Career Advancement, Leadership and Promotion: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

Send us Fan Mail

Tired of feeling frustrated with common workplace pet peeves? This episode is your ultimate guide to navigating those pesky problems like a pro! As we transition back to the office after working remotely, we tackle five workplace pet peeves including the dreaded commute, office politics, noisy coworkers, micromanaging bosses, and unresponsive colleagues. We also shed light on how the pandemic has changed our work-life balance and share tips for adjusting to the new normal.

But wait, there's more! We don't just stop at identifying the pet peeves - we provide solutions! Dive into the importance of workplace etiquette and productivity, as we discuss the art of being aware of noise levels, politely addressing bodily functions, keeping conversations private, dressing professionally, and maintaining a professional tone of voice. Plus, we emphasize the significance of personal hygiene and good manners in creating a positive and productive work atmosphere. Don't miss out on this essential episode for post-pandemic workplace success.

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Send us Fan Mail

Don Schmincke has trained over 30,000 CEOs in over 100 industries. His unconventional methods provide Boards a refreshing change to the status quo by transcending typical approaches via refreshing alternatives to trendy theories, unproven methods, and phony "experts." Don’s direct and straightforward style, including his thoughts on why “leadership sucks,” is one reason why you won’t want to miss this episode. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why people want to lead, knowing how challenging leadership can be. Plus, you’ll learn why high potentials are professionally cursed in many situations, why we are teaching leadership wrong, and the importance of winning at all levels in your career. 

Connect with Don Schmincke – Website | LinkedIn 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Please Share the Podcast with Three Friends (1:10)

·      Meet Don Schmincke (3:20)

·      Why Would You Want to Lead? (5:20)

·      The Curse of High Potentials & Leadership (10:20)

·      Where We Are Teaching Leadership Wrong (12:35)

·      Tips for Leadership Success (15:50)

·      Building Your Compelling Saga (21:50)

·      Winning at Different Leadership Levels (23:55)

·      Don’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (25:15)

·      Connect with Don Schmincke (26:20)

 List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      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: 

·      Visit https://johnneral.com for more information

·      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. 

·      Follow me on social. LinkedIn @johnneral, Instagram @johnneralcoaching, Facebook @johnneralcoaching, Twitter @john_neral.

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Send us Fan Mail

A microaggression is an action or comment that reminds people from underrepresented groups that they are different. While microaggressions may be unintentional, we must be mindful of where we are microaggressive to correct that behavior. 

And while some people think they aren’t being offensive, that, by its very nature, is what makes the microaggression offensive. For middle managers, it’s vital to lead by example and create a team culture where everyone is respected. 

Carolina Reese is the Head of Learning and Development Services at The ReadySet, a boutique DEI consultancy. Carolina and John talk about what microaggressions are, what it means for professionals to be fallible, and the importance of using preferred pronouns in the workplace to help build stronger communities. 

Connect with Carolina and learn more about her work. Website | LinkedIn 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Get Your Free Career Guide (1:30)

·      Meet Carolina Reese (5:15)

·      Dealing with Bias (6:15)

·      What Are Microaggressions? (10:00)

·      Being Fallable (15:15)

·      Microaggressions within Communities (18:45)

·      Importance of Preferred Pronouns (19:45)

·      Biggest Lesson at Mid-Career (26:00)

·      Carolina’s Mid-Career GPS Advice (30:15)

·      Connect with Carolina (31:15)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. This is a  subscriber-based version of the podcast where you’ll get access to a special content only for subscribers. 

·      Purchase John’s Books on Amazon – Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next and SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career 

·      The Mid-Career GPS Podcast is featured in Mac’s List of the Top Career Podcasts. Click here to learn more. 

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Send us Fan Mail

Are you tired of feeling frustrated and overwhelmed about what’s going on with your career? Maybe things are okay with your job, but you find yourself wanting more but aren’t sure what “more” is. Building Your Mid-Career GPS is your guide to whatever is next, and I’m going to share a conversation with you I had with a career strategist and consultant who helps people when they are sick of it all. 

Today, you’ll meet Tricia Sitemere. Tricia and I talk about how you can take action when you are sick of where your career is going. Tricia shares her best tips to help you bounce back after a layoff and what challenges job seekers face in 2023. 

Connect with Tricia Sitemere – Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast+ (1:20)

·      Meet Tricia Sitemere (3:25)

·      “I’m Sick of This Sh*t” (7:25)

·      Feeling Stuck in Your Career (10:35)

·      Taking Action / Dealing with Burnout (14:55)

·      Bouncing Back After a Layoff (17:55)

·      Job Challenges in 2023 (21:55)

·      Best Networking Tip (24:25)

·      Tricia’s GPS Advice (27:10)

·      Connect with Tricia (28:55)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. This is a subscriber-based version of the podcast where each month, you’ll get access to a special training or topic only for subscribers. 

·      Get John’s Books on Amazon – Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next and SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career 

·      The Mid-Career GPS Podcast is featured in Mac’s List of the Top Career Podcasts. Click here to learn more. 

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Send us Fan Mail

Last week, Tucker Carlson and Fox News parted ways, and CNN terminated Don Lemon. As we’ve followed the news this past week, it got me thinking about how we are all replaceable. No matter how good or how valuable you think, you are. 

In this episode, John breaks down some career thought derailers for you and why the sooner we realize we are all replaceable, the better our mid-career journeys will be. Plus, you’ll learn the difference between being replaceable and valuable and how they impact your Mid-Career GPS. 

Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +.

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast + (1:05)

·      A Personal Note (2:40)

·      Three Stages of Our Career Journey (6:55)

·      Thoughts About Our Professional Value (10:10)

·      My First Thoughts When I Heard About Tucker and Don (11:50)

·      Difference Between Being Replaceable and Valuable (16:15)

·      Being Humble & Confident (23:00)

·      Wrap-Up (25:45)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. This is a premium or subscriber-based version of the podcast where each month, you’ll get access to a special training or topic only for subscribers. 

·      Purchase John’s Books on Amazon – Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next and SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career 

·      The Mid-Career GPS Podcast is featured in Mac’s List of the Top Career Podcasts. Click here to learn more. 

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Subscriber-only episode

Send us a text

As you progress along your leadership journey, you must be mindful of various leadership hits and misses. These leadership skills and traits will propel your career or stall it. As a leader, you demonstrate skills from the leaders whom you’ve appreciated, admired, and loathed. 

In this episode, I’ll share ten leadership skills that either help or hinder your progress as you navigate your organization or are ready to leverage your leadership and executive presence into a new role.

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Knowledge (5:37)

·      Management/Leadership Style (7:52)

·      Vision (12:50)

·      Consistency (15:40)

·      Empathy (19:20)

·      Decisiveness (23:27)

·      Authenticity (27:08)

·      Accountability (32:20)

·      Ability to Develop Talent (38:25)

·      Resiliency (42:08)

·      Wrap-Up (43:50)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. This is a premium or subscriber-based version of the podcast where each month, you’ll get access to a special training or topic only for subscribers. 

·      Purchase John’s Books on Amazon – Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next and SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career 

·      The Mid-Career GPS Podcast is featured in Mac’s List of the Top Career Podcasts. Click here to learn more. 

Thank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast.
Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to get The Mid-Career Job Search Jumpstart and join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community.

Visit https://johnneral.com to join The Mid-Career GPS Newsletter, a free, twice-weekly career and leadership resource for mid-career professionals.

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

Navigating a career change can be challenging, but having a Mid-Career GPS makes it easier. You have greater clarity about what you want to do and why you are valuable to your new employer. 

Marisa Speranzi is a client of John’s who sought his coaching to help her figure out whatever was going to be next for her and her career. Listen to Marisa’s tips, guidance, and learning as she built her Mid-Career GPS to follow her motto, “Lifting as I climb,” to find a job she loves. 

Connect with Marisa Speranzi on LinkedIn. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Are You Ready for Coaching? (1:30)

·      Meet Marisa Speranzi (3:25)

·      Marisa’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (8:25)

·      Defining Your Brand (11:25)

·      Getting Started & Being Resilient (13:40)

·      LinkedIn Tips (15:55)

·      Interview Tips (19:25)

·      Marisa’s Biggest Lessons from Coaching (21:55)

·      Being Excited About Your Work (23:10)

·      Marisa’s GPS Advice (24:25)

·      Connect with Marisa Speranzi (25:40)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. This is a premium or subscriber-based version of the podcast where each month, you’ll get access to a special training or topic only for subscribers. 

·      Purchase John’s Books on Amazon – Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next and SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career 

·      The Mid-Career GPS Podcast is featured in Mac’s List of the Top Career Podcasts. Click here to learn more. 

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Send us Fan Mail

Katherine McCord has dedicated her career to growing inclusion and better people operations for everyone. As someone passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Katherine creates safe spaces for people to discuss, learn, and grow personally and professionally. 

In this episode, Katherine gets on the mic with John to discuss why we shouldn’t be afraid of unintentionally getting DEI initiatives wrong, what it’s like to be on the other side of the HR desk knowing that HR has no power in certain organizations, how to deal with ageism in your career, and why we could all benefit from being more like her grandmother. 

Connect with Katherine McCord – Website | LinkedIn | Career Launch Live 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Get John’s Free Career Guide (1:45)

·      Meet Katherine McCord (3:15)

·      Being Neuro-Physically Diverse (6:45)

·      Being Afraid of Screwing Up DEI Initiatives (10:15)

·      Break Your Ego Defense (11:25)

·      Dealing with Human Resources (HR) (16:45)

·      Tips for Dealing with Ageism in the Workplace (19:45)

·      Being Like MiMi (22:00)

·      Not Setting Career Goals (25:30)

·      Katherine’s Mid-Career GPS Advice (28:00)

·      Connect with Katherine McCord (29:30)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. This is a premium or subscriber-based version of the podcast. 

·      Purchase John’s Books on Amazon – Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next and SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career 

·      The Mid-Career GPS Podcast is featured in Mac’s List of the Top Career Podcasts. Click here to learn more. 

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Send us Fan Mail

Have you ever thought about leaving your current employer and coming back to them years later? Tim Ziakas knew his value and what he wanted to do. He loved his job and the organization, but he wanted something more. However, he would return if the right position became available. 

And he did. 

In this episode, Tim sits down with John to discuss how he built his Mid-Career GPS that saw him in a great role at the Center for Creative Leadership and why he decided to return to work there years later as the Senior Manager for Strategic Partnerships. Today, Tim is responsible for identifying, pursuing, and creating long-term relationships with organizations that help further CCL’s mission. 

Connect with Tim Ziakas – LinkedIn | Email Tim at [email protected] 

Connect with the Center for Creative Leadership 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Get John’s Free Career Guide (1:30)

·      Meet Tim Ziakas (3:00)

·      Tim’s Current Role at the Center for Creative Leadership (10:00)

·      Leaving a Job on Great Terms (11:00)

·      Biggest Leadership Challenges in 2023 (19:00)

·      Easier Leadership Wins Right Now (24:00)

·      Tim’s Mid-Career GPS Advice (27:30)

·      Connect with Tim Ziakas (28:45)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      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 show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

Send us Fan Mail

Do you remember the first time you stood up for yourself? Whether on the playground at school or in the boardroom, standing up for yourself is a powerful and memorable moment. 

In this episode, John shares a few personal stories he’s never shared before about how he found his voice after standing up for himself - both on the playground and in the workplace. These moments improved his confidence, and he hopes that sharing his stories helps you overcome whatever is holding you back from your greatness. 

This is a personal and powerful episode with some sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Being Bullied (2:23)

·      Being a People Pleaser (15:35)

·      How We Find Our Mid-Career Voices (17:45)

·      Wrap-Up (30:00)

List of Resources:

·      Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing) 

·      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

 
Click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. You'll get access to subscriber-only content each month. This includes education and training to help you build Your Mid-Career GPS more intentionally to create whatever is next for you and your career. 

Support the show

If this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.

Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showup

If you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.

Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletter

Other ways we can connect:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
• Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. 
• Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  

Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.

This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.

https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/