The Career Intelligence Podcast is your go-to source for navigating the future of work in a world increasingly shaped by AI and innovation. Through engaging conversations with the hosts, industry leaders, tech pioneers, and career experts, this podcast dives into the transformative role of AI, emerging workforce trends, and the evolving skills needed to thrive in tomorrow’s job market. Whether preparing for what’s next or seeking fresh insights, Career Intelligence equips you with the tools and knowledge to stay ahead in the age of AI and beyond.
Beyond the Federal Workforce: Navigating What Comes Next
What happens when the career path you expected suddenly changes? In this episode, I talk with Amy Leighton of Career Resources LLC about the continuing impact of federal workforce reductions and what displaced government employees are discovering as they consider their next move.
Amy explores the challenges of transitioning from federal employment, including translating specialized experience into language private-sector employers understand, narrowing a lengthy federal resume, and adjusting to a very different interview process.
Most importantly, our conversation highlights how an unexpected career disruption can become a chance to reassess priorities, uncover transferable skills, and build a next chapter that offers both opportunity and meaning.
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We want to hear from you! Connect with us!
Kathleen Dohoney
celticcareerpros.com (http://celticcareerpros.com)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/)
Betsy Jewell
betsyjewellcoaching.com (http://betsyjewellcoaching.com)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/)
Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz
yourcareerhappinesspc.com (http://yourcareerhappinesspc.com)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/)
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My guest Amy Leighton is a Certified Professional Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and founder of Career Resources LLC. She helps people figure out what comes next in their careers and explain their experience in language employers understand.
After 15 years in human resources and employee benefits compliance, Amy moved to Texas for her husband’s military assignment, leaving behind a job she loved. It was there that she started Career Resources LLC.
When Amy returned to Northern Virginia, her first local client was a lobbyist with ties to Capitol Hill. That introduction led to her work with Capitol Hill staffers and gave her an inside look at the unique challenges of the Washington, D.C., job market. Today, her clients include Capitol Hill staffers, nonprofit professionals, and federal employees exploring opportunities in the private sector.
What Amy enjoys most is the moment when someone who says, “I don’t know how to explain what I do,” begins to recognize just how much they bring. She offers practical advice, honest conversations, and plenty of encouragement to help people move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Connect with Amy at:
Website: http://www.careerresourcesllc.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyleighton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleighton/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BmlxE2PHhTCGz5xMLmVmHxw%3D%3D)
3 Sept 2026
Career Momentum: How to Get Clear and Move Forward
Your career doesn’t always move in a straight line, and what success looks like to you can change along the way.
In this episode, Kathleen Dohoney, Meredith Dinitz and Betsy Jewell explore 6 practical ways to build career momentum at any stage, from gaining clarity about what you want and strengthening professional relationships to refreshing your interview skills and preparing for future opportunities.
We also discuss why career success doesn’t have to follow a traditional ladder, how your priorities can change over time, and why being proactive matters even when you’re happy in your current role.
Whether you’re actively job searching, returning to the workforce, contemplating a change, or simply taking stock of your career, these tips will help you become more intentional about where you’re headed and take one manageable step toward what’s next.
Most importantly, we talk about patience, curiosity, and taking small, purposeful steps so you’re better prepared for opportunities and changes before they happen.
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We want to hear from you! Connect with us!
Kathleen Dohoney
celticcareerpros.com (http://celticcareerpros.com/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/)
Betsy Jewell
betsyjewellcoaching.com (http://betsyjewellcoaching.com/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/)
Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz
yourcareerhappinesspc.com (http://yourcareerhappinesspc.com/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/)
28 Aug 2026
How to Identify Your Strengths and Value at Work
Knowing your strengths and value at work can be difficult at any career stage, whether you're just starting out or twenty years in.
In this episode, Meredith Dinitz and Betsy Jewell share practical ways to identify what you bring to the table and explain it in a way that goes beyond your job title or a list of skills.
Early in your career, how do you identify your strengths when you don't have much work experience? Betsy shares her concept of "proof of work," looking at what you've actually done and how you've done it, including experiences from group projects, clubs, hobbies, and more.
And after 15 or 20 years in the workforce, how do you separate what you've done from what you're actually good at? Meredith shares how to look for patterns in your experience, including what people consistently come to you for, the problems you're good at solving, and what you're known for.
How does understanding what you bring help when you're considering a career change? Once you understand the value underneath your title, you can start asking where else what you do well might be valuable. And what about when you're aiming for a promotion instead of a career change? They dig into why the same self-awareness matters there too, not just when you're job hunting.
In this episode:
The difference between your responsibilities, skills, strengths, and the value you bring
Betsy's "proof of work" concept
How to turn a vague strength like "I'm a people person" into something you can actually explain
Why your job title or major doesn't have to define what's next
Practical questions to help you identify your value at any career stage
We want to hear from you! Connect with us!
Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz
yourcareerhappinesspc.com (http://yourcareerhappinesspc.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/)
Kathleen Dohoney
celticcareerpros.com (http://celticcareerpros.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleendohoney1/)
Betsy Jewell
betsyjewellcoaching.com (http://betsyjewellcoaching.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyjewell/)
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