Beyond Government: Reinventing Your Career with Robert Leahy

On this episode of Former Fed Friday, Mike Pereira sits down with Robert Leahy, a retired federal executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in IT strategy, modernization, and operations at major government agencies like NASA, the IRS, and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Now a Strategic Executive Advisor at Accenture Federal Services, Robert shares insights on navigating career transitions, the importance of networking, and how federal employees can prepare for changes in the workforce. From managing large-scale technology transformations to adjusting to life after government service, Robert offers practical advice for former feds looking to transition into the private sector. He also shares how to stay ahead of the curve with AI, career stability strategies, and the importance of setting personal goals in retirement. Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply want to future-proof your career, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways, real-world experience, and inspiration for the next step in your professional journey. To connect with Robert, visit him on LinkedIn here. Thank you to our sponsor! To connect with Mike Pereira visit him on LinkedIn here. Learn more about vTech Solution by visiting their webpage here. If you liked listening to this episode, view our Former Fed Perspectives page here. To view all of our podcast series, visit our podcast page.