Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Some managers have told you that you need to work on your soft skills, while others have told you that they are great and valued.  Are you the calming presence at work? Are you known for flying off of the handle? Have you been told you are abrupt or aggressive?  How can you make your soft skills more tangible and results-based so that you can share them on your resume or LinkedIn...

Send us Fan Mail A few years into my business, I hired a business coach for public speaking. I learned a lot and often served as a reference for this coach. One day, I received a call from my guest today, Rhonda Sher. She was considering hiring this coach and wanted to know more about my experiences. When I asked her what she did for a living, she told me that she optimized LinkedIn profiles for s...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like networking is a chore? It's understandable that many mid-career professionals forget about networking as they get wrapped up in their jobs and lives. It's a common circumstance and it's okay if you haven't spent a lot of time networking or on LinkedIn. I'm going to help you with that.  Every professional needs a valuable network of people wh...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you are 50 years old and find yourself furloughed and out of a job? If this has happened to you, know you are not alone.  While we know networking is a great way to find a new job, what can you do to warm up those professional relationships so they can become greater advocates for you and your career? Discover how to make genuine connections on LinkedIn without...

Send us Fan Mail I often talk about heart-centered leaders and professionals. After all, you care deeply about the people you work with and who you help every day. While many of you can’t ignore and shouldn’t ignore your big hearts, I want to tell you that your big-hearted nature may be helping or hindering your career and its advancement.  You'll hear my personal stories about where being a...

Send us Fan Mail How you lead and how you SHOW UP as a leader makes or breaks your team? Let’s face it: they either love working with you and for you, or they don’t.  And as my guest today points out, the people you led before the pandemic are not the same people today.  I'm joined by Darrell Andrews, better known as “Coach D” who is here to talk to us about how leaders need to lead in this p...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when your job search isn’t producing the results you wanted? If you are frustrated with how your job search is going, I want to offer you that the answer is found in using the Belief Triad to find your next job.  The Belief Triad for finding your next job focuses on how strongly you believe in yourself, your skillset, and your organization. Each component must be eq...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking about kindness in an intentional and strategic way to grow your career. In our careers, being kind is a highly desired and often sought-after character trait, but how can being kinder help you advance your career? Michael Neece is the author of the best-selling book, In Kind - Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career." He joins me to reveal how a co...

Send us Fan Mail Have you felt as if the game is changing on LinkedIn regarding whether you should connect with someone or follow them?  Whether the algorithm is working for you or not, LinkedIn is just like any other social media platform. There is a game to be played and if you aren’t playing it correctly, you will be left behind.  One of the most frequently asked questions I get asked by client...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the pull of passion urging you to leap into the unknown, away from a path others consider the epitome of success? Dr. Veronica Anderson, a renowned ophthalmologist, did just that by exchanging her medical scrubs for the intuitive tools of a psychic and relationship coach. This episode will unravel her extraordinary journey, revealing how the pursuit of authentic...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself reeling from the shockwave of a leadership shift at your workplace? That's exactly what happened to me when a mentor and respected leader I had eagerly joined an organization to work with departed just three months into my tenure. It's a tumultuous experience, but I've turned my personal story of navigating these choppy waters into actionable adv...

Send us Fan Mail If this is the year you plan to get that promotion or level up your career, what is your pathway to growth?  It can’t be to do more, spend more time on the job, and work harder.  You have to be more intentional and strategic to create whatever is next for you and your career.  But what are the right moves?  I’m joined by performance and leadership coach Ross Romano. Ross and I tal...

Send us Fan Mail Are you waking up with a sense of purpose, eager to embrace the workday ahead? Many mid-career professionals settle for liking their job, but in this episode, I unfold the blueprint to transform that contentment into a deep-seated passion. I'll guide you through three transformative questions that will not only ignite enthusiasm for your current position but also help you cra...

Send us Fan Mail Has hard work kept you from achieving the success you desire?  That question may seem counterintuitive to what you’ve learned and believed, but hard work doesn’t always equate to success.  Whether you are in the corporate board room or on the athletic field, your thoughts and self-image are either helping you or holding you back.  I am joined by Heather Sumlin. Heather is one of m...

Send us Fan Mail When someone close to us faces the turbulence of career dissatisfaction or unemployment, we often find ourselves at a crossroads of wanting to help but not knowing quite how. Today, I peel back the layers of this nuanced challenge, sharing my story alongside lessons from my community to illuminate the art of support without the weight of added pressure. I'll share the persona...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it takes to not just survive, but truly thrive in the tech industry? Angela V Harris, a beacon of resilience and an experienced leadership coach, joins me to reveal how she carved her path to success and now empowers Black women to thrive in the corporate world.  In this episode, we discuss:  Angela's background and leadership in the tech industry...

Send us Fan Mail Take greater command of your next performance appraisal meeting with these tips to help you. There is one thing I share in this episode you absolutely do not want to do as it will leave you stuck and destined on a path to never going anywhere in your organization. Click here to get my free guide, "12 Questions to Help You Prepare for Your Performance Review Meeting." I&a...

Send us Fan Mail How much can you really negotiate your next job offer? What if I told you, you could double your salary?  I'm joined by salary negotiations expert Dorothy Mashburn, a maestro in the art of commanding your worth. In a world where discussing money can be taboo, we strip away the discomfort and provide you with the strategies and confidence to ask for more.  This episode isn&apo...

Send us Fan Mail If you or someone you know is unemployed, this episode is for you.   Being unemployed is a circumstance. And in most cases, it’s a horrible circumstance.  How well you navigate that circumstance to whatever is next for you and your career depends on how you SHOW UP for it and what you do.  In this episode, I will help you determine your timeline and career clarity. Plus, I'll...

Send us Fan Mail Like any tool, using AI, such as ChatGPT, can be a big help in your mid-career job search. But you must learn to use the tool effectively to maximize its potential, whether you are using it to help you apply for jobs, write your resume or cover letter, or prepare for your interview. In this episode, you'll learn the pros and cons of using AI in your job search and why you sho...

Send us Fan Mail If 2023 wasn't a great year for you professionally, or this is the year when you want to make a big career move, you want to make sure you don't make these five mistakes that will derail your mid-career growth. As we start 2024, there is more competition than ever for positions, and companies are being more selective when it comes to the job application and interview pro...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to supercharge your leadership journey? Join us in a riveting episode where leadership expert Jo Miller unwraps the secrets to succeeding in mid-career escalations. Jo outlines five transformative leadership shifts that are bound to skyrocket your career and highlights the importance of rallying support and focusing on high-impact tasks. Crack open the mystery of transitioni...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to shape your professional relationships into authentic connections? Let's join hands with Frank Agin, a networking maven who uncovers his unique approach to networking and relationship building. This episode is a goldmine for mid-career professionals seeking a fresh perspective on networking, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and genuinene...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself in the hot seat, fielding uncomfortable questions during a job interview and wondering how best to respond? We've all been there, and our distinguished guest, career strategist and well-being expert Anna Gaynor, is here to guide us through those tricky situations. An inspiring figure who’s been featured in Time Magazine and Fast Company, Anna shares her pe...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered who's behind the voice guiding your mid-career journey? Well, this episode takes a delightful detour as I, John Neral, open the curtains to reveal some personal truths. I paint a colorful picture of my life by sharing ten lesser-known facts about myself - from my fiery driving language to a short-lived adventure at a party rental company. With a childhood dream...