Career Sessions

Every entrepreneur dreams of scaling their business, but what happens when business growth stalls? You've hit a revenue ceiling, your team is expanding, and suddenly, the systems that once brought success seem to be working against you. Matt Pohl , founder and CEO of The ReWild Group , faced this exact challenge—taking his own plateaued business from $1 million to $4 million in three years after d...

In an ideal world, every manager would be a mentor, motivator, and model of leadership. But for too many professionals, the reality is far messier. If you’ve ever had to deal with bad bosses—the micromanagers, the emotionally unavailable, or the toxic cheerleaders—you know the profound toll it takes on your mental health and career trajectory. In this deep-dive discussion, we sit down with Mita Ma...

In this time of ever-evolving technology, every working professional will encounter AI in some shape or form. As we go deeper into the age of AI, what is the role of such tools in shaping the future of work and the entire economy? J.R. Lowry talks all about it with Dr. Joerg Storm , IT executive and publisher of the Digital Storm AI newsletter. They discuss why AI is a career-critical tool, the un...

The future of business hinges on mastering the complexities of AI customer analytics, a topic J.R. Lowry explores with Sameer Narkar , Founder of Konnect Insights , a pioneering SaaS platform that delivers an AI-powered, omnichannel view of customer interactions. Sameer details how his bootstrapped company built an in-house, secure AI solution—using models like Llama and Gamma—to unify customer da...

The "Business Sergeant": Leadership Expert, Military Veteran, And Serial Entrepreneur Ready to move past chaos and achieve scalable growth? Today, we dive deep into the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), the powerful framework and toolkit helping leadership teams gain crystal-clear vision, drive disciplined execution, and build healthier, more engaged workplaces. Host JR Lowry sits down with...

We hear a lot about the need for resilience these days, but simply wanting to be resilient isn't enough—in fact, the pressure to always bounce back can be counterproductive. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier , a psychologist, leadership expert, and author of the award-winning book The Resilience Plan , challenges the notion of resilience as an innate trait. Discover why viewi...

What happens when a touring musician decides to rewrite the music industry from the inside out? Today, we sat down with Josh Simons —the force behind Vinyl Group , Australia’s only ASX-listed music company, and the founder of Vampr , the world’s largest social network for creatives. Discover how Josh went from a semi-successful musician touring with the likes of Keith Urban to becoming a CEO, the...

In the demanding world of biotech and healthcare, charting a successful STEM career path, especially as a woman or minority leader, often feels like navigating without a map. But what if you had access to the boardroom lessons, the personal triumphs, and the hard-won wisdom of an industry veteran? Join us as we dive into a candid conversation with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi —physician, biotech entreprene...

Software development is undergoing rapid change as AI, DevOps, and data science reshape how teams build and scale products. In this interview, Particle41 CEO and technical co-founder Ben Johnson explains what modern software teams must do to stay competitive. He shares practical insights on boosting developer productivity with AI, building reliable systems through infrastructure-as-code, and adopt...

The future of work is here, and it's being shaped by AI-driven change. Dive into a captivating discussion with Monica Marquez , Co-founder of FlipWork, Inc. , the enterprise-wide AI workforce transformation system, as she illuminates the evolving landscape of an AI-centric world. Monica shares her unique insights on bridging the gap between AI tool availability and adoption, the imperative for ind...

What if everything you thought about luxury was wrong? Our guest, Leadership Strategist and Keynote Speaker Neen James , proves that true luxury isn't about expense—it's a mindset. Neen's groundbreaking research in her new book, Exceptional Experiences , identifies four luxury mindsets that govern buying behavior. She also unveils a proprietary Experience Elevation Model that helps brands create u...

Getting through the MBA admissions process may be a bit tricky, but you can get manage to nail it with the right planning and preparation. J.R. Lowry is joined by Jessica Shklar, Executive Director at mbaMission , who shares how they help candidates achieve admissions success and make their educational dreams a reality. Jessica explains why getting into a business school is definitely a great idea...

Ready to navigate your career with confidence and achieve unparalleled success? Join us as we sit down with Shveta Miglani , a luminary in organizational development and talent management, and author of the essential guide Navigate Your Career: Strategies for Success in New Roles and Promotions . In this insightful discussion, Shveta shares her two decades of wisdom from pivotal roles at tech gian...

In an era where the traditional corporate structure is evolving and the rise of AI presents both opportunities and challenges, the concept of a "humane future of work" has never been more critical. This post delves into a fascinating discussion with Khadija Khartit , founder of Sohaara , a platform dedicated to upskilling, tooling, and networking for individuals across all career stages. Join us a...

What does it truly take to ascend to the highest echelons of leadership and influence? Today, we dive into the extraordinary career journey of Kathy Murphy , a financial services executive who masterminded the growth of Fidelity 's personal investing arm to over four trillion dollars in assets under management. From her early days navigating law school without a clear path to spearheading digital...

The loneliness epidemic is more than an emotion—it’s a public health crisis with devastating effects on mental and physical well-being. Cindy Jordan , CEO of Pyx Health , shares how her personal tragedy led to founding a company dedicated to tackling loneliness and its companion challenges, from food insecurity to transportation barriers. She reveals how evidence-based screenings, personalized out...

Small business strategy is getting a rethink: underdogs can win when they obsess over positioning, proximity, and purpose rather than scale alone. Sri Kaza , author of Unconvention: A Small Business Strategy Guide and longtime small-business advocate, traces his path from McKinsey to Viking and explains the three “Underdog” principles that power niche resilience. He illustrates those ideas with st...

Best-Selling Author And Former Google And Apple Executive Great leaders aren’t born—they’re built through candor, respect, and the courage to face hard truths. In this conversation, Kim Scott —author of Radical Candor , Radical Respect , and Just Work —shares her journey from the diamond factories of Moscow to Google’s leadership halls, revealing how feedback and culture can transform organization...

Settling for a career that doesn’t spark joy is a choice you don’t have to make. In this inspiring conversation, George Appling —entrepreneur, author, and self-described “passionpreneur”—shares how to avoid settling and instead pick your path with intention. Drawing from his eclectic journey from global consulting to leading in the cell phone industry and now building passion-driven ventures like...

Cognitive organizations are revolutionizing how businesses operate. Technology thought leader, entrepreneur, and author Kenneth Corrêa , whose groundbreaking book Cognitive Organizations was published by MIT, reveals the profound impact of AI on productivity, skill-building, and workflow management. He shares real-world examples and insights into how businesses are currently leveraging AI agents t...

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 explore how keeping score can promote higher team engagement and the true value of...

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, what makes execution harder than strategy, and why clarity around wildly importa...

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 down what it really takes to cultivate authentic relationships inside and outsi...

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 insights from working with C-suite giants and reveals what sets stratospheri...

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 his unconventional path from accounting to executive leadership, and how he’s bu...