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I work with:
  • Heart-centered leaders who care deeply about their careers and where they are going but are tired of being overlooked for promotions and opportunities.
  • Mid-career professionals who are afraid of being stuck within their organization or their careers and have been overlooked for promotions or job opportunities.
  • People who are tired of being overlooked by bad managers and disenfranchised organizations that repeatedly communicate they don't value them.
  • Professionals who refuse to "settle" because they know they are capable of more. 
  • YOU, if you care about your professional development and have an innate desire to learn about who you are and how you lead.

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MEET JOHN

I'm John Neral.

I’m a career and leadership coach who works with mid-career professionals who feel stuck, overlooked, or undervalued in their careers.

After more than 25 years in leadership, training, and coaching, I’ve seen what actually drives advancement and what quietly holds people back.

My work focuses on helping you identify why you’re being overlooked and change how you SHOW UP so you can be clearly understood, strategically positioned, and seriously considered for what’s next.

I'm the host of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast with over 340 episodes and I'm trusted by mid-career professionals across industries.

READ MY STORY

Learning how to “SHOW UP” with intention is the most powerful tool I’ve ever learned and I use it in all aspects of my life. I feel like it makes me a stronger employee, leader, peer, wife, daughter, sister, friend, etc. It is an empowerment that I never knew I was missing and has provided me with a confidence that I have difficulty describing. However, even my husband has commented on the benefits he sees my coaching sessions have provided and there is zero question whether or not the financial investment is worth it. I dare say that this investment has brought me more benefit than any cost I’ve spent on a formal education such as my MBA.

- Jennifer Miller

I have been working with John for a few years. Throughout this time, I have been in multiple situations in my career, being in between jobs, promotions, and lateral moves in my career. No matter what situation arises, John has been able to pivot based on my needs. Together, we have developed action plans in which he’s held me accountable. During this time frame, I have received national recognitions, double-digit growth in multiple markets while building successful teams around me. Over the years, John’s service is something I value to its highest degree and receives my highest level of recommendation.

John is a challenging, curious, caring and intuitive coach who is invested in my success. John is a mentor and coach who has helped me in so many areas of my life. I plan to continue to use his services as I grow professionally and personally. I highly recommend it.

- Craig Schneider

I wasn't sure if I should do coaching, but I knew I needed to do something to get me out of my mid-career fog. John is a true professional, both knowledgeable and kindhearted. He just seems to know when and where to ask key questions that get you to the heart of what is holding you back from reaching your true potential. John introduced me to the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), which I use every day to tap into and adjust my leadership strengths. I always felt I lead more with my heart than my head, and the ELI assessment confirmed that. Now, I have the power to use this as a strength, but also the power to know when to pivot. It has been a true pleasure working with John over these past few months, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in search of a coach.

 - Amy Landry

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Each week you'll hear relevant and useful information from me and my guests to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career. Whether it's information related to your resume, LinkedIn, networking or interviewing or getting inspired by people who've successfully navigated their career transition, you'll appreciate the conversations. 

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