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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

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331: Job Titles Are Outcomes, Not Destinations. How...

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2026/01/13

Send us a text If you feel stuck in your job search even though you are doing all the right things with your resume and LinkedIn, you are not alone. I see this pattern every day with mid-career professionals who are smart, capable, and experienced but still not getting traction in today’s market. In this episode, I flip the script on how most people think about career growth and job search at mid-career. Job titles are not destinations. They are outcomes. When you build real career ...

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30:43

330: How I Turned Feeling Stuck Into A Career I Love

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2026/01/06

Send us a text Career Momentum and Getting "Unstuck" Starts With How You SHOW UP Career momentum does not come from doing more. It comes from showing up with clarity, intention, and confidence, especially at mid-career. In this opening episode of the year, I share my personal journey from classroom teacher to leadership and career coach, and the moment when being fine was no longer enough. I walk you through the experiences that shaped how I think about careers today, from turning classic gam...

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31:43

329: Mid-Career in 2026: How to Rebuild Stability,...

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2025/12/30

Send us a text The ground shifted for mid-career professionals in 2025, and many are still feeling the impact. Rolling layoffs became routine, job titles lost their signaling power, and working harder no longer translated into advancement. For professionals in the middle of their careers, the old rules stopped working, often without warning. In this episode, John Neral unpacks what actually changed in the job market and leadership landscape and outlines a clear, practical plan to help you rec...

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13:22

328: Ask This Question To Reduce Holiday Drama &...

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2025/12/23

Send us a text Do holiday conversations, workplace tension, or family dynamics leave you emotionally drained and unsure how to respond? At mid-career, the pressure to stay composed, supportive, and “professional” can feel exhausting, especially when stress is already high in your job or career. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I introduce a simple but powerful communication tool called the Three H’s. With one clarifying question, you can stop guessing, set healthier boundaries...

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20:54

327: Not Unhappy to Quit, But Not Loving Your Job Either

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2025/12/16

Send us a text Many mid-career professionals sense something is off but struggle to articulate it. Feeling “fine” at work can be one of the most misleading signals in your career, especially in a volatile job market. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I name and unpack a growing mid-career pattern called job-hugging. It is the instinct to cling to comfort, stability, and familiarity during layoffs, hiring freezes, and economic uncertainty, even when your role no longer cha...

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326: Why People-First Cultures Win in 2026 with Kat...

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2025/12/09

Send us a text In this episode, John is joined by industrial-organizational psychologist Kat Ortiz to break down how evidence-based practices can transform workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience in ways that genuinely support performance and growth. Kat’s unconventional career journey sets the stage. From earning her GED and starting college in her thirties to choosing IO psychology over the therapy path, she shares how she learned to change systems at scale ra...

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32:04

325: Dealing with a Difficult Boss

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2025/12/02

Send us a text If you are a mid-career professional feeling drained, discouraged, or stuck because of a difficult boss, this episode gives you a clear path forward. Many professionals stay silent or shut down when leadership becomes unpredictable, controlling, or inconsistent. In today’s job market, that silence can stall your visibility, performance, and promotion potential. This episode breaks down five difficult boss archetypes and gives you a practical strategy to stabilize your workwee...

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Do You Want a Year Of Career Support For Less Than 1%...

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2025/11/30

Send us a text 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 the Mid-Career GPS membership and get a bonus 45-minute one-on...

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4:38

Black Friday: The Mid-Career Promotion Accelerator

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2025/11/29

Send us a text 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. I walk through the Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint, a 75-minute...

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4:23

Black Friday: The Mid-Career Jumpstart Bundle

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2025/11/28

Send us a text 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 what’s next, and lay out a toolkit that addresses each one with s...

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324: Lessons in Leadership | What "Quiet Piggy"...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text 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-one interactions every day. If you have ever been interrupted...

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20:53

323: Stop Asking “Got Any Feedback?” And Other...

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2025/11/18

Send us a text 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 experiences, John explores the two types of feedback that def...

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23:14

322: Leading Without the Title: How Mid-Career...

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2025/11/11

Send us a text 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, building psychological safety, and demonstrating anticipatory...

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28:31

321: How to Protect Your Reputation When Someone...

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2025/11/04

Send us a text 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 embarrassment, anger, or self-doubt after someone undermined you, this ...

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320: Asking This One Question to Your Colleagues May...

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2025/10/28

Send us a text 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 through how to use it to gain clarity in your current role, prepar...

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319: Do It Scared: Reinventing Your Career with...

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2025/10/21

Send us a text 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 courage, reinvention, and staying relevant in a rapidly changing wo...

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24:09

318: The Six Skills Every Mid-Career Professional...

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2025/10/14

Send us a text 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, undervalued, or uncertain about how to stay competitive in a fast-ch...

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24:42

317: Running on Empty: How to Lead, Work, and Live...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text 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 to turn chaos into clarity. Ideal for managers, team leads, a...

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316: The 4 C's of Effective Leadership Presence

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2025/09/30

Send us a text 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 leadership expectations more actionable and achievable. Inste...

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315: Free Speech, At-Will Employment, and Protecting...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text 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-will employment, and safeguarding your career. You’ll learn why...

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