real conversations, practical guidance, and expert insights for service members, Veterans, and their families as they navigate life beyond uniform.
With over two decades of military service including roles in nursing, flight medicine, education, and policy. Donna brings firsthand knowledge and deep compassion to every episode. She holds a master’s degree in Sport Science, is co-author of Warrior to Patriot Citizen, and runs REBel LLC, a company dedicated to Veteran mentorship, consulting, and publishing.
Through interviews and shared experiences, Beyond the Frontline dives into the emotional, logistical, and cultural aspects of transition, from preparing early to finding purpose after service. Donna also draws from her blog Taking Off The Armor, offering thoughtful commentary on the challenges and growth that come before, during, and after military retirement.
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Donna is a 21-year retired Air Force nurse; with a career that spanned from nursing, flight nursing, education, training, readiness, and policy. Donna has a master’s degree in Sport Science and has co-authored her first book, Warrior to Patriot Citizen; focusing on ensuring service members are prepared for transition well before transition occurs. She also has her own blog, Taking Off The Armor, focused on all issues before, during and after transition and after retirement, as well as, a multifaceted business, REBel LLC, focused on veteran transition mentorship, consulting, and publishing her own work.