Leavers To Leaders Awards-L2L Awards - Samuel T. Reddy

The leavers to Leaders award (L2L Awards) recognises individuals in England, Wales, Scotland & Mauritius who are positively influencing others, inspiring their peers and impacting their communities.

The Military Leavers To Leaders Award takes place in England, Wales & Scotland in partnership with the Veterans Awards CIC. This award is for former military personnel who have successfully transitioned and positively impating their organisations.

Samuel T. Reddy stated: “Having successfully engaged and transitioned from the military to become and entrepreneur and beyond, I believe everyone has influence, but most importantly I believe service Leavers are the future Leaders and service personnel have all the skills and attitude they need to strive in a world with constant disruption & dislocation. The Leavers To Leaders award as part of the Welsh Veterans Awards is to spotlight those who have successfully transitioned from the military and positively impacting organisations. The winners get to join the Leavers To Leaders conference in November to represent their companies because serving does not have to stop. “

The Current Winners For Military L2L awards 2020 are :

Paul Taylor – Re:act Disaster Response Winner
Vincent Baldry – Brightlink Learning Silver
Maria Lewis Age – Connects Morgannwg Bronze

Aimee Bunyan – JP Morgan Winner
Laurence Moore – Normad CIC Project RECCE Silver
John Stephenson – The Forces Transition Group Bronze

The Leavers To Leaders Award 2022 is taking place in England , Wales & Scotland:

England- Village Hotel Portsmouth on the 7th of September 2022

Wales- Village Hotel on the 30th June 2022

Scotland- Village Hotel on the 27th of April 2022

You can read about the L2L Conference 2022 here: L2L 2022

For more details on how to become a sponsor of this award in England, Wales, Scotland and Mauritius email: Info@TriExForces.com for a pack.

Fear: Should i be scared about career transition?

Career transition can be scary and I remember thinking very hard about leaving the Military. The fear of having to find a place to live, fear of looking for a new job in a new industry, (civvy) street. Fear of the unknown. Fear of change. Now I think of it, all those fears were in my head and i was caged by them. I still feel the same fear each time I venture into a new business. But I learnt to face the fear and do it anyway.

Fear can stop you to apply yourself, get out of your comfortable zone and be your very best.
Why is it important to have the final scene in mind?

Just like a jigsaw puzzle. I have to admit I am not good at jigsaw puzzle, but I used to have a client with learning disabilities who was a champion at doing it, spending days & weeks completing it with the utmost patience. It was an art!

How much more important is it to have the final scene in mind specially if you are rebuilding a career?

A vision for a better more effective lifestyle is a good start as a leader.
Why should i take put myself FIRST?

Always remember to put YOURSELF first even if it’s a quick walk on the beach or to the park.
For me I like to walk/run by the sea, the views in Southampton are not as nice as in Mauritius but It helps me relax, refocus & reenergise. You will be surprised at how these small moments add up to your wellbeing as a leader & specially as a leader in transition.
Steal just 1 or 2 hrs anytime you can to do the things you love. #leaders #transition #business #life #serviceleavers #wellness #wellbeing
Get comfortable being uncomfortable

In my experience, one of the secrets to getting comfortable being uncomfortable is plunge into the uncomfortable ; push, or be lucky enough to have someone push you, beyond your fears and your sense of limitations. And that’s what I’ve been doing ever since, I joined the British forces, overcoming my discomfort as I go along even now in business.
#leadership #business #military #serviceleavers #BritishArmy #RoyalAirForce #royalmarine #RoyalNavy #HMForces #transition
Why should you be prepared to change course?

You see nothing goes according to plan in life, you cannot even predict the next hour even if you are at home, on the road or in the workplace. Things are constantly changing.