Our country is in a national debate about whether or not to send kids back to the school building this fall. And while some districts have made their decisions, there must be teachers to teach those students. Before COVID-19, we were facing a national teacher shortage. As a result of COVID-19, the gap may widen dramatically. Nevertheless, for students and workers, the continuing question is “How do we return safely?”

What has your district decided about a return to school this fall? Are students going back to in-person instruction, virtual instruction, or a hybrid model?

John gets on the mic with J. Renee Gordon, the founder of E Squared - Effective Educators to kick off this special series about what it means to #SHOWUP for our teachers, students, administrators, support personnel and communities.

They talk about J’s research on America’s teacher shortage, how COVID-19 is impacting our teacher workforce, and what we can do to engage our school districts, school leaders, and communities differently about the teacher shortage.

You can contact John with your career story & more at www.johnneral.com/contact or email him at [email protected].

You can also follow him on LinkedIn @JohnNeral, Twitter @john_neral & Instagram @JohnNeralCoaching, or join his Facebook page @JohnNeralCoaching.

Connect with J. Renee Gordon at www.esquared.us and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/equared/

Our medical professionals continue to work on the front lines when it comes to battling Coronavirus. Whether it’s testing or working in an ICU, our nurses and doctors are fighting tirelessly every day. They are the definition of what it means to #SHOWUP.

Who do you know in your family or close circle that is a nurse or doctor? What stories are you hearing from them about COVID-19?

John talks with Clinical Nurse Education Specialist, Teresa Yankanich.

They discuss educating healthcare professionals and caring for COVID patients during this unprecedented year. Given all that Terry has seen regarding the devastating toll COVID takes on the body, it’s no wonder when she says, “I can’t unsee it.”

You can contact John with your career story & more at www.johnneral.com/contact or email him at [email protected].

You can also follow him on LinkedIn @JohnNeral, Twitter @john_neral & Instagram @JohnNeralCoaching, or join his Facebook page @JohnNeralCoaching.

Connect with Teresa Yankanich on LinkedIn @TeresaYankanich.

As an executive and career transition coach, I hear people say that “getting a job during COVID-19 is impossible.” While that speaks more to one’s mindset, there is also some validity that with high numbers of unemployment, getting a new job can be difficult. However, it’s not “impossible.” It depends on your industry, how you position yourself strategically, and how you #SHOWUP.

Have you thought about switching jobs this year? Has COVID-19 derailed your plans, or made you feel less motivated or has COVID-19 motivated you more to change careers?

John talks with Director of Partner Development and Sales Leader, Craig Schneider.

They discuss what it was like for Craig to make a job switch, sell his house, move halfway across the country, live in a hotel for 35 days, work his new job, and move into a new home. Talk about stress and #SHOWINGUP.

You can contact John with your career story & more at www.johnneral.com/contact or email him at [email protected].

You can also follow him on LinkedIn @JohnNeral, Twitter @john_neral, Instagram @JohnNeralCoaching, or join his Facebook page @JohnNeralCoaching.

Connect with Craig Schneider on LinkedIn @CraigASchneider.

As businesses struggle with reopening plans, finding support during COVID-19 is about getting the necessary resources and information to survive and support their customers. Are you a small business owner wondering what your next steps will be and getting frustrated trying to sort through all of the information that’s out there? John talks with the Executive Director of the Central Fairfax (Virginia) Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Rose. They discuss how COVID-19 shut down many local businesses, how she leveraged her time and energy – along with the support of her Chamber members – to find new ways to #SHOWUP, and what the future looks like for small businesses here in Northern Virginia as they execute their reopening plans.

You can contact John with your career story & more at: www.johnneral.com/contact.

Plus, you can follow him on Twitter @john_neral, Instagram @JohnNeralCoaching, or join his Facebook page @JohnNeralCoaching.

Follow Jennifer’s LinkedIn: @jenniferbrose

Like MLS, the NBA and other franchises might be back at play soon—albeit under strict guidelines, in the midst of this global pandemic. Are you an avid sports fan, ready for the return of edge-of-your-seat matches and compelling athlete stories? John gets on the mic with CNN Sports and NBA-TV Editor, Sports Content Creator/Digital Storyteller, and Sports Podcaster, Nia Sapp. They discuss what a return to the field will look like for teams the rest of this tough year—and #ShowingUp in one’s career and life, even in a time of crisis.

You can contact John with your career story & more at: www.johnneral.com/contact.

Plus, you can follow him on Twitter @john_neral, Instagram @JohnNeralCoaching, or join his Facebook page @JohnNeralCoaching.

Follow Nia’s In The Clutch Podcast (Instagram): @InTheClutchPod

Follow Nia’s Instagram: @NiaOnAir

Follow Nia on Twitter: @NiaOnAir

Follow Nia on YouTube: @NiaSapp Follow Nia on LinkedIn: @NiaSapp