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.
The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
153: Breaking Your Ego Defense with Katherine McCord
Katherine McCord has dedicated her career to growing inclusion and better people operations for everyone. As someone passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Katherine creates safe spaces for people to discuss, learn, and grow personally and professionally.
In this episode, Katherine gets on the mic with John to discuss why we shouldn’t be afraid of unintentionally getting DEI initiatives wrong, what it’s like to be on the other side of the HR desk knowing that HR has no power in certain organizations, how to deal with ageism in your career, and why we could all benefit from being more like her grandmother.
Connect with Katherine McCord – Website | LinkedIn | Career Launch Live
Key Topics & Time Stamps:
· Introduction (0:00)
· Get John’s Free Career Guide (1:45)
· Meet Katherine McCord (3:15)
· Being Neuro-Physically Diverse (6:45)
· Being Afraid of Screwing Up DEI Initiatives (10:15)
· Break Your Ego Defense (11:25)
· Dealing with Human Resources (HR) (16:45)
· Tips for Dealing with Ageism in the Workplace (19:45)
· Being Like MiMi (22:00)
· Not Setting Career Goals (25:30)
· Katherine’s Mid-Career GPS Advice (28:00)
· Connect with Katherine McCord (29:30)
List of Resources:
· Get Your Free Guide - 5 Mistakes Mid-Career Professionals Make (And Need to Stop Doing)
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· Purchase John’s Books on Amazon – Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next and SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and I
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