Intelligence Career Conversations

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Intelligence Career Conversations

This podcast explores various aspects of careers in intelligence and national security, including insights from professionals in the field, advice on career paths, educational requirements, and discussions on current trends and challenges including talent acquisition and retention, diversity issues, and the range of opportunities across the public, private and academic sectors.

  1. Wyetta Morrow: Giving Back, Leading Forward

    FEB 21

    Wyetta Morrow: Giving Back, Leading Forward

    On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Wyetta Morrow, INSA's Vice Chair of the Intelligence Champions Council and VP, Human Resources, Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business. Tune in to hear Ms. Morrow discuss the value of challenging yourself and the importance of storytelling in business.

    31 min
  2. Charles Carithers: Shaping a Career Through Service

    FEB 6

    Charles Carithers: Shaping a Career Through Service

    On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Charles Carithers, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs. Tune in as he discusses his educational path, how to organically reach out to potential mentors, and the importance of using employer-sponsored learning opportunities.

    27 min
  3. Chitra Sivanandam: Connecting People, Solving Problems

    JAN 23

    Chitra Sivanandam: Connecting People, Solving Problems

    This week on the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly sits down with Chitra Sivanandam, Chair of INSA's AI Subcommittee and President of Living Dino, LLC. Tune in as Ms. Sivanandam shares how her creative outlets have enriched her career, highlights valuable low-cost educational opportunities, and discusses innovative approaches to modernizing work-life balance in SCIF environments.

    28 min

  4. JAN 9

    Dr. Sherri Wood: Continuously Pushing Forward

    On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Dr. Sherri Wood, an Intelligence Community Professional. Tune in to hear Dr. Wood discuss her non-traditional path to working in the national security space, the importance of being unapologetically yourself, and the cornerstones of being a respected, effective, and caring leader.

    28 min
  5. Vernon Saunders: Enhancing What You Inherit

    12/12/2024

    Vernon Saunders: Enhancing What You Inherit

    On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Vernon Saunders, CEO, Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC. Tune in to hear Mr. Saunders discuss his transition from the Air Force to the private sector, importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and the ROI of investing in people.

    28 min
  6. Janaki Kates: Ending Stigmas, Empowering People

    11/27/2024

    Janaki Kates: Ending Stigmas, Empowering People

    On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Janaki Kates, National Security Consultant and Commentator! Tune in to hear Ms. Kates discuss her career in the IC, including 18 years at the CIA, her advocacy efforts to remove the stigma surrounding mental health treatment, and her thoughts on the critical skills needed for career success.

    28 min
  7. Nateé Johnson: Pursuing Goals Despite the Fear

    11/14/2024

    Nateé Johnson: Pursuing Goals Despite the Fear

    On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Nateé Johnson, Data Scientist and Managing Consultant, Defense & Security Segment, Guidehouse. Tune in to hear Ms. Johnson discuss the importance of academically challenging yourself, pursuing work you are passionate about, and staying true to yourself.

    29 min
  8. Lena Andrews: Integrity and Kindness

    10/31/2024

    Lena Andrews: Integrity and Kindness

    On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Lena Andrews, Associate Research Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland. Tune in to hear Ms. Andrews discuss how earning her PhD impacted her decision to join the CIA and the motivation for publishing her book "Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II.”

    27 min
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This podcast explores various aspects of careers in intelligence and national security, including insights from professionals in the field, advice on career paths, educational requirements, and discussions on current trends and challenges including talent acquisition and retention, diversity issues, and the range of opportunities across the public, private and academic sectors.

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