John Neral is a certified professional coach who assists mid-career professionals who feel stuck, undervalued, and underutilized to show up and find a job they love or to love the job they have. John is the host of "The Mid-Career GPS Podcast" and the author of "SHOW UP – Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career" and "Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What's Next." He resides just outside of Washington, D.C., with his spouse and their rescue cat, "Amy Farrah Meowler."

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to pause at the end of each quarter and assess your business progress, reaffirming foundational values, and deciding your next steps for growth.

John and I discuss:

• The significance of pausing and reviewing business progress [00:00:00]
• The shift in mid-career professionals' attitudes since the pandemic [00:04:00]
• How to find what you want in your next job or career move [00:09:00]
• The importance of defining fit, function, finance, and future in your career [00:07:00]
• How to handle job offers that don't fully meet your criteria [00:16:00]
• Why you should consider self-employment and building your personal board of directors [00:19:00]
• John's entrepreneurial journey and the introduction of digital products [00:22:00]
• The power of being a community member and leader [00:25:00]

Learn more about John at www.johnneral.com and connect with him on LinkedIn. Listen to the Mid Career GPS podcast for more insights.

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