Career Sessions

Google has been building the Cloud Marketplace to become more advantageous through its comprehensive user experience, making software deployment way easier for developers and end users alike. J.R. Lowry talks to the man behind this incredible undertaking:  Dai Vu , Managing Director of Google’s Cloud Marketplace. He shares how they handle the rapid growth of Google Cloud, particularly now tha...

When out on a job search, you must know how to effectively catch employers’ attention and entice them to hire you. This is not just about having the right level of self-confidence, but also the right strategy to position yourself as the best one among the rest. J.R. Lowry sits down with Kolby Goodman, Founder of The Job Huntr , to share his most important job search tips. He talks about building a...

Courage is the key to success – unlock the 'Mirrored Door' that's holding you back and step into the spotlight of your own career. This episode reveals the secret to women's success with our special guest, Ellen Taaffe , a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Today, we open the "Mirrored Door" that holds women back from reaching their full career potential. Ellen's gro...

Recognition is the currency of belonging. It's not about what you have, but who you are. In this episode, we explore the critical and often overlooked aspect of achieving true equity and inclusion in our society. Our featured guest, Michèle Lamont , sociologist and author of Seeing Others: The Sociological Ethnography of Recognition , guides us through the importance of recognition and how it serv...

Mastering office politics isn't about playing the game; it's about defining the rules. Join us with Niven Postma , author of " If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You , " in learning how to navigate organizational politics ethically— and yes, it is possible. In this episode, Niven uncovers the hidden dynamics of office politics, the power of leverage, and how to build your career path in th...

Do you feel like you can do more in a higher position job but don’t know how to navigate your way to the top? Here to demystify executive search is  Somer Hackley , the founder and CEO of retained executive search firm,  Distinguished Search . Somer has been in recruiting for 20 years, including the last 13 years in executive search. In this episode, she cracks open the opaque black box...

Success is not reserved for the chosen few—it's about finding audacity within and humility to learn. Join us as  Ann Hiatt  dives into the world of executive leadership and what it’s like to learn alongside legends. She shares her incredible career, from her days as the right hand to Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, to her pivotal role as Chief of Staff to Eric Schmidt, the for...

Your personal brand is the masterpiece that emerges from coloring outside the lines. Embrace the beauty of zigzagging through life's diverse experiences and passions. In this episode, we have  Susan Meier , a remarkable brand consultant, coach, and multimedia artist, to dive into the art of crafting a career that zigzags beautifully. Susan defies the traditional career ladder, embracing the i...

Your personal brand isn't just about what you do; it's about who you become. Become the trusted authority in your field, and your brand will follow. In this episode, we sit down with Petra Zink , a certified Personal Branding & Digital Strategist, international speaker, Business Growth Consultant, and most recently, the author of Trusted Authority . Today, she unravels the secrets behind build...

Are you tired of feeling stuck working on a corporate job just to make others rich? Now is the time for you to change things around! Today,  Giuseppe Grammatico , the author of  Franchise Freedom: A New Manifesto for Your Financial and Time Freedom , opens the portal for you to enter into the world of franchise ownership. Sharing insights on the different business models of franchising,...

Sales is a fusion of artistry and strategy, where every rejection is a step closer to connection. In this episode, we have Rana Salman , founder of Salman Consulting, LLC , to uncover the secrets behind mastering the art and science of sales. Rana shares how the process of writing her book,   Sales Essentials , paralleled her sales journey and taught her the profound impact of collaboration a...

Not all failures are alike. Although they are disappointing most of the time, there is gold to be found in failing well. In this episode, J.R. Lowry sits down with Amy Edmondson , author of Right Kind Of Wrong . Together, they discuss the self-development benefits of building a good relationship with failure, how to maximize learning from your intelligent failures, and how the most complex failure...

There are so many things that are not taught to children growing up or while attending school. Project manager Sabrina Woodworth aims to bridge this gap by writing Work Lessons 101, which gathers all the essential things people should know even at a young age. Joining J.R. Lowry, she talks about the most important lessons everyone must take to heart in their first decade, from building themselves...

Before an employee can take on a leadership position full-time, they must be equipped with the right knowledge and skills first. If they do not receive the proper leadership development, they might not be as effective as they should be. Dorothy Enriquez of The Ellevate Collective  sits down with J.R. Lowry to discuss how they guide corporate and nonprofit leaders in optimizing their talents a...

It’s one thing to attract customers to stay with your company; it’s another to go out into a more public-facing role and attract the very companies into the state.   Yvonne Hao  is the Secretary for Economic Development of the State of Massachusetts, where she takes the responsibility to create career opportunities and nurture thriving businesses within the state. In this episode, Yvonne...

Life's challenges may knock us down, but with resilience and optimism, we can rise to conquer any mountain that stands in our way. In this episode, we sit down with   Sarah de Lagarde , the Global Head of Communications at Janus Henderson Investors, to hear her remarkable journey of resilience and optimism after a life-changing accident. At the peak of her career and juggling motherhood, Sara...

Not everything is taught in schools, especially when it comes to certain skills needed at work. People often find themselves acquiring them when thrust into the real world. Recognizing this,  Matt Kursh  co-founded  Oji Life Lab , a leadership learning company that helps people in business learn the essential skills that drive performance and life satisfaction that the schools just...

Leadership is all about transformation, bringing that change that would make your people feel more fulfilled and happier at work. What sits in between that is communication. It is only when a leader can communicate change that they can lead their people toward the goals. Diving deeper into the interconnection of leadership and communication is  Ulrike Seminati . She is a leadership and commun...

In a world that has become incredibly complex, the need for simplicity is more important than ever. Titi Cole , the CEO of Legacy Franchises at Citi, is at the front lines of delivering that simplification. In this episode, she joins J.R. Lowry to share with us how she is leading her team through that simplification process with pride, excellence, and empathy. Aside from taking on a very important...

Beyond 'Thank You For Your Service', we have the power to bridge the gap between the military and civilian worlds. We can create a workforce that embraces diversity, supports our veterans, and builds thriving communities. In this episode, we have the incredible Kathy Gallowitz , founder and CEO of Vanguard Veteran , joining us. Kathy is on a mission to cultivate and support civilians who champion...

We live in a world of paradoxes. When we especially face competing demands, we easily slip into either-or choices. But why do we have to choose one over the other? Isn’t there a way to overcome these challenges without having to give up something? This episode’s guest says there is—through both/and thinking. J.R. Lowry is with Wendy Smith , the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and the facul...

Unleash your potential and defy conventional boundaries - discover the transformative power of breaking all the rules in coaching. In this episode, we have a remarkable guest, Tammy Alvarez , the visionary CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle . Tammy's Career Winners Circle is a haven for professionals seeking to supercharge their growth and transform their careers rapidly and sustainably. Tam...

As a chartered coaching psychologist and a registered occupational psychologist, it has been Dr. Hayley Lewis ’ passion to build relationships and share her talents to help others succeed. Her expertise in the psychology of organizations is the main anchor of HALO Psychology , where she leads a team to guide public sector managers through the most difficult challenges in the workplace. She joins J...

We are seeing more and more solutions to problems as technology continues to evolve and advance. With the growth of artificial intelligence, we are adding tools to gather more data and insights into even the most complex problems. This episode’s guest is proof of that, using AI to improve cancer outcomes. Jeff Elton is the CEO of ConcertAI , whose mission is to accelerate insights and improve outc...

“If you let everyone in the universe know what you want, somehow, someway, it will come to be.”  Howie Zales  is proof of this, landing his goal of shooting television sports and eventually starting his own production company. He is an Emmy Award-winning Camera Operator who turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors. In this episode, he sits dow...