The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
How will you figure out what is next for you and your career? Building a Mid-Career GPS to create that next promotion, finding a new job, building your network, and crushing your next interview are just some topics we cover on The Mid-Career GPS Podcast.
John Neral had a mid-career moment that changed his path and direction. Building a Mid-Career GPS helped guide him to create what was next for his career. Now, he’s here to help you do the same. Join him and his guests as they share their stories, strategies, and tips to help you create whatever is next so you can find a job you love or love the job you have.
Podcasting since 2021 • 295 episodes
The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
Latest Episodes
290: When Professional Meets Awkward: How a Job Interview Took an Unexpected Turn
Have you ever faced an interview so awkward that it left you questioning everything? In this episode, I share a hilariously uncomfortable yet eye-opening moment from my mid-career transition—when I found myself in a final-round interview, stari...
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Season 5
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289: Revenge Quitting: Take This Job and....Actually, Wait a Second
Feeling trapped in a toxic workplace and fantasizing about a dramatic exit? Before you burn bridges, this episode dives into the psychology of revenge quitting and why it’s often more damaging than liberating. While the impulse to q...
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Season 5
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23:05
288: Client Success Story: How Melissa Mwai Took the "Ick" Out of Networking
In this insightful episode, Melissa Mawai shares her inspiring journey from corporate project management to becoming a published children's author and illustrator. After the passing of her father and the global pandemic, Melissa found herself a...
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30:28
287: Three Ways You're Sabotaging Your Job Search & Career
This episode explores how mid-career professionals unknowingly sabotage their job search by "playing small." With over 172,000 layoffs announced in February 2023—a staggering 245% increase from January—accelerating your job search is more criti...
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Season 5
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286: How to Navigate Job Uncertainty in 2025 & Stay in Control of Your Career
Feeling anxious about job security in today’s unpredictable market? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, host John Neral breaks down the most pressing concerns facing mid-career professionals in 2025. Drawin...
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Season 5
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