Ah, the thought of having 15 minutes to do whatever you want! What would you do? It’s undeniably important that we take some time to recharge our batteries, fill our tank, and do something to help us re-energize ourselves and our spirit. As leaders, we can give and give and give, only to leave… [Read More]
Show #59 – Creating a Performance Mindset with Susan Kovacs
In this episode, I interview Susan Kovacs. Susan is a masterful performance coach who helps athletes at all levels develop a performance mindset. Whether it’s on the field on in the workplace, having the proper mindset is key to achieving your goals and owning your performance. Susan shares her tips and strategies to help… [Read More]
Show #58 – Tips for Young Professionals
In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing a former middle school mathematics student of mine, Pete DeFelice, who shares his insights on how to be successful after college. Let’s face it. Getting your first job after college is exciting and filled with expectations. But when reality sets in and you are faced with… [Read More]
Show #57 – Living a More Intentional Life
This week’s guest is Jennifer Miller. Jennifer is a career professional and health coach who helps her clients lead a more intentional life. Listen as Jennifer shares her story about how she “SHOWS UP” as an energetic and heart-centered leader, and what she is doing to grow her health coaching business to help people lead… [Read More]
Show #56 – Breaking Through Self-Limiting Beliefs
Join me as I welcome Judy Kane from Aligned Consciousness. Judy helps her clients break through their limiting self-beliefs by using a program called, PSYCH-K ©. Judy helps her clients face their limiting self-beliefs and create processes that help them lead more meaningful and productive lives. Today, Judy shares her story about how she helps… [Read More]
Show #55 – Bringing Closure to a Project
Projects end, but how do you end them professionally and energetically? In today’s episode, I’m sharing one key idea to bring closure to a project that will help you show up professionally and energetically. But, I am also ending this current version of my Facebook Live show. Listen to hear what’s next! For more information… [Read More]
Show #54 – Creating Your Next Advancement Opportunity
Job transitions can be difficult, but they are also important because they are the bridge between what we were doing and what we are going to do. But what happens at that moment is critical to creating your next advancement opportunity. In this week’s video, I share a story about a singer, Alison Jiear. I… [Read More]
Show #53 – Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Comparing ourselves to others and believe that we are not good enough breaks down our self-image leaving us feel as if we are inadequate and ill-equipped to the job we are called to do. Look, people do the same job we do, but only we can do it as good as we can do it… [Read More]
Show #52 – Three Strategies to Impact Your Communication
As we foster and develop our business relationships, we need to be mindful that our communication matters. In this video, I share some thoughts on how to be more mindful about our verbal, non-verbal, and electronic communications to make a more significant impact with our colleagues, our leaders, and our customers. For more information about… [Read More]
Show #51 – Seven Ways to “Show Up” as a More Energetic Leader
As a Master Practitioner for the Energy Leadership Index Assessment, I help my clients gain new and productive insights into their overall leadership energy. You can learn more about Energy Leadership here. In today’s video, I’m sharing with you seven valuable tips to help you “Show Up” as a more energetic leader that will help you… [Read More]
BONUS – What is Your “Zone of Genius?”
Are you a “Generalist” or are you a “Specialist?” There are things we innately do. And whatever those skills are, we do them better than anyone else. We call this our “Zone of Genius.” In this short video, I share a few thoughts and ideas about what it’s like to live in our “Zone of… [Read More]
Show #50 – What is “Your Leadership Presence?”
Leadership is difficult, challenging, and rewarding. As leaders, we are charged with the most important task of “showing up” energetically and professionally each day. What is your “leadership presence” and how do you assess and manage that to be the best leader you can be. In today’s video, I’m sharing information about: How is Your… [Read More]
Show #49 – Why Setting Norms is Essential for Your Meetings
There is an art to creating norms for your meetings. It’s about setting clear expectations about how everyone is going to play during the meeting and most importantly, ensure that everyone will be productive, focused, and on task. In today’s video, I’m sharing eight norms that I use to facilitate my meetings and workshops. Download… [Read More]
Show #48 – Five Tips to Running a More Effective Meeting
In general, people don’t like going to meetings. And they especially don’t like going to meetings that are poorly run and lack information. In today’s video, I’m sharing five tips to help you run a more effective meeting: Respect Time (1:55) Set Norms (4:45) State Clear Objectives (8:30) Education – Inform – Support (13:42) Create… [Read More]
Show #47 – FOMO: What Are You Afraid of Missing?
FOMO is real, and we need to be aware of the things we are afraid of missing. And FOMO is present in the workplace, and when we experience it, we need to be aware of it and how FOMO impacts our decision-making process. In today’s video, we are talking about FOMO: Download my Free Offer… [Read More]
Show #46 – Ready. Set. AIM SMART Your Goals for 2019
Happy New Year! As we get excited and look forward to the year ahead, now is a great time to think about what you want to achieve and how you are going to do that. In this video, I’m sharing a proven technique I use with my one-on-one clients to help them create AIM SMART… [Read More]
Show #45 – Four Ways to Talk About Your Work During the Holidays
Someone is going to ask you how work is going and how you answer says a lot about how you are showing up professionally and energetically. In this video, I’m sharing four ways (plus a BONUS way) to discuss your work with family and friends. Free Workbook (1:45) Introduction (2:40) Being Grateful (3:40) How Are… [Read More]
Show #44 – Increasing Your Visibility
Some people don’t like attending work functions or the “Dreaded Holiday Party.” But this, like many other opportunities at work, is a chance for you to increase your visibility. Remember, it’s important to be “seen,” and in this week’s video, I share a few ideas about how to increase your visibility at work so you… [Read More]
Show #43 – When “Business Decisions” Come Home to Roost
If you have ever been laid off, terminated or coached out of a position, you experienced a “business decision.” I learned early on in my career about business decisions from a radio station contest. That event helped shape my perspective. I learned so much from that event, and I’m sharing what I learned with you… [Read More]
Show #42 – How to Stop Being Perfect in Your Career
We are taught early on that “perfect” is a good thing. But as we get older, we learn that “perfection” is merely unobtainable and trying to be it, causes us more stress and frustration. In this week’s Facebook Live, I’m sharing a few strategies and ideas to help you break free from being “perfect” and… [Read More]
How Do You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Job?
When that inner voice starts talking to you and lets you know you are feeling down or miserable about the work you are doing or where you work, it’s time to consider what your next advancement opportunity looks like. While I have left a few jobs during my career, this year is most significant because… [Read More]
Answering Your Questions
This week, I am answering your questions. Thank you to everyone who emailed me (john@johnneral.com) their questions before this week’s Facebook Live show. The questions addressed are: How do you overcome the fear of the job search? (1:33) How do you keep your skills in sync with today’s job market without feeling overwhelmed? (4:10) When… [Read More]
The Power of the Pivot
You may have heard people talk about “pivoting” in the workplace but in this episode, I’m sharing a few stories about why pivoting can be very powerful for us professionally and personally. In each situation, how you “show up” is crucial because you can choose to be the victim or the opportunist. Click on this… [Read More]
Behind the Mask
On this Halloween, I take a personal look at what has been behind my mask. Yes, there have been times in my career where I have worn the mask because it was there to protect me. But as I’ve matured, I learned that the mask was holding me back from being myself to “show up”… [Read More]
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First Before Helping Others
If you have ever flown, you have heard the flight attendant say during the safety announcement that in the event of a loss in cabin pressure, put your oxygen mask on first before helping others. In this week’s Facebook Live, I share three strategies to help you put yourself first before helping others. These are… [Read More]
How to Promote Yourself When You Don’t Get the Promotion
Ok. You didn’t get the promotion. But know that people are watching and how you “show up” professionally and energetically after this disappointment is key to your success. In this episode, I’m sharing a few strategies designed to help you embrace being disappointed and figure out what’s next for you and your career. Click on… [Read More]
Your Mess is Your Message
In this week’s Facebook Live, I’m getting very personal about a work-related story that I caused, and things got messy. However, after much reflection my mess has genuinely become my message and why I am so passionate about how we “show up” professionally and energetically. What’s your mess and how have you turned it into… [Read More]
Failure Isn’t Fatal
In this episode, I’m examining the phrase, “Failure isn’t fatal,” and what it means for our careers, our work environments, and to take risks. Click on this link, https://johnneral.com/free/, to get my free workbook designed to help you create your next advancement opportunity. If you liked the video, please give it a “thumbs up” and… [Read More]
Running Up the Down Escalator
I recently ran up the down escalator, and while not one of my “smartest” moves, I did it! (Listen for the story!) Sometimes, we feel as if our careers are progressing as if we are running up the down escalator. That’s why in this episode, I’m sharing a few strategies to help make creating your… [Read More]
Five Strategies to Help You Play Big in the Last Quarter of 2018
We are in the fourth quarter of the year! How do you want to “show up”? In this episode, I’m sharing five strategies to help you make the most out of the last three months of this year as you create your next advancement opportunity. Click on this link, https://johnneral.com/free/, to get my free workbook… [Read More]
Expressing Gratitude in the Workplace
We all like to feel we are appreciated. And when it comes to doing great work, putting in the extra hours, and going above and beyond to make sure a project is on schedule and customers are happy, we like to know our efforts are noticed and appreciated. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple… [Read More]
Why Creating Your Next Advancement Opportunity is Like Dating
In this episode, I’m making some parallels between some traditional and timeless dating rituals to finding your next job. It’s time to step up your game and remember, that like dating, creating your next advancement opportunity takes some time to get it right. Click on this link, https://johnneral.com/free/, to get my free workbook designed to… [Read More]
Finding Your Purpose
We spend a lot of time at our jobs and wouldn’t it be great if we were doing something we truly believe in because our work aligns with our purpose? In this episode, I’m talking about finding our career purpose so we can get up in the morning and say, “I get to go to… [Read More]
Finding Your Leadership Voice
Who are you as a leader? How does your team know that you have their back? How are you fostering positive working relationships? In this episode, I’m helping you find your leadership voice because how you “show up” professionally and energetically matters. Also, I am sharing about the “Energy Leadership Index Assessment” and how this… [Read More]
Five Pitfalls to Avoid to Successfully Onboard New Team Members
You found the “right” employee and are excited to get them started. They are excited they found the “right” employer and ready to get started. But sometimes, things go wrong, and whether it be gradually or quickly, they get disconnected, and the employer or employee start thinking they made a mistake. In this episode, I’m… [Read More]