Collaboration could be the key to taking your business to the next level. How? Ivan Matviak of Smarter Collaboration Int’l., smartercollaboration.com , co-author of the recently published Smarter Collaboration, A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work , is here to enlighten us on the concept. Ivan co-authored the book with his wife and Smart Collaboration co-founder, Heidi Gardner. In this episode, Ivan discusses the transformative power of collaboration in a business. He a...
Dec 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 41
America is widely seen as the greatest free country in the world, but that doesn't mean it hasn't suffered from horrible things in the past. What can we learn from the American Revolution, the Slave Trade, the Civil War, Columbus Day, and other pivotal moments in history if we scrutinize them through the lens of social psychology? J.R. Lowry sits down with author and social psychologist Dolly Chugh to look more deeply than America’s Instagrammed version and delve into its highly complicated hist...
Dec 05, 2022•46 min•Ep. 40
Real estate continues to be one of the world's biggest and most thriving industries today. But what is real estate? What’s happening now in the market? What’s the best way to buy and sell? In this episode, Deborah Smith shares her real estate experience and gives us insights on how to understand and thrive in the market! Deborah is the Co-founder and CEO of the CenterCap Group , a certified women-owned business and boutique investment bank that provides strategic advisory, capital raising, and c...
Nov 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 39
The great resignation is always bound to happen. The pandemic just accelerated it. People, especially women, are not happy with their careers. With a combination of toxic workspaces, housework, and burnout, it just isn’t easy being a woman in the workforce. Now is the time for women to truly find their purpose and what they want in life. Take a leap of faith and go out and try something different. If you stay stuck on a job you despise, you are never going to live a happy and healthy life. Join ...
Nov 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 38
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 commu...
Nov 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 37
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 af...
Nov 07, 2022•51 min•Ep. 36
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...
Oct 31, 2022•42 min•Ep. 35
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 contrib...
Oct 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 34
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, th...
Oct 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 33
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...
Oct 10, 2022•39 min•Ep. 32
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 pa...
Oct 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 31
Most serial entrepreneurs have interesting back stories, but few can match that of Wade Myers . There was no single point in Wade’s life since he was 6 years old that he was ever held down to only one job. His entrepreneurial bent allowed him to weave his way out of childhood poverty in the Badlands to joining the Army, holding several key sales positions at Mobil, being sent to the Gulf, going to Harvard Business School, and being a serial entrepreneur during the early days of the internet. Wad...
Sep 19, 2022•57 min•Ep. 30
It doesn't matter what level or role an individual has in their professional life. We all need the same kind of handholding and career coaching to get ahead successfully. You don't have to take the hard route. Here to share how she found her purpose in career coaching and helping others succeed is Michelle Perchuk . She is an ICF-certified leadership, career, and business coach and is the owner of MTV Coaching . She is also a speaker and the author of Swimming in the Talent Pool: The Evolution o...
Sep 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 29
Serving in the military and teaching history leads to a truly fulfilling and highly patriotic career. These are the pillars of Beth Hillman 's journey, a woman who started as a US Air Force officer and is now appointed as President and Chief Executive of the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York. She joins J.R. Lowry to talk about the different roles she handled between these two positions. Beth imparts meaningful leadership insights as a military history teacher, law professor, provost,...
Sep 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 28
From working in telecom to firefighting to being a lawyer to being a corporate executive, Stacy Belf always put service to others above anything else. She didn’t necessarily even have to have the experience for some of those jobs, but she put in the effort. She did her research well before the interview and talked to people in the business. Her passion for helping people is what drove her to accomplish all these great things. Join J.R. Lowry as he talks to Stacy about the many different career p...
Aug 28, 2022•45 min•Ep. 27
Talent search and the hiring process have evolved through the years where sometimes, you don't even have to go out looking for the perfect job because the job now has a way of finding you. It's only a matter of building up your credentials and creating a good precedent for your reputation. And to set you up better for success, Anna Auerbach , Consultant and Co-Lead Product Officers Practice for Egon Zehnder , shares insights into their talent search process. She gives tips on what to do when you...
Aug 23, 2022•50 min•Ep. 26
If your job is to make investment decisions that involve billions of dollars, then you need the power of data to help you. Just like in Moneyball, you need to do more of what you're good at and less of what you're not good at. Identify the behaviors that are adding or destroying your value. Essentia Analytics can help you with that with a little bit of technology and machine learning. Join J.R. Lowry as she talks to the Founder and CEO of Essentia Analytics , Clare Flynn Levy , about how fund ma...
Aug 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 25
You should know how to manage opportunities when they are presented to you if you aim for continuous improvement. Listen to your host J.R. Lowry as he talks with Charley Cooper about taking these opportunities, recognizing passion, and focusing on what matters. Charley shares his incredible journey covered with obstacles and wins. He discusses how he didn’t have to give up law school to be a speechwriter and how he also used that skill in law school. You don’t have to sacrifice what you’re passi...
Aug 08, 2022•49 min•Ep. 24
In a world where so many chase money and power, losing sight of what's truly important in life can be easy. For many people, the decision to become a teacher is about more than just a paycheck. It's about making a difference in the lives of others. It's about having a positive impact on the future. Andrew Ting , a lawyer, professor, and start-up veteran tells the story of how he finds his purpose in teaching. Andrew is the Chief Legal Officer at Panorama Education , where they support positive o...
Aug 02, 2022•43 min•Ep. 23
Moving up the ranks in any industry also means earning new responsibilities. Leading a large organization is one of those. Today’s guest is Kevin Barry , the President of Workplace Investing at Fidelity Investments . He joins host J.R. Lowry to share his career journey from majoring in Government to having executive roles in the field of finance. Kevin discusses the importance of having management systems and why they should be tailored depending on the kind of team you’re leading. The two also ...
Jul 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 22
Are you weighed down by limitations and think you are not good enough to take on life's challenges? This is the podcast for you! In this episode, Jim Gibbons talks about how he overcomes the barriers of disabilities and made a mark as President and CEO across multiple organizations and now as CEO of ImmutriX Therapeutics and Founder of Forward Impact Enterprises, LLC. Jim shares his story of losing his sight from childhood, how it affected him later on in life, and how he pushed through his goal...
Jul 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 21
Public policy-focused non-profits have an essential role in a society dealing with all kinds of issues and challenges. Their financial services have become integral in helping people get through the pandemic. J.R. Lowry dives even deeper into these organizations with Janine Hirt , CEO of Innovate Finance . Janine talks about giving aid to people in the UK to address challenges brought by increased cost of living, changing government, and a market full of uncertainties and instabilities. She also...
Jul 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 20
No two career paths are identical, and it’s up to you to carve that way to your future. Today’s guest went from traveling around the world taking on expat assignments to now becoming the CEO of his own business. Andrew Hecker is the CEO of Concept Machine Tool . Before that, he held management positions in various manufacturing companies and handled many M&As. Andrew emphasizes the intentionality behind how he came to this point in his career. How? Listen to his conversation with host J.R. L...
Jun 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 19
We have come a long way with diversity in the workplace, but the fight is not yet over. The CEO Of NextUP , Sarah Alter , is all about advancing all women in business by creating opportunities for women leaders. In this episode, she shares her journey from her humble beginnings as a truck dispatcher, being in sales, getting her MBA from Harvard, going into consulting, being a CEO of a non-profit organization, and taking on the digital world through the podcast, Advancing All Women . Sarah then s...
Jun 20, 2022•46 min•Ep. 18
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing landscape, leaders know that it takes speed and agility for a company to succeed. Yet many are frustrated that their organizations aren't moving fast enough to stay competitive. In this episode, J.R. Lowry talks to Jim Whitehurst , a Senior Advisor at IBM and Special Advisor to the private equity firm, Silver Lake . Jim is the former President of IBM and Chairman and CEO of Red Hat, which IBM acquired in 2019. Before that, he was the Chief Operating Office...
Jun 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 17
There isn’t one right path because life gets in the way, and you have to work around that. J.R. Lowry introduces Yolanda Taylor , an Investment Manager, Small Business Owner, and Author of Take Me Back to Redway . Yolanda talks about the importance of hard work and determination. Even if you’re scared to take the next step, do it anyway. At the end of the day, your life and career are a series of short-term decisions. You may not get there on your first try or second. But you will ! Just be conf...
May 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 16
Many of us worked through multiple jobs before finally ending up with our dream. Erol Munuz has the journey that provided him with hard-won wisdom he has learned for the rest of his life. In this episode, he shares how he went from being an actor in New York to working in corporate marketing, PR, and communications executive. Now, Erol is currently the Senior Vice President for Content, Programs, and Events at State Street . He talks to J.R. Lowry about the events across his career path, highlig...
May 16, 2022•45 min•Ep. 15
The joy and fulfillment we get from doing the things we love are immeasurable and greater than random work. Becca Carnahan always loved sports marketing, so she started her career as a sales representative for the Boston Celtics. Now, Becca has her own business, which focuses on helping parents find more fulfilling jobs that they love without giving up the flexibility that they need as part of their lives. In this episode, she shares valuable insights on building relationships, authenticity, fin...
May 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 14
Every single little detail counts for your customer. If you're managing IRONMAN triathlons, the athletes expect you to have everything lined up. They've been training for months, and they expect to have a smooth experience all throughout. Join J.R. Lowry as he talks to Andrew Messick about the IRONMAN Group and how he manages customer experience. Andrew is the CEO of the Ironman Group, a role he has held for the past 11+ years. He also worked for the NBA, McKinsey & Company, and then at Sara...
May 02, 2022•41 min•Ep. 13
Going beyond the administrative duties of HR is what you need to do in strategic HR. Tracy Keogh has done just that. She got into the mindset of reinvention and reinvented everything from culture to management. She placed people front and center. Tracy has worked with and supported many great CEOs and helped develop world-class leaders. She worked for Sapient, Analog Devices, Hewlett Packard, and more. She now works for Great Hill Partners as the Chief People Officer and Growth Partner. Join J.R...
Apr 25, 2022•49 min•Ep. 12
