Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

Send us Fan MailInformational interviews are great opportunities to learn more about other people and what they do. As the year comes to a close, now is a great time to expand your network and conduct informational interviews. Whether you are seeking a new job or learning about a particular company, these interviews will help you get the information you need to make a successful decision about your next career move.  In this episode, I’ll share three reasons why now is a great time to conduct informational interviews so you can build Your Mid-Career GPS to whatever is next. Plus, I’ll tell you my favorite tips to help make those informational interviews much more straightforward and with greater appreciation to anyone who offers their time to talk to you.   Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Stop Making These Mid-Career Mistakes (2:05)·      Benefits of Informational Interviews (2:40)·      #1 – Build Your Network (4:20)·      #2 – Practice Your Conversation/Interview Skills (7:05)·      #3 – The Grass May Not Be Greener Somewhere Else (8:10)·      Bonus Tip – People Have Time (10:00)·      Best Practices for Informational Interviews (12:15)·      Wrap Up (17:45) Click here to listen to Episode 47 – Five Tips for Your Next Informational Interview. List of Resources:·      5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) by John Neral·      What to Expect in an Informational Interview – Indeed.com·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful CareSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailIf you are considering leaving your job, I want to offer for you to leave with a lot of gratitude. This Thanksgiving week, I want to share a couple of stories to help you think about how to leave your job and why leaving with gratitude is the best move for you personally and professionally – even if you don’t want to.  So, sit back. Grab your favorite beverage and let’s have a conversation. There are a few things in this episode I haven’t shared before.  For more information about how I can help you in your career transition, visit https://johnneral.com for more information and to download your free career transition guide.  List of Resources:·      5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) by John Neral·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job search tracker and reflection questions at https://johnneral.com. ·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals navigating their career paths just like you.  Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailFrom Wikipedia, “Quiet Quitting” is an application of work-to-rule, in which employee work within defined work hours and engage in work-related activities solely within those hours. Despite the name, the philosophy of quiet quitting is not connected to quitting a job outright but rather doing precisely what the job requires. Proponents of quiet quitting refer to it as “acting your wage.” You’ve probably seen TikToks and other social media posts related to this concept.  In this episode, I share some tips to help you if you are quietly quitting. Plus, I share some tips for managers who might suspect one or more of their employees are quietly quitting.   Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Stop Making These Mid-Career Mistakes (1:30)·      What is “Quiet Quitting?” (2:35)·      Quiet Quitting is a Choice (5:00)·      What to Do if You Suspect an Employee is Quietly Quitting (10:15)·      Assessing Fit (14:15)·      Wrap Up (17:37) List of Resources:·      5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) by John Neral·      Episode 96: Why You Need to Write More LinkedIn Recommendations·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneral.com. ·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals navigatingSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailYou must think about your value add when you consider finding a new job or going for an internal promotion in your company. But first, do you know what your value add is?  In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to define your value add so you can communicate that more clearly and specifically to anyone interested in learning more about you and what you do. Plus, John talks to you about creating content and why it may not be your best move right now when you think about your value add.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Stop Making These Mid-Career Mistakes (4:26)·      Defining Your Value Add (6:20)·      What to Do If You Don’t Have a Value Add (10:58)·      Creating Content & Engagement on LinkedIn (12:30)·      Thoughts About Not Finding a Job (16:50)·      Wrap Up (20:20) List of Resources:·      5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) by John Neral·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneral.com. ·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals navigating their career paths just like you.    Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailWhere are you struggling with your confidence? Everyone faces a challenge or obstacle in their career, and it’s only fair that our confidence is impacted by it.  But other factors impact your decisions about whatever is next for your career, such as the “Golden Handcuffs.” Today’s guest has dealt with them and is here to talk about her favorite tips to help you make your next career decision. Meet Kelli Thompson, the author of the new book, “Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, & Your Paycheck,” available now.  In today’s episode, you’ll learn: ·      What happens when high performers face difficulty at work·      What leadership mindset shifts will help you step into your excellence·      Kelli’s “Do LESS” Framework·      Why clarity beats hustle every time·      And what to do when you have the “Golden Handcuffs.” Connect with Kelli Thompson – Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Book  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:06·      Meet Kelli Thompson (5:00)·      Our Shared Love of Meteorology (5:45)·      Pain Points for Mid-Career Professionals (9:40)·      Dealing with a Career Crisis (11:20)·      When High Performers Face Difficulty at Work (12:55)·      Leadership Mindset Shifts (15:45)·      “Do LESS” Framework (17:20)·      Clarity Beats Hustle (19:15)·      Tips for Saying “No” (24:20)·      Dealing with the Golden Handcuffs (27:30)·      Kelli’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (34:45)·      Connect with Kelli Thompson (35:45) List of Resources:·      26 Sentence Starter to Answer Any Interview Question by John Neral·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailMany mid-career professionals chase after “work-life balance” only to find themselves disappointed and frustrated they can’t achieve it. Well, what if it doesn’t exist.  Maryann Lombardi is a business coach who helps women and nonbinary does take bold action to build a profitable business that aligns with the life they want to live. She has spent the past 25 years working with cities, organizations, and entrepreneurs, building policies, programs and resources to grow the creative workforce and help entrepreneurs thrive. In this episode, John and Maryanne get on the mic to talk about: ·      Why all mid-career professionals must lean into their agency (choice)·      Why setting boundaries is essential to your career success·      Why work-life balance is a myth·      The difference between choice and obligation ·      And why taking care of yourself needs to stop being an after-thought.  Connect with Maryann Lombardi: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Meet Maryann Lombardi (4:30)·      Desire to Be Free (5:20)·      Defining Your Agency (7:35)·      Boundary – No Phones in the Bathroom (9:45)·      Creating Boundaries in Your Career (13:00)·      Why Work-Life Balance Is a Myth (16:00)·      Choice vs. Obligation (21:20)·      Taking Care of Yourself as an After-Thought (24:30)·      Finding Your Purpose (27:05)·      How We Take Action (29:30)·      Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (33:15)·      Connect with Maryann Lombardi (34:45) List of Resources:·      26 Sentence Starter to Answer Any Interview Question by John NerSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailCait Donovan’s favorite emotion is resentment. Her resentment fuels every decision she makes to help keep her life and career balanced while it's continuously changing.  Many mid-career professionals experience burnout, especially those in the “sandwich generation” who are raising their families while taking care of their aging parents.  In this episode, Cait and John sit down to talk about the differences between stress and burnout, why burnout is caused by self-neglect, how boundaries make you more generous, and Cait shares some tips to help you deal with burnout so you can take better care of yourself.  Connect with Cait Donovan – Website | FRIED – The Burnout Podcast | Book  Key Topics & Time Stamps: Need to Update Time Stamps·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Cait Donovan (4:27)·      What is Burnout? (9:47)·      Why Cait Does Burnout Work (11:27)·      Burnout & Self-Neglect (13:17)·      Bouncebackability and Your Health (18:29)·      Difference Between Stress & Burnout (21:42)·      The Power of Life Pruning (24:37)·      Boundaries Make You More Generous (27:12)·      Tips for Dealing with Burnout (30:37)·      Look for the Resentment (34:37)·      Cait’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (39:12)·      Connect with Cait (40:40) List of Resources:26 Sentence Starter to Help You Answer Any Interview Question by John NeralYour Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John NeralSHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, iSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailEveryone wants to find their career sweet spot. This happens after much experience, reflection, and conversations to find the best fit for you professionally. Many mid-career professionals wonder how to strategically position themselves in the marketplace so they can find that job they love. Today, you will meet Becca Carnahan. Becca Carnahan is a career coach, author, and mom of two. As a career coach and CEO of Next Chapter Careers, Becca specializes in helping mid-career parents land fulfilling jobs they love without giving up the flexibility they need. Before launching her coaching business, Becca trained as a career coach at Harvard Business School and has 14 years of experience in the career and professional development field. She also previously worked for the Boston Celtics and has published two bestselling children’s books and a career development book, When Mommy Grows Up. In this episode, you will learn the benefits of a bridge role in your career and how that bridge role can help you get clear about what you want to do. Plus, Becca and I will talk about how to address a gap on your resume and help you uncover your career sweet spot. Connect with Becca Carnahan – Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:06)·      Meet Becca Carnahan (4:35)·      Working for the Boston Celtics (7:15)·      Benefits of a Bridge Role (11:25)·      Uncovering Your Career Sweet Spot (16:47)·      Pain Points for Mid-Career Parents (19:05)·      Address a Gap on Your Resume (25:05)·      What Do You Really Want for Your Next Job? (27:00)·      Becca’s Goal (28:44)·      Becca’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (30:55)·      Connect with Becca Carnahan (32:05)  List of Resources:·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailYour work is excellent, but it may not be enough to help you get your next promotion or be recognized by your boss. Advocating for yourself and your career trajectory is essential for mid-career professionals.  Liz St. Jean helps sensitive professionals enhance their leadership skills and feel confident to set themselves on the path to Director level positions – and thrive in the position when they get there.  In this episode, Liz and John discuss various career triggers for high performers and share how to deal with a missed professional opportunity. Plus, they’ll talk about what it means to be over-mentored and under-advocated, how to address imposter messages and how you can be a better self-advocate.  Listen to the end to claim your free ticket to the Self-Advocacy Made Easy Summit on October 10-12, 2022.  Click here to get your free ticket to the Self-Advocacy Made Easy Summit. Click here to see all the speakers at the Self-Advocacy Made Easy Summit. Connect with Liz St. Jean – Website | LinkedIn  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:06)·      Meet Liz St. Jean (5:17)·      Career Triggers for High Performers (7:17)·      Dealing with a Missed Opportunity (11:47)·      Being Over-Mentored and Under-Advocated (15:47)·      Being a Better Self-Advocate (18:17)·      Imposter Messages (23:47)·      Liz’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (28:47)·      Join the Self-Advocacy Made Easy Summit (30:37)  List of Resources:·      Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Send us Fan MailShay Banks is a social media strategist and consultant who provides social media solutions for small business owners. Shay knows how to leverage social media to help get you noticed and create better visibility and traction for you and your career.  I’ve worked with Shay for a few months and truly appreciate her talent and expertise.  In this episode, Shay and John talk about how you can use social media to promote your professional brand, why every piece of content you post matters, the balance between freedom of speech, social media, and your job, and how you can create more engagement to increase your online presence.  Shay is offering a free LinkedIn review to the first 20 listeners who contact her with “The Mid-Career GPS Podcast” in the subject line. Email Shay at shay@shaybanks.com.  Connect with Shay – Website | LinkedIn  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Shay Banks (4:40)·      How Shay Leverages Social Media (10:25)·      Every Piece of Content Matters (16:10)·      What Is On Your Social Media? (19:50)·      Freedom of Speech and Your Job (24:15)·      You Are a Brand Ambassador (26:10)·      LinkedIn Tips (29:40)·      When a Clip Goes Viral (34:40)·      Creating More Engagement (36:54)·      Network Before You Need It (39:25)·      Shay’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (41:55)·      Connect with Shay (43:20)List of Resources:·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral·      Former Flight Attendant SSupport the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, I want to invite you to join the SHOW UP Leadership Lab. This is my group membership program where you'll get the clarity and support you need to SHOW UP more impactfully and effectively in your life and career. Visit https://johnneral.com/showup to join. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.