Career Sessions – Details, episodes & analysis

Those who have served in the military develop a strong sense of discipline, responsibility, and humility. After Randy Wootton’s service, he made good use of these values he acquired to find success in the tech sector. In this conversation with J.R. Lowry, the former Navy pilot and Harvard School graduate talk about his inspiring transition from the military to C-level positions at major tech companies, including Microsoft and Salesforce. He also shares about his current position as the CEO of Maxio and offers valuable insights every CEO should know to make this leadership role an opportunity for continuous learning.

Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcast/randy-wootton

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Author of Career Break Compass

Ever feel like you're constantly running on empty, pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion?  You might be experiencing burnout, and you're not alone. J.R. Lowry sits down with Laura Nguyen, a marketing executive-turned-burnout coach and author of Career Break Compass. Together, they explore the signs, symptoms, and surprising causes of burnout, which has become an all-too-common phenomenon.  Laura reveals how she hit the "invisible wall" and made the difficult decision to take a career break to prioritize her well-being. Laura also breaks down the practical steps she took to create a structured and fulfilling time off, including embracing play, mindfulness, and intentional planning.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcast/laura-nguyen.

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In this episode, J.R. Lowry sits down with former CEO Mike Tuchen, who shares invaluable lessons from tech CEOs. Mike discusses his journey leading tech companies like Rapid7, Talend, and Onfido, reflecting on the leadership challenges and strategies that helped him succeed. With candid insights on building teams, executing strategies, and navigating market trends, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring leaders and tech enthusiasts. Tune in to hear Mike’s experiences and practical advice from his impressive career.

Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcast/mike-tuchen

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Communication is vital for most organizations to build their reputation. It is so crucial that companies invest in building a corporate communications team to oversee a wide range of communications activities. In this episode, Anne Hammer, the Head of Global External Communications for Manulife and the Chief Communications Officer for John Hancock, shares a deeper explanation of how you can build that reputation through an effective communicator. She also shares how you can strengthen your communication skills. Be ready to navigate your career journey in corporate communications, and tune in to this episode NOW!

"Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/all-things-corporate-communications-with-anne-hammer

Just because you're retired, doesn't mean you can't still be a part of the workforce. If you're curious enough and still have the knack to learn, you can still go out there and volunteer. This is what Scott Williams did and still doing up to today. He is 15 years past retirement, but that didn't stop him from being a backcountry ranger and firefighter while still being a Senior Advisor for The Boston Consulting Group.

Join James Lowry as he talks to Scott Williams about his career before and after retirement. Scott worked in the banking industry, insurance industry, and management consulting. He has also done independent consulting work and is doing park service volunteer work. Listen in and learn why retirement is not the end for you. Find what you're curious about and do it. Never stop learning today!

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/when-retirement-isnt-retirement-with-scott-williams.

We are in a fast-paced and technology-driven society. Yet, many organizations continue to have antiquated management systems that are often bureaucratic and hierarchical. Michele Zanini has made it his life's work to overcome this, moving the conversation from bureaucracy to humanocracy. In this episode, he joins J.R. Lowry to take us deep into his book, Humanocracy, which he co-authored with London Business School professor Gary Hamel. Michele is also the co-founder of Management Lab, or MLab, which works with leading-edge firms and progressive practitioners to help them create tomorrow's new practices today. He shares with us how they stumbled into this alternative way of management that reverses the top-down power structure and puts the people forward. With case studies on companies that made the transition, Michele shows the benefits of humanocracy to the overall organization—from innovation to initiative and more!

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/from-bureaucracy-to-humanocracy-with-michele-zanini.

Change presents many opportunities, but it also strikes fear and doubts in the hearts of many. For Mpume Ncube-Daka, she took change as a chance for personal and professional growth, which allowed her to build a successful business coaching career. She sits down with J.R. Lowry to share how she jumped to a number of industries before landing on the one she truly loves. Mpume shares the skills she learned in finance, telecommunications, broadcasting, public relations, and non-profit that contributed to her coaching success. She also shares tips on how to come up to speed and add value when jumping into new areas, challenging yourself to perform even better than the last.

Check out the full series of "Career Sessions, Career Lessons" podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/mpume-ncube-daka-seasoned-business-executive-and-coach.

The pandemic put the entire live entertainment industry at a full halt. Audiences cannot attend concerts, public gatherings, and speaking events in person. This global crisis directly impacted Jim McCarthy's discount ticket site Goldstar, but he chose to be versatile than lay down in defeat. He joins J.R. Lowry to share how pandemic restrictions inspired him to start Stellar.Live, leveraging the power of the virtual world to hold online events. He explains the best live streaming strategies, the importance of audience interaction, and the current trends in pulling off such productions. Jim also shares entrepreneurship lessons from his time being mentored by Noah Alper and getting through a failed start-up experience.

Veering away from formal education to pursue a particular career direction is a pretty risky move. But with the right motivation and a clear purpose, you can ultimately achieve your own idea of success. Dan Petrozzo postponed going to college to work at Bell Labs and write a book when he was 20 years old, and these decisions set the course for his many achievements along the way. Sitting down with J.R. Lowry, he looks back on his long journey of working in financial services, starting a staffing agency, selling a cloud computing company, all the way to becoming a partner with Oak HC/FT. Dan shares valuable insights about the pitfalls of running a huge-scale program, the strengths and weaknesses of being an entrepreneur, and the technologies that excite him the most.

What does it take to become a successful CEO? Martin Hunt is a venture and private equity investor, published author, and is currently the CEO of Swanlaab USA Ventures. In this episode, he shares his journey and ascent into entrepreneurship. Martin has had a rich and colorful career in tech and business with some valuable lessons from his experiences which he shares in his chat with host J.R. Lowry. He tells all about his upbringing, getting into Harvard Business School, his different career paths, and the steps he took to get to where he is today. There’s much to learn from Martin’s journey about being a leader, carving your career path, and managing a business. Tune in to gain wisdom you can use and apply in your career growth journey