Author: Jeff Urbaniak
Jeff is an online advisor to an audience of more than 10,000 people. He provides valuable advice on topics relating to leadership, management, strategy, and life skills. His published advice column shares information, lessons, and wisdom for everyday life.
Through the years he has led thousands of military and civilian personnel in many tough and demanding situations, authored various self-help articles for publications, spoke at high-profile events and ceremonies, developed people into highly effective leaders and managers, and guided organizations to maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Along his life journey, he has accumulated much expertise that he continues to share with others. He helps people and organizations realize and achieve their maximum potential.
He is also an Air Force Veteran (retired Air Force Chief and Honorary Coast Guard Chief).
His education and training:
Jeff is an online advisor to an audience of more than 10,000 people. He provides valuable advice on topics relating to leadership, management, strategy, and life skills. His published advice column shares information, lessons, and wisdom for everyday life.
Through the years he has led thousands of military and civilian personnel in many tough and demanding situations, authored various self-help articles for publications, spoke at high-profile events and ceremonies, developed people into highly effective leaders and managers, and guided organizations to maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Along his life journey, he has accumulated much expertise that he continues to share with others. He helps people and organizations realize and achieve their maximum potential.
He is also an Air Force Veteran (retired Air Force Chief and Honorary Coast Guard Chief).
His education and training:
- Master's Degree, Management Science, Troy University
- Bachelor's Degree, Occupational Education and Human Services, Wayland Baptist University
- Bachelor's Degree, Visual Communication, American InterContinental University
- Associate Degree, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force
- Associate Degree, Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force
- Master Certificate, Organizational Leadership, Villanova University
- Professional Manager Certificate, Community College of the Air Force
- Professional Counseling Certificate, U.S. Air Force
- Master Instructor Certificate, U.S. Air Force
- Instructional Systems Development Certificate, U.S. Air Force
- Graduate, Chief Leadership Course, U.S. Air Force
- Honor Graduate, Chief Petty Officer Academy, U.S. Coast Guard
- Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, U.S. Air Force
- Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School, U.S. Air Force
- Graduate, U.S. Air Force Police Academy
- President, The Landings Racquet and Swim Club, Inc. (2022 - present)
- Advice Columnist (2015 - present)
- Leadership Advisor and Strategy Consultant (2011 - 2015)
- Superintendent, Community College of the Air Force (2007 - 2010)
- Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Security Forces (2001 - 2007)
- Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Security Forces Regional Training Center in South Korea (2000 - 2001)
- Superintendent, Ground Defense Command Course, Department of Defense (1998 - 2000)
- Instructor, U.S. Air Force Security Forces Academy (1995 - 1998)
- Marketing Consultant, Urban Enterprises (1992 - 1995)
- Operations Manager, Vandenberg Air Force Base Armory (1993 - 1995)
- Flight Chief, U.S. Air Force Security Forces (1991 - 1993)
- Security Manager, U.S. Air Force Information and Security Programs (1988 - 1991)
- Supervisor, U.S. Air Force Security Forces (1986 - 1988)
- Police and Security Forces Specialist, U.S. Air Force (1983 - 1986)