Why Doing Good Work is No Longer Enough for Advancing Your Career

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June 25, 2026

12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET

About the Class:

Many talented professionals find themselves feeling overlooked, passed over for promotions, or wondering why their contributions are not being recognized despite years of strong performance. While doing great work remains essential, it is no longer enough to create the visibility, influence, and opportunities needed to advance your career.

In this engaging and practical webinar, Leadership and Career Coach John Neral will explore the critical shifts that have changed how careers grow in today's workplace.

Whether you are seeking a promotion, considering your next career move, or simply want to have a greater impact in your current role, this webinar will provide actionable insights you can implement immediately.

You will be able to learn some key takeaways:

  • Why hard work and expertise often go unnoticed in today’s organizations.

  • The hidden factors that influence promotion, visibility, and career growth.

  • How to communicate your value in a way that decision-makers recognize and remember.

  • Practical strategies to increase your influence, strengthen your professional brand, and create new opportunities for advancement.

About The Presenter

John Neral is a certified professional coach who helps mid-career professionals who feel stuck, undervalued, and underutilized SHOW UP to find a job they love or love the job they have.

John’s career journey includes a 25-year career in education, a longstanding consultancy with Casio America, and he has served as a training and staffing director. He hosts The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, a top-ranked podcast that just released its 300th episode.

His latest publication, “30 Self-Coaching Questions for Mid-Career Professionals,” is available on Amazon along with his other books.

John is an avid game show enthusiast and professional bowler who won a title on the PBA Regional Tour and still actively competes. He lives outside of Washington, D.C., with his spouse.

John Neral
Executive and Career Transition Coach