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

John Neral
Career Development
Leadership
Networking
Mid-Career Professionals
Career Coaching
Mid-Career GPS
Mid-Career
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Performance Reviews
Job Market
Mid-Career GPS Podcast
Career Clarity
Revenge Quitting
Career Goals
Feedback
Job Search
Promotion
Boundaries
Visibility
Check-In Meetings

Get Clarity. Get Promoted. Get Hired.

Are you feeling stuck, undervalued, or underutilized in your current role?

Wondering how to position yourself for a promotion, raise, or leadership opportunity?

Are you trying to figure out what’s next for your career, but not sure where to start?

You're not alone, and you're in the right place.

Hosted by executive and career transition coach John Neral, Th... more

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If you are feeling stuck in your mid-career or struggling to decide whether to stay in your current job or make a career change, this episode will challenge how you think about career decisions.

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If you are a mid-career professional who feels stuck, burned out, or questioning whether your career still fits, this episode will help you rethink what forward progress actually looks like. I sit down with executive leadership coac... more

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If you are a mid-career professional doing everything right but still feeling stuck, this episode will challenge how you think about effort, visibility, and advancement in today’s job market.

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Recent Guests

Candace Hunt
Consultant, speaker, and co-founder of the 5-Minute Career Hack Podcast; leadership strategist and career coach
5-Minute Career Hack; Dominion Code framework
Episode: 342: You Cannot Negotiate Your Worth but You Can Negotiate Your Value with Candyce Hunt
Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey
Leadership Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Forbes Senior Contributor known as Nell 3D
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Episode: 336: Subtract to Succeed with Nell 3D (Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey)
Mitch Matthews
Success coach, keynote speaker, creator of Dream Think Do
Dream Think Do / Mitch Matthews LLC
Episode: 333: Give Yourself Permission To Have the Career You Want with Mitch Matthews
Kat Ortiz
Industrial-organizational psychologist, leader in learning and organizational development in a nonprofit, owner of Core Consulting
Core Consulting
Episode: 326: Why People-First Cultures Win in 2026 with Kat Ortiz
Lindsay Mastis
Award-winning journalist and AI/tech expert
Independent/Journalist
Episode: 319: Do It Scared: Reinventing Your Career with Emmy-Winning Journalist Lindsey Mastis
Dominic Imwalle
Senior consultant with Deloitte and founder of DX Consulting
Deloitte and DX Consulting
Episode: 292: How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors for Career Success with Dominic Imwalle
Bernadette Smith
CEO of the Equality Institute, a sought-after speaker and award-winning author
Equality Institute
Episode: 291: Kind Curiosity: How to Navigate DEI Conversations with Bernadette Smith
Melissa Mwai
Children's author, illustrator, and story coach.
Author of several children's books
Episode: 288: Client Success Story: How Melissa Mwai Took the "Ick" Out of Networking
Jordana Cole
Leadership coach, consultant, and learning and development strategist
Ignited by Jordana
Episode: 284: Insights for Mid-Career Leadership Transformation with Jordana Cole

Host

John Neral
Host and executive career transition coach, focusing on actionable advice for mid-career professionals aiming to enhance their job search and career advancement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Strategic and Reflective

    John has a gift for asking the right questions at the right time. Mid-Career GPS does not just talk about career transitions - it challenges professionals to think differently about positioning, confidence, and long-term trajectory.

    This is not a motivational podcast. It’s strategic. It meets mid-career professionals where they are and equips them with tools to move forward with clarity.

    Grateful to have been part of a platform that prioritizes real growth conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Candyce5MCH
    United Statesa month ago
  • Practical, fresh, even fun

    John’s wise experience and expertise as a coach makes for excellent guidance about the messy middle of the career journey. Great conversations, often with some refreshing humor, and always with specific and useful take-aways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nderick
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredible, no matter where you are in your career!

    What I love about this podcast is that it is intentionally created for the professional who wants to put themselves in the BEST possible position for their next move. John is very intentional about his guests, and has a knack for pulling out the BEST of their knowledge to share with the listeners. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erooney220
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    John is a fabulous conversationalist and interviewer. He asks the questions that really help listeners move forward with clarity and confidence. The range of topics is thoughtful and comprehensive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laverne McKinnon
    United Statesa year ago
  • Practical Advice and Engaging Stories

    John shares practical advice & is a fantastic storyteller in every episode. I found something helpful as a dual entrepreneur and employee looking to redefine their career.

    There are so many good episodes. Subscribe & check it out for yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mel Mwai
    United Statesa year ago

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The host is recognized for his engaging interview style, which draws out valuable insights from guests.
Listeners appreciate the actionable and practical advice that helps guide their career progression and job search efforts.
Many find the range of topics covered to be relevant and helpful for those in mid-career transitions.
Reviews highlight the quality and depth of content as beneficial for personal and professional growth.

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#250
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

319: Do It Scared: Reinventing Your Career with Emmy-Winning Journalist Lindsey Mastis
Q: What advice would you give mid-career professionals about navigating AI and career pivots?
Her key guidance is to use AI as a tool to augment rather than replace one's voice, stay authentic, actively explore tools through hands-on experimentation, and embrace fear as a motivator to take action rather than a barrier.
319: Do It Scared: Reinventing Your Career with Emmy-Winning Journalist Lindsey Mastis
Q: What was your mid-career moment?
Lindsay explains she left TV news after two decades to start her own company, reframing it as a pivot rather than a walk-away, and notes the decision felt like a surprising but necessary shift, made at the last possible moment due to contractual constraints.
333: Give Yourself Permission To Have the Career You Want with Mitch Matthews
Q: What does giving yourself permission to explore look like in practice for mid-career professionals?
Start with small experiments outside your day job, like 15 minutes a day, five days a week, to test new interests and gather data on what lights you up and where you can add value.
342: You Cannot Negotiate Your Worth but You Can Negotiate Your Value with Candyce Hunt
Q: What was your mid-career moment?
Candace shares a pivotal realization that her predecessor earned significantly more, triggering a long period of undervaluation and a commitment to advocating for herself through better data and trusted mentors.
279: Proven Resume and Cover Letter Tips for 2025 with Stephen Greet
Q: What makes a cover letter stand out?
Start with a strong, specific opening that captures attention instead of generic phrases.

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This show focuses on helping mid-career professionals navigate various employment challenges, including job searches, promotions, and career clarity. Each episode features actionable advice and insightful discussions with industry experts and seasoned professionals, offering listeners practical strategies for advancement and fulfillment in their careers. The host emphasizes the importance of clarity and strategic planning, making the content particularly relevant for those feeling stuck, undervalued, or uncertain about their next steps in the workplace. Noteworthy is the host's background as an executive and career transition coach, which lends a professional edge to the discussions and enriches the listener's experience with expert insight... more

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