The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

John Neral built The Mid-Career GPS Podcast specifically for people who are past the early-career phase but not yet at the executive level -- think managers, senior individual contributors, and directors who feel stuck or ready for their next move. With 335 episodes and a perfect 5.0-star rating from 61 reviews, the show has clearly found its audience. Episodes run 15 to 35 minutes and alternate between solo episodes where John shares frameworks and strategies, and interviews with career coaches, HR leaders, and professionals who've navigated tricky transitions. What sets this apart from general career podcasts is the focus on mid-career challenges that rarely get addressed elsewhere: how to pivot when you've been in one industry for 15 years, how to compete with younger candidates who have trendier skill sets, how to tell if you should push for promotion or jump ship entirely. John is a certified career and executive transition coach, and his advice tends to be practical and structured rather than abstract. He'll give you a three-step process for preparing for a skip-level interview or a specific framework for evaluating whether a lateral move makes sense. The tone is warm but no-nonsense, and episodes respect your time. A solid choice if generic 'follow your passion' advice makes you roll your eyes.