286: How to Navigate Job Uncertainty in 2025 & Stay in Control of Your Career

Send us a text Feeling anxious about job security in today’s unpredictable market? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, host John Neral breaks down the most pressing concerns facing mid-career professionals in 2025. Drawing from a recent webinar, John shares expert insights and actionable strategies to help you take charge of your career, stay resilient, and proactively prepare for industry shifts. Discover how to confidently navigate uncertainty, build a strong professional network, and develop a personal brand that keeps you relevant in an evolving job market. Whether facing workplace instability or simply looking to future-proof your career, this episode will equip you with the tools you need to thrive. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  ✅ Key job market trends and corporate restructuring insights from a recent webinar ✅ How to manage job loss fears and workplace instability without sacrificing well-being ✅ Actionable strategies to adapt to change and maintain work-life balance ✅ The power of personal branding and how to showcase measurable career results ✅ Leveraging emotional intelligence to stay competitive in the job market ✅ The value of mentorship and building a personal board of directors for career support Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Want me to review your LinkedIn profile? Learn more here. Visit https://johnneral.com to join The Mid-Career GPS Newsletter, a free, twice-weekly career and leadership resource for mid-career professionals. Connect with John on LinkedIn here. Check Out John"s New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John"s YouTube Channel here.