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Career Sessions

JR Lowry
Leadership
Career Development
Artificial Intelligence
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
Ping Pong

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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What if you achieve everything you thought you wanted in your career, and still find yourself wondering if that's really all there is? Former Vertex CEO Jeff Westphal joins host J.R. Lowry to discuss how you can build a Work Life Worth Living when tr... more

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What's the real job of a leader?

According to Dave Ulrich, it isn’t having all the answers, building your own reputation, or even telling a compelling story about where you’re going. Great leaders help the people around them build their stories—and ... more

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Finding a job has never been easy, but today’s hiring process can feel particularly frustrating. Hundreds of applicants compete for a single role, AI is reshaping how candidates are screened, and qualified people often struggle to get noticed. At the... more

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Recent Guests

April Dunford
Author of Obviously Awesome and Sales Pitch; expert on positioning in B2B tech
Author/Positioning Expert
Episode: Why You? How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market, with April Dunford
Dave Ulrich
Renowned author and thought leader in human resources
University/Consulting (as discussed)
Episode: The Real Job Of A Leader, With Dave Ulrich
Lorena Prego Ojeda
Founder and CEO of Prometeo Talent
Prometeo Talent
Episode: Why Hiring Feels Broken—and How to Get Hired Anyway, with Lorena Prego Ojeda
Liat Ben-Zur
Author of The Bias Advantage; former leader at Microsoft, Qualcomm, Philips
Author, The Bias Advantage
Episode: How to Stay Valuable in the Age of AI, with Liat Ben-Zur
Johan Roos
Internationally recognized strategy scholar, former dean of leading business schools, LEGO Serious Play pioneer
Human Magic; LEGO Serious Play
Episode: How To Stay Human In The Age Of AI, With Johan Roos
Ron Friedman
Organizational psychologist and bestselling author
Author of Super Teams
Episode: Why Great Teams Work Differently, with Ron Friedman
Paul Osterman
Nan Yang Technological University Professor of Human Resources and Management at MIT Sloan School of Management; author of Disposable Workers
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: The Rise of Disposable Workers, with Paul Osterman
Carrie Joy Grimes
Founder of WorkMoney
WorkMoney
Episode: Why Smart People Get Financially Stuck (and How to Break Free), with Carrie Joy Grimes
Jon Ostenson
Founder of FranBridge Consulting; franchising and ownership strategist
FranBridge Consulting
Episode: The Hidden Risk of a Great Career (And a Different Path to Financial Freedom), with Jon Ostenson

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 239 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests consistently bring useful career and leadership insights that listeners can apply.
The host asks great questions and draws out practical takeaways for leaders and professionals.
The show blends research and storytelling to help people navigate career changes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#11
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#146
United States/Business
Apple Podcasts
#80
Norway/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#167
South Africa/Business/Careers

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Real Job Of A Leader, With Dave Ulrich
Q: What gives you optimism about the next generation of leaders?
Spending time with younger leaders and seeing their curiosity and ambition gives him optimism, even though he expects they will face setbacks and struggles along the way.
The Real Job Of A Leader, With Dave Ulrich
Q: How should leaders think about using AI without losing their own judgment?
Leaders should use AI to augment capacity but cultivate uniquely human capabilities—vision, empathy, and critical thinking—so they can guide, not replace, decision-making.
The Real Job Of A Leader, With Dave Ulrich
Q: What has fundamentally changed about leadership today compared to the 80s or 90s?
Leadership now requires balancing timeless principles with new tech-driven realities; human judgment, collaboration, and the ability to help others build their own stories have become central as AI handles routine tasks.
How To Stay Human In The Age Of AI, With Johan Roos
Q: What role does LEGO Serious Play play in combining humans with AI?
LEGO Serious Play serves as a hands-on method to deepen strategic conversations, unlock participation from introverted team members, and design work for AI agents by making thinking tangible and collaborative, thus bridging human cognition and machine capabilities.
How To Stay Human In The Age Of AI, With Johan Roos
Q: What practical leadership practices help in the era of AI?
Leaders should focus on asking sharp questions, shaping the context for teams to act, and leveraging data without losing sight of lived experience and judgment, ensuring that humans remain central in decision-making and that AI serves as a tool for better thinking.

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

Career Sessions curates candid conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, coaches, and professionals who have navigated non-linear career paths. Episodes explore reinvention, leadership, workplace culture, and practical strategies for building durable careers amid change. Across guests and topics, recurring themes include career design, managing transitions, ownership of one's trajectory, and the role of psychology, systems, and strategy in sustainable success. The show tends to attract listeners who want actionable guidance for advancement, pivoting to new opportunities, and designing a long-term, meaningful professional journey. A notable strength is how episodes blend research-informed insights with real-world stories, making ... more

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1. April Dunford
2. Dave Ulrich
3. Lorena Prego Ojeda
4. Liat Ben-Zur
5. Johan Roos
6. Ron Friedman
7. Paul Osterman
8. Carrie Joy Grimes

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