Career Sessions

Are Managers Too Nice? The Case for Tougher Leadership, with Matt Hunter

Are today's managers too nice? In our efforts to create more compassionate workplaces, have we gone too far in avoiding difficult conversations, lowering expectations, an

When Putting People First Results In Putting Yourself Last, with Kristen Hadeed

What happens when your commitment to putting others first comes at the expense of your own well-being? Kristen Hadeed built Student Made into a successful business known

You’re Always in the Job Market: How to Manage Your Career Before You Need To, with Kelly Kay

A lot of people spend plenty of time thinking about how to succeed in their jobs, but far less time thinking about how to choose the right jobs in the first place. In th

Stop Following Someone Else’s Career Playbook, with Andy Paul

You may not think of yourself as a salesperson, but every day at work, you’re selling something—an idea, a proposal, your capabilities, or even yourself.   In this epis

Success Isn’t Enough: Building a Work Life Worth Living, with Jeff Westphal

What if you achieve everything you thought you wanted in your career, and still find yourself wondering if that's really all there is? Former Vertex CEO Jeff Westphal joi

Why You? How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market, with April Dunford

Most professionals assume great work speaks for itself, but solid Product Positioning proves that value never communicates automatically. When competitors offer flashy fe

The Real Job Of A Leader, With Dave Ulrich

What's the real job of a leader? According to Dave Ulrich, it isn’t having all the answers, building your own reputation, or even telling a compelling story about where

Why Hiring Feels Broken—and How to Get Hired Anyway, with Lorena Prego Ojeda

Finding a job has never been easy, but today’s hiring process can feel particularly frustrating. Hundreds of applicants compete for a single role, AI is reshaping how can

How to Stay Valuable in the Age of AI, with Liat Ben-Zur

AI can already draft, summarize, analyze data, write code, and find patterns faster than most of us. So as these capabilities become increasingly commonplace, what will m

How To Stay Human In The Age Of AI, With Johan Roos

AI can write, analyze, summarize, code, and create—and its capabilities are advancing at a remarkable pace. So as machines become more intelligent, what will keep humans

Why Great Teams Work Differently, with Ron Friedman

Why do some teams consistently outperform while others—with equally talented people—struggle with endless meetings, constant interruptions, and burnout? In this episode

The Rise of Disposable Workers, with Paul Osterman

For decades, a good job meant stability, career development, and a long-term relationship between employers and employees. But according to MIT Sloan professor Paul Oster

Why Smart People Get Financially Stuck (and How to Break Free), with Carrie Joy Grimes

Most people were never taught how to manage money. Yet they're expected to navigate rising housing costs, student debt, investing, retirement planning, and an economy tha

The Hidden Risk of a Great Career (And a Different Path to Financial Freedom), with Jon Ostenson

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

Why Talent Isn't Enough: The Discipline That Separates Top Performers, with Dre Baldwin

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 f

The Leadership Lesson I Learned By Becoming My True Self, with Katherine Dudtschak

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

Why Experience Is Becoming Your Biggest Career Advantage, With Dan Pontefract

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 aut

Why You're Overwhelmed At Work (And How To Fix It), With Liane Davey

Why does work feel so overwhelming, even when you're getting everything done? In this episode, leadership expert and bestselling author Liane Davey explains why the prob

How to Turn Anxiety Into a Leadership Advantage, With Morra Aarons-Mele

Anxiety is often treated as something to overcome. But what if it’s also one of the forces driving your success?   In this episode, JR speaks with Morra Aarons-Mele, au

How To Overcome The Conversational Debt That Holds Teams Back, With Gustavo Razzetti

Most teams don't fail because they lack talent. They fail because they're not having the conversations that matter. In this episode of Career Sessions, Career Lessons, I