303: Worried About Losing Your Job? Three Tips to Navigate Career Insecurity

Send us a text Do you feel like something’s off at work? Maybe you’ve been left out of meetings, your responsibilities are shrinking, or you"re questioning if AI might eventually replace your role. You"re not alone and you"re not powerless. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, career coach John Neral tackles the rising wave of career insecurity among mid-level professionals. Whether your company is reorganizing, you’ve received a “we need to talk” message, or you"re just uneasy in this market, this episode helps you shift from fear to focus. You’ll learn three practical strategies to regain control of your career—and your confidence—before someone else does. What You’ll Learn:How to spot real warning signs your job may be at risk (and how to avoid overreacting)The truth about fear vs. facts and why your feelings might not reflect realityHow to inventory your professional value with metrics, achievements, and colleague testimonialsWhy your LinkedIn profile and resume must reflect your next move, not your last oneHow to create a “career insurance policy” through intentional networking and skills assessmentThe one powerful networking question that opens unexpected doors: “Who else should I be speaking to?”How to reframe job insecurity as an opportunity to pivot into something better aligned with your potential Next Steps for Mid-Career Professionals: 👉 Visit johnneral.com to explore free resources, digital guides, and the Mid-Career GPS Membership Community for coaching and support. Learn more about joining the membership: johnneral.com/membership Support the show Thank you for listening to The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources for free and low-ticket resources, including how to join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. 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. Get John"s New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John"s YouTube Channel here.