I can’t speak highly enough about The COMMIT Foundation and the transformative support they provided me during my transition from military to civilian life. From the very start, COMMIT’s Pursue Your Purpose program gave me an incredibly personalized experience, beginning 18 months before my retirement and growing even stronger as I got closer to my transition date.
The COMMIT Foundation doesn’t just offer a one-size-fits-all approach; they meet you where you are and adapt as you evolve through the transition journey. My initial intake with Meagan Thrift and coaching with Kyle Moses, PhD, set a powerful foundation, helping me clarify my goals and develop a structured plan. When I took on additional responsibilities in my final year of service, COMMIT understood and was there to re-engage with me when I could focus on my transition more fully. This commitment to tailoring their support to each individual’s journey, coupled with a remarkable network of mentors and fellow veterans, truly set COMMIT apart.
One highlight was a recent workshop in Baltimore, hosted by Brown Advisory, where I had the privilege to connect with an extraordinary group of mentors and a talented cohort of transitioning veterans. The insights shared in that room were invaluable, offering a fresh perspective and renewed confidence as I moved forward. The workshop reinforced COMMIT’s value, reminding me that I wasn’t navigating this transition alone.
For any service member or military spouse facing the challenges of transitioning out of the military, I wholeheartedly recommend The COMMIT Foundation. Their unwavering support and dedication make a real impact, and they’re with you every step of the way. If you’re interested in learning more, I’d be more than happy to share my experience and help you connect with this outstanding organization!
I am so grateful for the experience I have had at The COMMIT Foundation. The warmth and professionalism of the Spouse leadership team and the community they are working to build has been helpful in transitioning from military to civilian life. The program I have participated in has been so helpful to me - it has helped me carve out time to explore my values and begin to understand what is next for this chapter of my life. I would recommend this organization to all military spouses who need some support or direction in a post-military life.
Every touch point I’ve had with the COMMIT Foundation has been immediately impactful. From executive coaching, to resume reviews, to the transition workshop and beyond - the COMMIT Foundation team has poured their heart into helping me to find and walk in my purpose. I am forever grateful!
From the moment I engaged with The COMMIT Foundation, I knew they had my best interest at heart. They took the time to get to know me, paired me with the right executive coach, and then finished with a top-notch two-day workshop in Baltimore, MD.
They brought in business leaders such as a former CEO, partner, executive VP, VP, and principals, as well as their CEO, COO, senior VP, VP, and directors, to ensure we were able to gain clarity about ourselves, identify our passions, learn the importance of building strong networks, and discover how to leverage our skills for a civilian career.
I couldn’t be any happier with the support I received from this outstanding organization. They not only give of their limited resources, but their people genuinely give of themselves to ensure transitioning servicemembers are well taken care of.
I sincerely thank CEO JC Glick and his team for what they do for servicemembers like me.
Karl G. Giles
COMMIT is an exceptional foundation from staff to mission this organizational is amazing. They take the time to respect your service and that part of your life, while building you up for the next adventure. Many transition organizations I feel one of many: COMMIT supports many transitioning folks and family, but their support is completely personal and individual. Leaving the military is overwhelming, but though commit I found my purpose and the confidence to pursue what I want.
The COMMIT Foundation is the best Veteran organization I’ve ever encountered. The warm and knowledgeable staff, the generous and insightful mentors, and the highly motivated service members made the in-person workshop an unforgettable experience. I feel so blessed to have crossed paths with each and every person who came together in Baltimore, and I look forward to finding ways to give back to this invaluable organization in the future!
COMMIT truly empowers Transitioning Service Members (and Military Spouses) to align with your purpose. I am genuinely appreciative of the coach sessions reminding me to not just go with the script and with what is familiar. I now realize other fields and opportunities (Civic Tech:) ) that resonate deeply with me and I am now exploring that in my transition. All of the greatness from the Baltimore 24 workshop left me reflective and grateful for being selected for this opportunity. I learned from most from my cohort. My transition and pivots are what I am looking forward to in 2025.
My experience with The COMMIT Foundation was exceptional. The team helped me answer the hard question of "what do I want to do?" through professional coaching and asynchronous learning. The experience also armed me with the skills to communicate my story and to make valuable connections. I would highly recommend for anyone preparing to transition from service.
The COMMIT Foundation helped me find clarity of purpose as I prepare to transition my skillset from military to civilian service. They have an amazing set of coaches that leverage a highly effective framework towards helping military vets uncover their “purpose” as a civilian, thereby helping us find the right fit in post-military work. I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them!
I had a stellar time mentoring vets with the workshop the COMMIT Foundation hosted in Menlo Park, CA. It was a very smoothly run program with several dozen amazingly accomplished military veterans interested to explore roles in civilian professional life. I found it richly rewarding to connect with these servicemembers, share my own experiences, and offer guidance and a network.
The work that COMMIT does is truly invaluable! Guidance, mentorship, resources, connection, and actionable items to take with you after each workshop. I gained a personal clarity to take home with me and because my husband did the active duty/veteran workshop, we have a common language to use while we navigate his retirement and build our post-military life.
After taking the virtual class for military spouses, I started getting the one-to-one coaching help which really helped to spur me on to action and kept me accountable. I then attended the in-person 2-day workshop which was a gamechanger both in terms of identifying my interests, my strengths, and in helping me focus. From that workshop there are several pieces of advice that I still hear in my head and that I use as motivation.
Incredible program...really helped me see what my values and strengths are and how to focus on them moving forward in all aspects of life. Great moderators and group discussions!!
I attended the spouse program and the in-person spouse workshop. From the very first session of the program, I knew something great was going to happen. The invaluable gift of having an assigned coach was life changing for me. My personal coach, Julie French, helped me tackle some very heavy, dark subjects that I needed to resolve in order to be the best version of myself, “healing at its best”. The tools and techniques I learned were as I described “life changing enlightenment”. I gained so much confidence and clarity through the program and workshop. I cannot say enough great things about my experience and how grateful I am for being chosen. THANK YOU COMMIT!!!!
I was a mentor for a recent spouse workshop and had a wonderful experience. The military spouses that were assembled were powerhouses, and the content was relevant, thought provoking, and clearly impactful for the attendees. As a mentor, I was so grateful for the opportunity to hear their stories and share any of my experience that could be helpful. Mostly, though, I learned so much from them and from the team at COMMIT. Very glad to see COMMIT adding these spouse workshops- this is an underserved group that has limitless potential to make an impact.
20 years as a leader, why do I need a coach? I was way off. I initially gravitated towards job placement VSOs, but Commit quickly rose to become the best organization during my transition. As I experienced the incredible coaching and responsive "high touch, high impact" mentality of their incredibly caring, talented, and resourceful team, I realized I found my tribe.
They connected me with whatever resource I requested, depending on the area of transition I happened to be in at the time. The program is tailored to you, your time, and your needs. I went all-in and attended their workshop in Baltimore this year. I still don't know if I've been in a room with a higher caliber of talent in my entire career. Commit matched us up with successful transitioned military professionals and experts in the market who served as mentors and for our journey. As I continue towards retirement and my identity shifts, I have a deep bench of mentors and professionals from Commit that keep me energized instead of anxious.
Transition from the service is a challenging experience. Veterans have developed deep relationships to both those they served with as well as the service and service culture they lived 365 days a year throughout their career. Starting the next chapter can be an uncomfortable experience when for the first time the canvas is blank and it is up to you to chart your course and draw up a second career. Thankfully, COMMIT Foundation exists to help you realize the amazing opportunity that the blank canvas presents. Through workshops, mentors, and coaches COMMIT has played an integral role in helping me to draw that career. COMMIT remains engaged with its alum and I am grateful for the experience.
As a military spouse who stayed mostly in the senior private sector throughout my spouse’s multiple transitions, I was unaware how much support, ideation and community could be found in a nonprofit such as Commit Foundation. More than sharing data, the people involved in their mission (both full time and “alumni”) made all the difference in my family’s mil exit experience. Happy to have gotten to know the full of heart, witty, and genuinely helpful souls at Commit. I hope that sharing this review convinces another professional to become a mentee… at the risk of sounding utterly cliche - it positively changed my inner life.
The COMMIT Foundation is an absolute blessing to transitioning military service members and veterans. They personally helped me find my way by providing online professional coaching and an in person workshop, networking and getting mentorship from professionals in the civilian sector.
The COMMIT Foundation has been incredibly helpful as I transition from the Military. The level of support and access to a professional network helped point me in a direction I didn't realize was possible.
The Commit Foundation greatly has provided tremendous assistance throughout my transition from the military. I've received guidance on topics ranging from resume building and salary negotiations to broadening my perspective on the opportunities available to me. Without this organization, I would be taking a much less structured approach to finding my next career. I've met mentors and made connections that I otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity to make. I highly recommend participation in the Commit Foundation program for any high-performing veterans looking to make the most of their transition from service.
I have assessed numerous veteran transition programs during my time with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Warrior and Family Support Office and the Army's Soldier for Life effort, I am sincerely impressed by The Commit Foundation. It undeniably distinguishes itself as a high-impact, high-performing program, offering invaluable support to service members as they embark on the journey to define their personal and professional purpose. The Commit Foundation's unwavering commitment to this noble cause is truly commendable, and the profound impact it has on the lives of those it serves is both evident and remarkable. The program boasts an exceptionally high return on investment, making every cent invested a powerful catalyst for those who participate.
The COMMIT Foundation has been the single biggest positive force in my transition from a 20+ year military career to the private sector and I am forever grateful for their help. The online coursework coupled with executive coaching helped me identify my next mission and characterize the value I can bring to a team outside of the military space. The interview prep, resume writing, and salary negotiation resources were very helpful. The capstone workshop brought it all together for me and introduced me to a network of like-minded veterans. Thanks so much for making this life-changing transition so much easier!
The COMMIT Foundation cares about veterans. They provide online resources for finding your way after leaving the military and provide top-notch coaches which aid transitioning service members in their search for a new life outside the military. They also host in-person mentorship and networking events where you can meet successful veterans that are now working in civilian careers in major corporations and private companies. I experienced one of these workshops and found it quite helpful to meet and connect with other veterans in the transition. Thank you!
When I left the military, I had no idea what I would do next. Thanks to the high quality coaching and mentoring, I was able to open my mind to the possibilities out there. Thank you so much for helping me on my journey!
I am a 25 year Naval Officer approaching retirement and transition to the civilian sector in the next year, which is a stress and anxiety triggering event. Introduced to the COMMIT Foundation by a peer, I soon found that this organization offered just the assistance that transitioning veterans need as they face the approaching unknowns of retirement. Offering an online program called Pursue Your Purpose, a hand-selected certified coach, and for some, an in-person workshop, they help to guide military professionals through the myriad of challenges they face in transition. Not only is the program phenomenal, but the family-like network that is gained as an alumnus is truly life-changing and this organization is one of the best I have ever experienced! The organization should continue to be recognized as a GREAT NON-PROFIT!
I had an AMAZING experience with the COMMIT Foundation. Prior to separating from the Air Force, I struggled to navigate who I was, what I wanted to do, and what path to take. This foundation took an incredible amount of time and energy to steer me in the direction I needed to go. I am forever grateful to have been able to be part of this nonprofit.
A truly transformative experience! The quality of content and the caliber of delivery are second to none!
COMMIT focuses on a portion of the veteran community that most organizations gloss over. The team provides a unique space for introspection in order to make intentional moves toward the next chapter and navigate the identity shift that inevitably occurs during The Transition.
I cannot recommend this program enough to any transitioning servicemember or post-transitioned veterans who are still searching for their purpose!
Thank you COMMIT!!
The COMMIT Foundation greatly helped me learn--through in-person training--how to effectively network and find the best career field that fit my strengths and skills. My family and I will be forever grateful for The COMMIT Foundation and all of its amazing mentors! Highly recommended for all military members and their spouses transitioning from military to civilian life!
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A Veteran friend who went through the COMMIT program recommended the program to me. Having worked with The COMMIT Foundation for over a year during my military to civilian transition, I whole heartedly recommend The COMMIT Foundation to any transitioning military member, their spouse, and family! The amazing, friendly staff provided numerous coaching calls to help design our post-military life and provided mentors to connect us to employers outside the military. It was through The COMMIT Foundation that both my wife and I were able to network and find employment that aligned with our values and life purpose. Thank you COMMIT for being there for us during the greatest change in our lives!
Incredible experience working with COMMIT! They provide genuine and high-quality services to transitioning military veterans. Their services made a HUGE impact on my own transition. Super grateful for The COMMIT Foundation!
Transition from the military can be very HARD. Unless you experience it first hand, it's difficult to comprehend. The Commit Foundation understands, and they provide coaching and tools to help ease the burden of transition. For me, it made a huge difference, and I can't thank them enough.
I came in to Commit without any real understanding of what it was on the recommendation from a friend from Germany. I am ecstatic with the choice to reach out and with the program. They helped me to find more confidence in my transition back from the military to the civilian sector. The coaching helped me to think through aspects of the transition that I was not expecting and left me better prepared to integrate into wherever I end up. I cannot say enough good things about Commit and my experience.
The COMMIT Foundation provided the most empowering experiences and resources to assist with my transition from Active Duty. Without this organization, I would be stuck in the initial phase of major life change - overwhelming dread and fearing of the unknown. The access to professionals such as distinguished life coaches, interview prep, and writing coaches - is beyond anything I could source on my own or through the military provided resources. I am grateful to be the recipient of these services and hope to have the opportunity to contribute and give back in the future.
My experience with The COMMIT Foundation has been exceptional throughout my transition process. Every engagement with The COMMIT Foundation is professional, rewarding, and thought provoking. I am well prepared for my transition for the various programs, activities and coaching.
The COMMIT Foundation was instrumental in my military transition. I felt the whole team really cared about my success and encouraged me to carve my own path in my next chapter.
Loved the executive coaching that COMMIT has provided. It has truly given me unparalleled insight into my transition that is not available anywhere else.
The team is responsive and insightful. Highly recommend.
The COMMIT foundation equipped me with the mental models, tools, and support system I needed as I transitioned out of the military. One of the more stressful times of my life, possibly more than deployment, because during this transition it’s a completely new experience. The COMMIT foundation helped me feel in control of that. I recommend them to everyone.
The COMMIT Foundation has been, and continues to be, the best transition service I have used.
Their "Pursue your purpose" curriculum single handedly provides service members a guide to help them choose a post-service path to follow.
The staff and mentors is also top notch!
What a great and educational experience. I am thankful for the COMMIT Foundation and their program that challenged me to consider all opportunities in my next chapter in life. After 35 years of service, the thought of doing something other than serving the Navy was a tall task. Great folks like Sandy Travis, Reggie Mills and Scott Vedder came along side me and really leaned in providing mentoring, superior listening skills and much needed advice. Thank you team COMMIT!
I was transitioning from service after 20 years, and honestly, a bit lost. COMMIT was so helpful in helping me not only prepare and learn valuable insights but gave me so much insight about myself. Who I am and what my passions are. I am so thankful for the teams that brought me in.
The COMMIT staff and program are first rate. I was grateful to attend the two-day workshop, forging meaningful friendships with fellow veterans and meeting rockstars within the business community. For people who are interested and willing to do the work, COMMIT will put them on incredible trajectories for the next chapters of their lives.
I sincerely appreciate the introduction I received to The COMMIT Foundation and the opportunities for growth and discovery I found in completing the Pursue Your Purpose program. I highly recommend transitioning Service Members take the time and put in the work to make what COMMIT offers a reality in the chapter following military service.
Commit’s 2 1/2 day workshop gave my military retirement planning a powerful jumpstart! I was surrounded by professionals and provided a wealth of experience, resources and career coaching that lit up the playing field of post-military opportunities that had been in the dark while I was immersed in my military career in special operations.
When it was time for me to retire, I wasn't quite sure where to start. My mentor and one of my best friends had both been taken care of by COMMIT and both highly recommended that I apply. I can honestly say that it was the best advice I received, and I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for my experience and the support I received through their foundation. This is not typically something that I would seek out, and I was hesitant at first. I am so grateful that I applied and had the opportunity to participate in such an awesome program. I currently work for an awesome non-profit, and truly believe my success is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of each team member that walked me through the most critical time of my life.
Thank you for the time and effort you invested in me and my family.
Incredible Organization with an honorable cause. Everyone on their team is humble, approachable and willing to give you every resource available in order to achieve a successful transition.
Commit was absolutely one of the most critical things I did during my transition from the military. After over 20 years of service, Commit was really the first time I did any introspective heavy lifting about my purpose outside the military, my personal priorities in a new stage of life, or happiness in general. This was critically important, which I realize much more clearly now (post-transition) than I did when I first signed up. Everyone at Commit has been incredibly professional, supportive, and responsive, cementing its reputation as a world-class organization. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
A great community and organization provided by the Commit Foundation. Absolutely critical in my transition success!
Hands down the absolute most impactful experience of my transition journey! The staff and mentors are the best anywhere. I felt prepared for my transition after my seminar.
Being a part of the COMMIT Foundation has been one of the most incredible experiences. The organization and their people TRULY CARE about you. They are not just any non profit that "helps" veterans find jobs during transitions, but rather, they are helping veterans find their purpose (with a huge emphasis on wellness). They do this through a series of events such as workshops, executive coaching, pursue your purpose, scholarships, etc. They work hard to connect with their folks, ensuring each of their needs are taken care of during this big life event. The COMMIT Foundation has been absolutely phenomenal. I would give them 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend to all my colleagues and fellow military servicemembers/veterans!
The COMMIT Foundation has been a critical component of my transition. What differentiates COMMIT from other transition programs is the level of personalization of the program to suit your needs, objectives and goals. I could not be happier. Than you COMMIT!!
The COMMIT Foundation was absolutely critical to my transition out of the military. Prior to COMMIT, I was unsure of what I truly wanted to do and how I could chart a path to get there. Through the coaching and mentorship that I received, I am now confidently stepping in the my next career.
There is nothing that compares to what the COMMIT Foundation is doing for veterans. Their ability to help navigate this process and prepare for the next chapter has been incredibly valuable. They ask and help you to look inward first, once you start to understand yourself and what you want your life to look like, then the real growth and development begin. The PYP program, the digital content on the website, and the one-on-one time with the coach have made me more confident, prepared, and excited to begin this next journey. And it's not just me, they have programs from my wife as well since we are all doing this together again.
Everything is thought through and executed flawlessly. They know exactly how to help and their ability to do so is unmatched.
I heard several positive testimonials about Commit, so when it came for my transition I didn’t hesitate to sign up. First impression was based on the application itself that caused me to slow my roll, reflect, and consider my Why. My second impression was that Commit personnel were responsive, invested, and helpful. I’m currently paired with an engaged, transformational transition coach, and working the beginning my this journey through to the next Chapter. I don’t hesitate to invite other brothers and sisters to take a deliberate approach to their transition out of uniform with Commit.
COMMIT was instrumental in helping me find my meaningful next steps after retiring from the Marine Corps in 2018. The one on one coaching, mentoring, educational and networking opportunities were and still are incredible.
Since then, I’m on my second startup, am a COMMIT Alumni mentor, and attend as many events as possible in my local area and beyond. COMMIT also gets the majority of my charitable giving annually, as they are an organization that does so much good, responsibly.
The COMMIT Foundation was an integral part of my journey, transitioning from military service to the civilian workforce. Their counselors, materials, phone calls, and commitment to veterans is unmatched. I really appreciated how they had me make goals, and then showed me how the goals I had were too narrow, and were able to help me focus on what was important to really pursue a career field best suited for me. I’m very thankful for COMMIT and highly recommend them to anyone leaving the service.
The COMMIT Foundation is my first recommendation to any transitioning service member. There are a lot of groups out there willing to help with resumes or interview skills but COMMIT is unique in its focus on the strategic parts of the transition process. Without COMMIT, I would have gotten a job but would I have loved it? Would it have served my whole-life goals? My guess is no. Understanding yourself and your wants and needs is the best starting point for any transition and COMMIT provides that in an easy to access manner!
This is the premier transition support program for executive level military professionals! I spent months having deep and meaningful planning conferences with highly trained and eminently qualified professionals building a comprehensive personal transition plan. We spent a surprising amount of time building my ideal adventure 2.0 strategy. Then, the cohort assembled and spent a few days working with the Commit Foundation team at an absolutely fantastic networking/training conference. We practiced our pitchs, made friends, and polished our plans. I went home better equipped to transition and seamlessly landed my dream job. I am not exaggerating when I say this organization has no equal. Thanks to The Commit Foundation I landed squarely on my feet.