Celebrating 50,000 Downloads of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast
Dec 30, 2025
Reaching a milestone is not about the number alone.
It is about what the number represents.
Recently, The Mid-Career GPS Podcast crossed 50,000 total downloads, and for an independent show built one episode at a time, that moment is worth pausing to acknowledge.
I created this podcast for mid-career professionals who feel stuck, undervalued, or uncertain about what comes next. It was never designed to chase trends or quick wins. It was built to offer clarity, perspective, and honest conversations about careers at a stage where the rules quietly change.
And if you have ever listened to an episode, shared one with a colleague, or applied an insight to your own career, you are part of that milestone. Thank you.
Why This Podcast Milestone Matters at Mid-Career
At mid-career, most people are no longer looking for surface-level advice.
They are navigating:
- Ongoing layoffs and uncertainty
- Promotion decisions that feel vague
- Leadership expectations that keep shifting
- The emotional weight of being experienced but still overlooked
A podcast that stays consistent, relevant, and grounded in real experience matters in that environment.
Fifty thousand downloads represent thousands of moments where someone chose to invest time in understanding their career more clearly rather than reacting out of frustration or fear.
That is not a small thing, and I don't take this part of my work lightly.
What The Mid-Career GPS Podcast Is Designed to Help You Do
The mission of my podcast has remained consistent since it launched:
To help mid-career professionals SHOW UP with more clarity, confidence, and intention.
Across more than 325 episodes, conversations focus on:
- Career clarity and decision-making
- Job search strategy without burnout
- Leadership development and influence
- Navigating promotions and internal politics
- Redefining success at mid-career
This podcast helps experienced professionals think differently about how they lead, decide, and position themselves in a changing job market.
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A Brief Look Back and Why the Show Still Matters
When I launched the podcast in 2011, I committed to a one-year run.
At the time, that felt ambitious.
What I quickly learned was that podcasting allows for a depth of conversation that most content formats do not. Over time, those conversations became more honest, more nuanced, and more aligned with what mid-career professionals were actually experiencing.
The challenges may look different today, but the need for clarity, perspective, and grounded leadership thinking at mid-career has only increased.
That is why the podcast continues for you.
What's Next for the Podcast?
As the podcast moves forward, the focus remains squarely on helping mid-career professionals navigate what is next with intention rather than urgency.
Upcoming episodes will continue to explore:
- Staying visible and relevant without burning out
- Preparing for advancement before you need it
- Using tools like AI thoughtfully rather than reactively
- Making career decisions aligned with values, not fear
New guests and solo episodes are already in development, with an emphasis on conversations to help you navigate this incredibly dynamic time in your career, while helping you create more impact and better results.
How You Can Support the Podcast
If The Mid-Career GPS Podcast has been helpful to you, here are three simple ways to support its continued growth:
- Share your favorite episode.
A personal recommendation remains the most powerful way for podcasts to grow. - Leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.
Reviews help the show reach more mid-career professionals actively seeking guidance. - Explore the complete episode library.
There is likely an episode that speaks directly to where you are right now.
Your engagement directly shapes the show's direction.
As someone who has helped thousands of mid-career professionals navigate their careers, the lesson for 2026 will be to SHOW UP with more clarity, intention, and impact.
I hope you'll join me for this important conversation.