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

Send us a textEver wondered how approaching your career like an engineering project could transform your professional life? I'm joined by Jeff Perry, author of "The Intentional Engineer - A Guide to a Purpose-Driven Life and Career For Engineers and Technical Professionals," as he reveals the secrets to better job alignment and career satisfaction. Jeff shares his personal and professional journey of writing his book, offering universally applicable tips on leadership and career development that transcend the engineering field. You'll learn why knowing your 'why' is crucial for both personal and professional growth.Discover how to navigate career changes without feeling overwhelmed by embracing the concept of career prototypes. In our discussion, we highlight the value of making small, manageable experiments to test new roles or responsibilities. By conducting informational interviews, taking on side projects, or volunteering for leadership roles, you can gather data on what truly resonates with you. We emphasize the importance of reducing pressure and viewing these transitions as experiments to build resilience and adaptability, creating a flexible and fulfilling career path.Explore the shift from traditional work-life balance to a more harmonious life-work alignment. Learn how principles like the 80-20 rule, personal branding, and clarity of intention can lead to greater fulfillment, especially during mid-career transitions. Jeff Perry provides practical resources such as his book and workbook to guide you further while I share tips on building your mid-career GPS step by step. This episode promises to transform your approach to career growth and life alignment.Connect with Jeff PerryWebsite | LinkedIn | BookSupport the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textThis is a challenging time for leadership. If you are in a leadership role, you know how demanding it can be. While you are juggling your current workload, you are tasked with several direct reports and are doing your best to make certain they are being developed and trained to do their jobs better and are ready for their next advancement opportunity.  Unlock the secrets to effective leadership as we engage with Vanessa Udelman, a seasoned leadership coach and president of Mosaic People Development. Discover how a toxic leadership experience became a transformative moment for Vanessa, propelling her to start her own business. We'll explore the importance of understanding and embracing your unique leadership style, and discuss how balancing directness with empathy can lead to better team results and a more fulfilling career.Ready to level up in your mid-career journey? Vanessa shares five actionable strategies designed specifically for professionals transitioning from doers to leaders. We dive deep into the significance of self-awareness, utilizing tools such as the DISC profile to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Vanessa also stresses the importance of building and nurturing relationships, offering personal anecdotes on how trust, cultivated through consistent behavior, is crucial for career advancement.Lastly, we tackle the art of delivering effective feedback and coaching. Learn the pitfalls of the "shit sandwich" method and why separating positive and constructive feedback is essential. Vanessa shares a three-step approach for constructive feedback and discusses the value of both formal and informal coaching. By employing these strategies, you'll build stronger trust with your team and better support their development and accountability. Join us for this insightful episode and take charge of your leadership journey!Connect with Vanessa Judelman: Linkedin | Website | Your Leadership ResourcesSupport the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textWhen Carole Mac faced unimaginable grief, she chose an extraordinary path to healing: she reinvented herself. This episode brings you Carole's transformative journey, highlighting her resilience and resourcefulness as she built her Mid-Career GPS. Carol's transition is not just a career change but a tale of personal rediscovery, focusing on how nourishing our passions can lead to profound satisfaction and a renewed sense of purpose.After losing her 14-month-old son to mitochondrial disease, Carole shares how the darkest periods in our lives can set the stage for the most amazing transformations. The local food culture in Italy taught her about more than just organic farming and artisanal cheese-making; it was a lesson in embracing life with gusto and how the support of a community can be a lifeline back to joy.Lastly, Carole takes us behind the scenes of television production, sharing the thrills and challenges of bringing stories to life as an executive producer. Her latest projects are a testament to the possibilities that await when we combine our truest interests—in her case, sports and food—into our professional endeavors. For anyone navigating a mid-career transition or facing adversity, our discussion offers actionable advice on harnessing your passions to guide your career path. Connect with Carole MacWebsite | Book | InstagramSupport the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textAI is changing the way we work and our jobs.  In this episode, I'll help you explore the transformative potential of generative AI, poised to reshape job skills by a staggering 68% by 2030, as revealed in Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 Work Trend Index.Could AI replace your job? Delving deep, I'll dissect the fears and uncertainties that AI stirs in our professional lives while also highlighting the coexistence and collaboration between humans and AI. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, I'll give you a roadmap for confidently navigating the AI-infused career landscape. From mastering AI-influenced interviews to harnessing the unique human skills that remain irreplaceable, I'll equip you with the tools to not only keep pace with AI but thrive alongside it.Are you ready to future-proof your career? Whether you're pondering the impact of AI on your current job or seeking strategies to increase your value in an AI-driven world, this episode offers practical tips and thought-provoking discussions to empower your professional journey.Support the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textJoin us in this episode of The Mid-Career GPS as we dive deep into the pervasive issue of perfectionism in the workplace. Our guest, Vitale Hardin, a seasoned expert in leadership and overcoming perfectionism, sheds light on why so many of us find ourselves trapped in the pursuit of unattainable ideals.Discover the detrimental effects of perfectionism on your career trajectory and personal well-being. From the constant pressure to achieve flawlessness to the fear of failure and rejection, we explore how perfectionism undermines professional growth and erodes self-worth.But it's not all doom and gloom. Hardin offers invaluable insights and practical strategies for breaking free from the perfectionism trap. Learn how to shift from seeking external validation to embracing your inherent value and leading with authenticity. Gain the tools to cultivate resilience, improve communication, and foster a workplace culture that prioritizes effectiveness over fear and control.If you're a mid-career professional striving to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace while maintaining your sanity and sense of self, this episode is for you. Tune in as we equip you with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape and chart your course to success with confidence and authenticity.Connect with Vitale HardinWebsite | LinkedIn | BookSupport the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textWe are all on a journey to find a level of career satisfaction that brings us the greatest joy we’ve ever had in our careers. Chances are, if you are listening to this podcast, you are searching for exactly what your job happiness and satisfaction are. Well, let’s figure that out!Today, I’m joined by Harsha Boralessa, the founder and host of the “Reframe and Reset Your Career” podcast and YouTube channel. In this episode, you’ll learn why being curious is one of your best career moves as you seek to achieve mastery in whatever you want to do. We wrap up with a heart-to-heart on those pesky limiting beliefs that hold back even the most skilled professionals. With practical advice and shared experiences, we show you how to bulldoze through psychological blocks and stay resilient amidst interview setbacks. It's about daily steps and the consistent grind that crafts your mid-career GPS. Connect with Harsha BoralessaWebsite | Podcast | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | X (Formerly Known as Twitter)Support the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textIf you’ve been obsessed with a television show, movie, or book, it’s most likely because it’s telling a great story. So, why wouldn’t you strive to achieve the same kind of interest and engagement when you are interviewing for a new job? Being a powerful storyteller is more important than ever. Whether you are a shy introvert or a magnanimous extrovert, everyone can benefit from being a better storyteller or presenter, and my guest today is going to help you do that. I’m joined by the President of Communispond, Scott D’Amico. In this episode, Scott shares one of his top public speaking strategies, “Deliver one thought to one set of eyes,” and how that can help you during your next Zoom or panel interview. Plus, Scott and I talk about how to help you calm your nerves, stop losing your train of thought, and why being clear and concise in your storytelling and communication is your best move during your next job interview or presentation. Connect with Scott D'AmicoLearn More About Communispond | LinkedIn | Podcast Support the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textToday, you are going to hear my conversation on The Authority Podcast, where I was interviewed by host Ross Romano. You may remember Ross because he was a guest of mine on Episode 220. Navigating the complex terrain of mid-career development requires a balance of self-awareness and tactical communication—a theme we explore in depth. I delve into the power of career transformation and advocate for clear expectations and feedback that pave the way for powerful collaborations.  Ross Romano and I dissect the nuances of expanding your professional network through LinkedIn connections, and emphasizing the endless opportunities for growth no matter where you stand in your career journey.We discuss Brene Brown’s quote, “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just SHOW UP,” and why it means so much to us. We also discuss how you can SHOW UP at work more confidently and without fear, how to build your brand and leadership presence, and how to own where you are and create those new opportunities as you build Your Mid-Career GPS.Check out The Authority Podcast and connect with Ross Romano on LinkedIn. I’ll include that information in the show notes.Click here to download your free Mid-Career Job Seekers Checklist and join my free email newsletter community. Connect with Ross RomanoLinkedIn | The Authority Podcast | Website Support the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textHave you ever felt like networking wasn't for you? Sue Maitland thought the same until she turned her entire career around and learned how to build a networking strategy that was right for her. Join us for a transformative conversation as Sue shares her riveting tale of conquering networking resistance and how she champions others in building a professional community that uplifts, engages, and supports each other. This isn't your average discussion about exchanging business cards; it's an inspiring look at how to network with sincerity and ignite your passion for professional growth.Balancing life's responsibilities while aiming for career success is a juggling act that many of us know all too well. My own journey through this maze has led to eye-opening realizations about the generous spirit of networking and its capacity to open doors to unexpected opportunities. This episode is brimming with practical takeaways, from preparing for networking events with a mindset of what you can contribute to the nuanced art of small talk that establishes genuine rapport. If you're ready to turn every handshake into a meaningful connection, then this conversation with Sue Maitland is an essential listen.Connect with Sue Maitland - sue@suemaitland.com LinkedIn | Website Support the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.

Send us a textHave you ever named a challenge you faced, and then threw it a farewell party? That's exactly what Kevin Lowe did with "Bob" the brain tumor, before his life took a turn into darkness. My guest this week, Kevin Lowe, is a beacon of determination and humor, sharing his extraordinary journey from the brink of losing everything to finding a renewed purpose as a life coach and inspirational podcast host.The spellbinding tale Kevin unfolds is more than just a story of struggle; it's a masterclass in resilience. From navigating the complexities of brain surgery at seventeen to learning to walk, read, and integrate into society without sight, Kevin's insights on faith, family, and the inner strength that emerges from life's trials will leave you captivated. His walkthrough of crossing the graduation stage is not just an achievement but a testament to the power of love and belief in one's self.Peek into Kevin's world as he shares the magic of echolocation and the life lessons he's picked up along the way. Kevin's unique perspective on personal growth and career development is a treasure trove for anyone at a crossroads seeking direction. So, buckle up for an episode that promises to leave you laughing, possibly crying, and definitely inspired to tap into the grit and grace within. Join us as we uncover how Kevin Lowe turned a profound loss into a guiding light for others.Connect with Kevin LoweWebsite | LinkedIn | Grit, Grace & Inspiration PodcastSupport the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.