Intelligence Career Conversations
This podcast explores the people, paths, and policies shaping today’s intelligence community. Each episode features candid discussions with professionals from across the field—covering career journeys, skill-building advice, and the real-world impact of policy decisions on the IC workforce.
Episodes
61 episodes
Horace Blackman: Building a Mission-Driven Career
In this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly welcomed Horace Blackman, Senior VP/Business Unit Leader, Defense, Intelligence and Space, CGI Federal. He shares insights from a career spanning government and indu...
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Episode 55
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30:51
The Unredacted Resume: The Network Effect: How to Get Noticed and Leverage Your Hidden Network
On this episode of The Unredacted Resume, host Lindy Kyzer is joined by Dr. David Bray (The Stimson Center), Niloo Norton, and Charles Carithers (Cornerstone Government Affairs) to discuss the importance of networking. They explore how to build...
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45:32
Suzanne White: Lessons on Humility, Mentorship, and Uncertainty
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly speaks with Suzanne White, former Deputy Director for the Defense Intelligence Agency. Suzanne reflects on her path from financial management to senior intell...
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Episode 54
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26:50
The Unredacted Resume: Crush the Interview: Strategies for Telling Your Story
In this episode of The Unredacted Resume, co-host Brian Drake (Accrrete), along with guests Kim King (DIA) and Wyetta Morrow (Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business), discuss effective interview strategies for individuals transitioning from federal...
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38:12
The Hon. Ellen McCarthy: Trust, Leadership, and the Future of Intelligence
In this ICC podcast episode, host Jim Donnelly sits down with The Hon. Ellen McCarthy, CEO and Founder of the Trust in Media Cooperative and a longtime leader in the U.S. intelligence community, as she recounts her unconventional journey, from ...
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Episode 53
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39:24
The Unredacted Resume: Because That's Where the Fish Are! Job Hunting in the NatSec Market
On this episode of The Unredacted Resume, host Lindy Kyzer is joined by Murshed Chowdhury (Founder & CEO, Tech Duels, and Partner, Rapid Talent Group) and Jamie Jones Miller (Regional Dean, Northeastern University Arlington) to discuss what...
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31:10
Chris Jones: Navigating the IC
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Chris Jones, Chief Technology Officer at Nightwing. Chris shares his extensive background in the IC, his transition from public to private sector, ...
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Episode 52
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28:52
The Unredacted Resume: What Did I Just Read? Writing a Resume for Impact
On this episode of The Unredacted Resume, hosts Brian Drake and Lindy Kyzer sit down to share practical tips to help your resume make an impact where it counts. From tackling common pitfalls to understanding what hiring managers look for to tra...
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36:27
Amber Nicholas: Prioritizing People
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Amber Nicholas, INSA Advisory Committee Member and Principal Account Executive for National Security at AWS. Tune in as Amber reflects on her experience at the intersection of t...
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Episode 51
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28:02
The Unredacted Resume, Dropping Papers: 5 Things to Know When Separating From Federal Service
In this episode of The Unredacted Resume, host Brian Drake is joined by Elisabeth Baker Pham (Partner, Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch) and Mika Cross, (CEO, Strategy@Work), who break down the essentials every federal ...
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32:27
Erringer Helbling: The Balance of Service
On this episode of the ICC Podcast, host Jim Donnelly speaks with Erringer Helbling, CEO of Demati, about building a career at the intersection of intelligence, cybersecurity, and corporate leadership. From military service to safeguarding glob...
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Episode 50
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35:47
The Unredacted Resume: Who's Hiring?: Employment Trends in the NatSec Market
The Unredacted Resume is a new miniseries podcast hosted by Brian Drake and Lindy Kyzer. In this inaugural episode, Lindy is joined by COL Candice Frost, USA (Ret.), Senior Account Executive at Nightwing, and The Hon. John Sherman, Dean of The ...
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24:37
Dr. Lisa Costa: Be the Storm
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly welcomes Dr. Lisa Costa, National Security Executive at Seekr. From her early days in special operations to standing up Space Force's tech and innovation...
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Episode 49
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33:10
Don Blersch: Authenticity and Objectivity.
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly welcomes Donald Blersch, Senior Vice President for Government Innovation at Clearspeed. Tune in as Don reflects on his 35+ year career serving across the inte...
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Episode 48
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30:43
Meg O'Neill: Art of Collaboration and Innovation
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Meg O'Neill, Founder and President, O'Neill Strategy Group, LLC. Tune in as Meg discusses her 30+ years of leadership across the IC. From shaping...
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Episode 47
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28:59
Sarah Daly: Pursue Excellence, Be Adventurous
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly welcomes Sarah Daly, Research Staff Member, Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA). Tune in as Sarah discusses the value of non-linear career growth, how techno...
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Episode 46
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27:22
Linda Weissgold: Candor, Courage, and the Craft of Analysis
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly welcomes Linda Weissgold, Former Deputy Director for Analysis, CIA. Tune in as Ms. Weissgold reflects on her 37-year intelligence career—beginning with how sh...
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Episode 45
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31:00
Archana Bae: Mission and Purpose
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly welcomes Archana Bae, INSA Advisory Committee Member and CEO & Founder of Porta Strategies, LLC. Tune in as Archana shares insights from her dynamic ...
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Episode 44
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30:13
Brian Drake: Generous Actions, Lasting Impacting
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Brian Drake, Vice Chair of INSA's Tech & Innovation Council and Federal CTO, Accrete. Tune in as Brian shares insights from his path through th...
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Episode 43
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35:05
Michael Brasseur: Rooted in Integrity
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Michael Brasseur, Vice President of Innovative Intelligence Mission Center, SAIC. Tune in as Mr. Brasseur reflects on his 27-year career supporting the intelligence community, u...
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Episode 42
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24:38
Theresa Campobasso: Resiliency in Action
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Theresa Campobasso, Vice Chair of INSA's Insider Threat Subcommittee and Senior VP, Strategic Accounts, Exiger Government Solutions. Theresa shares her ...
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Episode 41
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39:44
Jonathan Boateng: Navigating a Cybersecurity Career
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Jonathan Boateng, Director Security Specialist, Microsoft. Tune in as Mr. Boateng talks about the benefits of cybersecurity certifications, shares ...
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Episode 40
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26:39
Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg: Mentorship, Mission, and Making an Impact
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly sits down with INSA/INSF President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg for an insightful and candid discussion. Suzanne shares her unconventional journey into the nationa...
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Episode 39
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24:27
COL Derrick Lee, USA ( Ret.): Mission-Driven Leadership
This week on the Intelligence Career Conversations (ICC) podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by COL Derrick Lee, USA (Ret.), Director of Intelligence Programs, SOSi. Tune in as COL Lee shares experiences from 30 years in military intelligence,...
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Episode 38
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28:11
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 ...
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Episode 37
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30:35
