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

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Whether you are actively seeking a promotion or a new job at a different organization, you must be aware of your professional brand. Many mid-career professionals THINK they know their brand, but they have never asked anyone or done the hard work to understand what others say about them. As Jeff Bezos says, “Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room.” 

In this episode, I’ll share a step-by-step process to help you get the information you need about your professional brand and what you need to do if the feedback you receive doesn’t align with your brand concept. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Defining Your Professional Brand (4:00)

·      Being Brand Loyal (8:15)

·      Brand v. Reputation (20:30)

·      Promoting & Protecting Your Brand (23:00)

·      Wrap Up (

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

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Being a great leader is something many mid-career professionals aspire to be. Your leadership journey probably began with some kind of management function, and someone told you it was time to be in a leadership role. 

Leadership is challenging, and it’s not for everyone. But if you are in a leadership role or want to be in one soon, today’s conversation is for you. 

 Today, you will meet Beki Fraser. Beki joins John to talk about what an introverted skeptic is, how they lead, and how they impact change. Plus, what it means to be a servant leader, how to handle self-talk, how to be seen, heard, and acknowledged in any room or meeting, and some of the biggest leadership challenges and mistakes for 2023. 

Make sure to check out Beki’s book, C.O.A.C.H. Y.O.U. The Introverted Skeptic’s Guide to Leadership.

Connect with Beki Fraser – LinkedIn | Website | Book

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

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·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Meet Beki Fraser (4:30)

·      Beki’s Mid-Career Moment (5:30)

·      The Introverted Skeptic (9:30)

·      The Servant Leader (11:00)

·      Beki’s C.O.A.C.H. Y.O.U. Strategies (13:15)

·      Handling Self-Talk (17:30)

·      Be Heard Even When You Whisper (21:00)

·      Biggest Mistakes Mid-Career Leaders Are Making (27:15)

·      Biggest Challenge for Mid-Career Leaders (28:30)

·      Beki’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (30:30)

·      Connect with Beki Fraser (31:40)

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.

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• Connect with John on LinkedIn here.
• Get John's books on Amazon here.  
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LinkedIn can be intimidating for many mid-career professionals. If you are trying to find a job on LinkedIn or wondering how to use LinkedIn for networking, today’s conversation will help you.  Your LinkedIn profile is your digital business card, and it's always out there for people to find. Having an optimized profile will help you garner greater attention and interest so people will want to connect with you as your build that know, like, and trust factor. 

Today, you’ll meet LinkedIn expert Tracy Enos. Tracy is here to discuss how to have a LinkedIn profile that gets peoples’ attention and how you can post content and engage with others’ content more easily. 

Connect with Tracy Enos and get her Ultimate LinkedIn 31-Point Profile Checklist on her website. 

Website | LinkedIn 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

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·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Meet Tracy Enos (2:50)

·      Finding a Job on LinkedIn (7:30)

·      LinkedIn Profile Tips (12:20)

·      Have at Least 10 LinkedIn Recommendations (16:05)

·      Tips to Build Your Network (21:20)

·      Posting & Engaging (27:05)

·      Tracy’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (34:05)

·      Connect with Tracy Enos (34:50)

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.

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Your lack of career clarity costs you sleep, health, and career. 

We all go through some confusing or frustrating times in our careers. But when you are uncertain about what you want to do, it can make your workdays miserable. 

In this episode, I’m going to ask you four questions to help you gain greater career clarity, help you get out of your professional rut, and get you building Your Mid-Career GPS to whatever is next for you and your career so you can find that job you love or love the job you have.

Email John at [email protected]

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

If you want to learn more about building Your Mid-Career GPS, book a 15-Minute Get to Know You Call here. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Defining Career Clarity (1:06)

·      What Happens When You Don’t Have Career Clarity (2:20)

·      Bridge Jobs (5:55)

·      Four Career Clarity Questions (6:45)

·      Book a Call (18:30)

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.

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The job market is a bit confusing. With the tech industry seeing more layoffs and companies being more selective about who they are hiring, it’s more important than ever to know how to tell your story from a place of value and service. 

But some mid-career professionals are coming across as needy or desperate. They try to convince a recruiter or hiring manager they are the best person for the job. However, this results in endless rejections and hearing crickets after you’ve been interviewed. 

In this episode, I’m going to help you put an end to being needy or desperate and SHOW UP from a much more powerful place to get more people interested in who you are and what you do, so you can find that job you love. 

Visit John’s Website, LinkedIn, or email him at [email protected].

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast + (1:55)

·      Current Job Market Trends (3:05)

·      How Being Convincing Shows Up (6:30)

·      Shifting Your Thoughts (7:55)

·      What Is Your Unique Professional Value (10:15)

·      Be a Better Storyteller (11:50)

·      Build a Better Relationship (14:00)

·      Your Circumstances May Be Added Pressure (18:00)

·      Are You Ready for Coaching? (19:50)

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.

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In this premium episode, Executive and Career Transition Coach John Neral teaches how perfectionism, expectations, and a Learner’s Mindset impact your leadership and career journey. Plus, John shares what he’s listening to, discusses a hot topic about staying in a job because of your co-workers, and answers a listener’s question. 

Click here to learn more about Lanny Basham and Mental Management Systems.

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

Email John with your ideas about future premium episodes at [email protected] or inquire about hiring him as your coach or speaker at your next event.

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      What Am I Listening To? (2:15)

·      Hot Topic (7:35)

·      Listener Question – Allyship (10:17)

·      Perfectionism (13:37)

·      Expectations (16:55)

·      Adopting a Learner’s Mindset (22:15)

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

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.

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Keeping employees engaged in a remote or virtual working environment is more important than ever. As more companies struggle with what returning to the worksite looks like, mid-career professionals must stay engaged and lead their teams accordingly. 

In this episode, John sits down with executive career and job search expert Marcelle Yeager to discuss specific strategies to help you increase employee engagement and retention. Marcelle brings a fresh and welcomed approach to ensuring everyone is heard and validated while still holding them accountable. 

You'll learn tips on being a better communicator, how to lead your virtual teams, the future of remote work, and how to keep your employees happy, engaged, productive, and with you for years to come. 

Connect with Marcelle Yeager – Website - Get Your Free Resume Guide | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00

·      Meet Marcelle Yeager (5:00)

·      Writing is a Powerful and Much Needed Skill (9:25)

·      Be a Better Communicator (11:45)

·      Tips for Leading Virtual Teams (16:15)

·      Should Your Camera Always Be On? (19:15)

·      Future of Remote Work (25:00)

·      Better Employee Retention Strategies (27:35)

·      Marcelle’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (29:45)

·      Connect with Marcelle (31:15)

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

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In the end, everybody wants to be understood. As a human, that’s the ultimate goal and feeling we all need, and that’s true at work as well. You should also think about am I checking in with my colleagues and asking them, “How are they doing?” I think some people are afraid to do that but it really goes a long way. 

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.

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Have you ever wondered if you could have gotten more compensation if you simply negotiated better? It’s a question many mid-career professionals ask themselves, and today’s guest will help you navigate Your Mid-Career GPS to a successful negotiation. 

In this episode, you’ll meet Brandon Bramley from The Salary Negotiator. John and Brandon talk about how to remove the fear from negotiating your salary, how to do your research to strategically position yourself in the negotiation, how to know when it’s their “best and final offer,” and what Brandon learned negotiating his first job offer that built his Mid-Career GPS to where he is today. 

Brandon Bramley is the Founder of The Salary Negotiator, where he provides professional job offer and salary negotiation coaching to help individuals navigate their job offer negotiation process confidently and earn higher compensation. He’s coached clients through hundreds of salary negotiations with companies ranging in size from small businesses and startups to some of the largest global corporations such as Google, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft. 

Click the links below to learn more about Brandon Bramley: 

Website | LinkedIn | LinkedIn Business Page| Job Offer Negotiation Course  

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

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·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Meet Brandon Bramley (3:55)

·      Negotiating His First Job Offer (5:40)

·      Removing Fear From Negotiating Your Salary (9:55)

·      Do Your Research (13:55)

·      Understanding BAFO (Best & Final Offer) (20:40)

·      Rescinding a Job Offer (26:55)

·      Brandon’s GPS Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (31:15)

·      Connect with Brandon (33:25)

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.

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Have you ever worked with a recruiter or thought about working with one? 

You may think they will help you find a new job, get you an excellent salary, and are going to quickly become your new best friend. 

Some of that may be true, but in this episode, my guest and I will help you break down everything you need to know about working with a recruiter. 

My guest, Casey Hasten, is the Director of Recruiting and Coaching for VIP, an executive search, staffing, and project management consulting firm in Richardson, Texas. In this episode, you will learn how a recruiter changed Casey’s life and career, and her best tips, strategies, and advice to help you build a fantastic relationship with a recruiter, so you are both aligned in helping you find that job you’ll love. 

Click here to take Casey’s free assessment and discover your natural “fit” in business. 

Facebook | LinkedIn | Website | We Are VIP Podcast

Email Casey at [email protected] 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Meet Casey Hasten (4:53)

·      How A Recruiter Changed Casey’s Life & Career (5:53)

·      Finding Your Professional Fit (9:48)

·      Tips for Working with a Recruiter (11:38)

·      Engaging with Recruiters (17:28)

·      Difference Between an Internal & External Recruiter (18:48)

·      Having Options (19:48)

·      How Recruiters Are Paid (22:28)

·      Engaging with Recruiters on LinkedIn (23:28)

·      Casey’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (27:48)

·      Connect with Casey Hasten (29:51)

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.

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You are not alone if you’ve got a lot of mind drama about your career. There are many things going on right now and some confusing information, which is why I’m taking time during this episode to help you clear your mind and get your Mid-Career GPS on the path you want it to go. 

And if you feel like you are a bit of a hot mess right now. Just breathe. We all feel that way at some point, sometimes, and it’s okay. 

In this episode, executive and career transition coach John Neral will help you manage your mid-career mind drama as we talk about layoffs, job security, compensation, your work arrangement, leveling up your leadership, dealing with a “less than an ideal boss,” and what to do when you feel as if you aren’t keeping up with everyone around you along the career highway. 

For more content and career information, click here to subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast + for a low monthly fee. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00

·      Celebrating Black History Month (1:30)

·      The Mid-Career GPS Podcast + (3:40)

·      Current Trends and Statistics (5:05)

·      Managing Your Mid-Drama (7:20) 

·      Performance Review Mind Drama (11:00)

·      Working Arrangement Mind Drama (16:21) 

·      Leadership Mind Drama (18:15) 

·      Boss Mind Drama (21:15)

·      Keeping Up with Everyone (24:00)

·      Get Your Free Mid-Career Guide (29:00) 

 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

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/