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

Send us Fan MailYou’ve had the opportunity to work with people who’ve had a profound influence on who you are and what you do. Recently, I received a text from a former boss that just made my day. I remember how much I enjoyed working with him and how much I learned from him.  In this episode, I’m sharing some stories about two outstanding leaders I’ve had the honor to work with and how they impacted my life and career at a point in my mid-career journey when I needed them the most.  Which leader impacts you the most? Make sure you take some time to thank them for what they’ve done for you and your career.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Join the 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge (2:41)·      Get My Your Mid-Career GPS Book (3:53)·      Early Childhood Influencers (4:33)·      Getting “The Job” (6:18)·      Who Was Your Mentor? (7:16)·      Leaders Model What They Want for You (9:30)·      Being Transparent (10:00)·      Great Leaders Help (12:30)·      Learning from Great Leaders (14:08)·      Making My Mid-Career Move (15:00)·      Working with Great People (19:23)·      When Leaders Leave (20:11)·      Leaders Help You Find & Strengthen Your Voice (21:20)·      Who’s Contributed to Your Success? (22:25)·      Your Professional Change is Coming (23:51)·      SHOWing Up from a Place of Value and Service (25:00)·      Getting Ready for 2022 (26:14)·      The Last Thing I Said to My Students Each Day (27:54) List of Resources:·      Join the 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge·      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 GSupport 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 felt as if your career was going smoothly and wondered what might be wrong? Too much of a good thing can be disturbing. It’s not that things can’t be well, but as a high performer, you want to make sure everything is aligned and do all you can. After all, success is important to you.  In this episode, I will help you open up the conversation and space with your boss, your colleagues, and yourself to have the time and reflect on where your career is going and how you can keep moving forward in your career.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Too Much of a Good Thing (0:00)·      Day After Thanksgiving (2:48)·      Join My 14-Day Challenge (3:05)·      Join My Private Facebook Group (4:24)·      Struggles for High Performers (4:58)·      Managing High Performers (6:16)·      Managing the Relationship (6:55)·      When Your Boss Always Cancels Your Check-In Meeting (9:17)·      Ask Better Performance Questions (11:34)·      Being Responsible for Your PD (12:17)·      Call to Action (16:40)·      Join my 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge (17:05) 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·      Episode 70 – Considerations for 40+-Year-Old Professionals with Lisa Downs 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 MailNavigating your mid-career journey can be challenging. As we enter our 40s, we must consider life events and career changes. These may be empty nest syndrome, gray divorce, and ageism. In this episode, John gets on the mic with the Career and Retirement Transition Coach, Lisa Downs, to help you stop wasting time so you can lead happy, fulfilling lives doing meaningful work. It’s not too early to start thinking about these things.  Connect with Lisa: Website: https://yournewaspect.comEmail: lisa@yournewaspect.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lisadowns Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Some Announcements (2:36)·      Get to Know Lisa Downs (4:00)·      Lisa’s Career Inspiration (5:27)·      Lisa’s Career Clarity and Path to Public Education (7:37)·      Transferring Your Skills (10:09)·      Considering a Bridge Job (12:02)·      Identifying Where the Career “Stuckness” Is (14:03)·      Informational Interview Questions (17:35)·      Challenges and Considerations for 40+ Professionals (19:25)·      Combatting Ageism (22:46)·      Lisa’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (26:10)·      Connect with Lisa (28:04)·      A Few Closing Thoughts (28:53) List of Resources:·      Join the 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge·      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·      Episode 68Support 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 people in career transition wonder if they should find “a job” or “the job.” It all depends on your current situation and how much time you have to navigate that transition. Both are viable options, but in this episode, I’m sharing five tips to help you consider whether your next career move is to find “a job” or if it’s time to go after “the job.” Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      “A Job” vs. “The Job” (0:00)·      John’s Wonderful Weekend at the Beach (2:03)·      Remember to Shop Small Businesses (3:00)·      Webinar – “The Great Resignation and Your Next Interview” (3:32)·      Join the “Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge” (4:15)·      The Difference Between Finding “A Job” vs. “The Job” (5:00)·      John’s Opportunity to Find “The Job” (8:00)·      John’s Opportunity to Find “A Job” (9:40)·      #1 – Self-Assess Your Current Job Situation (10:42)·      #2 – Solicit Honest Feedback from Trusted Colleagues (13:08)·      #3 – Ask, “Why is This Next Move Important to Me?” (16:24)·      #4 – Put a Plan Together (17:40)·      #5 – Execute Your Plan Fearlessly (18:43)·      Building Your Mid-Career GPS (22:05)  List of Resources:·      Sign Up for “The Great Resignation and Your Next Interview”·      Sign Up for the “Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge”·      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” 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 Mail You have a relationship with money based on events and circumstances from the moment you were born. How you tell your money story is a reflection of your values.  In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Rotter – a heart-centered, values-based financial planner and the owner of True Abundance Advisors. Laura spent almost 30 years working for some of the largest institutional investors, such as Citicorp and Para Advisors. Today, Laura utilizes her mindfulness practices and helps professionals facing big life changes to achieve financial security and life satisfaction.  You’ll learn why your money story is directly tied to your values, how to affirm the good when it comes to your money, why feeling as if you’ll never have enough money is only hurting you, and how to have the money conversation with your spouse/partner and a potential employer.  To connect with Laura Rotter, you can email her at Laura@TrueAbundanceAdvisors.com, visit her website at https://TrueAbundanceAdvisors.com, connect with her on LinkedIn and Facebook and follow her on Twitter @Rotters5 Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Intro (0:00)·      What Laura Wanted to be Growing Up (2:02)·      Laura’s Changing Career Path (3:43)·      Making a Change and Leaning Into Your Genius (7:49)·      Our Money Stories (10:03)·      Our Money Helps Us Make More Meaning (12:15)·      Thoughts About Debt (15:08)·      Making a Change When It’s Painful Enough (19:00)·      Affirming the Good About Your Money Story (19:52)·      How to Answer the Dreaded Salary Question (21:11)·      Know Your Value (25:15)·      Advice for Couples to Talk About Money (26:39)·      Laura’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (31:31)·      Connect with Laura Rotter (33:07)·      Your Call to Action (34:08)  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 MailYou’ve been told you need to be “nicer,” but don’t want to be a pushover.  Sure, you know how to be “nice,” but you worry that it may backfire when it comes to how you lead your team and how it impacts your brand. In this episode, you’ll learn strategies to help you be “nicer” without compromising your effectiveness or negatively impacting your leadership presence.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      What Does It Mean to “Be Nice” in Your Career? (0:40)·      My Six SHOW UP Strategies (2:05)·      Defining “Nice” (3:30)·      Being Nice Doesn’t Mean Being a Doormat (5:30)·      Setting Boundaries Around You Being “Nice” (7:50)·      “Niceness is an Essential Quality of Leadership…” by Fran Hauser (13:30)·      People Pleasing (15:50)·      Student Teaching and “Being Nice” (18:00)·      Being Nice Isn’t Enabling (20:40)·      Being Nice and Your Brand (21:40)·      Challenge - Focus on One Area to Be Nicer (27:25)  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 podcast episodes drop. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here or wherever you listen. And don’t forget to rate and review to let me know what you are enjoying or learning. ·      Let’s stay connected by following me on social. LinkedIn @jSupport 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 MailIt’s natural to feel disappointed or frustrated in your career progress. After all, it’s easy to compare yourself to everyone else. However, you’ve planned where your career is headed, and your biggest trouble is figuring out the best way to execute that plan.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing some helpful tips for you to recognize that life and career happen – meaning you may have a change in your plans, but not your direction.  Join me as I share some helpful tips to help you address your career roadblocks, manage risk when it comes to finding a new job, and where high performers often struggle with career satisfaction and how to stay focused on where your career is headed.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Intro (0:40)·      Finding an Old Yearbook (2:40)·      Being Filled with Career Dreams (3:34)·     Life Happens (4:56)·      Making a Move, You Never Planned (5:55)·      Having Everything Planned After Graduation (7:00)·      Being Grateful for Your Career (8:20)·      Evaluating Where We “Should” Be in Our Careers (9:50)·      Getting Your First Leadership Role (10:50)·      High Performers or High Potentials (11:50)·      Fight or Flight for Your Career (13:03)·      Hitting Roadblocks (14:06)·      The Great Resignation & Your Career Path (16:40)·      We Make Changes Based on Our Motivation (18:16)·      Shopping for a New Job (20:15)·      Taking a Risk Assessment (20:55)·      Change in My Business Plans (21:54)·      One Interview Tip re: Your Career Plans (25:00)  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·      Episode 64 – The Great Resignation Calls to ASupport 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 MailA 2014 survey by Working Mother Media and Pfizer found that almost half of women said they believed their symptoms made their work-life more difficult, with 1 in 5 saying they altered their schedule over it. A 2020 study found that the more issues women experienced with menopause, the more their job performance suffered. Julia (Kinslow) Sorescu helps mid-career women wake up to their most compelling selves. In this episode, Julia and I talk about what menopause is, how it impacts your career, and how men can be wonderful allies to the women they care about during this time.  You can connect with Julia on LinkedIn (@Julia Kinslow) and Facebook and Twitter (@GetGrittyC). Visit https://getgrittycoaching.com for more information about Julia and her work.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:40)·      Background on This Episode (3:08)·      Julia’s Career Story (3:42)·      Defining Menopause (8:35)·      Changing the Conversation About Menopause (12:55)·      Understanding the Complexities of Menopause (16:19)·      Men Who Are Allies (18:39)·      Menopause & the Pandemic (20:48)·      Why Companies Should Care About Menopause (24:19)·      Gaining Leadership Support (25:51)·      What Happens After Menopause (30:44)·      What Else to Know (34:20)·      Julia’s Advice to Help Your Build Your Mid-Career GPS (37:21)·      Connect with Julia (38:22) 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·      The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen GunterSupport 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 will likely experience some type of job loss during your career, whether it is caused by a termination, reduction in force, layoff, or by choice. These events may be more traumatic and stressful without appropriate scenario planning because you haven’t considered a “Plan B.” After 28 years as a highly skilled employee, David Shriner-Cahn was told that his job was over. Today, David is a thriving entrepreneur, speaker, and host of two podcasts – Smashing the Plateau and Going Solo. He helps high-achieving professionals, who have had a late-career job loss, build their consulting or coaching business, so they can do what they love and get paid what they’re worth – consistently. David and I talk about why scenario planning is vital to building Your Mid-Career GPS, as well as some things you can do to make a job loss easier to help you thrive on the other side of it.  Connect with David Email - David@SmashingThePlateau.comWebsite -https://SmashingThePlateau.com and make sure to get his free e-guide, 49 Tips To Smash Your Plateau:https://smashingtheplateau.com/49tips/LinkedIn - @DavidShrinerCahnKey Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Intro (0:40)·      What David and Who David Wanted to Be Growing Up (2:20)·      David’s Career Walk and His Job Being Eliminated (3:34)·      Why Scenario Planning is Important in Your Career (8:16)·      Owning Your Career Events – Including Being Fired (13:15)·      What’s the Worst Thing That Could Happen if You Lose Your Job? (14:30)·      Dealing with Drama, Grief, Fear, and Shame with Your Job Loss (15:17)·      Securing Business Credit Before You Need It (18:50)·      Scenario Planning When Considering Starting a Consultancy (21:13)·      Taking Time for Self-Reflection After a Job Transition – And What Make Me Laugh So Hard (23:40)·      David’s Networking Tips (26:21)·      Don’t Wait to Get it Right – Just Get Started (29:21)·      How to Connect with David (31:30)  List of Resources:·      Your Mid-CSupport 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 MailOver 4 Million people quit their jobs in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. What does that mean for you? In this episode, I’m talking with you about “The Great Resignation” and how you can navigate this exciting time in your professional life, whether you are actively job seeking or considering that shortly.  Key Topics & Time Stamps:·      Interview Webinar – October 27th at 12:00 pm Eastern (2:05)·      Quitting a Job is Exciting (2:39)·      4 Million People Recently Quit Their Jobs (3:25)·      The Great Awakening About Work and Our Jobs (6:05)·      Considerations About Quitting Your Job (7:50)·      Considerations Before Quitting Your Job (9:22)·      Quit Your Job Professionally and Gracefully (10:40)·      Handling the Exit Interview (11:35)·      Answering Why You Are Leaving Your Current Position (13:10)·      “The Great Resignation” (14:25)·      What “The Great Resignation” Means for Job Seekers (17:35)·      Being Frustrated with Your Job Search (20:54)·      Tips for the Currently Employed (22:45) List of Resources:·      The Great Resignation and Your Next Interview – Webinar on October 27, 2021·      U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics·      Episode 44: You Can’t Expect Your Career to Make You Happy with Dan Nestle·      The Great Resignation is Finally Getting Companies to Take Burnout Seriously. Is It Enough? By Jamie Ducharme·      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 ActSupport 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.