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

John Neral
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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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Your work can’t walk into a leadership meeting and explain what you solved, what changed, or why the team’s results improved. That’s the uncomfortable mid-career truth we’re tackling in this quick bonus drop, along with an invitatio... more

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Most mid-career professionals are not struggling because they lack skill, experience, or dedication. They are struggling because the value they bring is not always clear to the people making decisions about promotions, job offers, a... more

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Promotions can feel deeply personal, especially when you are carrying the workload, delivering results, and still watching someone else move up.

In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I’m asking the question many mid-career... more

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You can be the most dependable person in the room and still be quietly falling apart.

Many mid-career professionals have built their reputations by being capable, responsive, and willing to solve difficult problems. But when you be... more

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Recent Guests

Caden Broussard
Co-founder of Cello Closet
Cello Closet
Episode: 355: Style, Confidence, and Professional Presence with Caden Broussard and Jinny Chen from Cello Closet
Jinny Chen
Co-founder of Cello Closet
Cello Closet
Episode: 355: Style, Confidence, and Professional Presence with Caden Broussard and Jinny Chen from Cello Closet
Sarah White
Owner of Westover Taco, a women's sports bar in Arlington, Virginia
Westover Taco
Episode: 352: When Your Career Gets Blindsided: How Sarah White Turned a Job Loss Into Opportunity
Rich Lucey
Founder of Prevention Enrichment Services, LLC; former Senior Prevention Program Manager at the DEA
Prevention Enrichment Services, LLC; DEA (retired)
Episode: 351: Retirement Is Not the End of Your Career with Rich Lucey
Lisa Kaplin
Executive leadership coach, psychologist, founder of Lisa Kaplin, LLC
Lisa Kaplin, LLC
Episode: 345: Mid-Career Pivot Without Regret: How to Let Go of Sunk Costs and Build a Career You Love with Lisa Kaplin
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
Nell 3D
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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 84 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 States4 months 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 States6 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

Listeners Say

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Guests are well-chosen and insights are highly actionable for mid-career pivots.
The host asks thoughtful questions and keeps conversations focused on real-world outcomes.
Listeners praise practical, actionable guidance and strategic thinking.
Episode quality is consistently high, with a strong emphasis on visibility and leadership.

Chart Rankings

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#147
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#71
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

301: Seven Magic Words That Will Transform Your Next Salary Negotiation with Kate Dixon
Q: How can listeners build confidence to ask for what they want?
Understanding market ranges, using data from salary research, scripting and practicing conversations, and rehearsing with mentors or peers helps listeners present a confident, data-backed case without emotion.
301: Seven Magic Words That Will Transform Your Next Salary Negotiation with Kate Dixon
Q: What are the most negotiable elements and what tends to be non-negotiable?
Base pay and sign-on or relocation considerations tend to be negotiable, while long-term benefits like retirement contributions or premium costs are often not, so focus on flexible cash and early-step incentives.
301: Seven Magic Words That Will Transform Your Next Salary Negotiation with Kate Dixon
Q: What should job seekers avoid when negotiating their offers?
Do not approach negotiations as a personal attack or power struggle; instead, treat it as a collaborative business discussion and focus on multiple paths to achieve value for both sides.
301: Seven Magic Words That Will Transform Your Next Salary Negotiation with Kate Dixon
Q: Kate, what was your mid-career moment that led you to launch your consulting practice again?
Her mid-career pivot followed an early retirement invitation from a long-time employer, which prompted her to restart her consulting work, combining her compensation expertise with entrepreneurial driving force.
312: How One Mid-Career Professional Landed His Ideal Job After 125 Applications with Chris Bond
Q: How did preparation influence your interview outcomes, especially in a market dominated by remote opportunities?
Doing homework on interviewers, visiting a location to observe culture (without initially disclosing it), practicing with mock interviews, and delivering a strong opening value statement helped me feel confident and often led to stronger engagement and offers.

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1. Caden Broussard
2. Jinny Chen
3. Sarah White
4. Rich Lucey
5. Lisa Kaplin
6. Candace Hunt
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8. Mitch Matthews

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