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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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

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Book a call with me

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?

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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

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

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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 

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

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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

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

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: 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.

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

“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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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