INSA

Intelligence Career Conversations

Business EN ↓ 80 episodes

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.

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Austin Wang: Mission First, But People Always 09.11.2023 25:36

On this week’s episode of the ICC podcast, we are pleased to welcome Austin Wang, Vice President of Intelligence at MITRE to discuss his Marine Corps and CIA service, varying paths into the IC workforce, best practices for growing your IC career...and more!

Cadie Hopkins: Mentee to Mentor 26.10.2023 27:52

On this episode of the ICC podcast, Cadie Hopkins Federal, Altana AI & Co-Founder, Iron Butterfly Media, discusses her nontraditional career journey, how she sees the community evolving, value of mentors and giving back, and the importance of staying true to who you are.

Peter Kant: Honing Your Skill Set 12.10.2023 24:34

On this week’s episode of the ICC podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Peter Kant, Chairman and CEO of Enabled Intelligence. Mr. Kant discusses his career journey in the IC. Mr. Kant discusses his career journey including advice for setting career goals, developing and honing technical skill sets, leveraging neurodiverse capabilities, the workforce...and more!

Likia Hawkins: The Importance of Being Fearless 28.09.2023 25:46

On this week’s episode, Likia Hawkins , President and CEO of Steel Point Solutions, joins host Jim Donnelly to discuss the importance of building trust, being fearless, and the career-enhancing power of allies, champions, and mentors.

Kevin Meiners: Cultivating Your Tribe 14.09.2023 25:16

On this week’s episode of the ICC podcast, Kevin Meiners, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Enterprise Capacity, ODNI, joins host Jim Donnelly for a discussion about the difference between "green and blue badgers", importance of mentors and tips for building meaningful mentor/mentee relationships.