Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
Get Clarity. Get Promoted. Get Hired. Are you feeling stuck, undervalued, or underutilized in your current role? Wondering how to position yourself for a promotion, raise, or leadership opportunity? Are you trying to figure out what’s next for your career, but not sure where to start? You're not alone, and you're in the right place. Hosted by executive and career transition coach John Neral, The Mid-Career GPS Podcast is your go-to resource to help you confidently navigate your job search, career advancement, and workplace challenges. Whether you want to find a new job, get promoted, or simply feel more fulfilled at work, this show will help you build the clarity and strategy you need to take your next step. Each episode features actionable advice, insightful interviews, and real-world strategies to help mid-career professionals, typically managers to senior directors, design a career they love or love the career they have. You’ve built a solid career. Now it’s time to build Your Mid-Career GPS to figure out what's next and how to get there. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe today and let's start figuring out whatever is next for you and your career, together.
Episodes
Are you ready to trade holiday noise for real momentum? I’m opening the doors to a focused, private space for mid-career professionals who want clear guidance, practical tools, and steady support to lead better, land the right roles, and build a career that compounds in value. Budgets have tightened and conferences disappeared, but your growth doesn’t need to stall. For a limited time, you can lock in a full year of t...
Stuck between what you’ve done and the role you know you can lead? I dive straight into a focused Black Friday bundle built to help mid-career professionals stop waiting and start signaling readiness for the next level. If you’ve been overlooked for internal promotions or you’re wrestling with vague feedback like “not quite ready,” this is a clear path to turn experience into a compelling case leaders can’t ignore.
Are you feeling stuck between staying in your role or making a leap? I've pulled together a focused, affordable way to get moving: a Black Friday Mid‑Career Jumpstart Bundle designed to turn confusion into a clear plan and give you the confidence to interview well under pressure. I talk through the exact problems so many mid‑career professionals face: stalling applications, interview nerves, and uncertainty about...
Workplace bullying is more common than many mid-career professionals realize, and its impact on confidence, performance, and career clarity can be long-lasting. In this episode, we unpack a high-profile moment that reopened old workplace wounds for many. When power is misused to silence or diminish someone, it is more than a headline. It is a reminder of what happens in meeting rooms, team conversations, and one-on-on...
When you reach mid-career, feedback often fades or gets frustratingly vague. You may hear you’re “doing great” or that you should “be more strategic,” but those comments rarely help you grow or move forward.
In this episode, John Neral breaks down how to restart your feedback loop so your work stands out, your reputation strengthens, and decision-makers see you as promotion ready.
Drawing from real coaching e...
Are you doing great work but still waiting for recognition or a promotion that never seems to come? In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, John Neral explores how to elevate your reputation, credibility, and leadership impact without waiting for a new title.
This conversation focuses on leading through influence, not authority. You’ll learn how to stand out in today’s fast-moving workplace by earning trust...
Every mid-career professional has faced that gut-punch moment when a colleague shifts blame, steals credit, or takes a public swipe to protect their image. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, John Neral dives into why “bus-throwing” happens, how to stay composed when it does, and what to do next to protect your professional reputation without reacting emotionally.
If you’ve ever felt the sting of embarrassme...
Feeling stuck, tired, or unsure how long you can keep pushing through your role? In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, John Neral shares one golden question that can help you rediscover purpose, evaluate fit, and make smarter decisions about your career: Why do you come back to work every day?
This simple yet powerful question uncovers what really drives you and what’s holding you back. John walks you thr...
What does it take to walk away from a successful career to build one that aligns with your passion and future? In this episode, Emmy-winning journalist Lindsey Mastis shares her journey of leaving a 20-year career in tv news, to create an independent reporting career focused on AI and emerging technology.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a bold mid-career pivot, this conversation is packed with insights on cour...
The ground keeps moving and for mid-career professionals, that shift feels sharper than ever. As we approach 2026, success will hinge on your ability to adapt, communicate strategically, and lead through change.
In this episode, leadership and career transition coach John Neral breaks down six essential skills that will define your value and visibility in the year ahead.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, underval...
Feeling stretched thin by nonstop news and workplace pressure. In this episode, executive and career coach John Neral helps mid-career professionals regain momentum with presence, pace, and practical wins. Learn how to prevent burnout, ask leadership for targeted support, and use small controllables to improve performance. We also cover a data-driven approach to job search and interviews, plus a simple Mid-Career GPS ...
Have you ever been told you “lack executive presence” but never received a clear explanation of what that means? You’re not alone.
For many mid-career professionals, this overused buzzword becomes a frustrating barrier to promotions and leadership opportunities.
In today’s episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, John Neral challenges the outdated definition of executive presence and offers a fresh framework that makes le...
The line between personal expression and professional consequences has never been more blurred. With recent headlines putting workplace conduct and public statements in the spotlight, many mid-career professionals are asking a tough question: Could what I say cost me my job?
In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, we unpack what every professional in today’s job market needs to know about free speech, at-wi...
At some point in your career, you will be asked how you’ve used AI.
Most candidates will talk about optimizing resumes or practicing interview questions, but what if your answer could be more memorable?
In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about saying goodbye to my beloved cat, Amy Farrah Meowler, and how I turned to ChatGPT for guidance during that difficult time. What I learned goes far beyond...
Why do some highly qualified candidates land the job while others get passed over?
The answer often lies in how well they tell their career story.
In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, Career Transition Coach and Forbes Coaches Council member Gina Riley, joins me to share insider strategies from her experience at Intel and as an executive search consultant. She explains how mid-career professionals can st...
If you’re in the middle of a job search and feeling frustrated by the lack of responses, this episode is a must-listen. Today, I’m joined by Chris Bond, who candidly shares the data from his six-month job search in 2025. His story sheds light on what’s working, and what’s not, in today’s competitive mid-career job market.
Chris applied for 125 positions and achieved a 50% personalized response rate and a 10% inter...
Are you tired of sending out job applications and hearing nothing back? Wondering if you’re overqualified or not qualified enough? If you’re a mid-career professional struggling in today’s competitive and employer-driven job market, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I’m answering some of the most common and most frustrating questions I hear from clients in their 30s, 40s, and ...
In 2025’s rapidly shifting workplace, women leaders face a unique set of challenges: staff cutbacks, fewer advancement opportunities, and the persistent shadow of imposter syndrome. For mid-career professionals, the pressure to remain visible, relevant, and confident has never been higher.
In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, John Neral sits down with Michelle Myers, a veteran leader at Women’s Leadershi...
If you’re a mid-career professional feeling stuck in your job, the thought of “networking” might make you cringe. Maybe it feels transactional, forced, or just plain awkward. But when networking is done “right,” it doesn’t feel like networking at all. In fact, it can be fun and energizing.
In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, John Neral shows you how to transform networking from an uncomfortable chore into a ...
Are you tempted by the bold career promises flooding your social media feed like “land your dream job in 30 days” or “double your income using AI”?
For mid-career professionals navigating job dissatisfaction, these flashy shortcuts can feel like a lifeline. But the truth? Real career growth isn’t about gimmicks. It’s about strategy, self-awareness, and intentional planning.
In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast...
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