Career Sessions, Career Lessons

There are The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking that business leaders should master. Strategic thinking empowers individuals to become successful in business and life. In this episode, Michael Watkins, the Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD in Switzerland and the founder of Genesis Advisers, outlines the core disciplines leaders should master for effective strategic think...

In Celtic cultures, the druids associated the number four with powerful forces in nature, believing that a four-leaf clover possessed magical properties to bring good fortune. But today's guest found a fig tree's leaf, leading him to an epiphany, which turned into the Four L.E.A.F. Growth. Mark Mears is the author of The Purposeful Growth Revolution, a book that will help individuals, teams, and o...

Embrace fearlessness in business: where challenges become opportunities, and growth knows no bounds. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of business growth with coach, author, and founder of Fearless Business and CourseApp, Robin Waite. Today, he shares proven tips for taking your business to the next level. Robin shares his story: how he went from selling his marketing agency to becoming...

The energy sector is one of the essential industries in the entire planet. The oil and gas industry keeps the world running, and this is a male-dominated space. Therefore, it is truly remarkable to see women excel and shine here – which is exactly what Michelle Fraser did. In this conversation with J.R. Lowry, the oil and gas commercial and engineering expert breaks down how she interacts with her...

Freelancing can be your path to a great adventure, satisfaction, and happiness as you build your life that aligns with your passions and aspirations. That path will challenge your traditional “nine-to-five” mindset, allowing you to embrace the opportunities and benefits freelancing has to offer. In this episode, Joy Batra, the founder of Quartz Consulting, delves into her book, The Freelance Minds...

Stepping into a leadership role in a new organization means not only a fresh start for your career journey but also for the organization and the people within. You bring with you your experiences and offer new perspectives on what they need. Amy Philbrook is currently unlocking this career milestone. After spending more than 25 years in a wide variety of roles at Fidelity Investments, Amy is now s...

In today’s world, more and more people are searching for significance in what they do. What our guest realized on his own journey is that work is never about market share or innovation but instead the outcomes were the result of transformational change. This led to the book, Be a Leader of Significance, which Mosongo Moukwa joins us today to tell us more about. Mosongo is the President at Hathaway...

Are we heading back into office work, or will businesses continue the road of hybrid and remote work? These are what companies are thinking after COVID. In this episode, J.R. Lowry is joined by the Managing Director at Origin Merchant Partners, Greg Martin. Greg takes us into his entrepreneurial endeavor. Entering the world of work, he provides insights about the future of work after the pandemic....

An ordinary contributor in a team performs well according to the responsibilities given to them. On the other hand, an impact player goes above and beyond, proving to be a true asset, especially during dire times. J.R. Lowry explores how to become the latter with researcher and executive advisor Liz Wiseman of The Wiseman Group. She explains how one can shift their mindset to become an efficient i...

Are you a leader who leads with head and heart? Are you leaving a positive legacy for those you lead? In this episode, Kirstin Ferguson, the author of Head and Heart Leadership, unravels the art of modern leadership. She reveals what it takes to be a leader the world needs today: one who balances the head and the heart. She explains the value of a growth mindset to creating capabilities as a leade...

Social media and the increasing social isolation it fosters overpowered the true meaning of connecting with others. How we connect at home, work, and beyond lies in the power of deep observation. In this episode, Christian Madsbjerg, the Author of Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World, talks about the skills needed to recapture our skill to pay attention. He dives even deeper into his b...

Around the campfire, people share stories, and behind the shadows of this gathering comes the beauty of sharing lessons from those stories and learning from them. In this episode, let’s gather around the bonfire and listen to Tony Martignetti’s lessons learned in his coaching career. Tony is the author of Climbing the Right Mountain and Campfire Lessons for Leaders. He describes how working with d...

Let’s admit it: coaching can be expensive. While its ROI goes beyond the financial, not everyone can pay for it. Executive Coach Antonia Bowring is democratizing coaching so you can Coach Yourself! She is an ICF-certified, New York-based executive coach who works primarily with founders, C-Suite executives, and leadership teams. Bringing insights from her book of the same name, Antonia sits down w...

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 that it ha...

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 grou...

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 serves...

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 this h...

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 that is the wo...

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 former CEO and...

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 idea of...

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 building an...

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, the myths of f...

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 and partner...

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 failures...