Rookies to Rockstars
GovCon is full of rules, red tape and make-or-break moments—but how do you go from a rookie struggling with acronyms to a rockstar closing deals and leading strategy? "Rookies to Rockstars" is the podcast where industry experts share the advice they wish they had starting out.
Co-hosts Amanda Ziadeh and Camille Tuutti bring on GovCon leaders who get real about the lessons, missteps and strategies that shaped their success. In 20-minute episodes, guests break down what they’ve learned about winning contracts, building relationships and navigating the GovCon world.
Whether you’re figuring out your next career move or setting your sights on the C-suite, these leaders share the hard-won advice they wish they knew earlier—how to manage risk, lead with confidence and make decisions that drive real impact in GovCon.
Rookies to Rockstars
Latest Episodes
What Happens When You Mix a Technologist with a Soldier? You Get a CIO Like John Pisano
Be Bold, Seen & Invaluable: Garry Schwartz Transforms his Military Mission to Industry Success
From Airman to Intel Leadership: How David Guffey Built the Knowledge Base for a Career in GovTech
How an $18K Job and a Missed Deadline Shaped Microsoft’s Heidi Kobylski into a Federal Tech Leader
'Your Career Is Your Own': How Amy Foy Learned to Lead, Ask & Grow