30. Colonel Lisa Forsyth's Resilience and Determination - Part 1

Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J

If you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because despite your best efforts, you still haven't achieved your career goals in the military, then you are not alone! Perhaps you've been diligently studying and preparing for exams, but your scores aren't reflecting your hard work. Maybe you've been seeking mentorship and guidance, but haven't found the support you need. Or, you could be putting in countless hours of physical training, only to be overlooked for promotions. Your struggle is real, but there is hope and inspiration to be found in Lisa Forsyth's military career journey.

My special guest is Colonel Lisa Forsyth

Colonel Lisa Forsyth is our esteemed guest on this episode of Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J. With an impressive 33-year career in the US Army, she has risen through the ranks from private to colonel. Lisa's journey began with a clear vision in second grade, where she knew she wanted to serve in the army as an officer and be a rancher or farmer. Despite limited mentorship and challenges along the way, Lisa remained steadfast in her goal. She joined the Pennsylvania National Guard after high school, taking advantage of their college payback program to pursue higher education. Through Officer Candidate School, she achieved her dream of becoming an officer. Lisa's assignments ranged from Fort Lewis, Washington to jump school at Fort Benning, where she faced the unique experience of being one of the few women in a class of 400. Her story is a testament to her resilience and determination, serving as an inspiration to aspiring military officers and women seeking career inspiration.

In that environment, you figure it out pretty quick and become tough. The opportunities were nonexistent, but I knew my ticket out of there was higher education. - Lisa Forsyth

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Gain inspiration from Lisa Forsyth's military career journey and discover how she overcame challenges to achieve success.

• Learn valuable insights on the challenges of balancing military and family life and discover strategies to find harmony.

• Be inspired by the story of a single mother in the military and uncover the empowering lessons she learned along the way.

• Explore societal expectations for women in the military and discover how women are breaking barriers and achieving greatness.

• Discover the impact of lack of sleep and high functioning insomnia on military officers and learn strategies to improve sleep quality and function at your best.

Lisa Forsyth's Military Career Journey Lisa Forsyth's inspiring military career demonstrates her unwavering dedication to achieving her dreams. She faced limited opportunities growing up in a small town, but found a way to further her education through the Pennsylvania National Guard's college payback program. Lisa navigated through skepticism, gender barriers, and daunting physical challenges to reach her goal of becoming an Army officer, setting an inspiring example for aspirant military officers and women.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Visit Dr. Julie Wiernik's website to learn more about her services as a sport and performance psychologist.

• Check out Dr. Julie Wiernik's podcast, Get and Gritty, for more inspiring stories and tips on maximizing performance in all areas of life.

• Follow Dr. Julie Wiernik on social media for regular updates and insights on mental toughness and performance psychology.

• Connect with Colonel Lisa Forsyth on social media to learn more about her journey in the US Army and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field.

• Explore opportunities in the US Army and consider a career in the military, whether as an officer or enlisted personnel.

• Research the Pennsylvania National Guard and their college payback program for those interested in pursuing higher education while serving in the military.

• Consider Officer Candidate School as a path to becoming an officer in the US Army.

• Learn more about environmental science and the career opportunities it offers, including in the military.

• Explore opportunities for military service and education benefits through programs like the Pennsylvania National Guard and the US Army.

• Consider attending jump school or other specialized training programs in the military to gain new skills and experiences.