(not so) Average Jane
Army Combat Veteran • Corporate Leader • Author • Speaker

Your story, translated with purpose.

I help audiences, teams, and individuals turn adversity into fuel—and I help veterans and professionals present their experience with clarity and confidence.

A portion of every non-scholarship purchase supports Operation Juliet.

Dallas R. Knight delivering a keynote speech
Now booking 2025–2026
Keynotes • Workshops • Retreats

Veteran-Led Perspective

Army MP (Iraq 2003) • Intelligence Analyst • Nonprofit Founder.

Proven on Stage

TEDx, Junior League, D.C. testimony, corporate & public-sector events.

Mission in Action

Part of every engagement fuels programs for female veterans via Operation Juliet.

Keynotes & Speaking

High-impact talks that blend raw honesty, research-backed insight, and actionable tools. Perfect for leadership summits, ERGs, veteran orgs, and mental health & wellness conferences.

Anchored in Purpose

A signature keynote on resilience, identity, and leading from your scars—not in spite of them.

  • Purpose as a stabilizer in uncertainty
  • Turning adversity into durable courage
  • Tools to align values, goals, and action

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Diamond in the Rough

From battlefields to boardrooms—how to polish the pressure into performance without losing your humanity.

  • Reframing failure and reinvention
  • Psychological safety & accountability
  • Storytelling that drives culture change

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Veterans at Work

Hiring, retaining, and empowering veterans—how organizations can translate military skillsets into business outcomes.

  • Decoding military experience
  • Bias-aware interview practices
  • Building veteran-friendly teams

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Formats & Logistics
45–60 min keynotes • 30–90 min firesides • Half-day intensives • Virtual or in-person • U.S. travel. Custom topics available on request.

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Workshops

Hands-on, high-energy sessions with take-home tools your audience will actually use.

One-Day Intensive

The Purpose of Purpose

Anchor your why. Unlock your how. A practical framework to connect values to behavior, and behavior to outcomes.

  • Purpose mapping & priority alignment
  • Habit systems that stick
  • Team accountability rituals

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Half-Day

Purpose in Practice

A concentrated, tactical session for leaders or ERGs to turn purpose statements into weekly operating habits.

  • Quarterly OKRs that serve the why
  • Meeting designs that protect focus
  • Metrics that matter (and which to ignore)

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NSAJ Career Services

Affordable, veteran-led resume services designed to translate your experience into a compelling, civilian-ready story.

A La Carte

Build Your Own

Resume Revamp$125
Resume Creation (from scratch)$225
Cover Letter$50
LinkedIn Profile Polish$125
Professional Bio$75
Interview Tips & Tricks (PDF)$25

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Career Pro Package

Resume + Cover Letter + LinkedIn Polish + Bio

$375
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  • Fast, clear turnaround
  • ATS-friendly formatting
  • Military-to-civilian translation expertise
Bundles

Essentials

Career Starter (Revamp + Cover)$150
Career Builder (Scratch + Cover)$250

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Scholarships (2026)

$1,000 in scholarships available through Operation Juliet for female veterans in need. Apply to be considered.

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Veteran Discounts

Reduced pricing available for transitioning military and veterans across all services. Mention your service at intake.

Give-Back

A portion of every non-scholarship purchase supports programs for female veterans via Operation Juliet.

FAQ

Do you work with non-veterans?

Absolutely. While my expertise includes military-to-civilian translation, I also work with professionals across industries.

What’s the typical turnaround?

Most a la carte items are delivered within a few business days. Packages may take a bit longer depending on scope.

Can you tailor content to a specific job?

Yes—share the posting(s) and we’ll align your materials to the role and ATS keywords.

How does the scholarship work?

Operation Juliet administers limited scholarships for female veterans. Apply via the form and the board reviews requests.

Book Dallas / Start a Project

Tell me about your event or career needs. I’ll follow up with next steps and a simple intake.

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Or reach out directly:

Email: dallas@notsoaveragejane.com