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FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees

Love Rutledge
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The FedUpward Podcast gives federal employees and friends of feds strategies and tips for navigating everyday problems. This is a place for federal employees to network, share ideas and get better. Don't get fed up. Get FedUpward!

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For decades, Bob Tobias has helped shape the federal workforce—from fighting landmark legal battles on behalf of federal employees to founding the renowned Key Executive Leadership Program at American University. In this episode of FedUpward, Bob ref... more

What does it take to reach the Senior Executive Service (SES) in today's federal workforce? In this episode of the FedUpward Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Foster, Director of Mentoring for the National Association of Future Federal Executives (NAFFE... more

What happens when one of the government's leading experts on federal employment law and human capital management steps away from public service—and into advocacy?

Raymond Limon returns to the FedUpward podcast for a timely conversation about the ch... more

We welcome back John Hatton with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) to unpack the biggest issues impacting federal employees and retirees right now.

From concerns over OPM's request for sensitive health claims da... more

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Recent Guests

Bob Tobias
Founder of the American University Key Leadership Development Program; author and poet
American University
Episode: 233. Federal Leadership Teaching Legend Bob Tobias Reflects on Leadership, Labor, and Life After Service
Kelly Foster
Representative of the National Association of Future Federal Executives (NAFFE)
National Association of Future Federal Executives
Episode: 232. National Association of Future Federal Executives - Breaking Into the SES with Kelly Foster
Isabella Ulloa
Founder of the Public Service Alliance (PSA)
Public Service Alliance
Episode: 228. The Rising Threats Facing Public Servants
Robin Kehoe
Leader in an organization that helps support federal employees
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA)
Episode: 227. FEEA Supports Feds' Fitness and Finances - Sign up for Feds in Motion today
Rebecca Geller
Leader of the Geller Law Group
Geller Law Group
Episode: 226. Fed to Founder: Legal Must-Knows Before You Launch
Audrey Roofeh
Founder of Integrity Matters, an organization of small business owners concerned about regulations impacting free enterprise.
Integrity Matters
Episode: 225. Merit Protections and Small Business Relationships at Risk? Breaking Down the New Schedule P/C
Kevin Moss
Senior Editor of Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees
Checkbook
Episode: 219. Navigating 2026 Open Season: Health Plan Changes Every Fed Should Know
Kathleen Borgueta
Founder of Pivoting Parents, an organization supporting parents navigating career transitions while caregiving.
Pivoting Parents
Episode: 218. Pivoting Parents: How a former Federal Contractor's Layoff led to Purpose
Robyn Kehoe
Lead of the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA)
Episode: 217. Micro Grants and More - Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund

Host

Love Rutledge
Host of FedUpward Podcast, focused on strategies and tips for navigating federal life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Love Love and Love Fed Upward!

    I love Love’s easygoing yet super-informative style. Love wants to help us figure out federal life and she is doing it well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rjbdc
    United States5 years ago
  • If you work in government this is a MUST listen

    Love does a fantastic job with her guests to add value to the discussion about working in or with the government. Worth your time to subscribe and listen to her podcast. I feel like I am a better employee after listening to her podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colonel Candid
    United States6 years ago
  • Very useful resource for current feds

    Love Rutledge has created a constructive podcast series that is not only value-added for federal employees but offers endless possibility. In the sessions I’ve heard so far, the value has consisted of increased savvy about major players in the good-government ecosystem (GAO, Partnership for Public Service) - what they’re doing and why - which will help the big-picture thinkers understand and navigate. These interviews have the added benefit of enabling astute listeners to identify potential car... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kwooleyy
    United States6 years ago
  • Pod lady

    Great information! Super helpful, clear and organized. Thanks for taking the time to make this and offer help to all of us Federal employees.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    westat936
    United States6 years ago

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233. Federal Leadership Teaching Legend Bob Tobias Reflects on Leadership, Labor, and Life After Service
Q: For folks who don't know what NTEU is, can you explain what that organization is and what it does?
NTEU is the National Treasury Employees Union, a federal sector labor union that Tobias helped grow from a small start to represent tens of thousands of employees, illustrating the power of organized labor in the federal space.
232. National Association of Future Federal Executives - Breaking Into the SES with Kelly Foster
Q: So what kind of programming does the organization offer?
The organization offers mentoring for both current and aspiring SES candidates, training programs including ECQ Mastery, and a two-page resume workshop to help align career experiences with ECQ requirements and make applicants competitive for SES positions.
231. Are Federal Workforce Protections Still a Thing?
Q: If you had advice for federal employees in general right now, what would it be?
Lean on your core values and the experiences you've developed, recognize the oath you took as a lifelong commitment, and use available resources and networks to advocate for your rights and career growth.
227. FEEA Supports Feds' Fitness and Finances - Sign up for Feds in Motion today
Q: Tell me about Feds in Motion.
The Feds in Motion Challenge started during the pandemic to encourage federal employees to get outside and move, with a flexible goal of 37 miles in 37 days that can be joined individually or as a team.
224. Community, Courage, and Federal Service: Inside Out in National Security's 2026 Work
Q: What issues have you been tackling and what trends have you seen from your members?
One significant issue is the transgender military ban, which is leading to the loss of 4,000 military personnel. The organization has been working on a toolkit for state and local governments to support qualified transgender veterans, along with efforts to sustain a community for LGBTQ feds amidst challenging morale.

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What is FedUpward Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on federal employees and the broader public service ecosystem, featuring episodes about workplace safety, benefits, legal steps for entrepreneurship after public service, and the impact of policy changes on government workers. Guests range from nonprofit leaders and advocacy groups to HR and legal experts, often discussing resources, reform efforts, and practical guidance for navigating federal life and related transitions. Noteworthy is a clear focus on real-world support—scholarships, financial aid, career transitions, and inclusive workforce practices—delivered through accessible, actionable conversations. Listeners are likely policy-conscious federal employees, contractors, and allies interested in navigat... more

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3. Isabella Ulloa
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7. Kevin Moss
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