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The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
John Neral

How will you figure out what is next for you and your career? Building a Mid-Career GPS to create that next promotion,... more

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292: How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors for Career Success with Dominic Imwalle

Send us a text If your career is stuck in neutral, maybe it’s not your résumé—it’s your relationships. In this... more

15 Apr 2025 · 32 minutes
291: Kind Curiosity: How to Navigate DEI Conversations with Bernadette Smith

Send us a text How can mid-career professionals engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversations without fear of saying... more

08 Apr 2025 · 30 minutes
290: When Professional Meets Awkward: How a Job Interview Took an Unexpected Turn

Send us a text Have you ever faced an interview so awkward that it left you questioning everything? In this... more

01 Apr 2025 · 18 minutes
289: Revenge Quitting: Take This Job and....Actually, Wait a Second

Send us a text Feeling trapped in a toxic workplace and fantasizing about a dramatic exit? Before you burn... more

25 Mar 2025 · 23 minutes
288: Client Success Story: How Melissa Mwai Took the "Ick" Out of Networking

Send us a text In this insightful episode, Melissa Mawai shares her inspiring journey from corporate project management to becoming... more

18 Mar 2025 · 30 minutes
287: Three Ways You're Sabotaging Your Job Search & Career

Send us a text This episode explores how mid-career professionals unknowingly sabotage their job search by "playing small." With over... more

11 Mar 2025 · 24 minutes
286: How to Navigate Job Uncertainty in 2025 & Stay in Control of Your Career

Send us a text Feeling anxious about job security in today’s unpredictable market? You’re not alone. In this episode of... more

04 Mar 2025 · 32 minutes
285: Listen to What You Say to Others About Your Job

Send us a text Do You Love Your Job or Just Like It? Your Career Narrative Shapes Your Satisfaction Have... more

25 Feb 2025 · 19 minutes
284: Insights for Mid-Career Leadership Transformation with Jordana Cole

Send us a text Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and navigate mid-career transitions with confidence? In... more

18 Feb 2025 · 36 minutes
283: Navigating the 2025 Job Market: White-Collar Recession, DEI Challenges & Career Strategies

Send us a text Are you ready to tackle the evolving job market of 2025? With economic uncertainty, political shifts,... more

11 Feb 2025 · 33 minutes
282: Unlocking Career Success with Consistency, Courage, and Curiosity with Elena Agaragimova

Send us a text How can shifting your mindset transform your mid-career success? In this episode, talent development specialist and... more

04 Feb 2025 · 35 minutes
281: Tips for Finding a Career Coach

Send us a text Ready to take your career to the next level? In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS... more

28 Jan 2025 · 31 minutes
280: Transform Your Performance Review Now

Send us a text Performance reviews don’t have to be dreaded formalities—they can be golden opportunities for career growth. In... more

21 Jan 2025 · 15 minutes
279: Proven Resume and Cover Letter Tips for 2025 with Stephen Greet

Send us a text Get ready to revolutionize your job application strategy with cutting-edge insights from Stephen Greet, CEO of... more

14 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
278: Embrace Simplicity & Grow Your Career in 2025

Send us a text Embrace simplicity and transform your mid-career journey as we kick off Season 5 of the Mid-Career... more

07 Jan 2025 · 21 minutes
277: Top Mid-Career Success Trends for 2025

Send us a text This episode reflects on important lessons from 2024 to help mid-career professionals navigate the job market... more

31 Dec 2024 · 22 minutes
276: Happy Holidays and Rediscovering Your Career Freedom

Send us a text Remember the thrill of receiving that one special gift that changed everything? For me, it was... more

24 Dec 2024 · 12 minutes
275: "That's Above My Pay Grade" - Setting Boundaries Without Burning Bridges

Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful phrase that can reshape how you... more

17 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
274: Three Networking Tips for the Holidays

Send us a text The Holiday season brings a lot of parties and gatherings—and pressure. If you don't enjoy the... more

10 Dec 2024 · 22 minutes
273: Mastering the 30-Minute Job Interview: What You Need to Know

Send us a text Curious about how to make a lasting impression in just 30 minutes? Discover the secrets to... more

03 Dec 2024 · 21 minutes
272: Feeling Sick of Your Job

Send us a text Feeling stuck or fed up with your current job situation as the holiday season looms? You're... more

26 Nov 2024 · 16 minutes
271: From the Baseball Field to Leadership & Team Success with Mike Robbins

Send us a text What happens when your childhood dream comes crashing down? Join my conversation with Mike Robbins, a... more

19 Nov 2024 · 32 minutes
270: Should You Ask About Hiring Objections in Your Job Interview?

Send us a text Should you ever ask a hiring manager if they have any objections to hiring you? This... more

12 Nov 2024 · 14 minutes
269: You Don't Have to Love Your Career with Dr. Joy Zhao

Send us a text Discover the transformative journey of Dr. Joy Zhao, a trailblazer in the world of data science... more

05 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
268: Estate Planning Essentials for Mid-Career Professionals with Andrea Bryk

Send us a text What happens if you are no longer here or unable to care for yourself? How protected... more

29 Oct 2024 · 36 minutes
267: CRUSH Your Next Job Interview: Transform Your Nerves into Confidence

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mastering your job interviews and transforming anxiety into confidence. Imagine walking into... more

22 Oct 2024 · 13 minutes
266: Unlocking Admin-Executive Strategy with Monique Helstrom

Send us a text You are not “just” your title. You are far more than that. Many mid-career professionals... more

15 Oct 2024 · 32 minutes
265: Strategies for Handling Office Politics with Niven Postma

Send us a text What’s your opinion on office politics? Perhaps you try to avoid them. Maybe you feel confident... more

08 Oct 2024 · 34 minutes
264: Mastering Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills with Karin Hurt

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mastering communication in the post-pandemic workplace with our special guest, Karin Hurt,... more

01 Oct 2024 · 32 minutes
263: Amazon's Return to Office Policy and What It Means for You

Send us a text Amazon CEO Andy Jassy released a statement last week notifying all Amazon employees that they will... more

24 Sep 2024 · 16 minutes
262: Interview Tip: Stop Telling These Stories About Yourself

Send us a text Typically, there are two big seasons in anyone’s career development. The time from September to November... more

17 Sep 2024 · 13 minutes
261: Building Your LinkedIn Network with Jemima Attanasio

Send us a text Jemima Atanasio is Senior Director of Development at Fordham College at Rose Hill. Jemima takes us... more

10 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
260: Performance Improvement Plans: What You Need to Know

Send us a text Have you ever been on a PIP? Have you ever had to manage a... more

03 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
259: When You Are Too Valuable to Be Promoted

Send us a text Feeling like you're stuck in your career despite being a high performer? Discover the secrets to... more

27 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
258: Everyone Deserves a Great Manager with FranklinCovey's Todd Davis

Send us a text Prepare to unlock the secrets of effective leadership development as we sit down with Todd Davis,... more

20 Aug 2024 · 34 minutes
257: Build a Personal Landing Page to Find Your Next Job with Kate Speer

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to turning adversity into opportunity with marketing and communications expert Kate Speer. Discover... more

13 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
256: Reframe Your Job Search: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Find Your Next Job

Send us a text Do you think there are certain times of the year when it's better to find a... more

06 Aug 2024 · 14 minutes
255: Creating an Unstoppable Career with Former Navy Seal and CEO, Alden Mills

Send us a text What makes a Navy SEAL commander leave the battlefield to create a multimillion-dollar fitness empire? Join... more

30 Jul 2024 · 33 minutes
254: Owning Your Career While Building a Safety Net with Paula Caligiuri, Ph.D.

Send us a text Ready to take full control of your career journey? In this episode of the Mid-Career GPS... more

23 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
253: Deciding Whether You Should Apply for the Job or Not

Send us a text Have you ever looked at a job posting and talked yourself out of applying for it?... more

16 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
252: Surviving Career Uncertainty: Lessons from Broadway with Megan Kingery

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to harnessing creative energy for career success with Megan Kingery, a multifaceted producer... more

09 Jul 2024 · 39 minutes
251: Three Tips to Advocate for Your Leadership & Career Development

Send us a text What if you could take 100% responsibility for your career and transform your leadership style in... more

02 Jul 2024 · 21 minutes
250: Navigating Today's Job Market with More Confidence and Career Clarity

Send us a text There are things you should be doing in today's job market that you wouldn't do four... more

25 Jun 2024 · 28 minutes
249: When to Pursue an Advanced Degree with Dr. Teresa Yankanich

Send us a text Imagine balancing a nursing career, raising young children, and pursuing higher education all at once. Meet... more

18 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
248: Building a Career Prototype: Strategies for Advancing Your Career with Jeff Perry

Send us a text Ever wondered how approaching your career like an engineering project could transform your professional life? I'm... more

11 Jun 2024 · 34 minutes
247: Effective Leadership by Balancing Directness with Empathy with Vanessa Judelman

Send us a text This is a challenging time for leadership. If you are in a leadership role, you... more

04 Jun 2024 · 37 minutes
246: Finding Happiness After Hardship with Carole Mac

Send us a text When Carole Mac faced unimaginable grief, she chose an extraordinary path to healing: she reinvented herself.... more

28 May 2024 · 35 minutes
245: Will AI Take Your Job? Reflecting on the 2024 Work Trend Index Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn

Send us a text AI is changing the way we work and our jobs. In this episode, I'll help... more

21 May 2024 · 21 minutes
244: Breaking Free from Workplace Perfectionism with Vitale Hardin

Send us a text Join us in this episode of The Mid-Career GPS as we dive deep into the pervasive... more

14 May 2024 · 30 minutes
243: Reframe & Reset Your Career with Harsha Boralessa

Send us a text We are all on a journey to find a level of career satisfaction that brings us... more

07 May 2024 · 34 minutes
242: Level Up Your Interview Preparation and Presentation Skills with Scott D'Amico

Send us a text If you’ve been obsessed with a television show, movie, or book, it’s most likely because it’s... more

30 Apr 2024 · 33 minutes
241: Mastering Mid-Career Moves: The Power of How You SHOW UP (The Authority Podcast)

Send us a text Today, you are going to hear my conversation on The Authority Podcast, where I was interviewed... more

23 Apr 2024 · 55 minutes
240: Conquer the Networking Game with Sue Maitland

Send us a text Have you ever felt like networking wasn't for you? Sue Maitland thought the same until she... more

16 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
239: How a Brain Tumor Helped Create His Mid-Career GPS with Kevin Lowe

Send us a text Have you ever named a challenge you faced, and then threw it a farewell party? That's... more

09 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
238: Client Success Story: Creating Your Career Transformation with Alethea Felton

Send us a text I met Alethea Felton in the summer of 2010. She was working as an instructional coach... more

04 Apr 2024 · 45 minutes
237: Navigating Age Bias and Building a Legacy in Mid-Career

Send us a text As I toast a significant birthday milestone this week, I'm revealing the often-unspoken realities of mid-career... more

02 Apr 2024 · 21 minutes
236: Overcoming Wrongful Termination: Legal Insights and Career Strategies with Sheryl Scott

Send us a text If you believe you’ve been wrongfully terminated, what do you do? As you process the events... more

28 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
235: Your Past Doesn't Define You: A Guide to Reframing Your Career Journey

Send us a text We all have a past! Some of it you are proud of, and some of it,... more

26 Mar 2024 · 17 minutes
234: Land Your Dream Job! Mastering the Job Market with Josef Stetter

Send us a text Josef Stetter changed careers nine times and jobs 18 times before he found his dream job.... more

21 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
233: Decoding the Silence: Strategies for Understanding and Seeking Job Interview Feedback

Send us a text Have you ever struggled with the silence that follows a job interview? You're not alone, and... more

19 Mar 2024 · 24 minutes
232: How to Transfer Your Skills into a New Position with Lisa Friscia

Send us a text Have you ever considered reshaping your career path but felt unsure about how to translate your... more

14 Mar 2024 · 34 minutes
231: Your Soft Skills Are Your Competitive Edge

Send us a text Some managers have told you that you need to work on your soft skills, while others... more

12 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
230: Perfect Your LinkedIn Profile with Rhonda Sher

Send us a text A few years into my business, I hired a business coach for public speaking. I learned... more

07 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
229: Building a Networking Strategy for Career Growth

Send us a text Ever feel like networking is a chore? It's understandable that many mid-career professionals forget about networking... more

05 Mar 2024 · 19 minutes
228: Elevating Your Career Trajectory: Proactive Strategies for Employed Professionals with Matthew Rolnick

Send us a text What do you do when you are 50 years old and find yourself furloughed and out... more

29 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
227: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Heart-Centered Leader

Send us a text I often talk about heart-centered leaders and professionals. After all, you care deeply about the people... more

27 Feb 2024 · 23 minutes
226: Three Tips to Effectively Lead in a Post-Pandemic Era with Darrell “Coach D” Andrews

Send us a text How you lead and how you SHOW UP as a leader makes or breaks your team?... more

22 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
225: How the Belief Triad Can Help You Find Your Next Job

Send us a text What do you do when your job search isn’t producing the results you wanted? If you... more

20 Feb 2024 · 16 minutes
224: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career In Kind with Michael Neece

Send us a text Today we are talking about kindness in an intentional and strategic way to grow your career.... more

15 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
223: When to Connect or Follow Someone on LinkedIn

Send us a text Have you felt as if the game is changing on LinkedIn regarding whether you should connect... more

13 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
222: Why You Can't Effort Your Way to Success with Dr. Veronica Anderson

Send us a text Have you ever felt the pull of passion urging you to leap into the unknown, away... more

08 Feb 2024 · 34 minutes
221: Surviving Leadership Transitions: Strategies for Navigating Change in the Workplace

Send us a text Ever found yourself reeling from the shockwave of a leadership shift at your workplace? That's exactly... more

06 Feb 2024 · 14 minutes
220: Finding Your Pathway to Career Growth with Ross Romano

Send us a text If this is the year you plan to get that promotion or level up your career,... more

01 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
219: Loving Your Job More (Three Questions for Career Growth)

Send us a text Are you waking up with a sense of purpose, eager to embrace the workday ahead? Many... more

30 Jan 2024 · 16 minutes
218: How to Have Greater Confidence and Career Certainty with Heather Sumlin

Send us a text Has hard work kept you from achieving the success you desire? That question may seem... more

25 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
217: Supporting a Loved One in a Career Transition

Send us a text When someone close to us faces the turbulence of career dissatisfaction or unemployment, we often find... more

23 Jan 2024 · 15 minutes
216: Strategies for Thriving in Tech: Empowering Black Women and Building Career Resilience with Angela V. Harris

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to not just survive, but truly thrive in the... more

18 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
215: Don't Do This in Your Annual Performance Review Meeting

Send us a text Take greater command of your next performance appraisal meeting with these tips to help you. There... more

16 Jan 2024 · 17 minutes
214: Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation: Tips to Double Your Salary with Dorothy Mashburn

Send us a text How much can you really negotiate your next job offer? What if I told you, you... more

11 Jan 2024 · 30 minutes
213: What to Do If You Are Unemployed in 2024

Send us a text If you or someone you know is unemployed, this episode is for you. Being... more

09 Jan 2024 · 20 minutes
212: The Pros and Cons of Using AI in Your Job Search

Send us a text Like any tool, using AI, such as ChatGPT, can be a big help in your mid-career... more

04 Jan 2024 · 10 minutes
211: Five Mid-Career Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

Send us a text If 2023 wasn't a great year for you professionally, or this is the year when you... more

02 Jan 2024 · 13 minutes
210: Best of 2023: The Shift Lift: Unearthing Leadership Potential at Mid-Career with Jo Miller

Send us a text Ready to supercharge your leadership journey? Join us in a riveting episode where leadership expert Jo... more

26 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
209: Best of 2023: Unlock the Power of Networking with Frank Agin

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to shape your professional relationships into authentic connections? Let's join hands... more

19 Dec 2023 · 31 minutes
208: How to Handle Illegal Interview Questions and Prioritizing Career Well-being with Ana Goehner

Send us a text Ever found yourself in the hot seat, fielding uncomfortable questions during a job interview and wondering... more

14 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
207: Ten Things You Don't Know About Me & How They Built My Mid-Career GPS

Send us a text Ever wondered who's behind the voice guiding your mid-career journey? Well, this episode takes a delightful... more

12 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
206: Three Tips to Mastering Time Management

Send us a text Imagine regaining control of your time, finding the equilibrium between work and life simultaneously without the... more

07 Dec 2023 · 19 minutes
205: Why I Quit My Job (Celebrating My Six Year Anniversary)

Send us a text Ever feel like you're stuck in a hamster wheel with your career? It's time to break... more

05 Dec 2023 · 26 minutes
204: Creating Your Leadership Brand Statement with Bill G. Williams

Send us a text Who says you can't teach an established professional new tricks? Brace yourself for an enlightening journey... more

30 Nov 2023 · 31 minutes
203: Surviving the Office Party: A Holiday Guide

Send us a text Feeling the holiday stress creeping in? We get it. The jingle bells, the mistletoe, the office... more

28 Nov 2023 · 19 minutes
202: "The December Advantage" & How It Can Accelerate Your Career Growth

Send us a text What if the holiday season was actually the best time to seek new career opportunities? Let's... more

24 Nov 2023 · 18 minutes
201: Career Clarity and Gratitude: A Mid-Career Strategy Guide

Send us a text Struggling to maintain that human connection in the digital workspace? Imagine being able to express your... more

21 Nov 2023 · 12 minutes
200: Self-Promotion Made Easier with Ellen Taaffe

Send us a text Are you feeling stuck in your career? What if you could break through the barriers that... more

16 Nov 2023 · 37 minutes
199: Building Your Personal Board of Directors for Career Progression

Send us a text Ever wonder who's in your corner as you climb the career ladder? Let's uncover the answer... more

14 Nov 2023 · 21 minutes
198: The Hidden Assets of Being a Stellar Follower or Individual Contributor

Send us a text What if the most significant asset to your team isn't the leader, but the follower? That's... more

09 Nov 2023 · 20 minutes
197: Four Tips to Help You When You No Longer Love Your Job or Organization

Send us a text Ever found yourself caught in the drudgery of a job that no longer brings you joy?... more

07 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
196: Best of Episode: Stop Pitching! (Tips to Help You Shape Your Unique Professional Value)

Send us a text Imagine turning the tables in your professional conversations and interviews, approaching them from a position of... more

31 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
195: Best of Episode - Transform Your Conversations: Confidence Tips from Tracy Hooper

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to command attention when you enter a room, or introduce yourself... more

24 Oct 2023 · 42 minutes
194: The Benefits of Self-Coaching in Your Career with Antonia Bowring

Send us a text Have you ever been knocked down so hard, that it actually became a stepping stone to... more

19 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
193: Dealing with a Health Scare: Lessons in Self-Care, Trust and Self-Coaching

Send us a text When was the last time you truly listened to your body? Have you ever ignored a... more

17 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
192: Interview and Networking Tips So People Care About You with Alan Heymann

Send us a text Ever felt stuck in a career rut, or maybe you're yearning for a change but don't... more

12 Oct 2023 · 31 minutes
191: Building Your Exit Strategy

Send us a text Who says you need an imminent departure to craft an exit strategy? Trust me, the wisest... more

10 Oct 2023 · 19 minutes
190: The Power of Plan B in Mid-Career with David Shriner-Cahn

Send us a text Are you at the crossroads of your career or considering jumping into the entrepreneurial arena? Join... more

05 Oct 2023 · 35 minutes
189: Are Cover Letters Still Important?

Send us a text Ever wondered why your job applications are getting overlooked? Chances are, it's your cover letter—or lack... more

03 Oct 2023 · 18 minutes
188: Mastering Mid-Career Transitions: How to Leverage What You Know with Jason Mack

Send us a text We're about to embark on a compelling journey with our guest, Jason Mack, who successfully transitioned... more

28 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
187: How to Self-Advocate for Your Career Growth

Send us a text Ever thought about how to leverage your unique professional value to get that promotion or high-level... more

26 Sep 2023 · 14 minutes
186: Off the Top Rope - Lessons in Career Resilience and Transition from Former Professional Wrestler, Wes Rhea

Send us a text Ever wanted to switch up your career midway but felt it was too daunting? Meet Wes... more

21 Sep 2023 · 31 minutes
185: Minimizing Risk When Deciding to Leave Your Job

Send us a text Feeling stuck in a career rut? Contemplating a career pivot but overwhelmed by the risk? We... more

19 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
184: The Shift List: Unearthing Leadership Potentials at Mid-Career with Jo Miller

Send us a text Ever faced a moment in your career where you felt stuck and wondered how to evolve... more

14 Sep 2023 · 32 minutes
183: Dealing with Conflict at Work - Strategies for Survival

Send us a text Back when I was an adjunct professor, I found myself in the middle of a heated... more

12 Sep 2023 · 21 minutes
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Send us a text Ever felt stuck in a career rut, or maybe you're yearning for a change but don't know where... more