Career Sessions, Career Lessons
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. Hear from C-level executives, leading academics, entrepreneurs, mid-level leaders, ex-military members, leadership coaches and other career experts, non-profit workers, and gig economy participants. Each guest shares their unique story and career insights to inform and inspire your own path. Career Sessions is part of PathWise.io. Whether you’re just a few years out of school or well into your professional life, PathWise helps you live the career you deserve. PathWise provides comprehensive career and professional development coaching, content, courses, and community, backed by a group of leading coaches and career management experts. Career Sessions’ host, James (J.R.) Lowry, has had multiple careers of his own and learned countless lessons along the way. A Duke engineer by background, he spent the early part of his career as an officer in the US Air Force . From there, J.R. earned an MBA from Harvard Business School to accelerate his transition into the private sector. Following grad school, he spent over a decade with the consulting firm, McKinsey and Company, working with clients across a range of industries and business situations. He then made a second career shift into financial services, spending time at Fidelity Investments and State Street Bank. Most recently, he joined Janus Henderson Investments as their Chief Operating Officer. Multiple leadership development programs honed his skills, advanced his career, and fueled his desire to help others with their professions. He hosts this podcast in a personal capacity, and any views expressed are his own and not those of his current or any former employer.
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J.R. Lowry continues his discussion with executive coach Jim Huling about The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX), the book he co-authored with Chris McChesney and Sean Covey. In this second part, they discuss the last two disciplines: Keep a Compelling Scoreboard and Create a Cadence of Accountability. Together, they exp
Too many teams have bold strategies but fall short in execution. In this episode, Jim Huling—executive coach and co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution—dives into the power of focus, discipline, and simplicity in leadership. Jim shares how Fortune 500 companies transformed performance using the 4DX methodology, wh
Technologist, Advisor, And Author Of Spheres Of Influence Spheres of influence are more than just networks—they’re strategic relationships that define how you lead, grow, and succeed. In this thoughtful conversation, Brad Englert—author of Spheres of Influence and former CIO at the University of Texas at Austin—breaks
Leadership is less about ego and more about evolution. In this dynamic conversation, Georgie Dickins—C-suite confidante and trusted advisor, founder of Women in Leadership Global, and author of Stratospheric CEOs—dives into the lessons behind some of the most influential financial industry leaders. She shares firsthand
The creator economy is rewriting the rules of modern work, blending passion with purpose in a way that reshapes how we think about careers. In this inspiring conversation, Kudzi Chikumbu—former Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok, fragrance entrepreneur behind Sir Candle Man, and venture advisor—opens up about h
Revolutionizing professional development demands a bold approach to address why conventional programs often miss the mark. This episode features Todd Holzman, founder of Holzman Leadership, who unveils his groundbreaking "real work" process. Todd's methodology doesn't just theorize; it empowers leaders at Fortune 500 a
