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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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343: Surviving vs. Thriving: Where You’re Settling in...

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2026/04/07

Send us Fan Mail I celebrated my 57th birthday with a tradition that never changes, a Carvel ice cream cake. That moment took me back to something simple and familiar, but it also sparked a deeper reflection I hear from so many mid-career professionals right now. You are doing everything right on paper. You are showing up, delivering results, and being responsible. And yet, something feels off. You feel stuck, unseen, or like your career has stalled. In this episode, I challenge the differe...

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33:59

342: You Cannot Negotiate Your Worth but You Can...

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2026/03/31

Send us Fan Mail You are not underpaid because your worth is low. You are underpaid because of what you agreed to. That distinction matters more than you think. In this episode, I sit down with leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and career coach Candyce Hunt to unpack a hard truth that too many mid-career professionals avoid. Your worth is infinite. It is not something an employer can define, measure, or pay. But your compensation is a negotiated agreement based on the value you demonstrate...

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24:16

341: How You SHOW UP Is the New Mid-Career Strategy

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2026/03/24

Send us Fan Mail The mid-career job market can challenge your confidence in ways you did not expect. You make it to final interviews but do not get the offer. You hear “we will be in touch” and then nothing. You start to question whether it is safer to stay where you are simply because the paycheck is reliable. I know that experience. I have lived a version of it myself. And it led me to ask a more important question than “What job do I want next?” The better question is this: How are you...

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22:14

340: Change Career Direction Without Starting Over

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2026/03/17

Send a text If you have ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t want to start over, but I can’t stay where I am,” you are not alone. Many high-performing professionals reach a point in mid-career where their success on paper no longer matches how their work feels in practice. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I challenge the assumption that you need to start over in order to move forward. Most mid-career professionals are not facing a starting-over problem. They are facing a repo...

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24:05

339: When Success Feels Empty at Mid-Career: Close...

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2026/03/10

Send a text If your career looks impressive on paper but feels hollow in real life, you are not broken. You are evolving. In this episode, I speak directly to mid-career professionals who are successful, respected, and accomplished, yet quietly questioning whether their work still fits who they are now. If you are navigating job dissatisfaction, career confusion, or a stalled promotion path in today’s competitive job market, this conversation will help you reclaim clarity and momentum. At...

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23:29

338: Why You're Not Being Promoted | Strategies to...

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2026/03/03

Send a text If you are doing great work but still not getting promoted, you are not alone. At mid-career, strong performance becomes the baseline. Promotions go to the professionals who signal leadership readiness, shape outcomes, and are visible to decision-makers. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, leadership and career coach John Neral breaks down four hidden blockers that stall advancement for high performers: being known only for execution, waiting to be noticed, staying quie...

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27:51

337: When Leadership Holds You Back

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2026/02/24

Send a text Have you ever felt stuck working for a boss who will not advocate for you, invest in your development, or support your growth? Many mid-career professionals do strong work while feeling invisible, overlooked, and unsure how to move forward. In this episode, I tackle a reality that many mid-career professionals face but rarely discuss openly. Weak or ineffective leadership is common, but it does not define your future. I walk you through practical strategies to protect ...

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35:29

336: Subtract to Succeed with Nell 3D (Nell Derick...

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2026/02/17

Send a text Are you working harder than ever yet feeling less visible, less fulfilled, and more burned out in your career? In this episode, I sit down with leadership strategist and Forbes senior contributor Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Nell 3D, to challenge one of the biggest myths mid-career professionals face today: that doing more is the only way forward. We explore how strategic subtraction can actually help you become more effective, more influential, and more fulfilled in your work. ...

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15:55

335: Mid-Career and Unsure What’s Next? Start With...

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2026/02/10

Send a text Feeling stuck in your career while the job market feels crowded and unpredictable? You are not alone. Many mid-career professionals are navigating confusing signals right now. Job boards are flooded, promotion paths feel unclear, and AI-generated applications are making it harder than ever to stand out. In this episode, I bring things back to one powerful idea that can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Choose one primary strategy and commit to it. ...

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22:41

334: Stop Saying “I’m Passionate” in Interviews and...

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2026/02/03

Send us a text One word keeps showing up in interviews with mid-career professionals, and it may be holding you back more than you realize. That word is passion. In this episode, I break down why employers already assume you care about your work and why passion alone is not what helps you stand out in today’s competitive job market. At mid-career, hiring decisions are less about enthusiasm and more about clarity, credibility, and measurable results. If you feel stuck, undervalued, or frus...

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32:50

333: Give Yourself Permission To Have the Career You...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text Feeling successful on paper but disconnected from your work at mid-career? You are not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Mitch Matthews, success coach and host of the Dream Think Do podcast, to unpack what real career change looks like when you stop waiting for permission and start creating it yourself. We talk candidly about that moment when you are busy, accomplished, and respected, yet no longer energized by the work you are doing. Mitch shares a powerful per...

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22:03

332: Settling for “Fine” at Mid-Career: Why Silence...

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2026/01/20

Send us a text “Fine” sounds harmless, but at mid-career it is often a warning light. In this episode, I unpack why quiet professionalism can be misread as low ambition and how being seen as reliable can quietly turn into being perceived as replaceable. If you are job-hugging for stability, I help you distinguish between a smart season of skill-building and a slow slide into stagnation, and then show you how to course-correct with intention. We’ll explore the psychological cost of...

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22:25

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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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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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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