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In this Encourager Jam Session, Mitch Matthews sits down with Loren Greiff, an executive career strategist and founder of Portfolio Rocket. Loren shares how a major career pivot turned into her mission to empower professionals over 40 to not just land jobs, but truly own their careers. From calling out ageism to embracing personal branding and integrity, Loren drops a masterclass on knowing your ideal client and leading with authenticity.

In this me to you episode, I am delivering some tough love and strategic clarity for executives facing job search challenges in today's uncertain climate.  Uncertainty isn't new, and someone will get hired despite the chaos - here are the 5 key take-aways to make sure it you.  See uncertainty as feature, not a bug Extended interview processes are designed to find leaders who leverage uncertainty as an advantage. Companies want those who transform chaos, not merely endure it. Scarcity is a lie, not the truth Opportunities haven't vanished; they've transformed. The problem isn't market scarcity but your perspective. Flip your viewpoint and find possibilities in unexpected places. Campaign, don't just search Reframe from passive "searching" to active "campaigning." Treat your job hunt as a strategic business initiative. Apply agile methods: iterate, test, learn from failures. You need to deepen connections In uncertain times, companies seek referrals through trusted networks. Don't ask "who do you know?" but rather "who needs to know what I know?" - an approach focused on providing value. Flaunt your battle scars Don't hide struggles with crisis management - these experiences make you valuable. Perfection won't land you the job; authentic leadership will. The future belongs to executives who move first, adapt quickly, and build value regardless of conditions. Someone will get hired - make it you. Chapters: 00:01 - Introduction to uncertainty in the current job market 02:27 - Tough love about job search challenges 04:50 - How uncertainty creates opportunity 07:17 - The rise of temporary opportunities 09:21 - AI's impact on executive roles 11:25 - Breakthrough #1: Reframe your search as a campaign 13:46 - Breakthrough #2: Treat the world as your market 14:59 - Breakthrough #3: Focus on deeper connections 16:14 - Breakthrough #4: Be a leader of change 16:52 - The importance of personal branding 17:14 - Closing thoughts   Like what you hear?  Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!  Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want  FREE executive job search tips each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Get a copy of my ebook Turn Age Into Your Advantage Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Watch my podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGM7j8croBkkZ4bLqN7DOQ/

What happens when the most brutal battle of your life changes how you approach everything? Cancer sucks. It rips apart someone's life. So, can you believe someone “gamified cancer” to make sure she still got the most out of life during her fight? Yup, that would be my friend, Loren. In this episode, I'm joined by executive career strategist Loren Greiff, the driving force behind helping job seekers over age 40 land their ideal roles. Her story is nothing short of inspiring - she's not only a career coach but also a survivor of advanced-stage cancer, and she brings her incredible resilience to her work helping others get back to work. Loren helps job seekers reinvent themselves, cultivate the optimal mindset, and get intentional during job transitions. She's all about reframing difficult situations and turning challenges into opportunities (see earlier point about “gamifying cancer”).Loren's story is a reminder that age should never be seen as a negative. She helps her clients go beyond viewing their years of experience as a liability and instead shift their focus forward to what they can deliver in the future. Her work highlights the shifting narrative around ageism in the workforce, particularly for those over 40, and demonstrates how anyone can continue to reinvent their career and make meaningful contributions. Loren's infectious energy and drive have helped many of her clients secure roles that truly align with their passions.Tune in to hear Loren's inspiring story and game-changing career strategies. If you're ready to reinvent your career, this episode is a must-listen!“You don't have to have cancer in order to gamify tough things in your life.” ~ Loren GreiffIn This Episode:-Gamifying tough situations-Finding success in navigating career transitions-How Portfolio Rocket can help you land your dream job-Tips for effective networking, overcoming doubts, and embracing uncertaintyAnd much more!Resources:-Doubt is Death. My 3 Secrets To Certainty In Your Search | Loren Greiff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1kv2x6s9uwConnect with Loren Greiff:-Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/-Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-blast-in-a-half/id1670977528Connect with Maureen Clough:-LinkedIn: maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/-YouTube:

Doubt kills your job search faster than any market condition. It's not just hesitation—it's resistance holding hostage everything you want. The antidote? Certainty. That inner knowing that transcends credentials, perfect keywords, and competitive threats. My 3 secrets and your shifts:  Be a swordfish, not a whale  Swordfish slice forward with explosive acceleration and channel all energy toward their target.  Whales circle aimlessly, stuck in familiar patterns, deliberating endlessly. Your forward momentum creates the flywheel that attracts everything.  No momentum, no results. Success leaves clues, start collecting them Talk to five people daily who have what you want.  Stop guessing. Ask them: "What would you do differently if starting now?" Their answers create your shortcut. Replace mediocrity with mastery  Your search is an audition for the role you want.   Half-measures telegraph self-doubt. No one gets hired for "good enough Not minimum effort Define the top three most meaningful elements that make you the best at what you do, who you do it for and why. Message it, and refine it relentlessly.  Cut corners and certainty can't shine through.  Commit to excellence and signals turn green. 

What if the best jobs aren't the ones you apply for—but the ones that find you? Loren Greiff, founder of PortfolioRocket, is here to shatter outdated job search strategies and show you how to tap into the hidden job market, where 80-85% of top roles exist.A fierce advocate against ageism and networking powerhouse, Loren specializes in helping C-suite leaders 40+ land faster and earn more by getting found—not just searching. In this episode, we dive into:

What if the best jobs aren't the ones you apply for—but the ones that find you? Loren Greiff, founder of PortfolioRocket, is here to shatter outdated job search strategies and show you how to tap into the hidden job market, where 80-85% of top roles exist.A fierce advocate against ageism and networking powerhouse, Loren specializes in helping C-suite leaders 40+ land faster and earn more by getting found—not just searching. In this episode, we dive into:

If you're seeking job security, it's gone. Long gone.   That means that you're in charge.  Your career is YOUR business.  No business can survive with outdated systems, an ill informed team or strategy that doesn't meet today's demands.  Same for you.  This week I share some of my interview with TJ Bennett, host of The DesuckifyWork® Podcast.  We talk about my mission to end career victimization and how you can free yourself from it with:  Examples of sticky story telling.  The truth behind the ATS Why being qualified doesn't make you hireable How to replace job security with career adaptability And what it means to stay relevant in your career   Because here's the thing: You're going to live longer than you think.  The question isn't whether you'll find another job.  The question is: What are you going to do with the next 10, 15, 20 years of your life?   Follow me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Interested in my coaching programs: portfoliorocket.com   Follow TJ Bennett here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teejaybee/ Check out his website: thepuddingfactory.net And his substack: tjbennett.substack.com

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.  

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.

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.

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

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

Loren Greiff: Navigating the Job Market TodayEpisode Sponsored by: Wix Studiohttps://wixstudio.comOn this episode of the Brand Design Masters podcast, Philip welcomes career coach and strategist Lauren Greiff. Her company PortfolioRocket is a proprietary career curriculum enabling people to GET FOUND for 80-85% of the job opportunities that are not posted online - a methodology that treats executive job seeking like what it really is: a strategic campaign to claim your worth. In our chat, Loren shares her expertise in helping VP-level and above executives secure roles more quickly and earn more. She emphasizes treating the executive job search as a strategic campaign and discusses the importance of storytelling, network building, and maintaining relevance in the job market.Lauren also dives into the strategies to combat ageism and the role of personal branding in career advancement. The episode is filled with practical advice on leveraging one's network and creating impactful content, making it a must-listen for job seekers and professionals aiming to elevate their careers.Topics:• Introduction to the Podcast and Guest• Addressing Ageism in Executive Job Searches• The Power of Storytelling in Career Building• Networking Strategies for Career Advancement• Building a Personal Brand and Content Creation• Lauren's Personal Journey and Career Advice• Current Trends and Final ThoughtsLoren's Website:https://www.portfoliorocket.com/Loren on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Loren's podcast:Career Blast in a Halfhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-blast-in-a-half/id1670977528__________________________________BONFIRE MASTERMIND:https://philipvandusen.com.com/bonfireWEBSITEhttps://www.philipvandusen.comBRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER  https://www.philipvandusen.com/museCREATIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHINGhttps://philipvandusen.com/oneononeBRAND CONSULTINGhttps://philipvandusen.com/brand-consultingBRAND STRATEGY 101 COURSEhttps://philipvandusen.com/bs101YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/philipvandusen LINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen/THREADShttps://www.threads.net/@philipvandusen FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/philipvandusen.agency/INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/philipvandusen/____________________________________Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant and the owner of a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.

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

No one wants to be ignored, especially in a job search.  That's why Oliver joined Loren Greiff on the fantastic “Career Blast in a Half” podcast to help you become unignorable. In this episode, Oliver shares secrets from his bestselling books "Unignorable" and “Message Machine” on communicating like the top 1% of CEOs. The last few years have seen a shift in how we brand ourselves, giving us a new opportunity to be visible. Social media has given us a great platform and AI has remarkably sped up our processes, but this has led to a huge volume of content. We can not just create any content, it has to provide meaning and value. This episode is about how you can use this as your opportunity to become unignorable.  Most of us have not optimized our communication for success which bites us when we are looking for new opportunities. We can get our point across, deliver presentations and know, in essence, what good leadership looks like. Here, Loren and Oliver discuss how to go from a good communicator to a great one.  Suppose you are dealing with a career transition or negativity at work. In that case, Oliver walks you through how to handle your feelings privately, keeping your search for new opportunities positive and forward-looking. We look at how this can be done while maintaining authenticity.   Join us for an insightful conversation filled with actionable advice on how to become unignorable when you need it most.   Get the free Speak Like a CEO newsletter to  become a master communicator. https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/

How do you communicate in a career transition? How do you handle the emotional rollercoaster when your identity is no longer tied to your job title?  In this episode, host Oliver Aust is joined by experts Loren Greiff and Konstanty Sliwowski to tackle the questions that many of us face at some point in our careers. Loren is the founder of Portfolio Rocket, a platform dedicated to helping executives and professionals transition successfully in their careers. With extensive experience in executive coaching and recruitment, Loren provides strategies to help individuals navigate their career paths and leverage their strengths in the job market. Konstanty runs the School of Hiring, a resource for companies and individuals seeking to improve their hiring processes. With a background in executive search and recruitment, Konstanty focuses on practical techniques for effective hiring and job searching.  In this conversation, they share personal experiences and actionable steps to gain clarity before communicating, understanding your reasons for the change, and how to convey them confidently. We discuss the importance of leading with the truth, as Oliver highlights, "What's wrong with the truth?" They talk about the importance of maintaining your professional identity and offer strategies for separating your personal worth from your job title. They also delve into the emotional impact of career transitions, providing practical tips for managing these challenging times. As Loren shares, "Communicating with others about this journey allows you to see yourself through the eyes of others." The discussion encourages us to embrace the unknown and look forward to new possibilities, viewing this as a time of exploration and creativity.  Whether you're preparing for a job exit, dealing with an unexpected layoff, or forging out a new career path, this episode offers valuable advice on how to communicate these changes effectively and handle the emotional aspects with grace. Get the free Speak Like a CEO newsletter to  become a master communicator. https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/likeaceo/message

Have you ever had a mentor who saw potential in you that you couldn't see in yourself probably because of fear?  In today's episode of the Insight Out podcast, I sit down with Loren Greiff, Founder & CEO of PortfolioRocket, empowering C-suite and executive leaders to amplify their impact by over 10X. Specializing in hidden job market strategies, Loren equips professionals for lasting success amidst C-suite turnover.  In our conversation, we talk about her journey from advertising and recruiting to founding Portfolio Rocket. Loren discusses overcoming fear, creating a safe space for clients, and the importance of community. She highlights the role of insights in personal growth and shares how her English teacher's belief in her and her creativity shaped her path. The episode delves into Loren's backstory, her business's success, and her dedication to helping executives navigate career transitions with support and guidance. Trust me, this is one conversation you won't want to miss! In this episode, you will learn: The significance of building a supportive community that helps individuals overcome fear How moments of clarity and insight can profoundly influence our lives The power of creativity and intentionality in shaping a fulfilling life and career In This Episode: [03:31] Loren's background [05:35] Influences that shaped Lauren into the person she is today [07:42] Loren's early recognition of her creativity [09:30] The metaphor of termites [12:20] The Power of Proximity [12:44] Generational Creative Influence [18:40] Loren's journey to J. Walter Thompson and the insights she gained [24:26] Attention to detail and advertising [30:01] Transition into recruiting [36:23] “Yippee" leaving corporate and starting a business [41:18] Conception of Portfolio Rocket [46:47] Challenges of entrepreneurship [50:24] Refining the methodology and testing ideas [52:22] Building the curriculum [54:03] Loren's take on her amazing recommendations [55:41] The experience of working with Loren [57:10] Loren's on the value proposition [01:02:06] Outstanding features in the core-curriculum [01:07:16] Tools for enhancing client networking [01:12:00] The impact of networking groups like Chief [01:15:17] The big needle movers in Loren's business Notable Quotes [11:37] “Surround yourself with people who are doing what it is that you want to be doing.” - Loren [33:11] “To be a great matchmaker, you need to understand both parties.” - Billy  [36:35] “This email called Yippie is that that was what was the linchpin or the catalyst.” - Loren  [41:35]” The idea for Portfolio Rocket came to me when I was in my lowest of low places.” - Loren [50:24] “What stops people from moving forward is typically fear.” Loren  [01:07:20] “You can be the best networker and be an introvert. There is no prototype for a good networker. “ Loren [01:15:19] The big needle movers for me are embracing risk always.” Loren Resources Loren Greiff https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Career Blast in a Half Loren Greiff's Podcast Billy Samoa https://billysamoa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/ https://twitter.com/BillySamoa https://www.instagram.com/billybelieve/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjQ9RSxYqDS4_VxBHNyQJw https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ https://billysamoa.com/podcast-archive/ https://billysamoa.com/video-carousel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, our guest Loren Greiff, shares invaluable insights for excelling in job interviews as a candidate. From the importance of genuine relationship-building to beating hiring algorithms, Loren's expertise provides a comprehensive guide for navigating the interview process with confidence and authenticity. Discover actionable strategies for showcasing your skills, developing communication agility, and standing out in a competitive job market. If you're seeking to enhance your interview performance and secure the next step in your career, this episode is packed with valuable advice that you won't want to miss.Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Loren Greiff.(04:26) Candidate excitement backfires, leads to reprimand.(08:45) Hiring manager's role and candidate's responsibility emphasized.(10:41) Encourage hiring managers to clarify job impact.(15:42) Sequencing effect: Beginning, middle dip, end.(17:25) Importance of impact, metrics, vocal tonalities, soft skills.(22:17) Focus on clear, succinct, value-driven communication.(26:07) Update resume and LinkedIn to generate interest.(27:37) "Show me, you know me" technique for connections.(33:49) Visited an executive, discussed Corvette, office tactics.(35:54) Job hunting requires visibility and confidence.(40:41) Balancing the effort and reward for change.(44:34) Impeccable timing led to former client's struggle.(47:15) Career transition to mission-based role.(48:55) Networking, content, and defeating hiring algorithms.(54:29) Empowerment to learn and grow in a career.(56:24) Sharing numerous ideas, strategies, and insights.Links and Resources:linkedin.com/in/lorengreiffportfoliorocket.comCareer Blast In A Half (Podcast)Loren@portfoliorocket.comSponsor Links:Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.Emotional Intelligence Magazine: HOME | Emotional Intelligence MagazineInternational Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Networking is a term that, if you have a professional career, you've probably heard a million times. You've likely attended countless events and conversed with numerous people. However, networking is more than just attending a mixer or connecting with someone on LinkedIn, and quite frankly, many people are not as proficient at it as they believe. Loren Greiff, who operates the career services-focused Portfolio Rocket, joins Chris to discuss what she refers to as the "broccoli of business", something that is necessary but not particularly appealing to deal with. They'll discuss why networking is "the trampoline that allows you to get where you want to go faster", and why networking will continue to be crucial in the age of AI. She'll share her agency background, what led her into recruitment, and what eventually made her feel like she could no longer work in traditional recruiting, prompting her to establish Portfolio Rocket, a platform designed to equip job seekers with modern tools and techniques for success. Chris and Loren will also discuss some of the dos and don'ts of job searching, from a former recruiter's perspective, and some of the qualities that make someone stand out amongst other employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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

Ever felt victimized in your career, suffering through a broken system that leaves you unfulfilled? You're not alone. Lauren Greif, a solopreneur on a mission to eradicate career victimization, joins us today to shed light on this widespread issue, offering a fresh perspective beyond resumes and job titles. Inspired by Simon Sinek's concept, we urge you to reconnect with your 'why' - a crucial first step towards a more satisfying career.It's not about asking for help straight away but investing in genuine relationships first. Hear real-life success stories of how this approach has helped individuals secure executive positions. The power to create the career you love is just one listen away.In this episode, we talk about the following:1. Overcoming the victim mindset when it comes to your career.  2. The importance of knowing your "why" and revisiting your values. 3. The significance of nurturing connections over time to foster opportunities. Connect with Loren:https://www.portfoliorocket.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/_____________________________________________________Ready to continue your professional growth? Here are a few resources for you: Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulationhttps://susietomenchok.com/buy-the-art-of-everyday-negotiation Join my Newsletter: The Monday Minutehttps://susietomenchok.com/email-list-opt-in Hire me: Learn More About my Serviceshttps://susietomenchok.com/servicespage Connect with Me: Find me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

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

Loren Greiff (who purposely plays with how her name is displayed) is a super successful executive career coach. I invited her to the podcast because the key to success in building and growing a business is hiring the right talent. Loren is a  self-declared "Idiot Savant" with a talent to visualize, "I treat life like a pallet."  And she gives kudos to Grandma, who Loren calls "the bad-ass in the family." Loren attributes her success to the smart strategic move she made to "Learn from the Masters." and sharpen her tools - I wanted to learn 10" deep, not 1" ten times."Join me for this fun rollercoaster interview, learn the behind-the-scenes of recruiting and the following additional insights:Why Loren decided to be an English Literature major (not what you think of when you're visually creative.)Why Loren decides to take on business as a disciplineHow did Loren get into a top-tier advertising agency with a degree from a small but unfamous college? What prompted Loren to pivot in her pursuit of achieving balance?Why is Loren messing with the spelling of her name?What is an "excuse exterminator?"Why are people stuck in jobs they don't like? It results from the perception that looking for a job is long, hard, and generally sucks. Why hitting the Apply Now button is soothing but very deceiving. What is the easiest way to separate (candidates) fakers from the real deal? "I don't care about your resume. I know how to read.""Different is better than better."What role is AI going to play in the hiring process? The one song Loren admits to singing in the shower.Connect with Loren:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorengreiffEmail: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In this episode, Dan connects with career strategist, ex-recruiter, host of the Career Blast in a Half podcast, and President of Portfoliorocket.com,  Loren Greiff. A career trailblazer in her own right who rose to the highest levels of ad agency leadership before embarking on a second career in recruiting and career management, Loren experienced the recruiting world from all angles - and concluded that the current model is fundamentally broken, somewhat inhuman, and rigged against job seekers. To fix it, she founded Portfolio Rocket - a career curriculum that uses a radical approach to helping professionals level up their careers and discover how to uncover the hidden job market. She and Dan dig deep into the challenges facing job seekers; the almost criminal lack of career education and the resulting reactive, shallow approach to career management; the importance of mindset and of exploring your “why;” and much more. There's something in this episode for anyone who has ever had to manage their career (which means pretty much everyone). Listen in and hear… Fatal flaws that today's recruiters are making and how to overcome them. The potentially dangerous impact of living an unfulfilled professional life.  The professional lightbulb moment that sparked something in Loren. Where the recruiting industry gets it all wrong and how you can get it right.  Why job searching is actually a life skill.  The importance of embracing the gift of desperation.  Why job seekers don't have to start their search from scratch. The trickle-down impact of an executive departure. The debilitating concept of “Landline Thinking.” The length of time your resume warrants and how to overcome it. Why your resume is only a piece of your job-seeking arsenal.  The new, revolutionary mindset that every job seeker must have. Problem-solving and alignment with the needs of potential employers.  Understanding your professional why. The Coffee Strategy and the Essence of the Hidden Job Market.  Notable Quotes: “I'm very much the challenger, I'm very much the person that's seeking to find the information, I also can be the informant.” – (6:20) - Loren “Our careers, they don't live in some compartment. They run alongside you as your partner in your professional life.” – (8:47) - Loren “Career management should be a skill set.” (26:22) - Dan “Robots might take your job, so now is a great time to start thinking about the skill set you need to manage your career.” – (33:50) – Dan “Please stop asking yourself, ‘what do I want to do next?' and replace it with ‘what problems do I love to solve?'” – (38:27) – Loren  “Networking is always about the quality.” – (55:58) – Loren  “What keeps me up at night is the unbelievable roadblocks that come in so many mental formats.” – (1:10:22) - Loren Loren Greiff's Links Loren Greiff – Linkedin Portfolio Rocket Career Blast in a Half Podcast Dan Nestle's Links The Dan Nestle Show (libsyn.com) Daniel Nestle | LinkedIn The Dan Nestle Show | Facebook Dan Nestle (@dsnestle) | Twitter Key episode highlights (courtesy of Capsho): 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Dan Nestle Show, 00:03:02 - The Power of Genuine Connections, 00:05:58 - Loren Greiff's Journey, 00:09:30 - The Disconnection Between Job and Personal Life, 00:13:57 - Finding Success in Recruiting, 00:16:08 - Making a Career Change, 00:19:04 - A Crisis of Integrity, 00:21:04 - The Challenges of Recruitment, 00:23:25 - The Sad Reality of the System, 00:28:12 - Embracing Change, 00:33:35 - Rapid Technological Changes and Career Implications, 00:35:16 - The Problem with Landline Thinking, 00:38:00 - Shifting Mindset and Identifying Problems, 00:40:51 - Reconnecting with Purpose, 00:46:32 - Niche and Career Management, 00:49:52 - Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile, 00:51:59 - Building a Pipeline of Networking Conversations, 00:52:58 - Treating Your Career Like Your Health, 00:54:32 - Quality Networking vs. Superficial Connections, 01:00:38 - The Hidden Job Market & Creating Opportunities, 01:07:17 - Lively and Spicy Conversation, 01:08:13 - Embracing Change in Your Career, 01:09:31 - Balancing Curiosity and Focus, 01:10:31 - Roadblocks to Career Success, 01:13:26 - Portfolio Rocket and Career Management Timestamped summary of this episode (courtesy of Capsho): 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Dan Nestle Show,  Dan Nestle introduces the podcast and his guest, Loren Greiff. He highlights the importance of finding meaningful opportunities in the world of work and teases the unique approach Loren has taken to help executives and senior leaders discover hidden job opportunities. 00:03:02 - The Power of Genuine Connections,  Dan and Loren discuss the narrow approach people often take when it comes to career and job searches. They emphasize the importance of making genuine connections and tapping into the secret job market to find careers that truly light people up. 00:05:58 - Loren Greiff's Journey,  Loren shares her journey from being a marketer in New York City to transitioning to a client-side role in Chicago. She talks about the challenges she faced and how she eventually found her calling in recruiting. Her experience with anxiety and burnout led her to a path of helping others navigate their careers. 00:09:30 - The Disconnection Between Job and Personal Life,  Loren reflects on her experience working in financial services and the disconnect she felt between her job and personal life. She emphasizes the importance of aligning career choices with personal priorities and needs. 00:13:57 - Finding Success in Recruiting,  Loren discusses her transition into the recruiting field and how she excelled in sourcing and understanding the needs of creative professionals. She shares her passion for reading through job descriptions and helping companies find the right candidates. 00:16:08 - Making a Career Change,  The guest describes her decision to leave her high-level role in finance and pursue a career in recruitment without much deliberation. She felt a level of certainty and alignment in her decision and enjoyed the work for a long time. 00:19:04 - A Crisis of Integrity,  The guest shares her realization that she was out of integrity with the recruitment industry. She didn't feel morally or ethically at peace with the way the system worked, especially when it came to the overflow of candidates who didn't get the job. 00:21:04 - The Challenges of Recruitment,  The guest discusses the challenges of being a recruiter, particularly the pressure to find the right candidates for clients and the lack of support for candidates who don't get the job. She expresses her concern about not having a solution for these candidates and not wanting to breed dependency on her. 00:23:25 - The Sad Reality of the System,  The guest and the host share their frustrations with the recruitment system, where candidates who can't get a job through the system are often overlooked and not given another chance. They highlight the importance of teaching people the skills needed for a successful job search. 00:28:12 - Embracing Change,  The guest reflects on her decision to leave the industry and emphasizes the importance of reaching a point where you understand that no one else will save you or change the situation for you. She encourages listeners to embrace the gift of desperation and take control of their own careers 00:33:35 - Rapid Technological Changes and Career Implications,  The guest discusses how rapid technological changes, like the development of Chat GPT, can disrupt careers at all levels. She emphasizes the need to adapt and acquire skills that are either robot-proof or enable individuals to work alongside robots. 00:35:16 - The Problem with Landline Thinking,  The guest introduces the concept of "landline thinking" and compares it to using a landline phone in today's mobile and connected world. She highlights how traditional approaches to job searching, like relying solely on resumes, may no longer be effective. 00:38:00 - Shifting Mindset and Identifying Problems,  The guest advises against asking oneself, "What do I want to do next?" and encourages focusing on the problems one loves to solve instead. By identifying their contribution and impact, individuals can align their skills and interests with organizations that need their problem-solving abilities. 00:40:51 - Reconnecting with Purpose,  Loren emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's why and using a simple formula: contribution + impact. She suggests revisiting one's purpose every six months to ensure it still aligns with personal values and passions. 00:46:32 - Niche and Career Management,  The guest discusses the concept of finding a niche in one's career and how it relates to career management. She highlights the importance of identifying a target audience and catering to their specific needs and desires, especially for individuals looking to make a significant career change. 00:49:52 - Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile,  Loren discusses the importance of using LinkedIn as a landing page that converts and drives activity. She emphasizes the need to network and move online connections offline, sharing her "coffee strategy" of scheduling two networking calls per day, resulting in 40 connections each month. 00:51:59 - Building a Pipeline of Networking Conversations,  Loren explains how consistent networking leads to a pipeline of conversations, highlighting that one out of every 15 referrals lands a job. She emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity and recommends coming prepared with three referrals for each networking call. 00:52:58 - Treating Your Career Like Your Health,  Loren compares treating one's career to maintaining good health, emphasizing the need for consistency and taking proactive steps. She highlights the importance of networking even when not actively job searching, and encourages reaching out to old contacts and making genuine connections. 00:54:32 - Quality Networking vs. Superficial Connections,  Loren discusses the difference between simply connecting with people on LinkedIn and building genuine connections. She emphasizes the need to invest time and effort in getting to know individuals before asking for favors or opportunities. 01:00:38 - The Hidden Job Market & Creating Opportunities,  Loren explains that the hidden job market extends beyond unposted positions and includes creating or augmenting roles. She emphasizes the value of understanding a company's needs and offering unique solutions. She also highlights the importance of making relevant and genuine requests when reaching out to potential connections on LinkedIn. 01:07:17 - Lively and Spicy Conversation,  The conversation on the podcast is described as lively and spicy. Swearing is allowed to keep listeners engaged. The focus is on debunking faulty beliefs and staying up to date with the ever-changing landscape. 01:08:13 - Embracing Change in Your Career,  Mark Herschberg's "career toolkit" concept is mentioned, highlighting the importance of embracing change and being a futurist in one's career. Reading and staying informed are emphasized as ways to explore new opportunities and expand one's skill set. 01:09:31 - Balancing Curiosity and Focus,  The speaker discusses the risk of being distracted by bright shiny objects and emphasizes the need to find a balance between exploring new interests and staying focused on one's current job. Personal experience and curiosity play a role in shaping one's career path. 01:10:31 - Roadblocks to Career Success,  The main challenge mentioned is the roadblocks that hinder career progress, such as fear, imposter syndrome, and other mental barriers. Overcoming these obstacles requires transparency, support from others, and a flexible learning mindset. 01:13:26 - Portfolio Rocket and Career Management,  The guest, Loren Greiff, introduces Portfolio Rocket as a solution for career management and highlights its focus on building a supportive community. The importance of mindset and owning one's career management is emphasized. *Notes were created by humans, with help from Capsho, my preferred AI show notes assistant.  

These are bumpy times economically and for many of us it's a period of professional redefinition. What path are we on and is it the career we truly desire? How can we best showcase our skill sets and the value-add we bring? Host Chris Schembra's guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times has a methodology that focuses on these questions and much more. Loren Greiff, Founder & President at PortfolioRocket, has developed a framework that's applicable across industry sectors as well as the many phases of our career development. It's as much about defining our own core values and the expertise we offer as it is identifying the workplace culture best suited to our fundamental vision. Loren shares her proprietary four-step process for reimagining – and bringing to reality – a job that feels like exactly the right fit. You'll come away inspired to redefine what you bring to the table and leverage your network – most especially those 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree contacts that hold far more promise than you might imagine! The market right now is fluid, but the one thing that remains consistent always, says Loren, is the importance of being fully ourselves and clear about what we have to contribute: “This is not about contorting yourself and playing Cirque du Soleil with your career,” says Loren, who also hosts Career Blast in a Half. “This is about really advocating and treating yourself as somebody who is going to transform an organization.”If you're ready to retool your career trajectory, now is the time to book a discovery call with Loren, which you can do at this link. You'll also find inspiration and wisdom in her podcast, Career Blast in a Half.If you'd like to learn more about Chris and his 7:47 Virtual Gratitude Experience or subscribe to our newsletter, please visit this link.Click hereto hear more fascinating conversations with Fortune 500 CEOs, professional athletes and entertainerswho have shared their human stories on Gratitude Through Hard Times. KEY TOPICS:If you could give credit or thanks to one person in your life that you don't give enough credit or thanks to – that you've never thought to thank – who would that be and why? No doubt or hesitation – Eileen Jones, a high school English teacher who was the first person to acknowledge Loren's writing talent and develop her voice. Cheers to her!Yes, And: What enabled Loren to be both an outlier and standard-bearer; perform as a maverick while also maintaining impeccable dignity.Research shows that thought leaders are regarded as having two things:Authenticity.Information to share of value to others.Applying the Methodology: How Loren's framework has proven elastic enough to adapt easily across the full range of industry sectors, from legal to ops to HR to creative.Shedding the Cloak: What prompted Loren to break with the hiring/recruitment industry status quo in order to establish a creative alternative model.Sheltering: About putting a repeatable process in place for migrating out of blocked, unhappy workplace situations.Loren's Four-Step Proprietary Process:Step 1: Get Clear!Ask yourself what you've been doing and why.Determine your core values, the benchmark for evaluating opportunities going forward.Establish how people are going to find you via 15-20 keywords relevant to your skill set .Identify 10-15 companies that meet your ideal criteria.Showcase specific problems you've solved or successes you've had.Create boundaries around the conditions under which you want to meet.Step 2: All about Your Assets!Reimagine LinkedIn as more than a profile. It needs to convert interest and generate activity/connections.Create content – which includes strategically commenting on other people's posts. Join conversations!Develop marketing materials with effective (timely) messaging.Design collateral (visual and written) that is accessible.Step 3: Networking with strangers!Reach out to 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree links – which are going to be your more useful allies in finding a new niche.Formulate pitches that will demonstrate preparation and initiative.Learn how to ask sharper, more mind-blowing questions.Step 4: Do your homework (aka Sniff Testing)!Perform due diligence on your prospective employer.Ensure that onboarding and your 30/60/90-day plan are in place.Keep eyes and ears open for unexpected leads or connections.Scan the landscape for business challenges to which you can bring your vision, expertise and solutions.Shout-Out for Eileen Jones: Thank you for your example, bravery, wit, class – all the known and unknown gifts you've given Loren over the years! QUOTABLE“Being a rebel can be blended with a lot of discernment, decorum and the ability to be kind and loving and just a really wonderful person.” (Loren) While it's not without its merits, the whole industry of hiring and recruiting was just broken. It was a calling for me that you are either going to be part of a continuous problem or you are going to create a different kind of solution.” (Loren) “I realized that if I was going to launch a business it had to solve a big problem – a problem so relevant that it resonates with anyone in the job search process.” (Loren) “If you don't know how to navigate forward in your career, you need to have a system that is rinseable and repeatable (because) with the churn rate this will happen over and over and over again.” (Loren) “At some point in life when we realize we're miserable, we either continue the same patterns and getting the same jobs … or we take a pause and a new approach.” (Chris) “The real transformation happens when you are developing relationships with 2nd, 3rd, 4th degree connections, which are known as your weaker ties. The weak links are your stronger ties.” (Loren) “The hidden job market is available to every single one of us … and can come through multiple areas – content, conversation, somebody standing in line at the post office. You don't know so you have to keep your eyes and ears open.” (Loren) “This is not about contorting yourself and playing Cirque du Soleil with your career. This is about really advocating and treating yourself as somebody who is going to transform an organization.” (Loren) “You've got to figure out the unique problem that you can solve … You want to really know and be able to articulate what that problem is and what it will change.” (Loren) LINKS/FURTHER RESOURCES:Seneca's Letter 13 on “groundless fears” can be found here.More about Stanford's study: "Strength Through Weak Ties" by Mark Granovetter as featured in "Gratitude Through Hard Times: Finding Positive Benefits Through Our Darkest Hours,""Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers," by Marc Champagne.Learn about the podcast Big Questions with Cal Fussman.More about the marketing and branding maestro, Seth Godin, available here. ABOUT OUR GUEST:Loren Grieff's career took off in New York as a VP at J. Walter Thompson. For the past decade+ she has established herself as a top performer recognized for a unique ability to serve demanding clients, identify talent unicorns and drive excellence in the industry. PortfolioRocket is the culmination of more than 25 years of corporate design and marketing positions across global agencies, corporate in-house teams, creative staffing and management consulting. FOLLOW LOREN:WEBSITE | LINKEDIN | PODCAST ABOUT OUR HOST:Chris Schembra is a philosopher, question asker and facilitator. He's a columnist at Rolling Stone magazine, USA Today calls him their "Gratitude Guru" and he's spent the last six years traveling around the world helping people connect in meaningful ways. As the offshoot of his #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book, "Gratitude Through Hard Times: Finding Positive Benefits Through Our Darkest Hours,"he uses this podcast to blend ancient stoic philosophy and modern-day science to teach how the principles of gratitude can be used to help people get through their hard times. FOLLOW CHRIS:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | BOOKS

Today's job market is experiencing the most radical, unprecedented shift in history. The pandemic forced us to look at work life balance, are we happy, does our work matter, does our work fulfill us? If the pandemic has caused us to look at work in such a radically different way, then why are we searching for jobs the same way we have been for decades?Listen in as I talk with Loren Greiff to discuss how you can discover a hidden job market to launch or pivot your career.Drink of the week….Spicy Pineapple Kombucha MocktailIf you liked what you heard today, please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Also, please remember to share the podcast to help it reach a larger audience.Click to BUY MY BOOK!CLICK TO DOWNLOAD CHAPTER ONE AUDIO FREEClick to BOOK ME AS A SPEAKERClick to SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTERJulie Brown: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYoutubeLoren GreiffWebsiteLinkedInInstagram

** For the month of March, in honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Women in B2B Marketing will publish a new episode every Wednesday (instead of the usual biweekly cadence) - enjoy! And remember to rate, review, and share! **----Is retention the new demand gen? We're hearing it everywhere lately. Asha May, longtime Customer Experience and Customer Marketing leader, walks us through why she's glad the post-sales side of B2B Marketing is finally having its moment (and why it really needs to stay in the spotlight). She also shares some heartfelt advice on career pivots, re-entering the workforce after time off, and the importance of staying curious.Asha talks through:Her career path from Accountant to Gartner Analyst to Award-Winning Customer MarketerThe Post-Sales side of B2B MarketingWhy marketers must pay attention to the post-contract Customer ExperienceThe key roles to Customer Success (from a Marketing standpoint)Helping the customer get to that "first value"How to set up sales enablement to garner customer feedback and identify advocates^^ Then how to build and nurture that bank of advocatesCABs vs communities: who joins which?Mastering life pivots: re-entering the workforce after time off Breaking out of your comfort zone to feel empoweredWhy she's DONE with "vanity metrics"Key Links:Guest: Asha May - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashamay/Host: Jane Serra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/ Asha's Recommendations:Politicology: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politicology/id1514968525 Adam Grant's Think Again: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107How Will You Measure Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/How-Will-Measure-Your-Life/dp/0062102419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J2N7XL3T29K0&keywords=how+will+you+measure+your+life&qid=1679454236&sprefix=how+will+you+measure+your+life%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1Gain Grow Retain: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gain-grow-retain/id1476256054Career Blast in a Half by Loren Greiff: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-blast-in-a-half/id1670977528WIB2BM Ep # 9 with Karyn Scott: https://womeninb2bmarketing.com/episode/09-smb-marketing-enterprise-marketing-and-being-a-fractional-cmo-with-karyn-scott-fractional-cmo-board-member-advisor Customer-Led Groove:

"99.9% of the time nothing is wasted"Like many female founders, Loren Greiff saw a problem that her strengths, expertise, and experiences uniquely positioned her to solve. In 2021 she made the empowered decision to launch PortfolioRocket, a company that propels creatives and marketers into the hidden job market and helps them land their next ideal career move. On today's episode Loren shares the many chapters of her 30 year career leading up to today including skyrocketing to VP before 30 at global advertising agency in NY, stay at home mom, returning to corporate advertising leadership only to realize this career was unsustainable as a single mother, launching a successful local e-zine, and a 10 year stint where she became an award winning executive recruiter. All experiences she pulled from to ultimately launch PortfolioRocket.Loren shares her journey and we discuss:The fallout from having personal identity and title interconnectedMaking the transition from chasing external accolades to being motivated by an internal compassHow your career does not live in a boxAnd so much moreEnjoy!Connect with Loren on LinkedIn

"Candidates Apply. Remarkable Hires Get Found." Such is the tagline of Portfolio Rocket, the career management firm founded by this episode's special guest, Loren Greiff. Loren joins us for a conversation as part of our four-part miniseries geared toward stewarding a Creative career during difficult times. In this episode, Loren talks about how to best position yourself to pursue jobs that are never posted to any job boards. We discuss how most people still don't know how to sell themselves, and how Simon Sinek's approach to organizational culture can help build a compelling personal value proposition for prospective employers. We also discuss how far one's passion and personality can go toward securing your next job, and dispel (and confirm) some myths, legends, and conventional wisdom about getting hired. Enjoy! Drinks: San Pellegrino Pomegranate & Orange Sparkling Water, Polar Starfruit Lemonade Seltzer, GT Kombucha Guava Goddess Links: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatbubblesup/message

"I was a victim of my career" says today's guest: Loren Greiff, founder of https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ (PortfolioRocket)."Victim means that you are passively involved with your search in what I often refer to as the ‘wait and see ‘game.' I sent this application out, and now I'm just waiting to hear from them. So yes, I've been a victim of my career, a victim of my life. I've been a victim in so many places. And I don't say that like, oh, that's a great thing. But I have learned over the years that there are a lot of choices." - Loren GreiffIn today's fun conversation about escaping non-progressing careers and seeking out a better future, Loren details how she worked in the corporate world for 30 years, at Jay Walter Thompson among other agencies, and then, decided to move onto something better. She needed to stay present with how the marketplaces move, how people are constantly innovating, and staying on the cusp of what's next. And that's very much her personality. She had been in the same job for too long and needed to solve fresh problems, the necessity for continuous learning. It was this realization that led to her launching her company, PortfolioRocket. Now through https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ (PortfolioRocket), Loren propels Creatives & Marketers into the “hidden job market” and helps land them at their next ideal (galactic) career move. Recently, one of her C-Level HR clients landed a role making $100k more than her previous position, all using Loren's tips! Loren on Native Digital Careers Loren is a massive proponent of digital nomading/native digital careers. In fact, her 25-year-old son, Sam, is a Native Digital through and through. He lives in AirBnb's while traveling the world as a digital nomad while working for an incredible company, https://bucketlisters.com/company/about-us (Bucket Listers). How did he land this incredible position? After meeting with the CEO, he took it upon himself to use digital tools like his camera, Instagram, and his personal social media to ensure that he stayed on the company's radar. He would send them pictures of wherever he was - whether in New York, Boston, or Philly - and tag them in his posts to keep himself top of mind. As a Native Analog, Loren talks about the amazing skills she learned from her Native Digital son, in how he showed up to the job search. Sam showed Bucket Listers that he wasn't just someone who had merely skills. In her words: ”Sam showed the company that he was the person who embodied the entire mission and values of the organization. Sam understood the digital tools at his disposal and how to combine the native digital and analog. Nor was he a victim; he didn't wait for follow-up emails; he took matters into his own hands, and it paid off.” – Loren Greiff Loren On Setting Yourself Apart During the Application Process "Disruption is your BFF!" It takes embracing risk, consistency, and the ability to think differently to attain specific points in life. “ – Loren Grieff Do not do yourself the disservice of using your age as a hall pass to not stay current in whatever or wherever you are in the marketplace. Invest in personal development and constant learning. What are you doing to upskill? Don't allow yourself to become irrelevant or outdated. Find out your why. "I can promise you this. People will not hire what you do. Remember, people hire people. They won't hire a resume, LinkedIn profile, or avatar. They won't hire anything other than an actual person." – Loren Greiff Decide what your why is and you will be ready to conquer the job search game. ______ About Loren: Join Loren's “Blast and a Half” LinkedIn lives: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ (click here.) Biography: On a Monday (who does that?) in December 2019, Loren handed in her resignation for a job she spent her entire career working for. That was 2 years ago, at 56, after 30+ successful yrs. in corporate creative roles and the youngest VP...

#92: Loren Grieff is the founder of Portfolio Rocket, helping C-suite, Presidents, and other Senior Leaders plan their next move. Tune in to our discussion on empowering the job-seeker, how to find or create fulfilling work, and the simple but rarely chosen path of having fun. Connect with Loren on LinkedIn and check out her website at Portfoliorocket.com.

LoRen Greiff is the President of https://www.portfoliorocket.com Coaching the 1% job seeker is a mindset shift to execute. Is that you? Episode Sponsor: https://agapeccg.com https://ligperfume.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/orlando-haynes/support

Loren Greiff is the founder and CEO of PortfolioRocket.   PortfolioRocket is not a recruiting or headhunting company, it's an MBA for your career journey. Over the past 2 years, and with 30+ years of experience Loren has created a proven methodology by design, not by default, to access 80-85% of hidden and unadvertised opportunities that are not posted online.   Loren shares the right questions to ask yourself before you start looking for your next position, starting with how you can contribute and transform not only the company you partner with but how you can transform your life as well.   Loren readily throws in a dash of woo-woo with questions about your energy level and creative positioning to help you find the next role that will light you up and launch you in to what's next for your career.   Connect with Loren: www.portfoliorocket.com   Email Loren: loren@portfoliorocket.com   Follow Loren on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/   Have a question you'd like answered on the pod? Ask Lisa on her website: www.bebrightlisa.com/get-in-touch   Ready to start your creative mindset and personal brand journey? Book your first session: www.bebrightlisa.com/introductory-session   Connect with Lisa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/findyourclearvision   Lisa Guillot, PCC, is a certified transformational mindset coach and personal branding expert. She coaches entrepreneurs and professionals to bring more creativity and agency to their life and career. Lisa blends creativity, design thinking, and neuroscience to unlock what's next for her clients and build their personal and professional brand. You can find Be Bright Lisa here: www.bebrightlisa.com  and in her membership www.clearvision.com 

In this amazing episode we break down strategic networking with the incredible Loren Greiff. She helps our listeners understand how small shifts in mentality and approach can create big gains in terms of networking and building social capital. Some key highlights from this episode include:

Today's episode is the best of January compilation. We had some amazing people share their golden nuggets on the daily grind and we wanted to make sure you didn't miss any of it. Here's more of the amazing guests from this month on the Daily Grind podcast.   Kim Karr → The Co-founder of #ICANHELP   Check out Kim Karr:     https://www.instagram.com/kimkarr_icanhelp/   https://www.icanhelp.net/   Joe Williams - the CEO of the Big Impact Group, entrepreneur, and proud father   Check out more from Joe Williams -    https://www.instagram.com/teamleaderjoe/   Loren Greiff, CEO of PortfolioRocket → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/   Ron Carter – sales expert, and partner at the Big Impact Group.    Check out from Ron carter → https://www.instagram.com/ronc229/   Recommendations:   1- Make sure you review this episode    2-Checkout The Daily Grind Podcast site: www.thedailygrindpodcast.com   3- Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygrindpod/ 

Today's guest is Loren Greiff, CEO of PortfolioRocket.  In this episode, we discuss how optimizing the start of your day can kickstart an awesome daily grind and ultimately, success. Loren drops many golden nuggets in our quick conversation. You don't want to miss this.  Checkout Loren Greiff on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ For more from the Daily Grind Podcast:  https://www.instagram.com/thedailygrindpod/ https://www.dalechube.com/dailygrindpodcast

If you have a tendency to feel anxious during interviews, maybe it's time to incorporate some well-timed humor. Humor can alleviate stress and help build rapport with others, even hiring managers. Find Your Dream Job guest Loren Greiff says you need to strike a balance between using humor and trying to be a comedian. You want to be yourself, not making jokes for the sake of getting a laugh, but taking advantage of an opportunity to lighten the mood. Loren also says it is crucial to practice your humor before any interview to be sure it lands well.  About Our Guest: Loren Greiff (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/) is the founder and president of PortfolioRocket.com.(https://portfoliorocket.com/) Loren teaches her clients a search process to find and land positions in the hidden job market. Resources in This Episode: If you're ready to leave the job scene behind and embark on your dream career, find out how Loren can help by visiting her website at portfoliorocket.com. (https://portfoliorocket.com/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume's expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)    

On the 30th episode of The Career Planning Show we feature an interview we conducted earlier this year with Chicago-based Loren Greiff, who provides career coaching services to creatives and marketers looking to tap into the hidden job market and land their next career move. After completing a BA in English at Skidmore College, Loren worked in a number of marketing roles in New York and Chicago, then worked in recruitment and executive search at four different firms, and now provides career coaching solutions through her firm Portfolio Rocket. In this interview, we discussed how to tap into the hidden job market, the value that building your network can play in your career growth, how to get referred into a job that would be a great next step in your career, and how to use LinkedIn as a landing page as part of your job search process. Connect with Loren Grieff on LinkedIn and learn more about her career coaching services for creatives and marketers at PortfolioRocket.com. Resources: Why should job seekers create content? by Loren Greiff How to reach out to recruiters by Andrew Seaman, Editor at LinkedIn News 20 steps to a better LinkedIn profile in 2021 by Jane Deehan for LinkedIn The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers by Regina Borsellino for The Muse To learn more about The Career Planning Show, visit Rascanu.com/TheCareerPlanningShow.

Gillian Whitney and LoRen gReiFf talk about Multiplying Your Network. If you want to visible on LinkedIn you need to build an engaged and active network. LoRen gReiFf leads by example with her strong and mighty network. LoRen's motto is… “You can't be found if you're not visible.” Based in Chicago, LoRen gReiFf is the Founder and President of PortfolioRocket. Through her career coaching program she empowers Senior Creatives & Marketers to access the 80-85% of jobs NOT posted online. This year LoRen was named as a Top 25 Career Coach by Jobscan. She's also a LinkedIn Rockstar and forever Bee Gees fan. Last but not least, LoRen can be found every Wednesday on Clubhouse in the LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs Club room. During our LinkedIn Live chat, we'll talk about tips for growing your LinkedIn network and maybe even some sage networking advice for introverts (like me). For more information: videoeasypeasy.com Gillian Whitney https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney/ LoRen gReiFf https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

Do you do this one thing to build trust in your organization? 6 questions. 7 minutes. Pure insights. Episode 291: Successful business leaders do this one thing to build trust in their organizations. Wise words from LoRen Greiff, Founder & President of Portforliorocket.

Topics CoveredLoren Greiff - Job Search ExpertPortfolioRocket.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Twitter: https://twitter.com/portfoliorocketThe value of relationship building as part of your long term career planHow networking can help you bypass the traditional job application processThe importance of building a clear networking strategy- steps you can take to start today Creating relationship equity with everyone you meet Tapping into the network you already have and putting yourself out thereWhy externally referred candidates bring trust and credibility-the hidden benefits for companiesNetworking through LinkedIn and podcasts-how to be consistent, strategic, and be foundBiggest mistakes people make in the job searching processOvercoming fear and tapping into your future selfManaging imposter syndrome through staying present in the day and momentWork with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/Work with Stacy: https://www.stacypollack.com/

On this episode Jeff welcomes Loren Greiff who is the founder of Portfoliorocket, where she empowers creatives and marketers to love their work, be valued, AND be well paid. Loren speaks to business leaders and candidates about how to overcome some of the biggest challenges recruiters and job seekers face as we emerge from the pandemic. Jeff & Loren discuss how a crisis of long-term unemployment (LTU) is looming in the U.S. with more than 4 million people or 40% of the total unemployed workforce not finding work even after looking for 6-months or more. Loren shares with Jeff from her deep knowledge of LTU and ageism. Loren and Jeff talk about the growing population of employers (at least 20 out of the Fortune 50) that are committed to hiring the long-term unemployed not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes business sense. Loren shares how hiring long-term candidates leads to higher retention rates and are less costly for employers to acquire. She shares how LTU job seekers should make the critical shift of applying personal responsibility to their search, which always starts with the mindset. Loren discusses why the best talent isn't always landing the job, the critical nature of networking, and how the conversation is the relationship.

"On December 2nd, 2019, I was done. That day, I handed in my resignation for a job I spent my entire career wanting & working for. The truth is ... I didn’t want to stay. My boss didn’t see my value, I wasn’t performing well & the culture, not a fit. At 56, after over thirty years in creative roles as VP at J. Walter Thompson, on the client-side & my last woo hoo as a Managing Consultant, I jumped back into the job market. Realizing all over again how painful & difficult the process was. That's precisely why I started Portfoliorocket.com."If you're in the mood for powerful storytelling full of hope, suspense and drama, then you are in for a treat!Loren Greiff comes from the world of Advertising, Marketing and Recruiting. And has pivoted to entrepreneurship during the biggest pandemic the world has ever seen.How did she do it? What does it take to get hired in Advertising for roles that aren't, well, advertised?Listen to the show to find out!Follow Loren on LinkedIn here.For more on Loren, check her website here.Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

This week, Lu is joined with Loren Greiff,  the founder and president of Portfolio Rocket. She has over 25 years experience working with senior level creatives and marketers, helping them break into, advance and successfully pivot through career opportunities in the hidden job market. Loren has a heart for serving people and helping them understand their value and the importance of networking."What comes from the heart, reaches the heart."TOPICS:- The Hidden Job Market: The value of building your personal and professional capital.- Why being of service is the key to accelerating your career.- Growth mindset and job searches: How to turn wasted time into your runway to next.- How to fight against procrastination  Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comLoren's website: https://portfoliorocket.com/Loren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff

In this episode, we talk about making the job search process a little more human with Loren Greiff. We also get a little personal as we extended this episode to include the pre-session chats. There was just too much good stuff! This is a MUST listen episode for all job seekers. Loren shares tons of valuable tips on how to ensure you're aligning with the right job. Loren Greiff is the Founder & President of Portfoliorocket -- a career system developed for Sr. Level Creatives & Marketers committed to controlling their search. Portfoliorocket is a consistent & repeatable process that teaches Sr. Creatives & Marketers how to access the Hidden Job Market to find 80-85% of the opportunities they WANT without applying online. To date, over 70% of Clients have landed their next role within 12 weeks. You can find Loren on LinkedIn or at www.portfoliorocket.com

Loren Greiff ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ ) is the Founder & President of portfoliorocket.com. In this episode, she will discuss how she helps Senior Creatives & Marketers find 80-85% of the jobs that are not posted online. She was also listed On Top 75 Linkedin Voices For JobSeekers. This podcast is brought to you by Square Motion ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/dca83df4-35b1-4c3c-ac60-06d8c7b5bbf4/ep/www.squaremotion.me ) , a Video Marketing agency in Dubai.

Welcome to our NEW Podcast / Linkedin Live series, Let's Go Live with Jack Kelly! The goal of this one-of-a-kind series is to help you with your job search and advancing your career! Each week, host Jack Kelly will bring on educated Career Experts who will share their insights and give you inside tips on how to be successful in your job search! Watch the Linkedin Live here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQEKfcDa9Ez1vf5FPwLekeOtgwdZCOIZ Join Our Innovative Job Search Site: https://wecruitr.io/ Visit us on our socials! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wecr... Facebook: facebook.com/WeCruitr/?ref=br_rs Instagram: instagram.com/wecruitr/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/wecruitr Reach Jack Kelly! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackkelly... Twitter: https://twitter.com/wecruitr_io