Best Civilservice Podcasts (2024)

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197. Vet S.O.S. - Support for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Federal Service 13:58

3h ago13:58

13:58

CEO, Co-Founder & Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast, Shawn Welsh, joined me on the podcast to discuss the issues facing veterans as they transition and look for civilian jobs, including federal employment. Transitioning veterans and hiring managers looking for talent can learn from Shawn's lessons! https://vetsospodcast.com/ Shawn's a prolific Link…

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196. What is NARFE? 17:45

2h ago17:45

17:45

John Hatton, Staff Vice President of Policy and Programs at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) joined me on the podcast to discuss what NARFE is, does and how it can help you. He also discussed the ups and downs of this year's FEHB open season. https://www.narfe.org/membership-who-can-join/?utm_source=7M6&utm_camp…

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195. Open Season Help is Here - Use this Calculator 29:34

3d ago29:34

29:34

Kevin Moss of Consumers'Checkbook is on the show to talk about the major changes in health insurance options. It's open season, y'all! Even if you love your plan, shop around. Open Season ends on December 9th. His organization offers an amazing calculator that can help you make the best choice for your family. Listeners of the podcast get a discoun…

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194. Performance Management Doesn't Have to Be Horrible - A Convo with Virginia Blaser 15:03

4d ago15:03

15:03

Virginia Blaser, former senior Department of State official, walks feds through her tips for managing the performance appraisal cycle. She literally wrote the book on questions to ask employees throughout the year to help them develop and achieve their goals. You can find it here. Watch the video of our conversation here.…

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193. Different Generations In the Federal Workforce 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

Working with folks 20 years older, 20 years younger and all ages in between? Dr. Russell Robinson of American University's Key Executive Leadership Program and Amplified Research talks about working with SO MANY different generations of folks. Listen to Russ' wisdom and how you can learn more at Key.…

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192. Supporting Feds in Need in North Carolina - Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund 12:26

17d ago12:26

12:26

Robyn Kehoe, executive director for the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund joined me on the podcast to discuss how FEEA supports federal employees in need of disaster relief assistance. FEEA provides small grants to feds who need immediate cash infusions to get shelter, beds, clthing, etc. Get more dteails about applying and donating he…

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191. Hatch Act + GovExec's Sean Michael Newhouse 6:46

2M ago6:46

6:46

Meet Sean Michael Newhouse. He's a reporter for GovExec and put out videos recently about the Hatch Act that are far more entertaining than our normal annual training. You can catch that content here. In this episode, he explains the basics of the Hatch Act and what it's like working for GovExec. Learn more about his GovExec work at this link. And …

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190. Workplace Promise Institute - Whistleblowers United 11:21

3M ago11:21

11:21

On September 11, 2024, Jackie Garrick and team will host the Workplace Promise Instittute. Jackie founded Whistleblowers of America, nonprofit organization assisting whistleblowers who have suffered retaliation after having identified harm to individuals or the public. Her experience as a federal employee led her to create a network of support for …

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189. Data Driven Talent Management with Kris Saling 13:14

3M ago13:14

13:14

Meet Kris Saling. a leader in the Army's recruiting command and analytics guru. She joined me on the podcast to talk about her new book, Data-Driven Talent Management and federal agencies and deparmtents can leverage better tools and processes to improve employee experience. She combines HR and data savvy to yield results. Get the book at this link…

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188. Black Professionals in international Affairs - Professional Organization Spotlight 10:11

4M ago10:11

10:11

https://iabpia.org I love connecting listeners with professional organizations literally made for them! Enter Black Professionals in International Affairs! President Alexandria Maloney discusses membership, upcoming events, mission and how you can get involved in this episode. BPIA upcoming events: https://iabpia.org/events Alexandria Maloney's sit…

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187. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - What you Need To Know 13:42

4M ago13:42

13:42

https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act Have you heard about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? Congress passed it in 2023, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just published a final regulation in June of this year. Deborah Hopkins, attorney and president of the Federal Employment Law Training …

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186. What is the Merit Systems Protection Board? 24:54

4M ago24:54

24:54

Raymond Limon, vice chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MPSB) joined me on the show to discuss what the MPSB is, what it does and why it matters. If you havent' taken training on this recently, tune in for a refresher. He also surprised me by administering the oath of office as a way to celebrate my new federal job! https://www.mspb.gov/ I…

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185. ClearanceJobs - Connect 2024 Conference Oct 3 16:36

4M ago16:36

16:36

Lindy Kyzer of Clearance Jobs joined me on the podcast to talk about the current state of the job market for clearance holders and what CJ has to offer. Join us at the Clearance Jobs Connect 2024 event on October 3rd. Listen for details and click below to register now! https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/events/clearancejobs-connect-2024 Govv…

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184. What I learned from my successful SES application 12:47

6M ago12:47

12:47

Longtime listeners probably remember episode 131 - https://www.fedupwardcoaching.com/podcast/episode/3675202c/131-what-i-learned-from-my-failed-ses-application Well, I kept at it and got through the SES process successfully! In this episode I walk through the lessons I learned and things that surprised me about the process this time. For the basics…

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183. FedFam brings you savings on hotel stays 8:17

6M ago8:17

8:17

Jason Coleman of FedFam joined me on the show to talk about discounts FedFam negotiated just for you! FedRooms is shutting down and FedFam is stepping in. Learn more about the first great rates here: https://www.fedfam.org/landing-pageBy FedUpward LLC

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182. Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association's Federal Executive Forum 9:15

7M ago9:15

9:15

Dr. Kandis Boyd, Federal Executive Institute Alumni Aassociation (FEIAA) President, joined me on the podcast to disuss their upcoming event. The Federal Executive Forum is open to GS-12s through SESs and you don't have to be a FEIAA alum to attend this hybrid event. Yes, you can participate virtually. Register here. To learn more about FEI's course…

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181. Federal Human Capital Conference April 15-17, 2024 - For Feds Only! 6:51

8M ago6:51

6:51

The Partnership for Public Service has an amazing conference planned for federal human resources professionals. Michelle Amante, the VP for Federal Workforce Programs at the Partnership, discusses what this first of its kind conference will deliver and why you should register ASAP. Click the link below for more details: https://ourpublicservice.org…

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Ep48 - Engaging Our Emergency Program 30:53

9M ago30:53

30:53

Today, we’re getting into emergencies. We’ve gotten into them a few times on this show and we should, we seem to be getting into them more and more, every year. We’re either in an emergency, preparing for an emergency or recovering from an emergency. It’s almost like our ministry needs an Emergency Program. Oh wait, we do. And we’re digging into th…

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180. Change Management in Government 12:53

12M ago12:53

12:53

Meet Brian Wilson, organizational change manager at the Security and Echange Commission. Cool title, right? He walks us through how he approaches change and what you need to know if you're working on a major org change. You can find him on LinkedIn here. Brian mentioned a change management certification in this episode. You can find it here.…

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179. Join Now! Membership for Feds 10:08

1y ago10:08

10:08

I've joined forces with Jason Coleman of the FedFam group to bring you a new resource! We've created FedFam.org, a membership site for federal employees only. We bring tons of standard operating procedures, info and advice and we're adding more every week. In this episode you'll hear from us what you'll get as a member. We're offering this tailored…

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Ep47 - Understanding Maintenance Contracts 35:35

1y ago35:35

35:35

What do we have 28 of, across our province, that ensures our roads are well maintained through our many seasons? Maintenance Contracts! We work with various maintenance contractors across our province to keep our roads in working condition and travel ready. But what does that even mean? Host Russel Lolacher chats with Manager of Maintenance Program…

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178. Shared Services Leadership Coalition 16:14

1y ago16:14

16:14

Meet Steve Goodrich. He's the author of Transforming Government from Congress to the Cubicle, CEO at The Center for Organizational Excellence, and a board members for the Shared Services Leadership Coalition. In this episode, he describes his book (which you can purchase here) and how you can get involved in the Shared Services Leadership Coalition…

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177. FEHB Open Season - THE TOOL YOU NEED - 20% Off! 24:59

1y ago24:59

24:59

Kevin Moss of Consumer Checkbook is back on the podcast to help you make sense of all the choices available during open season. Use code fedupward and get 20% off the already VERY reasonable priced tool Kevin and team built. https://www.checkbook.org/newhig2/year24/membership/orderonline.cfm?type=online No one knows more about FEHB plans than Kevin…

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176. Humans of Public Service - Nominate a Coworker 7:12

1y ago7:12

7:12

Heard of Humans of New York? Well, Brian Whittaker founded Humans of Public Service. https://humansofpublicservice.org/ You can nominate your coworkers to be featured on the site/LinkedIn/Instagram page. Brian, currently a FDIC employee with tons of experience in federal agencies, founded the site to recognize people like us who often get a bad rap…

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174. Shutdown Resources, News Sources and Discounts 5:08

1y ago5:08

5:08

Anxious about the potential government shutdown? This episode outlines resources, news sources and discounts for feds. Here are the links you need to get educated and stay that way. OPM guidance and Agency/Dept Shutdown Plans: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/#url=Shutdown-Furlough Washington Posts's Shutdown Gu…

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173. Shutdown Countdown? 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

Public administration guru Dr. Don Kettl joined me on the podcast to talk about what feds can expect over the next month - will the gov shut down? Will feds get repaid if it does? Explore these questions and more. Don recently authored a book, one of many he's written about public management and operaitons. You can find it here. Don specializes in …

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Ep46 - Updating Digital Delivery 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

Change. It’s probably the biggest constant in what we do. And nothing changes faster than technology. Not only in the tools we use but also in the public’s expectations in how we serve them. One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in my time in government is this tectonic shift around digital transformation. And the need for the public service to mode…

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172. University of Maryland Global Campus - Programs for You 13:59

1+ y ago13:59

13:59

Looking for a degree program that fits YOUR needs? UMGC might be just what you're looking for. Justin Hasty, director for UMGC's federal strategic partnerships, and Daniel Mintz (daniel.mintz@umgc.edu), Department Chair for information technology, joined me on the show to discuss how an online degree program can help build your skills in areas need…

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171. Public Service Motivation and Belonging with Doug Wilson 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

26:51

Nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate in February 2010 as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Doug Wilson was the first openly-gay individual to be Senate-confirmed to a senior-level Pentagon position. Prior to retiring from government in March of 2012, he served as Senior Spokesman for the Department of Defense…

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170. Federally Employed Women (FEW) National Training Event - Register Today! 14:18

1+ y ago14:18

14:18

The President of Federally Employed Women (FEW), Pam Richards, explained what FEW does, why you should join and what's coming up in this year's National Training Program in Columbus, Ohio, July 9-13. You can register for the event and become a member here. FEW is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1968 shortly after government issued Exe…

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169. How to Request Telework the Smart Way & Latest Exec Order on Remote Work 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

24:54

Mika Cross, former federal employee, federal work and future of work expert, joined me in this episode to talk about the latest news in the Biden Administration on telework guidance, how to expertly request telework flexibilities, and how to search for jobs that offer flexibility. She also discussed a new tool she's built to help your organization …

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168. Pay Compression: How it Hurts You & the Public (and What You Can Do About It) 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

30:01

I welcomed Jason Briefel back to the show for a frank talk about pay compression for federal employees. He's one of the few people you'll hear speaking publicly on behalf of feds about this issue. Think about it - how do we attract talent to federal service if pay in high cost areas doesn't come close to keeping pace with private industry,;politica…

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167. Debt Ceiling Chaos - What to Do, What to Watch 20:56

1+ y ago20:56

20:56

Anxious about debt ceiling repercussions? Not getting your paycheck? Not knowing what's coming? Even if a deal is reached, the programs and services you administer might be cut or reduced. There's lot of uncertainty ahead of us this summer, feds. Dr. Donald Kettl joined me on the podcast to try to make sense of it all. Dr. Donald Kettl specializes …

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166. Building Bridges to Solve Big Problems 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

23:41

Meet Bill Eggers, executive director of Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights, where he is responsible for the firm’s public sector thought leadership. He and public administration stcholar Dr. Don Kettl recently published a book on building bridges: https://www.amazon.com/Bridgebuilders-Government-Transcend-Boundaries-Problems-ebook/dp/B0B5Y8X…

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165. The Rodel Federal Executive Fellowship 12:05

1+ y ago12:05

12:05

The Rodel Institute is an independent nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening American democracy and improving the quality of public leadership in the United States. A nonpartisan center for leadership and intellectual growth, Rodel helps America’s most promising leaders reach their full potential as public servants, deepen their commitment…

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164. So You're Under Investigation - Here's What To Do First 27:33

1+ y ago27:33

27:33

Under investigation? Just filed a complaint? Guest Kevin Shehan of Shehan Legal explains when you might want to contact an attorney to set you off on the right path. Kevin worked as a federal employee and now helps them with EEO and other issues. He's seen both sides of federal employee issues and offers tips to help when you're in sticky situation…

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163. Take Your #$%^!# Leave 11:51

1+ y ago11:51

11:51

This episode is more rant than anything else. And it's self-directed. I need reminders from my husband to just take my leave. This episode is your permission to take YOUR leave and learn a little about how much you earn in pleasant and not so pleasant circumstances you might encounter during your federal career. Please excuse my repeated whining ab…

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162. ADHD: Superpower and Challenge for Feds 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

18:23

If you're a federal employee with ADHD, work with one, supervise one, (or like me, your household includes loved ones with ADHD), this episode is for you. ADHD can be a challenge, AND a superpower. Enter Elle O'Flaherty who provides tips and advice on how to provide support when appropriate, and better understand what ADHD is and isn't. Elle spent …

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Ep45 - Getting Down with DFAA 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

When disasters strike our province, big/small, floods, fires, etc. we’re there to work to reopen our highways. But what happens after those events? What’s our role in recovery and financial assistance. Quite a bit actually and today we’re going to talk about it… Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements. Host Russel Lolacher chats with Senior Mana…

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161. Feds in Motion Challenge - Join the FedUpward Community Team 7:55

2y ago7:55

7:55

Robyn Kehoe from The Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) joined me to discuss the upcoming Feds in Motion Challenge. The 3rd Annual Feds In Motion Challenge kicks off on May 1, 2023, continues during Public Service Recognition Week (#PSRW) May 7-13, and keeps on going through June 6. It’s all about moving in your favorite way — wa…

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160. Inspiring Workplaces - Join Me on March 16th! 10:03

2y ago10:03

10:03

In this episode, Dr. Russel Robinson and I discuss an upcoming event specifically for public servants - No decks, no slides, no handouts. The purpose is to connect with like minded professionals, learn, and affect change in your sphere of influence. Here are the details: Stories have the power to inspire, strengthen, and heal. And the stories we te…

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159. Mindful Fed 14:18

2y ago14:18

14:18

Feds - do you have a stressful job of importance and need to take a few minutes to practice mindfulness? The Mindful Fed community is exactly what you're looking for. NOAA employee Garth Smelser runs an amazing group that you can sign up for FOR FREE to help you stay focused and balanced. And if you happen to work at an organization that can help G…

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158. Looking to Upskill? Northeastern University's NEW DMV Campus 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

Jamie Jones Miller, former federal employee in the executive and legislative brances, joined me on the show to discuss her new role as the dean and CEO of Northeastern University's new Arlington, VA campus. They're open for business and offering degree and certificate programs specifically for federal employees and the contractors who support them.…

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157. Short Term Disability Insurance For Feds 16:40

2y ago16:40

16:40

Tony Zerante, Chief Strategy Officer, and Stephanie Baker, Chief Experience Officer, at WAEPA, joined me to discuss short term disability insurance and why you might need it. They walk us through the product WAEPA offers and how to learn more. WAEPA is a proud sponsor of the FedUpward Podcast. To learn more about WAEPA and the products they offer p…

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156. What is Federal Executive Institute? 14:15

2y ago14:15

14:15

Dr. Heath Harding of the Office of Personnel Management's Center for Leadership Development, described what the Federal Executive Institute is and why you want to attend. FEI, located in Charlottesville, VA, offers leader development and networking opporunities you should know about. I attended many years ago and had a great exerpience that include…

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155. You NEED this Tool For Open Season - AND get a discount code only for you 32:04

2y ago32:04

32:04

Consumers' Checkbook, a non-profit organization that helps youi make better financial decisions, offers a fantastic tool to compare FEHB plans. With open season coming mid-November, you should explore changes to your current plan, what other plans offer, and how much premiums are changing (spoiler - rate increases are NOT uniform across plans). Kev…

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154. So What Exactly Is AI and How Can Govvies Use It? 17:24

2y ago17:24

17:24

Tom Davenport, an AI/machine learning expert who also happens to be my first cousin once removed (yes, I said it), discussed what AI is, how feds might leverage it. If you feel like you *should* already understand AI but you don't, this is a great place to start. Tom is a world-renowned thought leader and author, is the President’s Distinguished Pr…

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Ep44 - Into All Things Invasive Species 47:07

2y ago47:07

47:07

I’m not trying to scare you or anything but we’re being invaded. By land, by water… we are being invaded by… invasive species. What does that even mean, what’s our role and how afraid should we be? Our guests on the latest TRANsmissions podcast episode will get into all of that. Host Russel Lolacher sits down with Environmental Roadside Manager Gra…

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153. You're the Manager and it's Return to the Office Time 16:57

2y ago16:57

16:57

What should you be thinking about when higher level leadership says it's time to return to the physical office? If you're facing questions and resistance from your team, this episode is for you. FEDS Protection CEO and founder Tony Vergnetti reminds us of the liability coverage his company, a proud aponsor os this podcast, offers federal employees.…

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152. Considering an EEO or IG Complaint? Start Here 20:15

2y ago20:15

20:15

Something awful happened at work and you're considering an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint, or maybe you should go to the Inspector General (IG) in your agency/department. Or maybe your supervisor's supervisor could help. Where do you even start? Enter Kevin Shehan.of Shehan Legal. He's worked in federal employment law for a federal ag…

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