The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
Hosted by I · John Neral
5.0from 78 ratings
- 382
- Episodes
- 29
- Transcribed
- 78
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
- 4K
- YouTube views
About The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
You’re doing great work. So why are you still being overlooked for promotions, leadership opportunities, or your next career move? The Mid-Career GPS Podcast helps mid-career professionals build the visibility, influence, and career strategy to move forward. If you’re a manager, senior manager, or director who feels stuck, undervalued, or uncertain about what’s next, you’re in the right place. I’m John Neral, a leadership and career coach. Each week, I share practical strategies and candid conversations to help you communicate your value, strengthen your leadership presence, and make more confident career decisions. You’ll learn how to position yourself for promotion, navigate difficult workplace conversations, build strategic relationships, and lead with greater impact. We’ll also tackle job search strategy, interviewing, and career transitions when your next step means moving to a new organization. At the heart of this podcast are my SHOW UP strategies, helping you take an active role in your career instead of waiting for someone else to recognize your potential. With more than 360 episodes, you’ll find guidance for the challenges and opportunities that come with this stage of your career. Subscribe to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast and start building a clearer path to what’s next. Explore coaching and free career resources at https://johnneral.com.
- Publisher
- John Neral
- Category
- business · business · education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 11 Jan 2021
- Latest episode
- 20 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
29 of 382 episodes have a transcript.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
371: In Over Your Head at Work? How to Decide Whether to Stay or Go.
13 Oct 2026
370: Mid-Career Clarity: Identify Your Value and Build Career Visibility with Denise Cicchella
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
369: The Iced Coffee Interview Tip Debate
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371: In Over Your Head at Work? How to Decide Whether to Stay or Go.
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Path number one, you can stay and develop. If the work is still interesting to you, the gap is specific, you identify how to close it, you've put the necessary supports in place and your progress is measurable and obtainable, you can stay and develop. Path number two, you can renegotiate the role. Hey, I don't think this is the best fit for me. I still see value for myself in the organization. let's redefine or would you be open for a conversation on redefining my responsibilities, my priorities, my placement here that needs to change? And path number three is you plan the exit. If the core work remains a poor fit and the support is unavailable or the conditions are unacceptable, you plan the exit. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
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- Denise Cicchella
- Marques Ogden
- Robyn Hatcher
- Joe Mazzarello
- Tammie Calys
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 3,709
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 66 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 90 / 100
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- Quality
- 100
- Social presence
- 91
- YouTube
- 74
- Engagement
- 82
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