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

Send us Fan MailAs heart-centered professionals, leading in a post-pandemic world is no easy task. You want to be empathic and compassionate, and at the same time, ensure you can deliver results with high quality. Work needs to get done, and you are finding ways to do it. For some, you may be enjoying working from home. For others, you’ve never left the front lines. Today, my guest has helped tens of thousands of people SHOW UP and lead more authentically to make the impact they want.  Sam Palazzolo and I get on the mic to discuss how to lead more effectively in this ever-changing environment. We also talk about what it may be like to go back to the worksite when it’s the right time, the difference between leading and managing, and how being more empathic will help you lead from a greater place of influence and impact.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introducing Sam Palazzolo (0:40)·      What Sam Wanted to Be Growing Up (4:40)·      The Difference Between Leading and Managing (6:30)·      Leading in a Post-Pandemic World (7:51)·      Why Some Leaders Hold Empathy and Compassion Back (10:57)·      Going Back to the Worksite (14:22)·      The Pandemic is the Ultimate Curveball to Organizations (17:10)·      Fear of Missing Out by Not Being at the Worksite (17:45)·      Sam’s Lessons Learned During the Pandemic (22:53)·      The “Screw Up – Move Up” Policy (27:26)·      Sam’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (28:15)·      How to Connect with Sam (34:53) List of Resources:·      Visit Tip of the Spear Ventures w/ Sam Palazzolo·      Get Sam’s Mergers and Acquisitions Forecast for 2021 Report·      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 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 MailWendi Hatton is a heart-based sales coach and LinkedIn strategist. She helps women professionals and entrepreneurs get through the selling and money blocks that are holding them back from making a bigger impact in the world and getting paid what they deserve. Wendi is a Navy Veteran and professional clarinetist who shares how she could pivot mid-career and transfer her skills into her business.  Wendi and John have an engaging conversation around how we can connect more intentionally and with greater interest to build a network we can be proud of that will serve us in our careers and businesses. Plus, they role-play how to be more engaging on LinkedIn you don’t want to miss.  Visit Wendi’s website at https://wendihatton.com for more information and connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter @WendiHatton. Also, check out her Facebook Group - https://facebook.com/bossladychangemakers. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      The Story You Are Telling Yourself (0:40)·      What Wendi Wanted to Be Growing Up (3:48)·      Wendi’s Career as a Professional Musician (6:30)·      Taking Early Retirement (7:40)·      Transferring Skills as a Musician into Another Field (10:06)·      Connection & Collaboration (13:00)·      Be Interested in Others to Increase Connection (14:00)·      Overcoming Blocks When Connecting (19:05)·      Connecting on LinkedIn (23:20)·      Money Mindset & Money Beliefs (31:02)·      Wendi’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (35:04)·      Connect with Wendi Hatton (37:40) 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 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 MailWhen County Club Lanes in Baltimore, Maryland, unexpectedly closed last week, I fondly remembered the five weeks I worked there, the people I met, and one of the best managers I have had in my life.  In this episode, I turn on the mic to share a very personal story about how my passion for working in the bowling industry turned into a 25-year career in education. This is a lesson in being open to all possibilities and grateful for whatever may come next, having wonderful leaders and managers, and building relationships grounded in clear expectations.  You are exactly where you are supposed to be in your career, and it doesn’t mean this is where you are meant to be for the rest of your career. Appreciate and be grateful for the moment because it will help you create your next advancement opportunity.   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 @johnneral, Instagram @johnneralcoaching, Facebook @johnneralcoaching, Twitter @john_neral.·      Visit https://johnneral.com for more information.  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 have a professional brand and a reputation. People will talk about you, and they will say things that may or may not be in alignment with what you think your brand is. You must be aware of what’s being said about you to help manage, protect, and promote your brand.  In this episode, I’m sharing the differences between your brand and your reputation, how to get the information you need to help you control the narrative, and help you increase your brand awareness so you can create your next advancement opportunity.   Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Introduction (0:00)·      Defining “Brand” and “Reputation” (2:20)·      Thinking About Your Brand Loyalty (3:25)·      Getting Clearer About Your Professional Brand (6:02)·      Perception versus Reality (7:15)·      Being Vulnerable About Your Brand (9:02)·      Asking Curious Questions About Your Brand (20:00)·      Protect and Promote Your Brand (22:45)·      Why Recommendations or Job References Aren’t as Important as They Used to Be (25:10)·      Interviews Are Branding Conversations (26:58)·      Mayim Bialik, Jeopardy!, and Their Brands (29:40) 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·      5 Steps to Boost Your Personal and Professional Brand by Kimberly Schneiderman·      Center for Creative Leadership (Learn more about 360 assessments) 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” heSupport 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 MailAs heart-centered servant leaders, we have to take care of ourselves to be available to take care of others. Even though we know this, it’s challenging to do at times.  I get on the mic with Coach Jonathan McLernon to talk about the role our health and wellness plays in our lives, how we can approach ourselves with more empathy and compassion, and why transformation takes time, commitment, energy, and motivation as you build Your Mid-Career GPS.  You can connect with Jonathan here: Website: www.freedomnutritioncoach.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianomad/ YouTube: https://nofndiets.rocks/YouTube Crush Your Cravings ebook: https://nofndiets.rocks/crush-your-cravingsBook Your Free Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/coachjon/letschat  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Setting the Stage for Today’s Conversation (2:20)·      Jonathan McLernon’s Introduction (3:25)·      What Jon Wanted to Be Growing Up (5:29)·      What Happens When We Run Away from Who We Are (8:20)·      Where is Your Name on the List of the Things You Love and Value? (10:41)·      Putting Yourself at the Top of Your List (13:40)·      Using a Compassionate Lens on Your Beliefs (15:55)·      Tackling the “I’m Not Good Enough” Belief (17:44)·      Why Food is a Coping Mechanism (20:50)·      Diets Suck the Life out of Us (25:18)·      Awareness is the First Step to Change (28:20)·      How Jonathan Builds a Compassionate Community for Health (32:20)·      Your Soul is Wired for Growth (33:35)·      Jonathan’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (35:15)·      Connect with Jonathan (36:30)  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 MailHeart-centered leaders and professionals tend to put others first, often neglecting their health and wellness while continually thinking they will get to it tomorrow. We know that this creates a habit of self-neglect and we never get to put ourselves first, so we can be at our best to take care of others.  In this week’s episode, I’m talking with you about the relationship between high performers and stress and how it can manifest itself in some interesting ways. I’ll also share some information about how mental health issues are impacting the workplace during this pandemic.  Plus, I’ll share a personal story about how stress has directly impacted me over these past few months and what I’m doing to take better care of myself.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Setting the Stage for Today’s Episode (0:40)·      Sharing a Book Review (1:49)·      Dealing with Stress (3:43)·      Identifying Stressors (5:05)·      Dealing with a Sense of Loss (6:09)·      The Relationship Between High Performers and Stress (8:56)·      Being Gentle is Key (13:50)·      My Personal Story About Stress and What Recently Happened to Me (15:10)·      Your Weekly Challenge (24:45) 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·      Mental Health Steps Out of the Shadows by Amy Landry from Corporate Compliance Insights·      Episode 35 – “I’m Going to Make This Happen” with Amy Landry Calls to Action: ·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job searchSupport 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 MailI’m taking some time to answer some of the most frequently asked questions I get about career coaching and why someone “needs” a career coach. I’ll also discuss the difference between coaching and therapy, what “guarantees” I can give about coaching, and why investing in a coach lasts throughout your career and not just for your compensation.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Join the 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge (1:45)·      Why do I need a career coach? (3:50)·      What’s the difference between coaching and therapy? (6:00)·      What can you guarantee? (8:19)·      It seems like a big investment – what’s my return? (11:37)·      How do I know if coaching is right for me? (16:45) 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 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 @johnneral, Instagram @johnneralcoaching, Facebook @johnneralcoaching, Twitter @john_neral.·      Visit 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 MailMy guest today is going to challenge the concept of “tolerance” why she believes that diversity cannot be a goal because it already exists as long we take the “actual” definition of diversity and broaden it beyond traditional uses. My guest believes that inclusion has to be a goal because that takes cultivation, vulnerability, curiosity, and honesty, and shifting our thinking from "diversity" to "intersectional inclusivity" is one of the hardest things we'll ever do, but it's the only way to save the world. Dr. Kristen Donnelly. Kristen is an Empathy Enthusiast, an unapologetic nerd, an educator, and a TEDx Speaker. She is the Founder at Abbey Research – an organization that for over 20 years is based on the belief that every community of humans is made more inclusive through curiosity and empathy. Abbey Research provides concrete solutions to complex questions and helps organizations navigate change. Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      What Kristen wanted to be growing up & her love of Broadway (4:22)·      What does it mean to be an “Empathy Enthusiast?” (9:36)·      Developing an “Empathy Posture” (15:12)·      Engaging empathetically and why tolerance is passive (19:16)·      Why can’t diversity be a goal? (23:22)·      Focusing on inclusivity (26:20)·      Tips for leaders to create safer spaces at work (29:02)·      Being gentle with yourself (35:47)·      Where you can follow and connect with Kristen and Abbey Research (37:14)  List of Resources:·      Join John’s 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·      Connect with Kristen Donnelly - Website | YSupport 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 If your job search isn’t going as planned, it’s easy to compare your results to those of your friends, family members, classmates, and colleagues. I want you to remember that Your Mid-Career GPS is your journey – not someone else’s. Let’s acknowledge that it is easier said than done.  In this episode, I’m talking to you about when you are deep in comparison mode and whether or not it’s serving you to get the results you want. When despair sets in because comparing yourself to others has a tight hold on you, this episode will help you navigate out of it, recognize your achievements and successes, and get you back in the fast lane to figuring out whatever is next.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Get My Book & Join My 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge (0:45)·      Being in Comparison Mode (2:10)·      Comparing Your Salary to Someone Else (5:20)·      Your Best Time to Negotiate Your Salary is at the Point of Hire (6:50)·      How Does Comparing Yourself to Someone Else Serve You? (7:48)·      Your Career Transition Journey is Yours and Yours Alone (8:56)·      Advice for Recent Graduates and Their Job Search (10:10)·      When Feelings of Despair Creep into Your Job Search (10:54)·      Four Tips to Help You Get Out of the Despair in Your Job Search (12:21) List of Resources:·      Join John’s 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 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 MailHave you struggled with networking because you fear you don’t offer enough value to connect with someone?  Does the thought of reaching out to a total stranger and connecting frighten you because you don’t know how to do it?  These fear are common, and honestly, networking is challenging. In this episode, I’m breaking down the differences between cold and warm networking so you can build Your Mid-Career GPS and make more connections with greater ease and less stress.  After all, you’ve got a lot to offer, and if you’re ready to build your network or re-engage them, this is a great way to do it.  Key Topics & Time Stamps: ·      Join my 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge (1:42)·      Why Networking is Hard (4:26)·      Your Value & That Networking Relationship (6:30)·      What is Cold Networking? (10:20)·      An Example of a Cold Networking Outreach Message (11:52)·      Networking Tips for an Active Job Seeker (14:30)·      What is Warm Networking? (21:38)·      Your Networking Challenge (25:26)·      Wrapping Up (27:15) List of Resources:·      Join John’s 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 17 – Build Your Network Intentionally and Authentically 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.