Lieutenant Colonel Tony Cerella: Living and Managing the "In Between"

My guest today is Lt Col Tony Cerella.

Tony is a returning guest to the podcast and in today’s conversation he shares insights and reflections on retiring from the US Army after 23 years of service.

On episode 99, which was released in January, Tony was looking forward toward the month of May and his official retirement ceremony.  If you haven’t listened to that conversation, I highly recommend it.

Picking up today, Tony is now post-retirement ceremony, while waiting for all the official processing of retirement which will be in a few months.

So, today’s conversation is about the “in between.”  

Tony has had a long and successful career in the US Army.  He also comes from multiple generations of military service.  What does it mean to retire from a career that has also been a lifestyle, not just for Tony, but also for his family?  What is the impact on identity and belonging?  How does one manage the in between phase when what was is gone but what’s coming hasn’t fully formed?

Thank you, Tony, for your willingness to enter into conversation about these questions and more.  I know that many will relate and be grateful to know they aren’t alone in the challenging processing this experience brings with it.  I’m especially grateful for your openness to reflect on your journey in the midst of it.  This isn’t easy – it’s difficult.  I’m hopeful that through conversation and sharing, the “In between” can be made a little less difficult.
 

Connect with Tony:
 www.kaveoleadership.com
tony.cerella@gmail.com | |  | calendly.com/tony-cerella

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