S03E16 | Tony Simmonds - Serving in Gaza in the 1990's and converting a passion for training into a national business - the evolution of ITPL.com.au

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Tony Simmonds is a former Australian Army Sapper Officer who served for more than 22 years before transitioning into the world of project management, risk management, and education. With over four decades of experience across defence, government, and international consulting, Tony has worked in complex environments around the world including the Middle East, Europe, and Indonesia. Today he leads Interlink Technology and its Registered Training Organisation, helping professionals and organisations develop the practical skills required to manage projects, risk, and leadership in high-stakes environments. 

In this episode, Tony shares lessons from a lifetime of leadership, from military engineering and United Nations operations to global project consulting. He speaks about the importance of education, continuous learning, and helping veterans translate their military experience into qualifications and capabilities valued by industry. For Tony, supporting veterans through education and professional development is essential to ensuring their knowledge, skills, and leadership continue to create impact long after service.

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What is Veteran Business Community Podcast?

There are many lessons business can learn from the military and your host Pete Liston is going to share exactly what he learnt in the Australian Army that has allowed him to create and build multiple 7 figure businesses. Pete will be joined by guests who have also transitioned from military to entrepreneurship and are keen to share their stories.