I met Frank recently at Wells Fargo in Charlotte. Frank gratuitously hosted our group of military members transitioning to the civilian workplace. Immediately, I was drawn to Frank’s presence and genuine care and support for military members. frank@frankvanburen.com shared his story with us, provided details about why it’s important to share your story, and offered tips on how to succeed. A consummate professional, Frank is well educated, informed, and passionate about helping people!

Hearing Frank speak at UNC’s alumni panel was incredibly insightful. He emphasized the real-world application of MBA skills, focusing on problem-solving, humility, and continuous learning. His approach to talent development encourages professionals to stay grounded while constantly adapting to new challenges. Frank’s commitment to nurturing leaders who grow and contribute to organizational success makes him an exceptional resource for anyone seeking to elevate their potential. Highly recommended!

Frank was a guest speaker at our UNC EMBA network event, and his visionary approach was truly inspiring. Rather than prescribing actions, he distinguished between good and bad examples, allowing us to draw our own conclusions. His emphasis on leveraging our strengths to lead struck a chord with me. Frank’s insights on solving “leaders'” problems and creating opportunities resonated deeply. Beyond his speech, he also actively engaged with us afterward, making his participation even more impactful.

Frank VanBuren possesses a unique ability to connect with transitioning service members and military spouses while drawing on decades of corporate success. His leadership leaves you feeling uplifted, inspired, and motivated to pursue self-improvement. At our recent conference, not only did he provide valuable industry insights, but he also shared life lessons applicable to high-performing professionals across all sectors, delivering a truly impactful and transformative experience.

“ Frank VanBuren was the single most important individual in my transition from the military. I felt that I had prepared myself well to switch careers, and it was still an incredibly difficult process. Many companies are trying to help military members transition, and they will try to fit your circle into whichever square hole is best for their company. They will convince you that you’re going to be a great square, and if that hole is big enough, any shape will fit through. But the the truth about what roles would be best is often hard to find. Sometimes I didn’t like the truth that Frank was telling me, but it was always the truth. Frank has an incredible and unique perspective that draws people to him, and he is a connector of people. I consider him an incredible mentor and coach, and I am truly lucky to have been another veteran that he has pulled out of the water during what I thought would be a very smooth transition out of the military.“

“ I have personally admired Frank’s honesty and integrity for the entirety of our relationship. He is a quality human being who has always focused on making not only other individuals better but also making the world around him a better place. His truly humane instincts allows him to relate and connect with most anyone making conversations even with large groups feel extremely personal.”

“ Frank has a tremendous ability to connect with many types of people from all different walks of life. His valued experiences in military, business, finance and life have given him a strong ability to inspire, motivate and lead. The guidance and mentorship that I received from Frank was invaluable to my career development.“

“ Frank Van Buren is an extraordinary individual with an enormous commitment and dedication to motivating those he encounters. After hearing Frank’s story via the Beyond the Uniform podcast, I was left feeling energized and motivated to take on all career obstacles that lay ahead. While I am not a veteran, Frank’s ability to detail his journey from Blackhawk Piot to business school to finance was extremely crisp and would leave any listener inspired to do more. I eventually had the chance to meet and get to know Frank and can unequivocally say, HE IS THE REAL DEAL. It is a rare thing to come upon a person who is so personally invested in the success of those he advises, whether it be business school, real estate, or navigating the finance industry. Frank is a strong leader and, in particular, one who has the ability to effectively communicate a positively enthralling message.“