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

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Welcome to the first episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast +. In this premium version of the podcast, Executive and Career Transition Coach, John Neral, will guide you through in-depth topics, Q&A, training, and much more to help you build Your Mid-Career GPS to whatever is next for you and your career. 

Today, you’ll learn “Four Fs” to evaluate various aspects of your career, from how well it’s going, attending your next networking event or conference, your boss, your coach, and much more. These Four Fs are foundational coaching tools John uses with his clients. He shares them with you in this premium episode so you can decide whether to apply them in your career to help you determine the best path.

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

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

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introducing The Mid-Career GPS Podcast + (0:00)

·      The Four Fs (3:55)

·      Evaluating Your Job Offer (4:37)

·      Evaluating Your Next Event (18:03)

·      Evaluating Your Boss (20:30) 

·      Evaluating Your Coach (33:11) 

·      My Mid-Career GPS (40:00)

·      Wrap Up (43:00) 

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

·      Episode 117 – Four Things to Consider About Your Job Offer

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Jeff Perry is a mid-career professional who knows what it is like to be more than an engineer. As a software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineer, Jeff parlayed his successful career into developing people in his career coaching practice. 

For years, Jeff was on the front lines of the technical world. As the tech world makes some changes in 2023, Jeff is here to help you leverage your technical talents and expertise to become a quality leader. 

In this episode, John and Jeff talk about the importance of career clarity to understand your professional fit, why your professional mindset matters as you seek your next advancement opportunity, and why you should never say “yes” to a job that isn’t the right fit for you. 

Connect with Jeff on his website, LinkedIn, and click here to get the “Engineer’s Career Clarity Checklist.”

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Get Your Free GPS Career Guide (1:47)

·      Meet Jeff Perry (3:34)

·      Understanding Your Professional Fit (6:09)

·      Why Engineers Are Professionally Misunderstood (8:14)

·      Your Professional Mindset (11:14)

·      Having a Better Interview (16:01)

·      Don’t Say Yes to Something That Isn’t the Right Fit (18:11)

·      Identifying Your Outstanding Value (23:24)

·      What is the Problem That Needs to Be Solved? (24:04)

·      Jeff’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (24:47)

·      Connect with Jeff (30:19)

·      Wrap-Up (32:19)

 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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Many mid-career professionals are concerned that they don’t do enough networking, or when they do, they do it incorrectly. We know that networking is all about building relationships. As long as your #SHOWUP authentically and genuinely, you can’t go wrong. And that’s why Frank Agin is a networking expert. 

Frank Agin is president of AmSpirit Business Connections, which empowers entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals to become successful through networking. He hosts the Networking Rx podcast with insights and interviews related to better business relationships. And Frank is the author of several books, including Foundational Networking. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to tweak, improve or overhaul your networking strategy, learn why networking will lift up your world, how to network internally, and the one question you must ask at the end of every networking conversation. 

Connect with Frank on LinkedIn or his websites: 

·      www.frankagin.com

·      www.networking-hub.com

·      www.amspirit.com 

You can listen to my interview on Frank’s podcast, Networking RX by clicking here. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Download Your Free Guide (1:30)

·      Meet Frank Agin (3:55)

·      Networking Will Lift Up Your World (8:45)

·      Going Out of Your Way (10:50)

·      Find Ways to Help Others (16:24)

·      Tips to Network Internally (18:05)

·      What Does This Person Do? (25:05)

·      Frank’s Advice to Help You Build Your Mid-Career GPS (26:05)

·      Connect with Frank Agin (28:05)

 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/

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Asking for what you want doesn’t have to be a difficult task. However, many mid-career professionals often struggle with asking for what they want, especially regarding their salary and compensation. 

Christy Metcalf is an expert when it comes to asking for what you want in your career and life. She is the President and Founder of CEO Learning Systems, a company dedicated to helping women make more money without feeling like they need to work harder or sacrifice what’s most important to them. And make no mistake; everyone will benefit from this episode. 

In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between feeling good and feeling usable or relevant, how to examine your thoughts about money and how they impact your life and career, as well as how to ask for what you want, negotiate a better salary, and get what you are worth. 

Make sure to connect with Christy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-metcalf/. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Get Your Free Guide (1:53)

·      What Christy Wanted to Be Growing Up (3:40)

·      Christy’s Early Career (4:49)

·      What Makes a Good Training? (6:25)

·      Feeling Good vs. Feeling Usable (7:03)

·      Your Money Thoughts & Values (8:55)

·      Who Christy Works With (10:10)

·      Where Fear Holds Us Back from Success (14:05)

·      How Women Typically Negotiate Their First Starting Salary (17:15)

·      Asking for Your Salary & Your Worth (20:40)

·      Christy’s Mid-Career GPS Advice (30:40)

·      Connect with Christy Metcalf (31:25)

·      Wrap-Up (32:10)

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/

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It’s that time of year! You’re back to work; for many of you, it’s time to have your annual performance appraisal. 

However, depending on your company and your manager, your performance appraisal might be a lackluster experience. And that may leave you feeling resentful. 

And if you’re a manager, how you conduct your performance appraisal meetings with your direct reports says a lot about how invested you are in the process and how invested you are in them. 

In this episode, I will walk you through some of my best practices to help you prepare for and conduct your performance appraisal meeting. Whether you’re getting your performance appraisal or delivering one to your team, this information is relevant. And I’ll share some guidance on how to deal with any resentment you’re feeling before, during, or after the performance appraisal process. 

Click Here to Register for My Free Webinar on January 17th at 12:00 pm EST, “Preparing for Your Performance Appraisal Meeting – What to Do Before, During, And After to Ensure Success” or visit https://johnneral.com for more information. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Get Your Free Guide (1:54)

·      Register for Free Performance Appraisal Webinar (2:30)

·      What is a Performance Appraisal? (4:05)

·      Your Thoughts About Your Performance Appraisal (7:50)

·      Dealing with Resentment (11:54)

·      John’s Tip to Help You Prepare for Your Performance Appraisal Meeting (23:00)

·      Wrap-Up (25:00)

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/

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What does your career look like in 2023? Whether you are looking to find a new job, get a promotion, switch companies, or stay where you are, now is the perfect time to assess what’s working and what’s not. 

In this episode, executive and career transition coach, John Neral, walks you through five things to consider at mid-career to help you strategically position yourself in the job market to find that job you love or love the job you have. Plus, John pays tribute to Barbara Walters, her outstanding career, and why her career moves are relevant to our conversation. 

Download your 2023 Career Quiz here or visit https://johnneral.com. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Get Your Free Career Guide (1:45)

·      Barbara Walters (2:49)

·      Four Parts to Your Mid-Career GPS (3:45)

·      5 Mid-Career Considerations (6:30)

·      What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be? (25:11)

·      Wrap Up (27:30)

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

Calls to Action: 

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

·      Get notified when new podcast episodes drop. 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. 

·      Let’s stay connected by following me on social. LinkedIn @johnneral, Instagram @johnneralcoaching, Facebook @johnneralcoaching.

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/

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As 2022 comes to a close, you’ll take time to evaluate your career progress and start making goals for 2023. If you are actively looking for a new job or seeking a promotion, there is one thing you must do to ensure your success. 

In this episode, I’m sharing my tips to help you identify your best strategies for finding a new job and how to stay focused on being consistent with those efforts. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      The Best of Episodes (2:50)

·      Get My Free Career Transition Guide (3:50)

·      The Power of Consistency in Your Job Search (4:45)

·      Finding Your New Job in 2023 (26:11)

List of Resources:

·      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

·      The Power Transformation Podcast with Alethea Felton

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

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/

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One of the most popular songs in the musical Hamilton is “Not Throwing Away My Shot.” Many job seekers feel the same way when they network and interview. 

You must find a way to connect whenever you are networking or interviewing. In this Best of Episode, you’ll hear from eight of my guests who share their best tips to SHOW UP as you protect and promote your brand on social media whenever you have a chance to tell your story to someone. Their tips and success stories will inspire and motivate you. 

Click the links below to learn more about my guests: 

·      Shay Banks 

·      Dr. Malissa Clark

·      Grant Chungo

·      Kevin Huntting

·      Maria Rosati

·      Cait Donovan

·      Deb Coviello

·      Tracy Hooper

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Shay Banks’s Advice to Build Your Professional Brand (3:57)

·      Dr. Malissa Clark’s Advice to Be Open to New Possibilities (5:29)

·      Grant Chungo’s Tip to Be Yourself During Any Interview (8:38)

·      Kevin Huntting’s Tip to Be Patient with Yourself (10:24)

·      Maria Rosati’s Best Networking Tip (12:52)

·      Cait Donovan’s Life Pruning Exercise (15:32)

·      Deb Coviello’s Tip to Not Do It Alone (19:15)

·      Tracy Hooper’s Advice When You Don’t Get the Job (20:26)

·      Wrap-Up (22:38)

Listen to their previous episodes: 

·      Shay Banks – Ep. 124

·      Dr. Malissa Clark – Ep. 87

·      Grant Chungo – Ep. 119

·      Kevin Huntting – Ep. 99

·      Maria Rosati – Ep, 105

·      Cait Donovan – Ep. 127

·      Deb Coviello – Ep. 90

·      Tracy Hooper – Ep. 110

List of Resources:

·      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/

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You need to slow down and look in the mirror to ask yourself what is next for you and your career. It’s important to sit with your thoughts and beliefs about how you will SHOW UP for your next professional move. 

For this Best of Episode, you’ll hear from eight of my guests talking about how increasing your self-awareness positions you more strategically for your next position.

Click the links below to visit my guest’s website: 

·      Judy Schoenberg and Linda Lautenberg

·      Maryann Lombardi

·      Liz St. Jean

·      Arla Lyles

·      Rachell Kitchen

·      Honi Keller

·      Tricia Sticca

 
Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Judy Schoenberg’s Tip to Slow Down and Reflect (4:27)

·      Maryann Lombardi’s Tip to Self-Assess Where You Are and Where You Want to Be (7:33)

·      Liz St. Jean’s Tip to Lean Into Your Values (9:17)

·      Arla Lyles’s Tip to Increase Your Self-Awareness (11:15)

·      Rachell Kitchen’s Tip to Listen to Your Inner Sage (12:36)

·      Honi Keller Shares How Your Past Experiences Inform Your Next Steps (13:55)

·      Tricia Sticca’s Tip to Do the Internal Work (15:55)

·      Linda Lautenberg’s Advice to Not Do This Alone (17:21)

·      Wrap-Up (18:14)

Listen to Their Previous Episodes: 

·      Judy Schoenberg – Episode 85

·      Maryann Lombardi – Episode 128

·      Liz St. Jean – Episode 125

·      Arla Lyles – Episode 82

·      Rachell Kitchen – Episode 97

·      Honi Keller – Episode 109

·      Tricia Sticca – Episode 95

·      Linda Lautenberg – Episode 118

List of Resources:

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

·      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/

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At some point, we all find ourselves in various stages of confusion or doubt in our careers. It’s a natural part of our career journey. However, how do you get out of feeling stuck and unhappy to find that job you love to make you excited to get out of bed every morning and go to work? 

For this Best of 2022 Episode, I’ve pulled some of my best clips about career clarity to help you figure out how to get out of your rut and start being happier in your career. 

Click the links below to visit my guest's websites.

·      Robin Merle

·      Tom Scarda

·      Becca Carnahan

·      Joanne Kaminski

·      Scott Anthony Barlow

·      Kelli Thompson

·      Mary Jo Rathgeb

·      Porschia Parker-Griffin

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Are You Ready for Career Coaching? (1:32)

·      Robin Merle’s Tips for Writing Your Inner & Outer Narratives (3:25)

·      Tom Scarda’s Advice for Focus on Jobs That Utilize Your Skills Best (5:45)

·      Becca Carnahan’s Tips for Dealing with Change (7:38)

·      Joanne Kaminski’s Tips for Building Your Network to Gain Career Clarity (9:17)

·      Scott Anthony Barlow’s Tips to Find Your Fit Based on Your Experiences (11:54)

·      Kelli Thompson’s Advice to Get Clear About What You Value at Work (13:34)

·      Mary Jo Rathgeb’s Advice to Stop People Pleasing (15:13)

·      Porschia Parker-Griffin’s Tips to Leverage Your Personal & Professional Values in Your Career (16:36)

Listen to Their Previous Episodes: 

• Robin Merle - Episode 92
• Tom Scarda - Episode 107
• Becca Carnahan - Episode 126
• Joanne Kaminski - Episode 103
• Scott Anthony Barlow - Episode 123
• Kelli Thompson - Episode 129
• Mary Jo Rathgeb - Episode 83
• Porschia Parker-Griffin - Episode 122

List of Resources:

·      Visit https://johnneral.com for more information to help you with your career.

·      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/