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Career Sessions

JR Lowry
Leadership
Career Development
Pathwise
Burnout
Leadership Development
Mental Health
Personal Development
Entrepreneurship
Curiosity
Innovation
Resilience
Customer Experience
Emotional Intelligence
Corporate Culture
Networking
More Perfect Union
Change Management
Xtreme Xperience
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Career paths rarely unfold in a straight line. Some careers accelerate quickly, while others take unexpected turns, requiring us to adapt, reinvent ourselves, and seize new opportunities along the way.

On Career Sessions, host J.R. Lowry sits down with accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, coaches, veterans, and professionals from all walks of life to explore the stories behind their c... more

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Latest Episodes

Most teams don't fail because they lack talent. They fail because they're not having the conversations that matter.

In this episode of Career Sessions, Career Lessons, I sit down with workplace culture expert, consultant, and author Gustavo Razzetti... more

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Most people spend a huge portion of their lives at work. So why do so many of us dread it?

In this episode, JR speaks with Debbie Lovich, Senior Partner Emerita at Boston Consulting Group and author of Make Work Work, about why employee engagement h... more

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Most people see careers as ladders to climb. Mohamed Isa sees them as mountains to explore. In this episode, Mohamed shares his remarkable journey from working as a cleaner in a bank to becoming the youngest CFO of a publicly listed company in Bahrai... more

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Most people think overwhelm is a productivity problem. Corrie LoGiudice argues it’s something much deeper. 

In this episode, JR speaks with Corrie LoGiudice, author of The Five Overwhelm Culprits, about why so many high performers feel exhausted, di... more

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Recent Guests

Debbie Lovich
Author of Make Work Work; former consultant at Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Why Work Feels Broken (And How to Fix It), With Debbie Lovich
Mohammed Isa
CFO, author, and speaker; former CFO of a Bahrain publicly listed company
Former CFO, Bahrain publicly listed company
Episode: From Cleaner To CFO (and Beyond): Lessons On Reinvention And Risk, With Mohamed Isa
Corrie LoGiudice
Author of The Five Overwhelmed Culprits
Author, Speaker, Coach
Episode: How To Escape Overwhelm And Redefine Success, With Corrie LoGiudice
Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Author / Entrepreneur
Episode: Why Success Can Destroy A Company, With Eric Ries
Kyle Austin Young
Author and contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and Psychology Today
Independent author/consultant; speaker
Episode: How Successful People Actually Think About Risk, Failure, And Opportunity, With Kyle Austin Young
Dr. Tracy Brower
Sociologist and author of Critical Connections
Author, Sociologist
Episode: The Hidden Cost Of Loneliness At Work, With Tracy Brower
Nathalie Walton
Founder/CEO of Better Sleep; former founder of Expectful
Better Sleep; Expectful
Episode: Why Rest Is the Original Performance Tool, With Nathalie Walton
Gabe DeSanti
Co-founder of Staj, content creator focused on experiential career exploration
Staj
Episode: How To Explore Careers Without Guesswork, With Gabe DeSanti & Alex Dworsky
Alex Dworsky
Co-founder of Staj, experienced in corporate America and career development
Staj
Episode: How To Explore Careers Without Guesswork, With Gabe DeSanti & Alex Dworsky

Host

James (J.R.) Lowry
Host of Career Sessions, Career Lessons

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Practical and Strategic!

    On behalf of recent podcast guest, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier,

    “Truly enjoyed being on JR’s podcast. He knows his audience well and our conversation on my book, ‘The Resilience Plan’ produced practical and strategic recommendations that professionals at any stage in their career can take away”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean Daly, M.Ed
    United States9 months ago
  • A Great Investment of Your Time - Entertaining and Insightful!

    Fantastic - an impressive lineup of accomplished and intriguing guests, sharing useful career insights and advice! A stellar host, J.R.—worthy in his own right of being a guest on a career and life advice podcast—creates a comfortable environment, asks great questions, draws out valuable information, and sprinkles in helpful tidbits of his own.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curt Ruotola
    United States9 months ago
  • Each episode is a case study!

    JR Lowry brings a career’s worth of insights from consulting and financial services to bear, combined with unique and accomplished guests. True to the name, his interview style brings out career lessons for younger and older professionals alike. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew Hecker
    United States9 months ago
  • Highly recommend this podcast

    What a treat to be a guest on JR’s podcast - he is focused on delivering practical advice and strategies leaders can apply and it was a delight to be a guest sharing my book, Exceptional Experiences. Highly recommend his style and his show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    neenjames
    United States9 months ago
  • Awesome and FUN Conversation

    I had an awesome time as a guest on this show. The conversation was energizing, inspiring, and powerful. Thank you for the opportunity to talk about work culture, fun at work, successful teamwork, and much more. Huge TA DA!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joel Zeff
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests praise the host for creating a comfortable environment and clear takeaways.
Guests consistently highlight practical, applicable advice and strong interviewing.
Audience-friendly format with case studies and actionable frameworks.
Host draws out meaningful insights with a warm, conversational style.

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From Cleaner To CFO (and Beyond): Lessons On Reinvention And Risk, With Mohamed Isa
Q: What does peak leadership mean to you, and how do you want your legacy to be defined?
Peak leadership for him is about leaving a lasting legacy through leadership, writing, teaching, and mentoring, not just climbing titles; it encompasses self-leadership and six levels culminating in impact beyond one career.
From Cleaner To CFO (and Beyond): Lessons On Reinvention And Risk, With Mohamed Isa
Q: What led to the decision to pursue the CPA, and why that certification in particular?
He chose CPA because it had stronger current demand, and he evaluated qualifications pragmatically against UK options; the CPA complemented his practical experience and helped build credibility with external stakeholders.
From Cleaner To CFO (and Beyond): Lessons On Reinvention And Risk, With Mohamed Isa
Q: Did you know at that point that you wanted to have a career like the one you've had or did it still feel distant to you?
He decided to become an accountant from a young age after weighing future salaries and opportunities, then strategically pursued CPA and career moves that aligned with his goals, gradually building toward leadership roles.
How To Escape Overwhelm And Redefine Success, With Corrie LoGiudice
Q: How should someone start when they feel overwhelmed right now?
Start by shifting to a day-by-day focus, honoring current capacity, and using intuition to pick one culprit to work on first, typically starting with clarity as it underpins the others.
How To Escape Overwhelm And Redefine Success, With Corrie LoGiudice
Q: What are the five overwhelmed culprits and why do they matter across life domains?
The five culprits are clarity, confidence, community, conditioning, and consistency; they matter because they interconnect personal and professional life, and addressing them holistically helps reduce mental load and burnout.

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What is Career Sessions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with executives, founders, researchers, and career experts who share their real-world journeys, lessons, and strategies for professional growth. Across episodes, themes include leadership mindset, career experimentation, workplace culture, belonging, and the long arc of building durable organizations. Guests range from authors and academics to startup founders and seasoned operators, offering practical frameworks you can apply to hiring, development, and navigating careers. A notable strength is the host's knack for turning complex concepts into actionable takeaways, often illustrated with vivid case studies and personal stories. Listeners can expect actionable guidance for moving up, pivoting, and ... more

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Recent guests on Career Sessions include:

1. Debbie Lovich
2. Mohammed Isa
3. Corrie LoGiudice
4. Eric Ries
5. Kyle Austin Young
6. Dr. Tracy Brower
7. Nathalie Walton
8. Gabe DeSanti

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