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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), to discuss the
resources, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
available to aspiring federal executives. Kelly shares her
remarkable journey from starting as a GS-1 student employee to
serving nearly 39 years in federal government before transitioning
into entrepreneurship and executive mentoring.
The conversation explores how NAFFE helps federal
employees prepare for SES careers through mentoring, ECQ mastery
training, resume development, and structured interview preparation.
Kelly also explains the evolving SES application process, the role
of the Qualifications Review Board (QRB), and practical advice for
federal professionals looking to advance into executive leadership
positions.
Whether you're a GS-11 planning your next promotion
or a GS-15 considering the SES, this episode offers valuable
insights into navigating the path to executive leadership.
Learn more about the National Association of Future
Federal Executives at https://naffee.org
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problems. This is a place for federal employees to network, share
ideas, and get better.
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