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

Send us Fan MailPreparing for your interview is crucial to helping you promote who you are and what you do. But how good is your preparation plan going into your next interview? As I kick off this special week-long interview preparation series, I’m sharing five tips to help you prepare for your upcoming interview. These tips will strategically and systematically break down what you need to do, when you need to do it, and why you should be doing these things.  Visit https://johnneral.com or click here to get John’s new 40-page guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question.”  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Get John’s New Interview Preparation Guide (1:15)·      How Did You Get the Interview? (2:03)·      Connect & Follow on Social (2:42)·      Review the Job Description (4:34)·      Practice (5:47)·      Evaluate (7:30) List of Resources:·      26 Sentence Starters to Help You Answer Any Interview Question·      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. ·      Get notified when new podcast episodes drop. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 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 MailWhat’s been the biggest mistake you’ve made in an interview? We’ve all made them – albeit unintentionally. We learn from those mistakes, but we should never do them again.  As my special interview preparation series continues, this week’s episode is about interview mistakes and how to avoid them. In this episode, I’ll share some guidance on how to be better prepared, what to do when you miss your appointment, how to answer the “Why should we hire you” question, and much more.  Click the link to get my new guide, “26 Sentence Starters to Answer Any Interview Question,” which is now available to help you prepare for your next interview.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Get My New Interview Prep Guide (1:47)·      Don’t Say Inflation (3:00)·      Lack of Preparation (6:10)·      Missing Your Appointment (7:30)·      Ghosting Your Recruiter or Future Employer (9:25)·      “Why Should We Hire You?” (11:25)·      Talking Too Long (18:03)·      Being Bad on Zoom (20:09)·      Lack of Follow-Up Questions (22:42)·      Being Argumentative (23:54)·      Join Me for a Special 5-Part Interview Series Next Week (29:32) List of Resources:·      26 Sentence Starters to Answer Any Interview Question ·      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” 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 MailHave you ever wanted to be more confident during an interview? Did you wish there was a way to calm your nerves and speak more confidently about your skills and expertise? We all get nervous in interviews, but Tracy Hooper has a way to help you build your confidence and talk more clearly about why you are the best person for the job.  In this episode, you’ll meet Tracy Hooper, the Founder of The Confidence Project and the author of The NOW Hello. Tracy has been a TV news reporter, anchor, producer, and voice-over professional with clients such as Disney, Marriott, and NFL Films. The Confidence Project clients include Nike, Intel, Merck, First Republic Bank, and Kaiser Permanente. Tracy aims to cultivate a culture where people elevate their presence, communicate with clarity, and work together better.  And when it comes to your next interview, our conversation will help you calm your nerves, communicate your story more effectively and boost your confidence.  Connect with Tracy.Website | Books | Instagram| LinkedIn Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      August is Interview Preparation Month (2:45)·      What Tracy Wanted to Be Growing Up (3:50)·      Tracy’s Career Path & Pivot (5:40)·      How Reporters Tell Their Stories in 90 Seconds (10:25)·      What Happens When We Pause (14:00)·      Words to Use & Words to Lose (18:57)·      Reasons Why We Choose the Words We Use (28:28)·      Using Validators (30:45)·      The Confidence Project (32:38)·      Tracy’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (33:50)·      Connect with Tracy & The Confidence Project (36:19)·      Wrap-Up (39:06)  List of Resources:·      Get Your Interview Sentence Starters Guide at https://johnneral.com. ·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John NeralSupport 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 MailHave you ever seen someone’s LinkedIn profile or website and noticed their headshot? It’s one of the first things you’ll notice.  Your headshot says a lot about you, and Honi Keller is an expert at helping you have a headshot that looks like you and professionally represents what you do.  Honi Keller is a former set dresser and designer for several movie and television productions. Faced with a career decision, she decided it was “Now or Never” and took the leap to open her business full-time. Today, she helps people present the best version of their professional selves.  In this episode, you’ll learn: ·      Why everyone needs a professional-looking headshot·      How Honi’s career in television and movies set her up for success·      What to do when your headshot is dated, and it’s time to get a new one Mention this podcast and get 20% off Honi’s services through August 2022. Learn more about Honi and her work at The Headshot Wizard. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Honi Keller (3:22)·      Working in Television and Movies (3:58)·      Now or Never (7:07)·      What Makes a Great Headshot? (10:08)·      Power of a Headshot (12:39)·      Ageism and Your Headshot (15:10)·      Honi’s Genius (16:00)·      When Your Headshots Are Dated (18:04)·      Honi’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (20:58)·      Connect with Honi and Get Your Discount (22:22)·      Wrap-Up (23:31)  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 Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources, including a job search tracker and reflection questions, at https://johnneral.comSupport 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 MailSalary is a very personal thing. Many people struggle to talk about money, let alone their salary. Negotiating your salary isn’t about what you feel. It’s about what you know and what you have done.  Your salary is not a direct reflection of your self-worth. Your salary is an agreement between you and your employer about what your skills are currently valued in the marketplace. If you want to change that, you’ll need to have an evidence-based conversation.  In this episode, I will help you go after that raise you’ve wanted. To do this, you’ll need to do your research, position yourself strategically, and, most importantly, clean up your thoughts so you can have the best possible conversation.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Get John’s Books (1:23)·      Defining Your Salary’s Meaning (3:32)·      Negotiate At the Point of Hire (9:51)·      Giving a Salary Range (11:30)·      Researching Salary Info (15:20)·      Demonstrated Competencies (16:34)·      Creating an Exit Plan (21:42)·      Wrap-Up (24:22) 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·      Indeed Salary Range Finder 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 navigSupport 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 MailHave you ever thought about owning a franchise? While it isn’t for everyone, it can be a rewarding career path that allows you to meet specific professional and financial goals.  In this episode, you’ll meet Tom Scarda. Tom is a Certified Franchise Expert (CFE) and was the number one franchisee of the year with his first franchise concept and failed miserably in his second franchise. The lessons learned from failure are what make him such an expert. Tom is the author of several books, including the number one bestseller, Franchise Savvy. He hosts The Franchise Academy Podcast and produced an online Master Class on investing in a franchise which consists of 45 videos and a 106-page workbook. He has helped more than 1600 people figure out if franchising is for them since 2005.  You’ll learn: ·      What Tom learned from being a New York City Subway Conductor·      What you must know before owning a franchise·      How to embrace change and deal with fear in your career·      When it’s the right time to get a franchise·      Tom’s tip to help you build Your Mid-Career GPS Visit Tom’s website or follow him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube to learn more.Click here to listen to John's appearance on Tom's Podcast, The Franchise Academy.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Tom Scarda (3:17)·      Having a Shirt on Your Back (4:11)·      Lessons Learned Being a Subway Conductor (8:29)·      Learning About Owning a Franchise (10:05)·      Franchise Successes and Failures (12:39)·      Embracing Change & Dealing with Fear (22:39)·      When to Get a Franchise (26:33)·      Tom’s Advice to Build Your Mid-Career GPS (28:53)·      Connect with Tom (30:15)·      Wrap-Up (31:12)·      Sign Up for July’s Webinar (31:24) List of Resources:·      Sign Up for July’s Webinar – How to EvaluatSupport 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 MailWhen was the last time you got nervous? We get nervous because we care, and there is a reason why you care so much. Maybe you were playing a sport, a game, having a conversation with someone, delivering a presentation, asking for a raise, going on an interview…the list goes on and on.  Every day, someone reaches out to me, or I see a post about how to control their nerves or overcome their fear in their job search. As mid-career professionals, you may have been out of the game for a while and may feel a little rusty about conducting a job search or how best to leverage yourself in the marketplace. Today, I’ve got a few tips to help you manage those emotions so you can step on the gas and get your job search moving in the right direction.  Apply for coaching at https://johnneral.com/contact.Click here to view John’s appearance on “Make My Day” – Jump to the 9:24 mark. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Apply for Coaching (1:55)·      Putting Fear Into Context (3:04)·      “Make My Day” (8:04)·      Acknowledge the Fear (14:02)·      TRUTH vs. truth (18:44)·      Create a Preparation Plan (21:37)·      Measure Your Results (23:14)·      Get Rid of the Shame (26:03)·      Wrap-Up (29:19)·      Join My Private Facebook Group (30:23) 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 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 faSupport 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 MailAny active job seeker or career professional is concerned about their brand and reputation. In today’s digital age, it is more important to be aware of what’s out there and what people are saying about you.  In today’s episode, you’ll meet Maria Rosati, who will help you control your narrative and help you tell your career story. Maria Rosati is the CEO of Eminence Communications – a boutique brand strategy and marketing firm.  You’ll learn: ·      The difference between controlling the narrative and telling your story·      Why you should be concerned with your narrative and how to control it better·      The secret to posting on LinkedIn to control your narrative·      And the power of mentorship Connect with Maria Rosati at her website or on LinkedIn.   Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Maria Rosati (4:15)·      Controlling Your Narrative (8:45)·      Difference Between Controlling the Narrative & Telling Your Story (13:29)·      Why You Should Self-Edit (16:15)·      Building Your Professional Brand (19:35)·      Navigating This Digital Age (23:18)·      Power of Mentorship (28:34)·      Maria’s Advice to Build Your Mid-Career GPS (30:25)·      Connect with Maria (32:22)·      Closing Thoughts (33:24)  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 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” hereSupport 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 MailSetting boundaries isn’t tricky. Enforcing them can be.  Throughout my leadership journey, I have learned the power of setting boundaries, or what I call ground rules. Once you set the ground rules and they are agreed upon, everyone knows how to play. And once you know how to play, you never have to worry about walking on egg shells about the things you do personally or professionally.  But what are the ground rules for you and your career? What is non-negotiable, and where are you willing to give in a little?  In this episode, you will learn precisely what a ground rule is, how to create them, how best to get buy-in, and when it’s time to re-evaluate or re-negotiate them.  And if you want a great example of how to set ground rules, join my private Facebook Group by clicking here or searching for “Your Mid-Career GPS” on Facebook.   Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Setting Boundaries in My Private Facebook Group (1:44)·      Importance of Setting Boundaries or Ground Rules (6:11)·      Examples of Setting Boundaries (8:21)·      “Challenge Ideas and Not the Person” (13:00)·      Clarifying One Point About Ground Rules (28:03)·      Conclusion (30:11)  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 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. ·      Get notified when new 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 MailAfter a successful career as an elementary school teacher and reading specialist, Joanne Kaminski accepted a position that didn’t turn out as well as she had hoped. With life happening and needing to take better care of herself, Joanne channeled her entrepreneurial spirit. She is the founder of the Online Tutor Coach, LLC where she helps other tutors who are great at tutoring, but struggle with attracting students.  Joanne impacts over 20,000 tutors through her YouTube channel, Facebook Group, Instagram, and podcast.  She is the author of How to Start an Online Tutoring Business Making 4-5 Figures a Month which is available on Amazon. Joanne launched five online businesses and each one failed. Then, she knew she could make money as an online reading tutor and get quicker results for her students while saving their parents time.  With a successful YouTube channel and business, I invited Joanne on the podcast to share her business journey. And for all of the teachers out there, Joanne shares how she learned to make money as an online reading tutor and how you can also build an online tutoring business.  Connect with Joanne at her website – The Online Reading Tutor and get her free guide – 50+ Ways to Get Online Tutoring Students. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:05)·      Meet Joanne Kaminski (3:26)·      Joanne’s Teaching Career (6:20)·      Raising Your Family & Shifting Priorities (10:14)·      Building an Online Business (12:35)·      Initial Business Ideas & Learning from Failure (16:45)·      Building an Online Tutoring Business (19:42)·      Using YouTube to Build Your Business (27:01)·      Joanne’s Advice for Teachers (28:34)·      Joanne’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (30:53)·      Connect with Joanne (32:46)·      Closing Thoughts (33:35) 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.