Career Blast in a Half

By Loren Greiff

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

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July 17, 2024TMI or Vulnerability? How to Share Your Personal Story Professionally I Holly Crawshaw
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: [email protected]
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45min
July 10, 2024 Create Don’t Wait I Loren Greiff I Founder PortfolioRocket
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 [email protected]

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: [email protected]
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17min
July 03, 2024Building Resilience I Kofi Douhadji
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: [email protected]
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44min
June 26, 2024What's The Difference Between Culture Fit & Culture Climate? I Dr. Colleen Saringer
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/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/
Email: [email protected]
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31min
June 19, 2024 Get Real-time White Collar Workforce Data I Jason Saltzman
"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: [email protected]
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35min
June 12, 2024Burnout Myth-Busters I Cara Houser
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: [email protected]
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37min
June 05, 2024Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Know Your Rights I Employment Lawyer Tom Spiggle
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: [email protected]
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41min
May 29, 2024You’re NOT Bad With Money I Dave Won
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/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/
Email: [email protected]
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41min
May 22, 2024Find Your Unique Voice (Even If You Think You Lost It) I Melissa Cohen & Julie Michelle Morris
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: [email protected]
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36min
May 15, 2024Become THE Expert In Your Network, 10 Mins A Day on LinkedIn I Martijn Holt
“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: [email protected]
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40min

FAQs about Career Blast in a Half:

How many episodes does Career Blast in a Half have?

The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.