Career Blast in a Half (Loren Greiff)

Laura Gassner Otting, IS audacious, in all the best ways. Inspiring author, catalyst, and executive coach, she challenges individuals to overcome doubt and embrace bigger challenges beyond their beliefs.

Her career has been big and wild and unexpected – spanning politics, philanthropy, and leadership, she empowers audiences to find their voice and achieve success.

As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Laura's strategic thinking and wisdom have impacted countless individuals, including those she advised during her tenure at the White House and as the founder of a highly successful search firm.

Passionate about giving back, she continues to ignite revolutions and audacious dreams in the lives of others.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The four components of “consonance” – the path to career alignment and fulfilling career path.
• The direct correlation between personal autonomy and how well we perform at our jobs.
• Defining success for yourself in the NOW vs. your past self.
• Why do we need to stop giving votes in your career and life to people who shouldn’t even have voices.
• What is Wonderhell?

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Connect with Laura:

Website: https://www.lauragassnerotting.com/

Take the Limitless Assessment here: https://limitlesspossibility.outgrow.us/limitless

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heylgo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heylgo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heylgo/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/heylgo

Books: https://www.lauragassnerotting.com/books

TedX Talk: Why doesn’t success bring happiness?

Check out Laura’s newest book Wonderhell here: https://www.wonderhellbook.com/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In an August 2023 survey by Resume Builder, four in ten hiring managers admit they lie to candidates in the hiring process.

This is one of the main reasons I invited Michael Reddington, a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) trained by the most elite interviewers and investigators to the show.

Fascinated with why people share sensitive information, under vulnerable circumstances in the face of consequences Michael focuses on helping interviewers and interviewees detect deception and master truth-seeking.

He founded the groundbreaking Disciplined Listening Method and his seminars and keynotes now span the globe.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• As an interviewee, what should you be listening for to verify truth or detect deception?
• What’s the difference between listening and “disciplined listening” and how to do it?
• How to sniff out hidden clues and nonverbal communication for the real hidden value
• How to assess levels of trustworthiness and how you’re being assessed for the same.
• What happens in the first milliseconds of someone’s experience with you when interviewing?

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Connect with Michael Reddington:

Website: https://michaelreddington.com/

Book: https://disciplinedlistening.com/

Podcast: The Disciplined Listening Method with Michael Reddington

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreddingtoncfi/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIuyOtgaOVZp8sQaCh6XgA

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

There are a LOT of LinkedIn Trainers (+2.1M to be exact)

And, Kevin D. Turner is always at the top of my list.

A dogged LinkedIn disciple – with a depth of knowledge and the ability to curate the most relevant new features often with a sneak peak into what LI is doing as one of their chosen beta testers.

He’s been very busy – having optimized +4.8K+ LinkedIn Profiles & Trained 12K+ People on Best Practices since 2005.

Long story short, he understands Linkedin inside and out with his eyes closed doing a handstand.

He’s a Managing Partner and Brand Strategist behind TNT – a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Consultancy with deep expertise in Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages.

I invited Kevin on the show to share why you, job seekers, need to understand how the beast platform (at nearly 1B users) works so you’re discoverable and strategically aligned to building your coveted network.

In this episode:

• Find out why the evolution of LinkedIn matters for you and your job search.
• The importance of “networking beats not working” and why this is vital if you want to never look for another position going forward.
• How to become the solution for others and get on the first page of their search.
• How focusing on vanity metrics (like post impressions) hurt your LinkedIn profile!
• Why personal branding is a MUST vs. personal branding.

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Connect with Kevin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/President/

Website: http://kevindturner.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepRockingLinkedIn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrKevinDTurner

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In 2019, I looked good on the outside. My insides, another story. More like a Jenga tower ready for one wrong move, and splat.

That’s when I met Mary Abbajay.

Matter of fact.

Full of and vinegar and those words,

"You know, nobody is gonna save you"

Today, years later I still credit her, her words to my ability to remove and save myself.

Mary is no stranger to toxic bosses and workplaces – having been there herself.

This is precisely what led her to writing "Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss," is a practical guide to thriving in any work environment.

In addition, she hosts the "Cubicle Confidential" podcast, where she shares powerful tips and strategies for achieving career success.

In this episode, we discuss how to:

• Spot workplace toxicity and taking control of your work experience
• Taking responsibility for your workplace happiness through managing up
• Strategies for surviving and thriving in toxic workplaces
• Rebuilding your career after leaving a toxic workplace
• Building positive and productive relationships with your boss while maintaining your integrity and dignity
• Confronting a boss who takes credit for your ideas and diminishes your efforts while effectively managing up

On the market and ready to get results NOW?

Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rd

Why?

In just 4 weeks, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to make a successful career transition.

Additionally, we've priced this program affordably, so you can invest in yourself without breaking the bank.

This is not just another program; it's based on the success of over a hundred clients from a private executive network.

They did the work, and achieved exceptional results and you can too.

Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rd

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Connect with Mary:

Website: https://careerstonegroup.com/

Email: mary@careerstonegroup.com

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cubicle-confidential/id1575418679

Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryabbajay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-abbajay-managingup/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Up-Move-Work-Succeed-ebook/dp/B07BB4QFDF

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Hannah Morgan an unapologetic introvert with a passion for helping job seekers stay proactive and well-informed in the career arena. With her quiet strength and dedication, she has become a career thought leader, LinkedIn Top Voice, and regular contributor on Forbes, Monster, USA Today, Fast Company, and US World and News Reports.

Hannah's Sunday Summary is your end-of-the-week must-read for those wanting to stay updated on the latest in careers and industry trends. Her genuine enthusiasm and deep knowledge make her the go-to expert for navigating the ever-changing world of recruiting and hiring.

In this episode, you will find out

• Hannah’s rub on the most important nuances behind why people hire people (because it's not as straightforward as it sounds)
• Why likability is so underrated – how to find out your areas of likeability and capitalize on it
• Hannah’s top three A-hole candidate “types” (+ my A-hole bonus)
• The value of being a great conversationalist
• The fix and missing element to using paper and digital media to get your message out when that’s not working to net you a job,

“We can say, why do you like working with me? And I think that if we ask enough people that question, we're going to hear that answer and then the challenge is how do I capitalize on that? How do I make this come out?” - Hannah Morgan

Find out about the 30Day Blast Here:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-help-driven-professionals-get-found-navigate-hiring-loren-greiff/

Connect with Hannah:

Website: https://careersherpa.net/

Get Hannah’s Sunday Summary here: https://careersherpa.net/summary-sunday-issue-520/

Hannah’s most recommended career book: Sixty Seconds & You’re Hired (https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Youre-Hired-Robin-Ryan/dp/0140289038)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/careersherpa

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careersherpa/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmorgan/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In the previous episode Chris Do, Founder of The Futur, shares his most intimate memories of Keir McLaren, his coach for 13 years.

In Part I, we leave off with the question, “Was Keir worth it”

In Part II, You’ll Find Out:

• The more complete answer to the question “Was Keir Worth It”
• How and why coaching pays for itself
• How to reframe failure or bad decisions as “tuition” towards future success.
• How to maintain rationality if and when desperation creeps up to avoid the suboptimal
• Chris’s perspective on what Keir meant when he said, “You get the world you see”
• Why we don’t want to live a life of easy challenges

We wrap up this episode with some reflection and appreciation for Chris’s impact on me personally and professionally. And, in his generous spirit his kind words.

The post- it Chris encourages us to have in daily view, “If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes”

Who is this quote attributable to?

Good question! Research pointed me several sources:

Nick Donofrio, IBM’s Executive Vice President of Innovation & Technology

Courtney C. Stevens Author of “The Lies About Truth”

Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes – an AA Sticker.

Episodes 30 and 31 are dedicated Keir McLaren, Chris Do and all coaches who are brave enough to take a stand and speak up for our current and future success.

About Keir McLaren

Keir McLaren, passed away on August 21, 2022. While his title was business coach, for most, he was so much more. He was not one to sugarcoat what had to be said; And yet through the gruff was always kindness and supreme empathy.

His Pittsburg Gazette obituary summed it up like this:

“He was working and curious about the future up to his last moment. No he isn't resting, he is riding his Harley into the unknown and loving every part of it”

Who is Keir McLaren?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_m9-4rgpiE

Traits of Successful People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4

What Failure Can Teach You About Humility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c

Connect with Chris Do:

Website: https://thefutur.com/

Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

A third of our lives is spent working. Our careers, a source of identity and fulfillment, can often turn on us and become consuming. We obsess about how to create impact and feel valued. How can I get back to skipping to work on Mondays?

We struggle to feel purposeful and at the same time feel clueless about how to go from we are now to where we want to go. If you crave career simplicity and action you’re in the right place. Career Blast, In a Half is your 30 minutes of weekly simple, powerful and actionable career fuel to keep your success track no matter where you are in your career or what’s to come next.

On top of being a new dad, Jacob Warwick is the GOAT of interviewing (and negotiation) coaching featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc & Entrepreneur. As a negotiation coach, he has added over $100 million in compensation increases for his clients and helped 2500+ executives negotiate new leadership opportunities.

This is a MUST, loaded listen for anyone interviewing, especially Execs:

You’ll find out:

• Why the interview process is not about impressing your interviewer.
• Focusing on your past experience doesn’t move you forward.
• How to avoid common mindset mistakes in interviewing.
• Jacob’s 5 Steps of Interview Mastery.
• How to create a gap between you and the competition.

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Connect with Jacob:

Website: https://www.thinkwarwick.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobwarwick/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Josue Valles is The Mad Content Scientist, evidence by his mental model content that grew his following to 70K in less than 9 months.

But before his content caught fire, he quit.

Like so many of us.

What changed for him, is what can change for you.

Creating content is more than writing.

It’s how you think.

How you think not only telegraphs who you are in your career and in search but who you are.

Josue, is a man of few chosen words explains it all in this episode:

• How the power of visual storytelling and conducting simple experiments is easy and necessary for success
• How to balance both, looking past vanity metrics to compare yourself, to yourself.
• Why engagement is a only small signal of progress
• You don’t need any tools to create engaging content!
• How to post without fear and with full authenticity.

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Josue:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josue-valles/

Newsletter: https://josuevalles.substack.com/

The Curation Workshop: https://josuevalles.gumroad.com/l/curation

Josue’s favorite book to read on mental models

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

On the market and ready to get results NOW?

Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rd

Why?

In just 4 weeks, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to make a successful career transition.

Additionally, we've priced this program affordably, so you can invest in yourself without breaking the bank.

This is not just another program; it's based on the success of over a hundred clients from a private executive network.

They did the work, and achieved exceptional results and you can too.

Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rd

Julie Brown is a no-joke powerhouse, especially when it comes to networking.

Julie’s book "This Works - A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success," is always in arm’s reach and the must-read recommended to clients no matter how networking savvy or not they are.

But don’t wait for the book to arrive, her podcast, also called "This Works," is equally bossy and filled with immediate how-to’s to drive influence in your career (and life) .

What I appreciate most about Julie's networking strategies is how easy and approachable she makes it, removing the fear factors while backed by data.

Topics for today’s show:

• Overcoming the most common networking roadblock: WHY would anyone want to network with me?
• Why pedigree and experience aren’t enough of a competitive advantage to set you apart and influence your career.
• How to build and maintain your sphere of influence
• Why networking is not just about business
• How and precisely why following up is essential in networking, and whose responsibility it is to nurture relationships to stand out from your competition.

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Connect with Julie:

Hire Julie for Keynotes: https://juliebrownbd.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/ThisWorks-No-Nonsense-Networking/dp/173483790X

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thisworks/id1528595881

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m94BBkM9It4

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebrownbd/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Susie Tomenchok is a talented negotiation expert with a wealth of experience under her belt. With a successful track record at a Fortune 50 company, Susie has been involved in high-stakes deals worth millions of dollars, involving CEOs and CFOs. Her passion for helping others develop their negotiation skills led her to write the book Negotiating Without Manipulation, which aims to take away the fear and unease often associated with negotiating. Susie's PACE framework has become a game-changer for many people, ensuring they achieve successful outcomes in various situations. A mother of three, Susie is not only an inspiration for her own daughters but for everyone looking to improve their negotiation abilities.

Topics for today’s show:

• Utilize the PACE framework to enhance your negotiating skills
• Acknowledge the value of self-awareness and self-advocacy in successful negotiation
• Construct a robust BATNA and define clear boundaries for desired outcomes
• Strengthen active listening to empathize with the other party's needs impartially
• Ascertain that effective negotiation comprises mutual gains over force or manipulation

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Connect with Susie:

Website: https://susietomenchok.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/leaders-with-leverage/id1650026356

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQr2kgP69N7Slja_62Wsmw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susietomenchok/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/susietomenchok?_rdc=2&_rdr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Everyday-Negotiation-without-Manipulation/dp/1950721175

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Niraj Kapur is one of my favs because he’s earnest, generous and

rewards himself with heavy metal band t-shirts.

He’s a LinkedIn top voice, three-time author, TedTalk speaker, Salesforce Top Sales Influencer to Follow and a trusted sales coach.

Best of all, he dispels the stereotypes most associated with as a sales leader,

known for raw truths, vulnerability, and helping others with NO profit motive.

In this episode, Niraj shares his personal experience of overcoming trauma after his divorce and why he asked for help from his parents as a grown man.

“I did something I really didn't want to do. I asked for help. And I reached out to my elderly retired parents. I said please help me and that's really difficult to do, especially when you're a grown man., At the time it felt horrible, but looking back it was a smartest thing I could do”

He explains why asking for help is what smart people do.

Why it’s stinky to think asking for help is a sign of weakness, and

Why it needs to be seen as a sign of strength and career catalyst to move forward.

Niraj doesn’t hold back (ever)

Like me, he shares his frustration when giving free help and seeing people not taking advantage of it because there's nothing worse than seeing unfulfilled potential in others.

If you’re resisting asking for help, this episode has your name on it.

Whether it’s in your job search, crappy dead-end position, struggling with a toxic boss, or culture

we’ve got you.

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Connect with Niraj:

Website: https://everybodyworksinsales.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirajkapur/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nirajwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkapur/?originalSubdomain=uk

Books:

Business Growth: Lessons Learned From Divorce, Dating and Falling In Love Again

Everybody Works In Sales: Here's What You Need To Know To Achieve Success In Your Career

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Chris Do’s influence is undeniable. As the Founder of The Futur, an online business education platform, on a mission to teach one billion people how to make money doing what they love.

His YouTube channel boasts over 2M subscribers and a top-ranking podcast is always my ears first thing every Wednesday morning.

But that’s NOT what this episode is about.

In this episode we dive deep into Chris's journey as he walked away from his $80M agency, BLIND, to create The Futur with Keir McLaren, his business coach, friend, and guiding force of 13 years.

In This Episode (Part 1) You’ll Find Out:

• Why, If Keir thought and Chris thought he couldn't fail. Why did he decide to hire a coach?
• How some of Keir’s most valuable teachings impacted Chris and what he applies today in his life and business
• Why Keir?
• And was all of “it” – the time, effort, money and changes required worth it?

More to come in Part II next week!

About Keir McLaren

Keir McLaren, passed away on August 21, 2022. While his title was business coach, for most, he was so much more. He was not one to sugarcoat what had to be said; And yet through the gruff was always kindness and supreme empathy.

His Pittsburg Gazette obituary summed it up like this:

“He was working and curious about the future up to his last moment. No he isn't resting, he is riding his Harley into the unknown and loving every part of it”

Who is Keir McLaren?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_m9-4rgpiE

Traits of Successful People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4

What Failure Can Teach You About Humility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c

Connect with Chris Do:

Website: https://thefutur.com/

Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Stephen Gates, Founder of CRZY, the strategy and design studio, never holds back. His and-vinegar career insights strip down the noise in this episode to help you avoid the 5 ways to up your career.

He is a visionary and global design leader with over 150 international awards, recognized in Apple keynotes, HOW Magazine, and other publications.

He’s worked with the big ones including, InVision, Citi, Starwood Hotels, WW, and McCann Erickson, leading teams that created multiple Fortune 100 brands and award-winning global advertising campaigns.

Gates is an accomplished speaker and the host of the award-winning podcast, The Crazy One, where he explores issues that matter to creatives.

Topics for today’s show:

• Getting laid off and finding fulfillment in your career
• Being your authentic self and embracing your "crazy" side to succeed in a corporate environment
• Finding the balance between ego-driven decisions and building a fulfilling career.
• Discovering and embracing your value in a competitive job market
• Investing in timeless skills for a successful career in the digital space: beyond apps and degrees
• How to avoid being generic and standing out in your career and personal branding

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Stephen:

Website: http://stephengates.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crazy-one/id1128248295

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBj51A8bwStPJjdylRLUvQ

Instagram: http://instagram.com/sdgates

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sdgates

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepdgat

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sdgates/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Brenden Kumarasamy’s mission is to democratize the art of public speaking. He came to this while coaching business students on how to win “case competitions” – varsity public speaking for nerds.

He quickly realized that public speaking is a difficult subject to master, with nuances that make even the most confident, and afraid to get on stage and present effectively.

In this episode, Brenden cracks the code behind what 100, 200 & 300 level questions are, how you can craft them, and why every professional needs them regardless of where you are in your career.

Topics for today’s show:

• How Brenden's passion for competitive presentations led to a successful communication coaching business
• Understanding the tiers of 100, 200, and 300-level questions for personal growth and networking
• Moving beyond generic questions and standing out with thoughtful and rare ones
• The value of time over money: A shift in Brenden's success script
• Dreaming big in your corporate career and building leverage in your life
• Tips for successfully transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Brenden:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/

Website: https://www.mastertalk.ca/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalks

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/masteryourtalks

Free Workshop to Improve your Communication Skills: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Ryan Paugh is a game changer in the world of business, known for his innate ability to build bridges and create connections between people, resources, and opportunities. As the co-founder of Fast Company's Executive Board, Newsweek's Expert Forum, and Rolling Stone Culture Forum, Ryan has made it his mission to help others excel in their passions by fostering a sense of community. With a knack for asking good questions and a philosophy centered around habitual generosity, Ryan is the perfect guest to discuss strategies for developing meaningful connections in today's competitive market.

Topics for today’s show:

• Uncover the critical role authentic relationships play in achieving networking success
• Master the art of forging meaningful connections through purposeful inquiries and warm introductions
• Embrace the immense potential of community-building to accelerate your professional growth and open up new doors
• Comprehend the significance of offering value and investing in relationships to secure long-term career success
• Grasp the concept of the five-minute favor and learn how to become a super connector within your industry

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Ryan:

Website: https://www.community.co/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanpaugh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpaugh/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Superconnector-Networking-Building-Business-Relationships/dp/0738219967

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

At the peak of her 26-year marketing career and then CMO of Harley-freaking-Davidson – Shelley Paxton didn’t vibe with view at the top of the corporate ladder. Where was the fulfillment she expected?

Worse, it was sucking the joy out of her life—and the life out of her – to the point she didn’t realize what she’d lost: a connection to her own soul.

Shelley started Soulbbatical, the company, with the mission to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to realize (and rebel for) their greatest purpose, possibility, and impact.

As an ICF-certified coach, Shelley has worked with executives at Fortune 100 companies as well as fellow rebel soul individuals and entrepreneurs.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• How to connect to your soul desires, without needing to get that cosmic kick in the A$$.
• Why “fine” is a 4-letter word you should avoid at all costs.
• What the consequences are to being a Title .
• How to uncover who you are to start your own Soulbbatical.

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Shelley:

Website: https://www.shelleypaxton.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-paxton-759163/

Get Soulbbatical Here! https://www.shelleypaxton.com/books

See the books that shaped Shelley’s Journey: https://www.shelleypaxton.com/my-world

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Jessica Weiss is a happiness expert who reveals why happiness at work does not come from what most of us think. With a background in Fortune 500 management consulting, Jessica shares the secrets to cultivating genuine happiness at work. Jessica’s unique research-based approach helps us build lasting happiness habits that make work a more enriching experience.

Topics for today’s show:

• Where have we ALL gone wrong with the concept of happiness?
• What are the three most important habits to create lasting habits and why?
• Why are relationships and friendships happiness MAGIC -- especially when we're going through transitions like a job search.
• What are the two key factors that drive happiness and how to use them in your job search.

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Jessica:

Website: https://www.jessicaweiss.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaweiss7/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicaweiss/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessicaweiss

Jessica Weiss TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=494xjRAoAdY

Email: info@jessicaweiss.com

jessica@jessicaweiss.com

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Robin Merle is an author, and keynote speaker who focuses on helping women in leadership navigate career transitions.

Her book, Involuntary Exit, is a bible and has won an award for its insights into the skills professionals need to navigate career transitions successfully.

Robin is on a mission to inspire, lift up, and help women thrive in the face of unplanned career transitions.

Topics for today’s show:

• Dealing with involuntary exits and their emotional impact
• Finding allies to help heal and build a support network following an involuntary exit
• Focusing on the future to moving forward after experiencing involuntary exits
• Handling questions about involuntary exit and navigating tough conversations
• Genuine interest in others for networking beyond job leads for personal and professional growth

For the most effective and unorthodox hidden job market tips for outcomes now subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Robin:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Involuntary-Exit-Womans-Guide-Thriving/dp/1647423090

Website: https://theprofessionalguide.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinmerletpg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinmerle.author/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-merle-cfre-30b88536/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Let’s talk about your voice. 

The voice that expresses what you know, how you think, and your unique POV.

 

For many, maybe most – the idea of using that voice Is not just uncomfortable, but downright terrifying. 

 

LinkedIn Top Voice, Melissa Cohen and Julie Michelle Morris understand that terror and how to help hundreds become triumphant in establishing their thought leadership and how you can too. 

 

Today, they’re the co-founders of  DIY Influence, the fast growing community on a mission to help leaders become thought leaders. 

 

Find out: 

 

• The good news about thought leadership on LinkedIn
• Why engaging in comments on LinkedIn is just as important as creating content.
• How to start your thought leadership journey with confidence to establish and amplify your voice.
• Why your thought leadership is so crucial whether you’re in a career transition, or not

Connect with Melissa Cohen 

Connect with Julie Michelle Morris 

Join DIY Influence here

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

What if Success Didn't Require Selling Out?  

What if the conventional startup playbook is wrong?

 

Sharon Gillenwater sold her tech company in 2022 for $25M. 

 

But that's not the interesting part. 

The interesting part is how she did it. 

 

By ignoring almost everything Silicon Valley says you "must" do to succeed.

 

Whether you're dreaming of starting your own venture, stuck in a soul-crushing corporate job, or simply tired of feeling like success requires compromise, 

Sharon's story offers a powerful alternative. 

She candidly shares how she overcame imposter syndrome, bootstrapped a successful company, and maintained her integrity while building serious wealth.

 

Find out: 

Why Being an Outsider is an Asset? 

When everyone in your industry sees the world the same way, 

What happens when someone like you shows up with fresh eyes? 

 

Sharon did, and she spotted an opportunity hiding in plain sight.

 

How Fear Is  Driving Your Decisions? 

Sharon developed a simple test: "If my bank account had an extra $100K, 

Would I make the same choice?" 

 

What changes when you remove scarcity from your decision-making?

 

What If Your Critics Are Scared For You? Here's the thing about naysayers, especially family: 

Their doubt often comes from love. 

What shifts for you when you see it from that perspective? 

The Point Is:

The market is hungry for people and businesses that make things better.

Not just better products, but better ways of working, better ways of treating people, better ways of measuring success.

 

Sharon's story isn't about being nice or being profitable. 

 

It's about being both. 

And maybe that's the revolution you've been waiting for.

 

Her new book, "Scaling with Soul," isn't just a memoir. 

It's an invitation to rethink what's possible for you in your career.

 

Are you ready to accept?

 

Grab a copy of Sharon’s book: Scaling with a Soul 

Sharon’s  Website

Connect with her on LinkedIn

 

Follow me, Loren Greiff on LinkedIn

Book a call with me

Here’s the pickle:

 

Experience, wisdom, and broader perspectives add tremendous value, but quantifying this without relying on age alone IS tricky. 

 

That’s why in Part 2 of The Universal Ism, Ageism I Dealing With It In Your Career we’re focusing on how to leverage your experience without having it become a liability. 

 

Maureen Clough of "It Gets Late Early" is back and she's not pulling any punches.

 

Why should you listen?  

• Your change starts within. Flip your mental script on age.
• Experience has a price tag. Learn to calculate it.
• Cross-pollination is magic. Young + old = unexpected breakthroughs.
• Fear is real. So is your value. Both can coexist.
• Careers are marathons, not sprints – how will you pace yourself?
• Talk is cheap. Real inclusivity takes guts and action.

This isn't just another episode. I

t's a call to arms. 

A nudge to rethink, rebuild, and revolutionize how we view age in your job search and career. 

Follow here here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/

 

Listen to It Gets Late Early Here 

https://www.itgetslateearly.com/podcast

 

Want to change the future of the tech workforce together?

Sign up for Maureen’s newsletter here: https://www.itgetslateearly.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFo9YlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaPbnPPMzihcdXkP8sWHNqws-HZnZwE6WPG6mulDjLdWTKAFK3l-MziczA_aem_3apY2HzyLLXuRAk5rBvhqQ

 

 

𝘐’𝘮 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘧𝘧, 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵.

 

𝘐 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺'𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴

𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘈𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘙, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘈𝘙𝘕 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 

 

R𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙌𝟭?

Click here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-pod

Everyone wants all the benefits of meditation.

 

But no one wants to do it. 

 

Today, Steve Ware is the mindfulness expert who save businesses FORTUNES reducing burnout.

 

But he was like most of us: A cheeky cynic.

 

He thought: I'm too tough… too macho for mindfulness. And didn't tell even his closest friends or colleagues.  

 

And then he experienced it, introduced it IBM, the land of suits, and lead it to some of the most stressed out executives there for 13 years. 

 

If you’re in a job search or career, wanting to be more productive, clearer in your thinking, while still driving hard without burnout this episode is for you. 

 

Steve knows a few (million) things about busy, stressed and anxious professionals.

 

Find Out Why: 

 

• Excessive thinking leads to burnout and stress with 90% of us, using our minds for repetitive useless thinking –  processing 60 - 80,000 thoughts A DAY

 

• The best moments of our lives coincide with a gap in the incessant stream of thinking.

 

• We can’t stop our minds by just stopping our mind, it’s a skillful opponent we have to work with, not against.

 

• Nothing around mindfulness is ever about beating your mind into submission or suppressing thoughts. 

 

• Mindfulness works like confetti when you piggyback what you’re doing with the attention of your senses. 

Connect with Steve

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ware-mindfulness/

Website: stevewaremindfulness.com

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

What if the path to your best self doesn't run to a bar, but away from it? 

> What if sobriety isn't about what you lose, but about what you gain? 

> What if it delivered clarity, health, and a renewed sense of self?

> What if you’re functioning well on the surface but feel the weight of alcohol pulling you down? 

 

Welcome to a pivotal “sober curious” conversation in this week’s episode.

 

Find out:

 

> Why 30% of Americans have chosen to stop drinking

> Who is leading this movement (pssst it’s not who you think)

> How sobriety is impacting cultural shifts towards alcohol's role in society

 

++ Tips on how to navigate social situations and decline the drink without feeling pressured or excluded.

This episode is for those who may be at the crossroads of deciding to let go of alcohol and grasp a fuller, richer life. 

 

Join me and Brittany Young as we explore how stepping away from the drink is her story (and mine) and could be yours toward true achievement and authenticity

Brittany is an executive sober coach and speaker, focusing on helping high-achievers replace alcohol with life-enhancing tools for success and freedom through her Breakthrough BS Method™. Her philosophy centers on empowerment and transformative growth, replacing dependency with purposeful living

 

Connect with Brittany https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-young-7aa2775a/

 

Connect with me, Loren

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

No one wants to be ignored, especially in a job search. 

That’s why Oliver Aust, Europe's top communication wiz and the brain behind leaders at Fortune 50 companies is here to help us become unignorable.

In this episode Oliver shares his top secrets from his bestselling books "Unignorable," and “Message Machine” to leverage more effective communication to transform your  impact, to impact.  

Find out how to: 

 

• Leverage Communication as a Pillar of Leadership
• Maintain Authenticity in the Age of AI
• Craft a Clear Leadership Narrative To Stand Out
• Avoid Common Communication Pitfalls 
• Build and Sustain Trust 
• Implement the EFE (Emotion, Facts, Emotion) Communication Strategy

 

Connect with Oliver 

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-aust/

Check out his podcast: Speak LIke A CEO

Get Unignorable Here

Get Message Machine Here

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

50% of us don’t negotiate our compensation package. 

34% of women don’t go there

That can lead to a $1M+ loss over the course of a lifetime

 

This isn’t because the negotiation door isn’t open. 

It’s WIDE open

So why aren’t we walking through it? 

 

Keri-Lynne Shaw is the Founder of The Salary Bump. 

Like many, she didn’t know her worth assuming with hard work…

The money would come. 

 

Sound familiar? 

 

Before we get to the fixers, we address money mindset and 

normalizing our conversations around money to minimize cringe factors

 

Then we buckle down on:  

 

• What to say when asked about your salary expectations? 
• What and when to ask for other in your package
• What most forget to ask about

Critically listen 

When you’re about to embark on a search or at the stage when you expect and offer to come!

Connect with Keri-Lynne Shaw 

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lynne-shaw/

Check out her courses here: https://thesalarybump.com/

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call to learn more about negotiating the compensation you deserve (not just your salary): https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

"We see on average 300,000 job changes every week."

 

Who can keep up with that? 

No one. 

 

Thankfully,  Live Data Technologies tracks job change data for over 90 million white-collar workers, giving real-time insights into hiring patterns and turnover rates. 

 

This means job seekers can pinpoint who's hiring and stay ahead of industry trends.

 

You’ll find out what's shaking up with the evolving roles of go-to-market teams, pandemic-driven shifts in workforce models, and the AI/ML talent frenzy.

 

By tapping into this goldmine of data, you’re able to make savvy decisions and confidently navigate the ever-changing job landscape.

 

Our guest this week, Jason Saltzman is the Director of Growth at Live Data Technologies. 

 

His work life entails working with top reporters, and researchers and clients to explore the latest workforce dynamics. 

 

LDT collects data and insights featured in top publications including The WSJ, Bloomberg, The Economist, Forbes, and more.

 

Make sure you follow him for his weekly 

"Movers, Shakers, and Moneymakers... detailing the most interesting job changes seen in the last week."

Connect with Jason Saltzman

Check out Live Data Technologies here

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

The story you tell yourself

 

Is the #1 determinant of success. 

 

This applies to everything

Especially your job search

 

The internal narrative

Can drive high performance

 

Or sabotaging our interactions

 

“Whatever problem you face in your career, or organization,

you can solve it by looking at it as a storytelling problem”

 

 

Find out:

 

• Why stories matter more when there’s uncertainty
• How to think like a storyteller
• How to test your story to get 90% of the room on your side in the first 5 minutes

 

This episode is SO good, we had to air it twice!

 

Connect with Michael Margolis

Website: https://www.storiedinc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmargolis/

 

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

You spent 20 years building other people's brands. 

Then that piece of your identity was gone.  

 

Now what?

 

Fact #1:

Your impressive title or years there, was never your brand. 

 

Which then prompts you to ask these questions: 

 

> Why, if I never needed a personal brand before, do I need one now? 

 

> Why do some folks also on the market thrive and land interviews and I hear crickets?

 

> What's the real reason why my impressive network isn’t helping me generate opportunities? 

(Hint: It's not dead, just dormant)

 

> How can I make my age work for me as my competitive advantage? 

 

It’s all right here (and more)

 

Spoiler alert: In today's market, your personal brand is essential, not a fluffy nice to have. 

 

That’s why Former PepsiCo VP of Design and Old Navy creative leader 

Phil VanDusen is our guest. 

 

Today Phil helps industry veterans reinvent their relevance through his community, Bonfire.

Download Philip's Personal Brand Wheel: philipvandusen.com/PBW

Here's something no one told you in business school:

Your greatest asset isn't your MBA, your network, or your experience.

 

It's your weirdness.

 

Not the corny coffee-mug kind. 

The WYRD kind. (That's the original spelling, by the way.)

 

WYRD: The power to control or influence fate and destiny.

 

Turns out our ancestors knew something we've forgotten. 

That thing that makes you different? 

It's not a bug. 

 

It's your operating system.

 

Frankie Russo learned this the expensive way.

 

Built an empire

Lost it all in 2008

Discovered something better than success

 

Here's the plot twist: 

You can't fulfill your 'why' until you embrace your 'weird.'

 

In this week's conversation, Frankie unpacks:

 

- The 7-8 year reinvention cycle (it's coming, whether you're ready or not)

- Why "bottoms" are your best teachers

- How to weaponize weirdness in high-stakes moments

- The counterintuitive path to genius-level work

 

The kicker? 

Your weirdness isn't something to overcome. 

It's your superpower waiting to be activated.

 

But only if you're brave enough to use it.

 

Are you?

 

Frankie Russo is Two-time TEDx speaker, author, and guide for those ready to turn their weird into their worth.

 

Check him out: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-russo/

https://www.frankierusso.com/

We’re going there. 

Full on, spiritual

 

WHY? 

Because it’s what most of us in times of uncertainty miss. 

Especially now

Especially in your job search. 

 

Don’t waste the value of uncertainty

Instead listen to this episode as:

 

Dr. John Page unpacks the intersection of faith and career uncertainty. 

 

4 insights you don’t want to miss; 

 

The Certainty Paradox

January won't magically be better than December. 

The only certainty? 

Nothing’s certain. 

 

Your Exit Signal

When your values clash with reality, 

The neon sign doesn't get dimmer. 

It gets louder. Listen.

.

Faith Without Action = Dead: 

Sitting still never created change. 

Take the leap. 

Watch the window of faith open up through action.

 

The Interview Truth: 

Decision-makers can smell belief or lack of it. 

Your faith (or lack of it) speaks before you do.

 

Navigating career transitions in uncertain times. 

This is Raw. Real. Required listening.

 

Dr. John Page is not a therapist or a psychologist.

He’s a Former pastor now helping people like me and you 

figure sh*t out, without the dogma. 

 

Follow him here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-page-2b227823b/

It’s not about you It’s never has been   It never will be.    Thinking otherwise.  That’s what’s sucking the life out of your success.    Your job search too.    You need a job > they need a solution You want a referral > why should they put their reputation on the line?  You want more money > they want to know what’s that worth to them?   Most get this wrong.    You’re driving, but it’s not for you.  It’s for them.    How could this be how it is?    Our guest, this week is James A. Felts A man on a selfless mission to help leaders grow their command presence.

• He breaks down where belonging comes from? 
• The hard hit ego takes on leaders and leading teams. 
• The power of the BE, KNOW DO framework 
• Why the discipline of knowing it’s not about you is key to your success. 

  The Bottom Line The Consumption of You, It's Sucking Out Your Success    Follow James A. Felts    Follow me, Loren Greiff on LinkedIn   Every 40+ executive I work with has a moment when they realize:  Their richest opportunities still lie ahead.   I help experienced leaders turn decades of insight  into their next powerful chapter. Let's shape what comes next.  

Ever felt like a fraud? 

Afraid you’ll be found out? 

I have.

Many times.

 

And so has my guest Jule Kim.

 

Jule is an executive leadership coach and Imposter Syndrome expert (no that’s not an oxymoron)  – a topic she understands from the inside out based on her career maze. 

 

Law school drop out, turns top amateur gamer, Microsoft Technical Editor, Amazon Content Manager, Headshot Photographer to here we are today.  

 

Jule’s insights on this topic go deep. 

 

In this episode,

You’ll find out: 

• How Imposter Syndrome annoyingly explains away our success
• What are the 5 types of Imposter Syndrome
• How on the surface do they present themselves 
• And how do they show up in the most unexpected ways?. 

 

Connect with Jule Kim

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjulekim/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julekim/

Website: https://adviceactually.com/

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In Part II : For 2024 I What You Need To Know About Career Transition I Gina Riley

 

Gina and I dig into: 

 

• The  push and pull of (RTO) return to office, remote and hybrid workplaces - and they tradeoffs to consider
• How you MUST embrace upskilling in areas like storytelling, as both a requirement for relevancy vs. certifications/degrees for differentiation
• How to stack your expertise like a machete vs. a Swiss Army Knife – and why this matters
• Plus Gina’s go to resource: “Friend of a Friend” by David Berkus
• How to get more traction in our lives and careers through dormant ties. 

 

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 – go back and listen.

You don’t want to miss that.

 

Connect with Gina Riley

 

Website: https://ginarileyconsulting.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Trust isn't built overnight. 

It's built one small action at a time. 

But you can't control whether people trust you. 

 

You can only control your actions, your follow-through, 

and your willingness to take responsibility.

 

This week our guest is LinkedIn Top Voice Shane Hatton, 

Best-selling author of two books:

 

> "Lead The Room – Communicate a Message That Counts in Moments That Matter" and 

> "Let's Talk Culture – The Conversations You Need to Create the Team You Want." 

 

And host of the podcast of "Phone Calls With Clever People," exploring leadership topics through conversations with thought leaders.

 

We go deep into trust or bust: 

Find out:

 

How The Trust Bank Works

> Trust operates like a bank account - deposits and withdrawals

> Withdrawals cost more than deposits (about 10x more)

> So do you earn it when only 25% of leaders give trust upfront?

 

What’s In The Trust-Building Toolbox

> What actually builds trust? (It’s Not what you'd expect) 

>It’s more than just leading by example

 

What About Digital Trust? 

> Your trust journey starts long before you meet someone:

> What’s the first layer?  

> The second  and the third? 

 

What  Happens When Trust Breaks? 

> The secret = Context matters.

> This is where it gets juicy!

The Generational Trust Gap

> We all carry an invisible rulebook of expectations:

> The key: Make the unspoken spoken

 

The Bottom Line

> What ISN”T communicated is felt. 

> What's felt is interpreted. 

> What's interpreted is often inaccurate.

 

Follow Shane: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

 

Get his books here:

Let’s Talk Culture 

Lead the Room

Our relationship with money reveals our values, fears, and desires. 

The emotional aspects of money few talk about are deep and more critical than meets the eye. realize.  Not just for financial well-being, but also impacting all our relationships - both personal and professional.  

 

This is why he says:

 

"You cannot solve an emotional problem with a practical solution. It has to be an emotional solution."

 

Dave Won, formerly known as The Budget Captain, has been helping employees address both the psychological and practical aspects of money to bring transformational change into the workforce.

 

In this episode Dave find out: 

 

• How our childhood influences our money behaviors
• The sneaky ways money colors our career and leadership decisions
• How to evaluate your spending habits with “the credit card test”
• How to develop healthier relationships with money.

 

Today Dave is a keynote and TedX speaker empowering leaders and organizations  to bring their best to work by leaving their financial stress behind for good. 

 

Connect with Dave Won

Hire Dave 

Tedx: You’re Not Bad With Money

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

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Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Your name isn't complicated.

Our laziness is.

 

Reality check:

 

→ 74% of workers struggle with pronunciations

→ 44% face it in interviews

→ 41% endure it in client meetings

 

Let me break this down

 

→ L.O.R.E.N. (Not Lauren, not Laryn)

→ G.R.E.I.F.F. (Gryfe rhymes with life)

→ Michelle? No problem. Funny how that works.

 

Here's what we're really talking about:

 

→ When you mangle someone's name,

→ You're not just fumbling syllables.

→ You're choosing convenience over respect.

 

The fix isn't complicated:

 

→ Ask once

→ Practice twice

→ Get it right

 

The math:

> 10 seconds to learn = years of respect

> 0 seconds to butcher = instant credibility loss

 

Isn't that worth the extra moment?

→ Because in our rush to digitize everything,

→ Speaking someone's name with care might be

→ The most human thing we have left.

You want more power. 

But, here's what you're missing

 

Power isn’t earned respect 

Power doesn’t mean value either.

This week's conversation with Allison Fragale, best-selling author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get The Success They Deserve, reveals three game-changing insights about power, status, and success.

The Power Trap 

> Power without status is like having keys to a room nobody wants to enter. 

> Think about it,  when did you ever enthusiastically follow someone because of their title? 

> Status comes before power - it's what makes people want to give you opportunities, not out of obligations.

The Status Formula 

Two dimensions determine your status:

• Capability: Your proven ability to deliver
• Caring: Your commitment to others' success

 

This explains why some executives get every opportunity

While others, equally qualified, get passed over. 

Every interaction either builds or erodes your perception.

The Strategic Truth 

The most successful executives build status when they don't need it. 

It's not networking - it's status building. 

In today's world of remote work and AI, status is the ultimate differentiator between good and great careers.

 

The Bottom Line: 

> Power can be given. 

> Status must be earned. 

> Which one are you building today?

 

Alison Fragale is a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker, and author, on a mission to help others — especially women — work and live better by understanding and applying the science of people. 

Follow here here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonfragale/

Get her book here:https://alisonfragale.com/

It’s unavoidable, and it’s happening right now.

You’re aging. 

 

But no matter what age you are something is going on. 

 

• In your 20’s or 30’s you’ll experience youngerism
• In your 30’s or 40’s, it’s middle-ageism
• Over 40? straight up ageism

 

And, then there’s “lookism” and “genderism” especially for women. 

 

This week my favorite AGE gal pal Maureen Clough, the host of the incredible podcast

“It Gets Late Early”. 

 

She rips the bandaid off tech’s dirty little secrets but ageism doesn’t start or end there. 

 

In this episode find out: 

 

• The shocking truth about ageism's reach and how it manifests across different industries. 
• How changing your perspective CAN influence those around you.
• Risk vs. Rewards: uncovering potential consequences and benefits of addressing ageism head-on.
• Why public backlash matters– like in cases of Indeed's rapid response vs.  slower reactions from giants like LinkedIn.
• And, what the bigger case for ROI Inclusion is and how age-inclusive policies can lead to increased profits and market share.

 

Maureen Clough is the genius host of It Gets Late Early, a show about getting older in Tech. | She’s been featured in WIRED, Business Insider and Inside Edition 

 

Maureen is an ex-journalist who somehow found herself in the tech world, and then discovered that I was “old” for tech even before I hit 40. This was the genesis of It Gets Late Early, which is all about the experience of getting older in the youth-obsessed tech industry. She is  starting the conversation about age bias in the corporate world with the intention of making things better for all of us - employers included.

Follow here here: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/

 

Listen to It Gets Late Early Here 

https://www.itgetslateearly.com/podcast

 

Want to change the future of the tech workforce together?

Sign up for Maureen’s newsletter here: https://www.itgetslateearly.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFo9YlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaPbnPPMzihcdXkP8sWHNqws-HZnZwE6WPG6mulDjLdWTKAFK3l-MziczA_aem_3apY2HzyLLXuRAk5rBvhqQ

 

 

𝘐’𝘮 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘧𝘧, 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵.

 

𝘐 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺'𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴

𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘈𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘙, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘈𝘙𝘕 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 

 

R𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙌𝟭?

Click here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-pod

Most of us have been laid off in some way or another at this point in their career. 

Most of us have also worked in work environments that zapped our happiness. 

 

Being laid off, was one of the best things that ever 

happened to our guest, Antoni Tzaveles.

 

He liked it so much he did it four times :) 

 

My Clients say the same thing.

“Getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to me… if it wasn’t for that I wouldn’t have the amazing life I have now” 

 

So how can you experience a similar turnaround? 

 

Antoni Tzavelas is the founder of Smiling Bowtie, a consultancy committed to creating productive, collaborative, and high-performing teams… elevating culture through positivity experiments to define each employee’s happiness blueprint

 

In this episode, find out: 

 

• How a bowtie positivity experiment turned a sad, stagnant office experience into happiness at work and inspiring positivity in others. 
• What are the five elements for happiness at work?
• How do you check yourself when happiness values and mission at work are as important as putting food on the table?  
• What to do when you’re standing in the fire to regain courage? 

Connect with Antoni

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonit/

Company: https://www.smilingbowtie.com/

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

“LinkedIn is a time suck: 

“I don’t know how to be productive with my time on LInkedIn”

It’s been a while, LinkedIn has changed, how do I get good fast”

 

These are some of the most common objections that we all have grappled with.  Especially if you’re new to the platform or new to the idea that LinkedIn is more than a place to park your online resume. 

 

Martijn Holtes has trained more than 31,000 professionals at every different level to scale productivity and effectiveness on LinkedIn.

 

This week, Martin and I roll up our sleeves to help you streamline your work and save you time on LinkedIn:  

 

• What the three types of capital are and why they add up to 
• What your first 30 days on LInkedin looks like to get going, get good and get smart work 
• When to use, and NOT use AI for your content (despite it’s efficiency) 
• The simplest way to repurpose your comments to create new posts. 
• How and why LI builds your relevance to help you amplify your influence. 

 

 

Connect with Martijn 

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/martijnholtes/

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Age is a touchy subject, period. 

But age in your job search – like a grenade on fire. 

Colleen Paulson is the Founder of Ageless Career and highly respected colleague featured by Forbes, LinkedIn News, Yahoo Finance.

 

She’s a Gen Xer and I’m a Boomer. 

 

In this episode we drop the diplomacy to ensure that regardless of your age,  you’re able to  mitigate the nasty stigma of ageism and drive towards relevance. 

 

You’ll find out: 

 

• What signs point decision makers and your network to believe you’re irrelevant – and how to replace them
• How to respond to “You’re Overqualified”
• How to capitalize on your age’s underutilized, hidden gems 
• How to better communicate with greater relevance, to signal more interest and impact 

 

This powerful and empowering listen so make sure you listen to the end.  

 

And a timeless gesture,  pass it along to a friend who deserves to be considered for their 

relevance!

 

Connect with Colleen Paulson 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colleenmpaulson

Website: agelesscareers.com/ 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Ignore any hard and fast formula for success.

 

We know people who’ve achieved massive success with no roadmap.

 

However there are traits, and throughlines that Alan Stein, CEO of Kadima Career and former Director at Google, Meta, AmEx & Salesforce swears by: 

 

• Based on his acronym: P.E.L.T
• Listen in our fire-ry debate on the role of courage in success
• How success today is increasing more available (without PELT) 
• Plus Alan’s candid  “very expensive”  personal story about being fired from Google

And how he defines success for himself.

 

Connect with Alan

Website: kadimacareers.com/ 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alanjstein

Check out his podcast: syckpodcast.com 

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Snorting, dropping things…insert foot in mouth.

Think you’re awkward? 

Henna Pryor is known for all these things. 

Now she speaks on stages and authored the book 

'Good Awkward, How to Embrace the Embarrassing 

and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You

 

We kick it up this week breaking down the nuanced nature and cool complexities of awkwardness

 

Find out the good news of awkward: 

 

• How to embrace and own yours to lead to personal growth and success.
• Why awkwardness is the necessary stepping stone to vulnerability.
• How to build your 'awkwardness muscles' to cross the 'cringe chasm,' 
• When you should expect awkward to pop up most in your career 
• How “the pratfall effect” works to your advantage when you “step in it”

Connect with Henna

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/

Henna's new book: Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You  

Company: pryoritygroup.com 

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

As a kid New Year’s Eve guaranteed staying up past midnight

As a 60 year old woman I guarantee I’ll be in bed before 10PM

 

Some things stay the same

Others don’t.

 

This week I’m flying solo to cover both. 

 

What Will Stay The Same

• Human Nature: Opportunity attracts the bold, before it attracts the crowd.

• Risk is what you don’t see (or hear): Preparation beats prediction.

• Overnight tragedies and long-term miracles:  Smart career decisions look boring in real time.

• The best story wins: Numbers inform, stories transform. Know which to use when.

•  It’s supposed to be hard: Success demands its price upfront.

 

What Will Change?

 

2025 is a HUGE year, not because it’s a new year: 

• AI adoption to full adaption: 2024’s No.1 interview question “Tell me how you use AI in your job”

• 5 C’s of the relationship economy: Humanity Superpowers with skills AI will never replace

• Upskilling and reskilling: The difference between Netflix and Blockbuster

• Employee Value Proposition (EVP): From static posters to dynamic systems.

• Hybrid + Multi Gen. Leadership: Make your presence felt by pixel and in person to work together across 5 generations

 

The Bottom Line

Preparation beats prediction.

 

Follow me, Loren Greiff on LinkedIn

 

Every 40+ executive I work with has a moment when they realize: 

Their richest opportunities still lie ahead.

 

I help experienced leaders turn decades of insight 

into their next powerful chapter.

Let's shape what comes next.

You’ve been noticing that your job search is taking forever

Your career is moving in slow motion

You’ve been waiting and waiting for the offer to come

 

Election years will do that

 

You want to get a handle on the red flags 

If you’re better off seeking a full time or contract role? 

And what your long  vs. short tenure can signal 

It’s all here for you thanks to our guest Erica Reckcamp

 

Whether you’re in a search, expecting a promotion, raise or bonus

Find out: 

 

• How this election year will impact the labor market for the rest of 2024  
• How to delicately address upcoming shifts in power and policies 
• How to increase the value of your candidacy when risks are higher
• Who you need to networking with, that most don’t know about

Erica Reckcamp is one of my most trusted resume partners for 

C-Suite Board, and Executive job seekers. 

 

With years of 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 she knows what works. 

 

Connect with Erica https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-reckamp

https://www.thecaptivators.com/

Connect with me, Loren

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Ever found yourself in the heart-wrenching reality of change? 

 

> Your nakedness can feel even more naked (especially in private) 

> You feel lost in the storm of the unknown

> You’re confronted with peeling back the layers but, what’s underneath? 

 

Change is complex

 

> So where can you start unraveling so you can rise? 

> How can you get grounded in turbulent times? 

> How can you extract the insights while managing all the emotions?

 

Start right here. 

 

This week Renee DeVore breaks it down, with a firm hand and gentle heart

 

Find out: 

 

• How to listen to your inner guidance
• Where to lean in, to navigate change without white knuckling it
• How to build self acceptance, intuition and empowerment to see things differently

 

Bonus:

Find out why: "Nothing happens to us, it always happens for us."

Renee DeVore guides people through transformative change, helping them unlock a deeper awareness of who they are to help them overcome: 

 

• Feeling like you’re constantly giving to others but leaving nothing for yourself
• Struggling to balance empathy with standing up for your own needs
• Navigating feelings of guilt when you prioritize yourself
• Battling imposter syndrome and self-doubt
• Striving to live up to external expectations while longing to feel fulfilled
• Losing touch with your sense of purpose and personal joy

We forget or may not realize how strongly our workplace is a “determinant of our health”. 

 

Regardless of the said culture or assumed fit 

Workplaces are still a source of harassment, bullying, and depression. 

 

So what does the buzzword of “culture fit” really mean? 

 

Our guest this week, Dr. Colleen Saringer is an organizational health professional (not to be confused with HR) 

 

For 25+ years she been advocating change through the lens of bettering the 

organization from a health standpoint 

 

  In this episode find out: 

 

• Why and what you need to know about culture fit and culture climate to protect your mental health.

 

• What are some common examples and disconnects between them? 

 

• How can you get to the truth behind a company’s culture climate? 

 

• What is Dr. Saringer’s workplace advocacy ACTION framework you as an employee have a responsibility to? 

Connect with Dr. Colleen Saringer

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

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Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

More than 80% of executives come to me with this declaration:

“I’ve never had to look for a job before”

But the question is this a badge of honor or a boulder?

In this episode, I rip off the band-aid to behind this double-edged sword, and add some salve to keep it clean.

Here’s what you’ll find out: 

• Why being sought out in the past can be a big confidence boost and it can also come with a blinding blow.
• The reality of relevance beyond skills, experience or your resume (oh please!) to address AI, social media and storytelling
• Why capitalizing on Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s WHO not HOW strategy lets you to stay in your zone of genius and lets an expert focus theirs to help you land, better, faster
• How to put your leadership money where your mouth is with LinkedIn and thought leadership. 
• What is Networking with Purpose? Weak links/strong ties and clustering to build your relationship pipeline in and outside your immediate circle.

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Want to read Who Not How? https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/B08KYKR23H/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Good luck trying to define one pathway to career success. 

 

Even the most successful, are so, because they know how change, 

without a map. 

 

Radim Malinic is that guy.

 

A self made renegade from the Czech Republic – author of seven books, all in Dad 

and Founder of Brand Nu, one of London’s top Agencies, 

serving clients like Google, Sony Music, Adidas, Sprite and Harry Potter. 

 

Make no assumptions, his non linear creative background is filled with 

career wisdom that applies to you or all of us. 

 

In fact, he emphasizes that creativity, is not about being “a creative”. 

It’s about thinking creatively and finding solutions, skills that align best with 

More traditional,  non-creative roles  like CEOs and CTOs.

In this episode you’ll find out how to: 

 

Embrace the Unknown: 

Leverage the power of uncertainty in the unpredictable and unplanned pathways

 

Find Your Creative Compass:

Uncover what  excites you,  your unique experiences, and 

apply them in innovative ways, regardless of your industry.

 

Develop Your Risk-Taking Muscle: 

How to prepare for taking risks so it becomes easier over time.

Allowing the fear associated with risk to diminish. 

 

Navigate Risk: Beyond Titles and Precedents

"No risk, no story". Why taking risks is integral to personal 

and professional growth for unique and compelling life stories and experiences. 

Master Constraints: 

To lead to the most limitless creative solutions unburdened by precedent.

 

Connect with Radim 

LinkedIn:​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandnu/

Company: https://radimmalinic.co.uk/

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-pod

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Roughly 28% of Americans have laid off in the last two years. 

 

The repercussions – no one needs to tell you. 

 

Whether it’s the first time it’s ever happened to you

Didn’t see it coming 

Or suspect ageism caused it

 

You need a way and place to deal with it to heal from it. 

 

To go from “what if” to “imagine if” 

To allow for redirection out of the ashes of resignation.

And get real and vulnerable to rebuild and recover the identity you had. 

 

Laura Krauss, also known as “layoff Laura” didn’t take her layoff lying down.

 

She made it public, yes for herself

But also for you

And for those who are grieving – going through the layoff phases and stages

In this episode we address some lesser known facts around layoffs: Why and how the emotional impact of layoffs often outweighs financial hits

Why age  doesn’t have to be a source of shame and how to use it for what’s next

How to craft your new personal narrative to navigate post-layoff challenges.

Plus: where to go and how to access Laura’s growing community 

“The Layoff Cooties Couch” – the safest seat to connect with others healing from the emotional trauma of a layoff.

After 20+ years as high producing global sales executive, Laura Krauss was blindsided and laid off. Shocked and unsupported by her coworkers, she vulnerably started sharing her story on Linkedin in Nov. of 2023. 

 

Since then her life has changed. And it hasn’t been easy or over produced (like this episode). 

She’s been raw and real in her personal journey through a layoff,  the emotional impact, the importance of community, and the need to destigmatize layoffs. 

She emphasizes the stages of grief experienced during this transition and the significance of finding one's identity beyond work. 

 

Laura also highlights the healing power of vulnerability and the importance of mindset shifts for job seekers, particularly in addressing ageism and crafting a personal narrative post-layoff.

 

Follow Laura!

 

Preorder her upcoming book The Layoff Cooties, It’s Them, Not You here: 

 

https://www.rippleeffectsales.com

Join her community here:

https://the-layoff-cooties-couch.mn.co/plans/1445282?bundle_token=5ba606b766144cc96320fb833098a7c9

Jasmin Alic is proof that great teachers never stop testing and share what they’ve learned.

 

Based in Bosnia

 

Single dad

 

And a background of quitting LinkedIn in 2020,  after only 5 days, he now has roughly 200K followers and posts that go viral in record time and a spotlight on worldwide stages. 

 

Who doesn’t want to know how he does it.. 

And now, you can.

In this episode, find out: 

 

• Why Jasmin wasn’t willing to “is what it is” and quit his job to start from scratch
• What happened when he ignored “what they said” to drive unheard of success in two years 
• How to budget your time when time constrained on Linkedin 
• The three things you need to optimize your profile and turn it into a one-shot landing page?
• How to uncomplicate what you want others to do once they get to your profile

And this is just Part 1.

 

In Part 2 next week: 

 

We get into more pro moves to maximize your time and overcome the most anticipated roadblocks to getting on the radar of those you want to connect with. 

Connect with Jasmin

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicjasmin/

Book a call with him: https://calendly.com/jasmin-alic/linkedin?month=2024-02

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Sometimes you raise your hand to go all in on a career transition. Other times, circumstances decide for you. Either way it comes with lots of emotion, effort and the need to know what is effective, especially now as 2024 is a few short days away. 

 

Gina Riley knows all about Career Transition as the Founder of Gina Riley Consulting following her long tenure in Organizational Development and HR at Intel. Today she’s a Forbes Contributor and well respected LinkedIn colleague also focused on Executives

 

In this first of two episodes you’ll find out: 

 

• What NEW advice,  we need to consider for 2024 if career transition is on your radar
• What’s included in the  “new bar” for today’s executive candidates
• What you need to know about upskilling and AI to be considered relevant 
• Why is career transition so hard and what you need to do to make it easier 
• The biggest mistakes too many executives make and what to do instead

 

 

Connect with Gina Riley

 

Website: https://ginarileyconsulting.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/

 

 

Connect with Loren:

 

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

“You cannot find success in life without ego” 

 

That’s what Donnie Boivin believes. 

 

An ex-Marine and ex-corporate sales maverick, Donnie is no stranger to big personalities and eating crow. 

 

Today, he's lighting up LinkedIn with his engaging content and spearheading his business and community, Success Champion Networking (SNC). 

 

In this episode’s straight talk we cover how to: 

 

Leverage Your Network's Voice

Empowering your network to speak for you to amplify your impact and influence far more than going it alone.

 

Rejection: Your Unlikely Motivator

How to harness the power of rejection and use it as unstoppable fuel to propel you forward, no matter the odds.

 

Aim High, Nurture Often

Discover how setting lofty goals while simultaneously taking care of your network can catapult your career to new levels

 

Where Confidence and Ego Meet Humility

Master the art of balancing both with humility to achieve your ambitions without alienating those you aspire to impress.

 

Discipline Drives Success

Why daily routine boosts your confidence and sets the stage for long-term growth.

 

Connect with Donnie Boivon 

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/

Find out more about his community here:  successchampionnetworking.com/ 

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

They say, what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. 

Few understand this the way our guest Kofi Douhadji does. 

 

In his words: 

“Resilience is just something you build up”

 

This applies to all of us –  in and outside of our careers –  especially in a job search. 

 

In this episode Kofi shares his secrets to building resilience. 

 

Find out how: 

 

• Curiosity and gratitude help overcome adversity. 
• See beyond the obvious
• Embracing fear and growth are necessary for success. 
• See beyond your conditions to strengthen your resilience and inner strength. 
• How to apply resilience as a  tool in both your personal and professional life.

 

His path is remarkable

Born in Togo, West Africa to becoming a US citizen, to two (nearly three time) book author, airforce pilot, father and Founder of Flying Wings,  a hybrid-publishing house. 

 

This episode celebrates your past unique path and inspires your lesser known path to come. 

 

Connect with Kofi Douhadji 

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

No one doesn’t have imposter syndrome. 

 

The question is which one

 

There are 5 types (who knew) 

 

I have them all but in varying degrees

 

This week we’re bringing back one of our 

All time most listened to episodes with Jule Kim

 

Find out: 

 

• How Imposter Syndrome annoyingly explains away our success
• What are the 5 types of Imposter Syndrome
• How they present themselves on the surface
• How do they can sneak out unexpectedly

Jule is an Imposter Syndrome expert she understands 

from the inside out 

 

Law school drop out, turns top amateur gamer, Microsoft Technical Editor, Amazon Content Manager, Headshot Photographer to executive leadership coach. 

Connect with Jule Kim

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julekim/

Website: https://adviceactually.com/

Get Jule’s self love card deck here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593690303?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

There are two types of people:

 

Those who see personal investments as an expense,

And those who understand it as a path to remarkable ROI

 

Most financial advisors tell you to put any extra cash into 

 

Real estate

The market 

Investments

 

But that’s not what financial advisor, Mando Sallavanti suggests

 

“The first place that I tell people to consider is in the mirror, it's themselves”

Find out:

• What Mando did when he made $360 in his first three months to invest in himself (and why you do the same thing) 
• How much you should sock away in your “emergency fund” regardless of how secure your job is (or not) 
• What are the best free resources to invest in – before anything happens to your job
• What do to do to take advantage of hidden tax benefits while you’re on the market

Follow Mando 

Get his newsletter here

 

Armando Sallavanti is a registered representative with and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Supervisory Office: 2 Bala Plaza, Ste 901, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Tel: 610-766-3000.My email is: asallavanti@financialguide.com

 

 

PS: Mando is not your average financial planner type of guy and nor is his content

He helps people build passive income, retire early, and travel 

Get your free subscription to 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Gasp alert:  

There are 30,000 LinkedIn trainers touting advice on how to drive the outcome you want. 

But there are few like Richard van der Blom who’ve trained 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 to engage with the right people at the right time.

 

In this episode you’ll find out: 

• How Richard has achieved a 92% cold connection acceptance rate so you can more effectively break in and build hidden job market referrals.

 

• Why reverse engineering your LinkedIn profile can increase hitting the default, non personalized cold connections acceptance rate to 65-70%

 

• Richard’s 5 Hyper-Personalized Hooks you can steal to melt your cold connections by up to 90%.

 

• And what NOT to do – hint hint:  name dropping is risky and why you can’t afford to let your social capital wane in your search and throughout your career.

. 

Connect with Richard van der Blom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardvanderblom/

Website: https://www.justconnecting.nl/en/

The Latest On The LinkedIn Algorithm: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7110150910768521216/

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Write a podcast review, as I read and appreciate each one!

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Lori Mazor, found out about her AI DNA in the fourth grade.

 

Today, she teaches AI with a human touch to empower intelligent business.

 

Lori shares her personal journey and the importance of embracing AI and why we need to let go of control for optimal learning.  

• Practical advice on choosing and learning AI tools
• Do’s and don’ts for AI in your executive  job search
• Why keeping a journal works to  develop an understanding of your voice
• How to tame the chaos of AI

 

Today, Lori teaches AI with a human touch. 

 

She is a TedX speaker and the author of the “Temperature” set to release in March 

 

 

Connect with Lori Mazor 

Website: https://www.synthetivity.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimazor/ 

Details for her new book Temperature: https://www.synthetivity.net/book

 

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Awake and Anxious? 

Been there? 

Me too. 

 

Then I discovered David Gandelman. 

Consider him the Netflix of Nodding Off or Harvard of Headspace.

 

David has taught at Cornell University, NBC Universal, Chevron, Parsley Health, SAP, and the Four Seasons Resorts.  

His meditations have been streamed millions of times on Insight Timer, the most used meditation app in the world and his podcast Grounded Sleep is a no-fail remedy to my countless tosses and turns. 

In this episode David shares: 

 

• The root causes trigger our inability to get and stay asleep
• What the difference is between cosmetic and deeper solutions to getting better sleep.
• Why knocking ourselves out by unconsciously watching TV or Videos is counterintuitive and kills our quality of sleep
• What you should do if you’re restless or unable to sleep before a big interview

 

BONUS: 

Make sure you listen to the whole episode! 

David gifts us a short and guided meditation for anyone dealing with career anxiety or career challenges. 

 

Connect with David: 

Website: https://www.meditationschool.us/

Grounded Sleep Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-sleep-podcast/id1457920399

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_gandelman/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GroundedMind

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Are you looking to network or gain access to those with influence?

 

There IS a difference: 

 

Networking: A coffee conversation, that can tip over to a transaction

Strategic networking:  Intentional relationship building

Access and influence: Fostered relationships earning you access and influence

 

No judgment, simply a distinction

 

Scott MacGregor is the master at building relationships to gain access and influence than 

And in this week’s episode he share some of his best secrets

 

Find out how: 

 

• Why you should seek out opportunities vs. occasions
• When to make “the ask”?
• What it means to be one of one and why it’s game-changing
• What are low cost, low effort ways to put $1M in someone’s heart to build that relationship.

 

Scott is the Founder & CEO of The Outlier Project

A private membership community of people all over the world who want to live an extraordinary life and recognize that the people you surround yourself with play a huge role

For more info www.theoutlierproject.co

 

Connect with Scott

Get your free subscription to The Outlier magazine 

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

This is a different Career Blast In A Half episode. 

In this episode I eat my own dog food and get icky, uncomfortable. 

 

A few things: 

While most think I’m an extrovert, because being a super connector comes easily. 

My quiet time is how I refuel my high octane.

Before piecing this together I spent some time getting it out as an exercise, never once wanting to share it. 

But, I was urged to tell my career story “Mission Possible” and when someone you trust makes a strong suggestion, take it. 

White it’s my story, it’s your invitation to grab a hold of yours. 

No matter where you are now. 

 

I launched PortfolioRocket in 2020 at 56 with the mission to: 

Put an end to career victimization one executive at a time, enabling them to achieve more faster.

In this episode you’ll jump on the roller coaster of my backstory

• Why growing up in Boston was a source of conflict and shame
• How I stumbled on my career “winning formula” 
• Why I had to give up crazy as my love language
• When I started singing the “Queen Theme”
• What happened when I heard the blaring sound of my wake up call that led me to my mission

Don’t forget to listen to the end for my special message to and for you, amazing listener! 

Today, at 59 I can tell you it was one of the single best decisions of my life. I never want to retire. 

I live for the success of my clients. I am witness to  their remarkable courage, conviction  to embrace their personal and professional transformations and serve as examples of whole humans for their children, partners, and the future of work. 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Write a podcast review 

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Know Your Rights  I Tom Spiggle 

 

I’ve been there. 

 

Unsavory slants about my age.

A performance improvement plan

And a few other discriminatory digs. 

 

If only I knew then, what I know now thanks to Tom Spiggle. 

 

Tom Spiggle, is an employment attorney who’s been fighting for employees and their rights for over 20 years. 

 

His focus: helping those who’ve been subjected to wrongful employment practices including firings, discrimination, pregnancy, and family responsibilities. 

 

His book Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Use legal leverage to fight back against your employer and win on your terms, provides plainspeak understanding of the legal tools that you can use to get control of your career.

 

In this episode Tom gives away the step by steps: 

• What are the tell tale signs that a firing or performance plan is coming? 
• What should you do to educate and protect yourself 
• What are the signs to watch for? 
• How to evaluate your options to decide if pursuing legal action is worth it
• When filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is advised to potentially resolve the issue.

Connect with Tom

Get his book FIRED here

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Ouchhh

That’s the sound of your values being stepped on. 

 

Your coworker threw you under the bus

You’re stuck in fear

You don’t have enough saved to tell your job to shove it 

 

Why does this happen? 

 

Short answer

You don’t know your values. 

You’re not living them

 

This week, Ricki Pasinelli, CEO Whisperer & Chief Growth Strategist Chief 

blows the lid off of core values:

 

Find out:

 

• Why your core values fuel your actions whether personal or professional
• What your first step are to evaluate them - in interviews and in your next role
• How to apply them daily

 

“Core values should be more than just statements; 

they must translate into everyday actions that attract like-minded individuals and repel 

those who don't align” 

 

Make sure to follow Ricki 

 

Ricki is the Founder of Make Partnership is a boutique consultancy providing expertise in double-digit growth acceleration for 50+ employees across tech startups, creative agencies, manufacturing companies, and professional service firms.

 

You can book a call with her here

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

 

In this order, Josiah Pledl, identifies as a father, husband, educator, student, and thinker.

 

He places a strong emphasis on personal development and leadership growth.

 

As the  founder of 45 Degrees Leadership, Josiah’s frameworks are proven to enhance emotional intelligence and leadership skills for organizations. 

 

Simplified: : Head + Heart 

In this episode’s Josiah and I jump into Why is Leadership Crisis and what you can do as a leader, and executive wanting to demonstrate leadership in your job search. 

 

Find out: 

 

• How are societal shifts and tech advancements driving the leadership crisis?
• Why must leaders fuse intellect with emotion, and the impact it has
• What does true authenticity in leadership look like, and why does it matter?
• How do leaders create a culture of acceptance and alignment in the workplace?
• What key strategies boost diversity and foster a shared purpose?

 

Josiah's journey is dedicated to helping leaders excel. With academic roots and corporate leadership development experience Josiah thrives on action-based strategies seamlessly adaptable from the boardroom to the conference room.

Connect with Josiah Pledl

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahpledl/

Check out 45degree:  https://www.45degreesleadership.com/

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Burn Out Myth Busters I With The Burn Out Lady, Cara Houser

 

We live in a world riddled with the culture of overwork. 

Overbooking

Drained 

And overwhelmed

 

No wonder in 2023, Zippo reports that 89% of American reported burnout in the past year.

 

Meet, Cara Houser,  The Burn Out Lady. 

She earned her title, the hard way

 

Signed herself up to be all things to everyone.    

 

Super achiever 

Overextended working parent.

Caregiver

Volunteer

Dried up raisin 

And ready to give up. 

 

Her hard-won wisdom now serves others in helping them rebuild healthy habits, and sustainable resilience. 

 

In this episode Cara divulges

• How to spot the tiny little betrayals to watch out for? 
• How to handle your to-do list 
• What to do when you’re always-on

 

Her book Burned Out To Lit Up, focuses on ditching the grind to reclaim your life – 

 

"Houser's frank approach will strike a chord with readers, and the direct, no-nonsense prose is both refreshing and effective. The guide is compact but bursting with sensible pointers and insight."  - Booklife by Publishers Weekly

 

Connect with Cara

Get her book here 

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

It’s easy for executives to feel overwhelmed on LinkedIn

 

The platform is robust

And drives far more impact than a parking spot for your resume

 

But before you throw your hands up

Let’s focus on first things first

 

Our guest this week Jasmin Alic is living proof that great teachers

Help others to get great

 

Who doesn’t want to know how he does it

So you can too

 

Find out: 

 

• How to budget your time when time constrained on Linkedin 
• The three things you need to optimize your profile and turn it into a one-shot landing page?
• How to uncomplicate what you want others to do once they get to your profile

Connect with Jasmin

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicjasmin/

Book a call with him: https://calendly.com/jasmin-alic/linkedin?month=2024-02

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Exhausted and have the whole day ahead of you? 

Apathetic, with another day on the job search? 

Interviews going nowhere?

Referrals scarce? 

 

Simon Alexander Ong, is the best selling author of “Energize” discovered the 

power of shifting his energy, post financial crisis. 

 

“I literally had no energy, I was exhausted, I was tired, I was drained from working in something that wasn’t fulfilling, yet demanded so much from me physically and mentally.

 

When your time rich and energy poor, it’s hard to do anything productive”

In this episode Simon cracks open how your most important resource, ENERGY works

 

Find out how: 

• Your energy is introduces you before you speak
• To restore your energy during challenging times
• To leverage your communication style and energy as a leader
• To address low energy in others (key for interviews and networking)
• Manage your energy in your job search

 

Connect with Simon

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/

Get his book Energize here: https://amzn.to/4aCbiT0

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Craig Davis has earned his crown amongst some of LinkedIn biggest royal influencers. 

 

Today Craig is known as the KING.

All due to his humanity, generosity and service.

 

Craig is a KING commenter. 

 

Yup, his commenting strategy is so insanely simple and effective that 

Anyone can use it to earn BIG relationships 

 

For C-suiters/Executives on the market, you need to know and use this because this is game changing – especially if you’re an introvert, and don’t fancy yourself as a content creator: 

 

In this loaded episode you’ll find out: 

 

• Why commenting is a brilliant workaround to writing content 
• What’s Craig’s definition of VALUE DRIVEN COMMENT (and what’s not) 
• His ninja move: Helping you get them to introduce you? 
• What to do when a hiring manager you want to build a relationship with doesn’t have content for you to comment on? 
• His step by step 95/5 strategy – proven to work for beginners and those more experienced on LI alike
• And how to have your comment own the #1 spot in the comment thread

Connect with Craig Davis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig~davis/

His post-it take away: Help add value without expecting anything in return.

Go-to resources: 

Jasin Alic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicjasmin/

Richard van der blom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardvanderblom/

Austin Belcak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak/

Walk Up Song: Seven Nation Army : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Create Don’t Wait

That’s the most notable difference with today’s executives in transition. 

 

And to cut your time on the market. 

While driving alignment 

And earning more (for our clients, on average +40-70% more) 

 

What do I mean when I say create,  don’t wait? 

 

It’s all in this concise less than 15 minute (solo) episode

 

Find out:

 

How to avoid the black holes of the ATS

What the key elements are to strategically network and drive referrals vs. network to drink coffee. 

How to differentiate yourself vs. commoditizing your candidacy

How to amplify your search success without going it alone. 

 

Did you like this episode? 

We want to hear it all – email us at info@portfoliorocket.com

I’m Loren Greiff, Executive Career Strategist

Empowering executives with today's non conventional strategies 

to earn their seat at the table or make a new one. 

Connect with me: 

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Everyone loves a great story

 

Stories make you memorable

Stories help you engage where facts can’t  

Stories are more powerful than glue in helping us bond, relate and align 

[this is why they work like magic in your job search] 

 

But, here’s the thing

 

Too many executives steer away from sharing their best stories

Not because they don’t have them 

Because they don’t how to share a vulnerable story without oversharing, or TMI

That’s why this week guest Holly Crawshaw is here. 

 

Find out how: 

 

• Tell stories that help people cheer for you. 
• Share your wound story to be authentic, without sharing the drama
• Lean into stories that are professional with sprinkles of your 5 % differentiators
• And what you need to removed from your stories, to avoid TMI

Holly’s ghostwriting background led her to go all in on Linkedin. 

Over the last 3 years she’s generated over 8,000,000 views, 

100,000 new followers, and increased leads by an average of 230% for her clients.

Connect with Holly

Join her next Masterclass 

(I did and it’s been life changing!) 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call 

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Claude Silver, Vayner Media’s Chief Heart Officer works with nearly 2000 hearts 

per day that’s more than the most in-demand Cardiologists. 

 

As Gary Vaynerchuk’s #2, she describes her role in the business as the 

exquisite dirty work of being human.

 

Granted, most organizations aren’t looking for more human dirty work 

 

That’s why we had to get real.

 

In this episode we get busy exploring:

 

• How to suss out lip service vs. real caring? 
• How values on the wall can be tested to translate into the day to day? 
• How Claude and other decision makers determine  emotional intelligence
• What leaders need to know now (in 2023/24) to effectively build and maintain a culture of safety, energy and innovation alignment.

 

Connect with Claude Silver

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Looking at my 2024 whiteboard, some of my goals will go unchecked.

 

→ But my clients crushed theirs.

→ Making the big bucks

→ Landing huge 15/10 roles

 

All while overcoming ageism

 

→ Building new networks to last a lifetime

→ Leading companies and changing industries

→ Lifting others up without a second thought.

 

I’ve described it as the year of EVERYTHING. 

 

And you top the list. 

• You’ve listened

• You’ve shared

• You’ve subscribed and written reviews. 

 

THANK YOU! 

I strive to continue to bring you new guests that honor your time

Challenge your mind

And reframe your thinking. 

 

This week we’ll keep it short, with key takes from 13 this year’s most listened to episodes. 

 

Full episodes are here: 

1. Your First Step On LinkedIn I Jasmin Alic 
2. Awkward? Good! | Henna Pryor
3. Time Rich? Energy Poor? | Simon Alexander Ong
4. How To Become Unignorable I Communicate Like 1% of CEOs I Oliver Aust
5. How To Be A Likeable Badass And Why It Matters I Alison Fragale
6. The Universal Ism, Ageism I Dealing With It In Your Career (Pt 1) I Maureen Clough
7. Copy For C-suiters, Words That Win Jobs I Adam Knorr
8. Storytelling IS Everything I Michael Margolis
9. Find Your Unique Voice (Even If You Think You Lost It) I Melissa Cohen & Julie Michelle Morris
10. What's The Difference Between Culture Fit & Culture Climate? I Dr. Colleen Saringer
11. You’re A Legend In the Making: Secrets to Executive Transformation I Howie Chan
12. Soothing Lies: Debunking Self-Care Fairytales I Randi Braun
13. Mindfulness In Your Career Is BS | Steve Ware

 

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A Mercer’s 2017 Global Talent Trends Study found that a third of companies planned to flatten their organizational structure.

 

Why? 

 

Studies show that flatter organizations are more efficient, agile, innovative, customer centric and  effective at reducing costs.

 

Joy Meserve is a champion of flat leadership, where power dynamics are leveled fostering more inclusive, empowering, and collaborative workplaces without compromising profits. 

 

That’s the whole point. 

One does not cancel the other out.  

And research backs that both sides, profitability and people win. 

 

Tune in and find out why: 

 

• Flat leadership levels the playing field to empower teams, celebrate diversity, and prioritize culture are more profitable.
• Emotional intelligence (EQ) vs. authoritarianism is the linchpin of leadership 
• The future of work is flexible.

Connect with Joy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymeserve/

Website: leadingwithjoy.com 

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In Part II, Jasmin Alic is back with ultimate Linkedin masterclass in your career and job search:

 

• Why you should forget posting and writing content, in just starting on LinkedIn
• What to do when those you want to connect with aren’t posting and the hacks to get on their radar
• How to scroll comments to find your ideal customer profile (ICP) and build the trust you need
• And why Jasmin’s gives 100% of his strategies away  and why you should too

Connect with Jasmin

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicjasmin/

Book a call with him: https://calendly.com/jasmin-alic/linkedin

 

 

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

The greatest lie in business?  That success belongs to the loudest voice in the room.   But what about Warren Buffett? Bill Gates and this week’s guest, Linkedin Top Voice Lissa Appiah?    Lissa started making her mark when she discovered being quiet didn’t mean staying quiet.  That’s how she helps her clients leverage their truth to meet impact in today’s workforce   Find out why rewiring the rules matters now more than ever.   The Wake-Up Call

• The Big Lie: You've been told to "speak up more" your entire career. 

What if that advice is completely wrong?

• The Power Play: Why introverts are secretly running some of the most influential companies - and how they do it without pretending to be extroverts
• The Cultural Blind Spot: Your cultural background shapes your introversion.

 Most career advice completely misses this. Here's what you need to know.

• The Visibility Secret: How to get noticed without burning out (including the unexpected power of what you wear)
• The Network Flip: Stop working the room. Make the room work for you.

• The Leadership Edge: Why the future belongs to leaders who listen first - and how to position yourself as one

    The Bottom Line You don't need to shout to make an impact. You need to be strategic.   The Expert Follow Lissa Appiah Certified Career Strategist guiding quiet leaders on how to win at work with a strong personal brand.    Check out her: Introvert At Work Quiz     Follow me, Loren Greiff on LinkedIn   Every 40+ executive I work with has a moment when they realize:  Their richest opportunities still lie ahead.   I help experienced leaders turn decades of insight  into their next powerful chapter. Let's shape what comes next.

In the high-stakes game of executive job hunting, you're probably obsessing over your network, your resume, your interview techniques.

But here's the thing: 

While everyone else is playing the same old notes, there's an untapped advantage sitting right in front of you.

Writing.

Not just any writing 

> The kind that makes people stop scrolling. 

> The kind that turns strangers into allies. 

> The kind that opens doors before you even knock.

 

Adam Knorr, the wizard behind some of LinkedIn's most engaging executive profiles,

joins us to share these startling truths: 

 

On a platform of 1 billion users, only 16% are consistently showing up. 

That's not just a gap – it's your opportunity.

 

He reveals the elegant simplicity of what works: 

 

> One clear message. 

> One ideal reader. 

> One purposeful call to action.

 

Perfect isn't the point. 

 

> Consistency is. 

> Every post – you decide the cadence builds your mountain

> One pebble at a time.

Plus Adam’s rub on using AI to write your copy 

>Turn profile views into conversations, 

> Conversations into opportunities.

 

The best time to start was yesterday. 

The second best time is now.

 

Follow Adam here 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamknorr/

 

As 2023 comes to a close, and a new year begins this episode is about the most 

important investment of your life. 

Your health and well being. 

 

What’s crazy….is that  95% of high performers don’t pay attention to their health. 

 

And with the overwhelming amount of layoffs driving uncertainty, too often 

the first thing to go is taking care of ourselves especially during times of career transition 

AND the holidays

 

Soraya Zidane is a body transformation coach for high performers. 

Her approach to wellness and food is NOT dieting, restriction, deprivation or denial. 

Instead she's about setting standards and sneaking in positive habits 

 

In this episode you’ll find out Soraya’s:

 

• Four wellness strategies
• How to reframe wellness as investment not a chore
• What causes most emotional eating and how to work with and through it
• How to overcome the 80% failure rate of wellness or weight loss new year’s resolutions
• Ways to make peace with indulgences without guilt

 

The year is about to begin. 

The more you care for yourself, the better it is for all those who love and need you.

 

Happy Holidays and Best Of Everything In 2024!

 

Connect with Soraya Zidane

 

Website: https://www.sorayazidane.com/

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sorayazidane-body-fitness-coach/

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

50% of us don’t negotiate our compensation package. 

34% of women don’t go there

That can lead to a $1M+ loss over the course of a lifetime

 

But what about negotiating a severance package as protection?  

 

We break this down to address: 

 

Is it awkward to introduce the idea at the negotiation stage? 

Does it arouse concerns that you’re looking for a free ride? 

What’s the best approach to ask for it? 

And at what level is it an absolute must to get it on the table? 

 

In Part II we also talk about: 

 

• The gender gap
• How to probe for commitment to DE&I 
• And how to build the confidence to ask for what you need 

 

Keri-Lynne Shaw is the Founder of The Salary Bump. 

Like many, she didn’t know her worth assuming with hard work…

The money would come. 

This is a critical listen for those at any stage of their career whether you’re at the beginning of your search or approaching an offer. 

Connect with Keri-Lynne Shaw 

LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lynne-shaw/

Check out her courses here: https://thesalarybump.com/

Connect with Loren:

Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li

Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

The notion of self care is often met with a raised eyebrow.

 

Some of us (including me) have been programed to drive so hard that over productivity is normal and confusing self-care as self indulgent.

 

No one gets this more than Randi Braun. the Wall Street Journal’s Best Selling author of  “Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work.”

 

In this raw repartee we uncover:

 

• The myths of low work libido affecting men and women that lead to burnout and dissatisfaction
• The never heard before explanation of hustling vs. hussle culture 
• The five biggest self-care myths 
• Cumulative effects of self-care on ourselves and impact of our relationships and work culture.
• Tips on how to hold yourself accountable to your self care 

 

Bonus: (tissues not included)

 

Randi shares her raw recount of her a near death “drunk” experience going through not  one but six lanes of traffic… only to realize that she had neglected her own best self care advice. 

 

Connect with Randi Braun 

Website: somethingmajorcoaching.com/ 

Get her book: https://www.somethingmajorcoaching.com/book

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-braun-312a5423/

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

What you want from a recruiter

and what they want from you – often not the same.

 

You want them to hustle for you.

They want you to deliver and wow their client, the decision maker.

 

Adam Posner, the Poz rolls up his sleeves every day to broker relationship between top talent and top tier companies. 

 

He knows what wins his clients over and what drives them nuts,  mixing 

equal parts tough love and empathy: 

 

Find out: 

 

• Why keywords aren’t the answer and where the pedal hits the medal
• The three things every candidate needs to do to cut through the heaps of applicants
• What companies are NOT looking for and what successful candidates “smell like”? 
• His four P’s – the keys to relationships, especially with recruiters. 
• His skinny on ageism (in tech and other industries) known for young and fresh

 

Connect with Adam Posner 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner/

Website: http://www.nhptalentgroup.com

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Legends are people like you and me who ask themselves: 

 

What was this all for? 

Am I living up to my  fullest potential 

What is the story I want to tell 

 

What do I want to leave behind?

 

Our week’s guest is Howie Chan.

He’s on a quest for legendary, building legendary brands.

In this episode you’ll find out:

 

• The pillars of becoming a legend (ice baths not included) 
• How to reframe self-promotion so both you and others can benefit
• The power behind the Be, Do, Have Philosophy
• And how to get out of the trap of quick-fix, instant-result mindset.

 

Plus the myths around charisma guaranteed to surprise you!

Howie Chan is on a mission: To help 1 million people live their version of legendary.

Sign up for his LegendLetters.co

 

LEGEND LETTERS

The weekly newsletter that gives you the best strategies from scientific research and legendary figures on self-mastery and influencing human behavior. I cover topics like persuasion, charisma, and high-performance living - in your inbox - every Sunday.

 

Connect with Howie https://www.linkedin.com/in/howiechaniam/

 

Connect with me, Loren

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

 

Part II of Storytelling Is Everything 

 

Does not disappoint!

 

Find out:

 

• How storytelling works like fortune telling for power, permission and authority
• How to tap into the inner vs. outer story
• What the #1 determinant of success is and how it relates to storytelling
• How to take control of your story in times of uncertainty and AI disruption
• Why storytelling is must to be a leader beyond the job competencies

 

If you haven’t listened to Part 1,

Do that now, and come back!!

 

Who’s Michael?

Michael Margolis has been working deep inside the most influential companies including:

Google, Facebook, Uber, Microsoft, Shopify and more,

to help executives build the narratives that drive decision-making to their biggest initiatives.

 

 

Connect with Michael Margolis

Website: https://www.storiedinc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmargolis/

"Narrative Change" Course: https://maven.com/storied/narrative-change

"Narrative Influence" Course: https://maven.com/storied/narrative-influence

Book: Story 10x https://www.storiedinc.com/story10x/

 

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Will Guidara, a hospitality icon and co-owner of the world-renowned Eleven Madison Park, has championed 'Unreasonable Hospitality,' transforming businesses into unforgettable experiences.

With chef Daniel Humm, he led EMP to become the #1 restaurant on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017.

The lessons in his National Bestselling book “Unreasonable Hospitality, The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect” applies to everyone, regardless of industry or where they are in their career.

PS: Will and I did not know each other before recording this episode. I reached out to him in a cold – highly personalized email. But, because Will lives his mission and true to his personal brand, he took a chance on me, a total stranger.

If I can do this, so can every and anyone in their career!

Find out how and why:

• The now famous cocktail napkin combined with some advice from his father changed the trajectory of Will’s life.
• Speaking your most audacious goals into existence works
• “Adversity is a terrible thing to waste”
• The Rule of 95/5 and the story of the “blue spoons” will change how you lead and keep yourself focused.
• YOU need to listen to this to learn from Will and be inspired in your career and life!

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Here are the goods on Will:

Book: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

TedTalk: The Secret Ingredients of Great Hospitality | Will Guidara | TED

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wguidara/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wguidara

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguidara/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

David Dancer is a six-time CMO, marketing genius, and fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace coming from some of the world’s most loved and iconic brands including American Express, Visa, Teleflora, MedMen, and Inspire Clean Energy.

In his unfiltered take on breaking barriers and redefining success, David dared to challenge the status quo and still does!

In this episode you’ll find out:

• How David navigated the buttoned-up world of blue-chip companies while staying true to himself

• Why the absence of representation for LGBTQ+ rights, lack of mentors, and finding colleagues to connect with, drives him to advocate for a world where 'seeing is believing'

• How to sniff out trust, in your search to assess inclusive cultures and organizations when there are so many variables at stake?

• How he’s dealt with friction head on – in the face of ignorance, resistance, and politics while successfully building professional relationships.

• How to balance the concurrent needs to work and land a job with your alignment of values for diversity and inclusion.

• And why he is launching his podcast CLOUT For Good featuring prominent #LGBTQ+ executives on October 11th, National Coming Out Day

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with David:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhdancer/

Podcast: CLOUT For Good: https://www.cloutforgood.com/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Joe Vandecar, a former Apple veteran and Navy serviceman, is an anxiety coach and author who's all about helping people overcome their anxiety and limiting beliefs. With his extensive experience in high-pressure situations, Joe has a unique and empathetic perspective on how to handle anxiety. His upcoming book, Anxiously Fearless: 7 Ways to Retrain Your Inner Voice to Conquer Challenges, provides valuable insights and practical steps to help individuals rewire their brains and regain control over their lives. Get ready to learn from a true expert who's been in the trenches and emerged stronger.

Topics for today’s show:

• Examine remarkable approaches to transform your brain and combat anxiety and self-imposed limitations
• Grasp the vital role of self-awareness in crafting an assertive, worry-free outlook
• Acquire effective mental fitness strategies and adjustment techniques to ward off burnout
• Uncover the keys to detecting and neutralizing toxic stress and ingrained scarcity mindset
• Reclaim your life by eradicating negative inner voices and fostering a meaningful self-image

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Joe:

Website: https://jvandecar.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephvandecar/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiously-Fearless-Retrain-Conquer-Challenges-ebook/dp/B0C5DVTXSG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18P9MRVO2LJV8&keywords=anxiously+fearless&qid=1684881385&sprefix=Anxiously+fea%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

As a girl, Jenny Foss was convinced she'd grow up to become a California beach lifeguard.

But that’s NOT what she’s known for.

Jenny Foss is the voice of JobJenny.com and widely respected LinkedIn Learning teacher – most recently to the author

Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations

She’s seen it ALL and her no nonsense insights provide the easy untangling of workplace stitches, will spare you hours, days, and nights obsessing over.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• What’s the latest rethink around our collective careers
• How & why “traditional” coaching and curriculum-based career coaching are not mutually exclusive.
• Why her book: Do This. Not That: Career will help you get your Ph.D. in career management.
• How this book is uniquely formatted for immediate solutions and longer-term guidance.
• Jenny’s Do This, Not That to determine if you should stay or go in your current role.

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Jenny Foss:

Book: https://www.jobjenny.com/do-this-not-that

Website: https://www.jobjenny.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfoss/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Debra Boggs is a firecracker loaded with intel on all things related to resumes and careers but her true gifts lie in helping qualified professionals land board seats.

Debra’s work has been recognized in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Inc, Fast Company, and The Huffington Post, in addition to Forbes as a NEXT 1000 Entrepreneur.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• Why soooo many are seeking board positions
• The two types of boards and how they differ
• How long the ramp time is to attain a board seat and level of expectations involved
• Why your network is more important than ever in this process
• Why you need to be selective in choosing which board positions you take

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Connect with Debra:

Website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebraBoggs_DS

Episode References:

• SpencerStuart Board Indexes: https://www.spencerstuart.com/research-and-insight/board-indexes

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

We’re delving into the fascinating topic of gratitude and how ingratitude – a lack of gratitude is too often the very thing that kills off, most leaders want – to inspire others.

We're joined by the incomparable Chris Schembra, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and mastermind behind the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™.

Chris is a true gratitude, having sparked over 500,000 relationships through his evidence-based framework.

Chris and I explore the toxic effects of ingratitude and entitlement in our careers and how a practice of gratitude can help limit or even eliminate it.

Chris shares his inspiring journey too because he started out like many of us – full of NO gratitude until he stumbled upon it, leading him to his life’s work to strengthen client and team relationships. Today, he’s worked with some of the biggest names in business, entertainment, and sports. His work has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including 2 Emmy Awards for his viral campaign giving tribute and thanks to Veterans.

Don't miss out on this juicy discussion!

Topics for today’s show:

• How Chris' gratitude movement started from a bowl of pasta sauce
• Chris's path from depression and addiction to a new life, powered by gratitude principles with transformative potential
• The impact of entitlement on leadership and collaboration in the workplace
• The power of gratitude and its impact on mindset and leadership style
• Developing empathy and gratitude to overcome entitlement in personal and professional life

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Chris:

Website: https://www.747club.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.schembra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schembra/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cschembra

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-Schembra/author/B083WMTMJF

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Erica Reckamp is arguably one the best Executive Resume Writers I know.

She’s down to earth and schooled in her craft like no other. Her knack for helping c-suiters and executives in transition shines so brightly, I grab my shades when I send clients her way knowing they too will fall in love with her and the resumes she masterfully creates to drive near-immediate interest.

But aside from resumes, Erica has a powerful hold on what’s hot and what’s not in today's highly competitive job market. Specifically, how your resume needs to reflect post-pandemic nuances in keeping with hiring managers’ needs right now.

Her impressive background includes founding her own firm Job Search Like a Pro and serving as Head/Senior Writer for the prestigious global outplacement firms like Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Recently, JobMob named Erica's work as one of the Top Job Search Articles of 2021 and 2022 and she was handpicked to serve as a VIP Career Expert for Job Search Journey.

The OMG’s of what’s HOT & NOT in this episode:

How the pandemic has changed the hiring landscape and resume priorities.

Steering clear of jargon and utilizing your own language, as well as integrating relevant keywords and rewording job responsibilities.

Avoiding gimmicks, hype, and presenting oneself authentically while highlighting concrete strengths and value offerings.

How to draw out and incorporate emotional intelligence into a resume to distinguish yourself as THE candidate.

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Erica:

Website: https://www.jobsearchlikeapro.com/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-reckamp/

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Have you stumbled on Liam Darmody sipping your morning coffee?

Yes. That guy.

He doesn’t brag about gaining a zillion followers overnight or peddling the latest "get-rich-quick" gimmicks.

Liam is the brains behind "Liam's Brand Stand” a thriving startup that helps leaders, startup whizzes, and big company squads create magnetic brands on LinkedIn.

True story?

Liam's a number-crunching data-geek with a BIG heart.

For nearly two decades, he’s been an Ops guy, across everything from Marketing Ops to Revenue Ops to People Ops, etc. in the tech world.

So, why did he start a branding company?

Especially when so many think branding is “soft”.

In this episode you’ll find out:

• Why operationalizing personal branding is do or die?
• Your personal brand’s 3 core content categories
• Why is branding about being a good “business citizen”
• Why your thought leadership is tied to your price point.
• Why vanity metrics don’t matter as much as you think.

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

Connect with Liam:

Website: https://www.liamsbrandstand.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody1/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@liam.darmody

Connect with Loren:

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Born and bred in a family of entrepreneurs, Rushab has been immersed in the world of business from day one.

Having seen firsthand the ups and downs of entrepreneurship,

Rushab is my go-to guy for professionals looking to transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, ensuring they are primed for success.

In this episode, we probe his 5 Whys. These smart and helpful questions are great starters to dive into, offering a keen understanding of the challenges and skills required for your entrepreneurial path and purpose.

The 5 Whys we break down are:

1. Why do you want to start your own business?

2. Why do I believe entrepreneurship is the right path for me?

3. Why would I leave a steady income for uncertainty?

4. Why am I willing to take the risks associated with entrepreneurship?

5. Why do I think my business idea will succeed?

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Connect with Rushab:

Website: https://www.thinkbusiness360.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushabkamdar/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltIop2Fba8wVDUYrlC7uFw

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rushabkamdar/?hl=en

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rushab360

Connect with Loren:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/

Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

You’re about to see the brain tattoo you need for accessing the hidden job market!

In this Flying Solo episode, I'll guide you through a visual representation of the job market that you can draw for yourself. We'll be talking about the six layers of the job market pyramid and where 99.999% of job seekers go wrong. I'll explain how to access the hidden job market and why it's so effective. We'll start by discussing internal promotions, referrals, and networking, and how they are interconnected.

Trust me, referrals are crucial, and you'll see why they are the best source for finding job opportunities. I'll also talk about why networking is essential for accessing the hidden job market, and how you can start building your network today.

Are you excited? I know I am! Let's dive into the world of the hidden job market together and uncover those opportunities that are waiting for you!

Topics for today’s show:

• Understanding the hidden job market pyramid
• The importance of internal promotions in job search
• The power of referrals and how to leverage them
• Networking strategies for finding job opportunities
• The advantages of being a referred candidate
• Effective ways to network strategically for job search

For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter

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Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

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Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Midlife often drives us to various places and states of transitions.

Who better to speak to this than Aras Erekul, the SVP of Programming for The Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school, founded by Chip Conely of Airbnb – dedicated to navigating midlife transitions.

In this episode Aras Unpacks the 6 P's of Transitions

1. Personal Transitions: moving, empty nesting, divorce, sense of pace

2. Physical Transitions: changing hormones, diet, sensuality, physical or cognitive health

3. Psychological Transitions: feeling anxious or depressed, inflexible, lonely, angry

4. Pandemic/Passing Transitions: fear of death, facing mortality, uncertainty, loss

5. Professional Transitions: retired, changed career, lost job, starting new business

6. Purpose Transitions: finding legacy, spiritual connection, new direction

Find out why even though:

“We are not caterpillars.

Our progression to butterfly-hood is not guaranteed.

The challenge of humanity is that living a long time

does not guarantee wisdom.

Age does not guarantee growth”

Aras's journey is a testament to the transformative power of change, resilience, and the pursuit of well-being.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aerekul/

Check out the MEA book: The Anatomy of a Transition here! - https://www.modernelderacademy.com/resources-ebook/anatomy-of-a-transition

Learning to Love Midlife by Chip Conley - https://chipconley.com/learning-to-love-midlife/

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Jen Laffin is a master teacher, and success coach with an uncanny knack for holding those who need it most, accountable. While serving solopreneurs is the mainstay of her coaching, her insights and solutions can help all of us in our work, jobsearch, and lives transcend the excuses that get in the way of our ability to rise above and go beyond

As an early adopter of Carol Dweck's work and book “Mindset” -- Jen saw the mindblowing impact it had on her students, and on herself.

If you know what you need to do but aren’t doing it

This episode is for you:

Find out:

• How to get out of your comfort cave without shame, blame, and guilt for good!
• Why Jen’s mission is eradicate procrastination
• How to living into your purpose is not about hustle and grind
• The 3 surprising things that get in the way of personal accountability
• What will happen to your future self if you’re not accountable today.
• How to prevent the consequences of the “Summer Slide”

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Website: https://www.jenlaffin.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-laffin/

Podcast: The Flight School Podcast with Jen Laffin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlaffincoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenLaffinCoaching

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Ivana Todorovic is a 7x entrepreneur and creator of AuthoredUp, the game-changing AI tool with more than +20,000 users and 11 record-breaking releases. Ivana's career started in economic theory and science but soon led to entrepreneurship. While attempting to create content on LinkedIn, she became frustrated and defeated.

AuthoredUp is free Chrome extension born out of Ivana’s desire to solve the one of the most pressing problems job seekers, wanna be thought leaders and other professionals struggle with when writing content – and too often give up compromising their own best interest or personal brands.

In This Episode:

Ivana shares how amateur content creators can quickly improve their engagement and create high-quality LinkedIn posts with AuthoredUp!

• Find out about AuthoredUp’s editor with features including preview options and templates for hooks and call to action endings to drive engagement.
• The tool’s ability to save multiple drafts of LinkedIn posts, providing the flexibility to work on ideas and drafts at any time.
• AuthoredUp’s feature that saves time by organizing old posts, allowing you to quickly and easy reuse your high-performing content to maximize your impact
• How you can get all your content metrics to find out how your past posts performed.
• Plus what’s coming next and WHY this tool is different and won’t put you at risk of violating LinkedIn’s User Agreement

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Website: https://authoredup.com/

Chrome Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authoredup-%E2%80%93-no-1-linkedi/dkkmpkpjimkollpfgbbglcikcmgmdlhn

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@authoredup

Twitter: https://twitter.com/authoredup

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AuthoredUp

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanatodorovic/

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