185. ClearanceJobs - Connect 2024 Conference Oct 3
FedUpward Podcast
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! Govvies can take $100 off the ticket price by using this code at registration: GOVSQUIRREL Lindy and I discussed topics that come up often on the CJ site, and here's one you might want to take a look at:
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184. What I learned from my successful SES application
FedUpward Podcast
Longtime listeners probably remember episode 131 - 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 on executive core qualitification, .
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183. FedFam brings you savings on hotel stays
FedUpward Podcast
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:
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182. Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association's Federal Executive Forum
FedUpward Podcast
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. To learn more about FEI's course offerings, .
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181. Federal Human Capital Conference April 15-17, 2024 - For Feds Only!
FedUpward Podcast
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: I hope I see you there - in person or virtually.
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180. Change Management in Government
FedUpward Podcast
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 Brian mentioned a change management certification in this episode.
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179. Join Now! Membership for Feds
FedUpward Podcast
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 info for only $2.99/month. Join us today at
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178. Shared Services Leadership Coalition
FedUpward Podcast
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 . In this episode, he describes his book () and how you can get involved in the Shared Services Leadership Coalition, which brings together government and industry leaders to find cost-saving solutions for the service you and your teams provide. More about the SSLC: SSLC’s Definition of Shared Services SSLC defines “shared services” as the transformation of service delivery in the Federal Government through...
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177. FEHB Open Season - THE TOOL YOU NEED - 20% Off!
FedUpward Podcast
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. No one knows more about FEHB plans than Kevin! He outlines major changes, things ot consider, and which plans now offer the best fertility treatment coverage.
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176. Humans of Public Service - Nominate a Coworker
FedUpward Podcast
Heard of Humans of New York? Well, Brian Whittaker founded Humans of Public Service. 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 in the press. I hope you're inspired by Brian's story and support his efforts to recognize - and humanize - people who do the hard work of the nation everyday.
info_outlineThis 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 about parental leave coming online after I had both of my kiddos.
I referenced Government Worker Fi's article on leave. Here's the link:
https://governmentworkerfi.com/federal-employee-vacation-time/
And here's the OPM website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/annual-leave/