My path to acceptance | Eric Yarger | TEDxCanberra
In this talk, former US Marine Eric Yarger gives us some insights into how he came to go to war, how it changed him, and how he found his road to acceptance.
From 2002 to 2014 Eric served as a US Marine. First as a Reconnaissance Marine and then as a Marine Raider with Marine Force Special Operations Command. He completed six combat deployments: four to Iraq and two to Afghanistan, including the invasion of Iraq and Operation Vigilant Resolve, as well as broad combat operations in Afghanistan. He has three awards for valour in combat, including Bronze Star with a V.
He is cofounder and Operations Director for NOVOMODUS a company that delivers change management, leadership and security solutions to organisations seeking effective and strategic change. He is also the country manager and trainer for Getting More Australia, training highstakes negotiation to a broad range of clients from Google to Special Operations and Intelligence organisations throughout the AsiaPacific region.
He lives in Canberra with his wife and two children and the dog he brought home from Afghanistan.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
