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Career Sessions, Career Lessons

JR Lowry, PathWise.io
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Each of us has a unique career story to tell. For the lucky few, their career trajectories are like rockets heading for the stars, with no turning back. More typically, our career paths are more like a game of Chutes and Ladders, with advances and setbacks along the way. On this podcast, guests from a range of industries and backgrounds share their career journeys and the lessons they've learned. ... more

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In this episode of Career Sessions, JR Lowry speaks with behavioral scientist Jon Levy to explore what actually makes teams effective and why the answer isn’t what most people think.

Drawing on research across psychology, business, and even sports, ... more

Why do so many successful leaders feel burned out, misaligned, or unfulfilled? According to Raj Sisodia and Nilima Bhat, the issue isn’t a lack of skill or intelligence, but rather a lack of healing. In this episode of Career Sessions, JR Lowry sits ... more

What’s really holding leaders back? According to executive coach Muriel Wilkins, it’s often not skills, strategy, or experience -- it’s hidden beliefs. In this episode of Career Sessions, JR Lowry sits down with Muriel Wilkins, executive coach to sen... more

What does it take to walk away from a successful global executive career to pursue a deeper purpose?

In this episode of Career Sessions, Career Lessons, JR Lowry sits down with Christopher Williams, former global executive and author of the new book... more

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Recent Guests

Muriel Wilkins
Executive coach, author of Leadership Unblocked
Harvard Business Review associated podcast Coaching Real Leaders
Episode: The Beliefs Holding Leaders Back And How to Break Through Them, With Muriel Wilkins
Christopher Williams
Author of Courage and executive with a multinational career
Author, Speaker, and Leadership Advisor
Episode: How Courage And Purpose Can Help You Find Your True Path, With Christopher Williams
Andrei Kurtuy
Founder of Novorésumé
Novorésumé
Episode: From 1,000 Rejections To Millions Hired: How Andrei Kurtuy Built Novorésumé & What Actually Makes A Resume Work
Dr. Debra Clary
Accomplished marketing executive, board director and speaker
Independent/Author of The Curiosity Curve
Episode: How Bold Questions Drive Leadership, Engagement & Performance With Dr. Debra Clary
Dr. Candace Steele Flippin
Career expert and author focusing on multi-generational workforce dynamics.
Episode: Navigating A Multi-Generational Workforce & Getting Your Career In Shape With Dr. Candace Steele Flippin
Radhika Dutt
Founder and author, focused on product strategy and development
Episode: Why OKRs Fail: Radhika Dutt on Puzzle-Driven Product Strategy, AI, and Building Better Products
Katy McFee
A former executive turned coach focused on empowering women to advance
Episode: How To Boost Your Executive Presence And Visibility, With Katy McFee
Bianca D'Alessio
Owner of New York's number one luxury real estate firm and star of the HBO show Selling the Hamptons.
Bianca D'Alessio Realty
Episode: How To Master Your Intentions And Lead With Purpose And Power, With Bianca D'Alessio
Matt Pohl
Founder and CEO of The ReWild Group
The ReWild Group
Episode: How To Steer Your Small Business Through The Stages Of Growth, With Matt Pohl

Host

James (J.R.) Lowry
Host of Career Sessions Career Lessons; PathWise.io affiliation. Former officer in the US Air Force; Duke engineer; MBA from Harvard Business School; experience at McKinsey, Fidelity, State Street, and Janus Henderson Investments. Focuses on practical career lessons and leadership development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 71 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 States6 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 States6 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 States6 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 States7 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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The show balances personal stories with applicable strategies for career growth and leadership.
The host draws out valuable, practical career insights from a diverse lineup of guests.

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How Courage And Purpose Can Help You Find Your True Path, With Christopher Williams
Q: So talk a little bit about what that thought process was like for you and how it's felt so far.
The decision to pivot from a traditional corporate path to roles focused on impact grew from a desire to use leadership skills to help more people; it felt risky but ultimately fulfilling as it aligned with a broader purpose.
How Courage And Purpose Can Help You Find Your True Path, With Christopher Williams
Q: Christopher, you walked the Camino, the Santiago, at some point in this time period, right?
I did, and the walk deepened my understanding of courage by highlighting perseverance, reflection, and the way small, deliberate acts can reinforce a larger narrative about purpose and resilience.
From 1,000 Rejections To Millions Hired: How Andrei Kurtuy Built Novorésumé & What Actually Makes A Resume Work
Q: What sparked the aha moment that the problem wasn't luck but positioning and that there was an opportunity in resume design?
Andrei describes an early personal struggle with thousands of rejections, followed by a realization that investing in skill development and creating tangible, verifiable proof (like certifications) could differentiate him and, later, that a well-crafted CV could bridge that value to employers. This shifted focus toward building a resume tool that emphasizes tailoring, results, and narrative rather than generic templates.
Why OKRs Fail: Radhika Dutt on Puzzle-Driven Product Strategy, AI, and Building Better Products
Q: What was the spark that kind of set you off on wanting to write the second book?
The big spark was when readers said to me, I feel like we want to take this long-term approach, but we just can't at our companies. It made me realize a lot of issues I had over the years with goals and OKRs weren't just isolated incidents.
How Curiosity Shaped My Career Journey, With Ryan Hawk
Q: Why is that inner work, if you want to call it that, so important, also foundational to being a great manager?
Leading yourself is an ongoing journey; you need to continuously work on understanding your strengths and weaknesses.

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This show features in-depth conversations with high-achieving professionals across industries, focusing on career development, leadership, and practical strategies for progressing in work and life. Episodes often center on how to navigate career transitions, build influence, and apply lessons from entrepreneurship, technology, finance, and leadership to everyday work challenges. Notable throughlines include actionable career tactics, self-improvement, and the importance of curiosity, resilience, and effective communication in advancing one's career. A distinctive strength is a guest roster that spans founders, executives, coaches, authors, and industry experts, offering both strategic frameworks and personal storytelling that resonate with ... more

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