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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
Ping Pong
AI In Analytics

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 the biggest financial risk in your life isn't the stock market—but your paycheck?

Most professionals spend years building successful careers, yet their entire financial future depends on a single employer. In today's world of layoffs, AI dis... more

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Most careers stall because professionals wait for permission, confidence, or the right timing rather than taking action. In this episode, host J.R. Lowry sits down with former professional athlete and entrepreneur Dre Baldwin to dissect why professio... more

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What if becoming a better leader has less to do with learning new management techniques and more to do with becoming more yourself?

In this episode, former RBC executive and HomeEquity Bank CEO Katherine Dudtschak shares a deeply personal journey th... more

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Everyone talks about AI as the future of work. But what if the bigger story is something we're overlooking?

In this episode, JR speaks with leadership strategist and author Dan Pontefract about why experience—not youth—may become one of the most val... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dre Baldwin
Professional basketball player turned entrepreneur and mindset coach
All Day Dre
Episode: Why Talent Isn't Enough: The Discipline That Separates Top Performers, with Dre Baldwin
Katherine Dudtschak
Former senior executive at RBC, former CEO of Home Equity Bank, author of Sincerely Katherine
Sincerely.
Episode: The Leadership Lesson I Learned By Becoming My True Self, with Katherine Dudtschak
Dan Pontefract
Author of The Future of Work is Gray, workculture expert
Author
Episode: Why Experience Is Becoming Your Biggest Career Advantage, With Dan Pontefract
Liane Davey
New York Times best-selling author, leadership advisor
Thoughtful Leadership / Book: Thought Load
Episode: Why You're Overwhelmed At Work (And How To Fix It), With Liane Davey
Morra Aarons-Mele
Author of The Anxious Achiever and host of The Anxious Achiever podcast
Author and podcast host
Episode: How to Turn Anxiety Into a Leadership Advantage, With Morra Aarons-Mele
Gustavo Razzetti
Author of Forward Talk; team dynamics consultant
Forward Talk (author)
Episode: How To Overcome The Conversational Debt That Holds Teams Back, With Gustavo Razzetti
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

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 276 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 States10 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 States10 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 States10 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 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 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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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#16
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#14
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#237
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#17
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#23
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Talent Isn't Enough: The Discipline That Separates Top Performers, with Dre Baldwin
Q: Give us your backstory. How did discipline help you along the way?
Dre explains his late start in basketball, his persistence to walk on to college and pro teams, and how he used disciplined practice, content creation, and strategic self-presentation to build opportunities beyond raw talent.
Why Experience Is Becoming Your Biggest Career Advantage, With Dan Pontefract
Q: How do you redefine retirement norms that currently push people off the ladder at 65?
Organizations should design phased transitions, flexible roles, and long-term engagement plans (like Senior Expert programs) that retain capability and knowledge while offering meaningful work for aging employees.
Why Experience Is Becoming Your Biggest Career Advantage, With Dan Pontefract
Q: What's the simplest way to explain the age debt to the uninitiated?
Demographic shifts mean more people are aging in the workforce while fewer young entrants are available, creating a potential talent deficit unless organizations adapt and capture the wisdom of experienced workers.
The Leadership Lesson I Learned By Becoming My True Self, with Katherine Dudtschak
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to start their inner journey?
Start now with small wellness habits like meditation, surround yourself with trusted supporters, and give yourself time—an inner journey can take years but begins with creating space for reflection and self-compassion.
The Leadership Lesson I Learned By Becoming My True Self, with Katherine Dudtschak
Q: How did your leadership change after you embraced a more feminine approach?
I moved away from command-and-control toward kindness and curiosity, engaging more with frontline employees to uncover root causes and foster inclusive decision-making, which both improved culture and business results.

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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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1. Jon Ostenson
2. Dre Baldwin
3. Katherine Dudtschak
4. Dan Pontefract
5. Liane Davey
6. Morra Aarons-Mele
7. Gustavo Razzetti
8. Debbie Lovich

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