Career Sessions, Career Lessons

Established in 1936 as a sister organization to the MoMA in New York, the ICA, or Institute of Contemporary Art, in Boston opened the way for other "modern art" institutions, artists' spaces, and alternative places. Conceived as a testing ground for fresh artistic perspectives, it has presented contemporary art across all mediums, including visual arts, performance, cinema, video, and literature. It has also developed educational initiatives that promote an awareness of modern culture for the past 85 years.Today, Monica Garza, the Charlotte Wagner Director of Education at Boston’s ICA, tackles art education and describes the scope of her role and the outreach efforts and programs they are offering for teens and younger children. Monica also shares how they’re getting beyond the four walls of the museum and creating an impact by being a presence in the community. Tune in and learn how the ICA is acquiring a broader audience and giving people a deeper appreciation for art.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/monica-garza/.

J.R. Lowry is joined by his college mate and the best man at his wedding Greg Slover to share his experiences as a test pilot for NASA. He talks about going to four corners of the planet piloting aircraft for scientific research. Greg looks back on his favorite years and memories of serving as a Career Air Force Officer and how it influenced his leadership views. He also talks about his pilot training, the aircrafts he experienced flying, and what’s next for his 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/podcasts/greg-slover/

There is almost nothing in the world that you can do that doesn’t involve money. In one way or another, banking has become a vital part of our lives. However, not many enjoy doing it. This episode’s guest is taking care of that. J.R. Lowry is with the Vice Chair of Consumer and Business Banking for US Bank, Tim Welsh. Here, Tim takes us into the amazing work they are doing of helping as many businesses and individuals as possible. He discusses their purpose of powering human potential and utilizing digital in a human way. Leading a team of about 25,000, he knows the kind of leadership it takes to move a big organization. He shares some of those lessons with us, tapping into hiring, productivity, and consulting. Plus, Tim also gives his thoughts on the banking industry, its changes, and where he thinks it’s heading. Join this conversation as Tim continues to take us deep into his leadership, purpose, and impact. 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/leadership-purpose-and-impact-with-tim-welsh

When you’re competing among the best, you are expected to provide your best performance. In the sports space, competing in the Olympics is a test of not only talent and ability but also preparation. That means having the right data analytics in place to drive athlete performance and maximize the rules of the game. In this episode, J.R. Lowry is with Elliot Schwartz to talk about data and analytics in Olympic sports and the changes they are driving in the field. Elliot is a data analytics consultant for the US Olympic and Paralympic community. He has played a vital role in supporting athlete performance, health, and wellness. With his expertise and experience, he takes us deep into the behind the scenes of working with athletes and teams to set them up for success. Elliot then shares with us the changes in the judging system, his outlook for our US Olympic team, and the lessons he found in data analytics that we could apply to our career paths. Don’t miss out on insights about the world of Olympic sports analytics from this conversation! 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/data-and-analytics-in-olympic-sports-with-elliot-schwartz.

What if we could get inside a leader’s mind? What would we see? Nina Bowman has come as close to doing this as possible. As an executive coach and leadership development consultant, she has developed a unique insight into how leaders think and how it influences their actions. In this conversation with J. R. Lowry, Nina shares her views around the biggest challenges that leaders face nowadays, from personal development to building leadership teams that are able to create impactful results. She also talks a bit about her journey in leadership development and the work that she currently does at Paravis Partners. Tune in and let Nina’s wisdom and experience guide you to the next level of your 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/podcasts/the-leaders-mind-with-nina-bowman.

Playing it full means that we step out of the fear and into the limitless potential of our lives and careers. In this episode, Kapil Kulshreshtha, founder of Scintillate Coaching and TEDx speaker, discusses how mid-career professionals can step into a life of extraordinary wins. Kapil shares his journey from running multi-million dollar deals as a director for major corporations to creating unstoppable wins for his clients and quitting it all. With fans across sixteen countries, Kapil has found a way to help others find joy and purpose in their careers. Join us as we dive into Kapil's insights on how to play it full in your career and life. 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/play-it-full-with-kapil-kulshreshtha

The FinTech industry is full of innovations, but ultimately what are they for? Whom are these innovations serving? In today’s episode, FinTech advocate Sarah Biller joins us to talk about the current state of the financial services industry. Sarah shares top industry knowledge and her experience in using emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and data science. Tune in and find out where the financial industry is headed with these innovations pushing it forward. 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/fueling-the-fintech-landscape-with-sarah-biller

Who says healthy eating cannot be delicious? Jackie Newgent begs to differ. With an impressive and multi-faceted career and entrepreneurial journey as a plant-based culinary nutritionist, Jackie has made healthy eating a delicious experience. In this episode, she shares with us how she grew into her career as a classically trained, plant-forward chef, registered dietitian nutritionist, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer, media personality, spokesperson, and food writer. Jackie also dives deep into her mantra around great taste and combining that with plant-based, teaching culinary nutrition, and co-founding a plant-forward pet food business, Peterra Kitchen. Plus, she shares how she navigated through the pandemic, whether kids now eat better than before, and how those getting a career in nutrition can make an impact. 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 [insert URL for the transcript of this episode.]

It takes extraordinary courage to be on the world’s front lines, reporting on events that are often hard to look at: war, uprisings, crises, and insurgencies. Day and night, journalists have to fight to get their - and our - questions answered. They have to contend not only with the challenges of their physical environments but also pushing for facts and the truth. In this episode, J.R. Lowry sits with a remarkable guest who has been reporting from the world’s front lines, Jane Ferguson, who is a special correspondent for PBS NewsHour, a contributor to The New Yorker, and a former journalist for CNN and Al Jazeera. Jane takes us along her journey from growing up at a time of instability in Northern Ireland and how that influenced her to pursue a career in journalism. She also talks about some of the stories she's covered that have taken her from Sudan to Somalia to Yemen to Abu Dhabi and more, bootstrapping her way into very difficult places as a young journalist and covering undercover stories far from the competition. Join Jane as she tells us her incredible experiences of navigating the turmoil of the world, all for the drive to deliver the stories that need to be shared.

Now, more than ever, people have become more aware about the significance of sustainability. There are more conversations around it and have become an important cause many are getting behind, showing concern about the trajectory of our future. Jon Guerster has been in the sustainability space for years, devoting his life to building a sustainable future for all of us in the energy sector. He is a Partner at Activate Capital, the Chairman and Co-Founder of Therm Solutions, and the former CEO of Groom Energy Solutions. In this episode, he joins J.R. Lowry to discuss his life’s work and the ups and downs of starting in the industry—overcoming crisis, figuring out a leadership style, and growing the company. Jon also shares some tips on selecting a good advisor for a startup and deciding when to invest in companies. 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 [insert URL for the transcript of this episode.]