73 episodes
Career Blast in a Half Loren Greiff
-
- Business
-
-
5.0 • 123 Ratings
-
A third of our lives is spent working. Our careers, a source of identity and fulfillment, can often turn on us and become consuming. We obsess about how to create impact and feel valued. How can I get back to skipping to work on Mondays?We struggle to feel purposeful and at the same time feel clueless about how to go from where are now to where we want to go. If you crave career simplicity and action you’re in the right place. Career Blast, In a Half is your 30 minutes of weekly simple, powerful and actionable career fuel to keep your success track no matter where you are in your career or what’s to come next.
-
How To Gain Access & Influence For "Next Level Networking" I Scott MacGregor
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 -
TMI or Vulnerability? How to Share Your Personal Story Professionally I Holly Crawshaw
Everyone loves a great story
Stories make you memorable
Stories help you engage where facts can’t
Stories are more powerful than glue in helping us bond, relate and align
[this is why they work like magic in your job search]
But, here’s the thing
Too many executives steer away from sharing their best stories
Not because they don’t have them
Because they don’t how to share a vulnerable story without oversharing, or TMI
That’s why this week guest Holly Crawshaw is here.
Find out how:
Tell stories that help people cheer for you.
Share your wound story to be authentic, without sharing the drama
Lean into stories that are professional with sprinkles of your 5 % differentiators
And what you need to removed from your stories, to avoid TMI
Holly’s ghostwriting background led her to go all in on Linkedin.
Over the last 3 years she’s generated over 8,000,000 views,
100,000 new followers, and increased leads by an average of 230% for her clients.
Connect with Holly
Join her next Masterclass
(I did and it’s been life changing!)
Connect with Loren:
Book a Discovery Call
Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/
Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com -
Create Don’t Wait I Loren Greiff I Founder PortfolioRocket
Create Don’t Wait
That’s the most notable difference with today’s executives in transition.
And to cut your time on the market.
While driving alignment
And earning more (for our clients, on average +40-70% more)
What do I mean when I say create, don’t wait?
It’s all in this concise less than 15 minute (solo) episode
Find out:
How to avoid the black holes of the ATS
What the key elements are to strategically network and drive referrals vs. network to drink coffee.
How to differentiate yourself vs. commoditizing your candidacy
How to amplify your search success without going it alone.
Did you like this episode?
We want to hear it all – email us at 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 -
Building Resilience I Kofi Douhadji
They say, what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.
Few understand this the way our guest Kofi Douhadji does.
In his words:
“Resilience is just something you build up”
This applies to all of us – in and outside of our careers – especially in a job search.
In this episode Kofi shares his secrets to building resilience.
Find out how:
Curiosity and gratitude help overcome adversity.
See beyond the obvious
Embracing fear and growth are necessary for success.
See beyond your conditions to strengthen your resilience and inner strength.
How to apply resilience as a tool in both your personal and professional life.
His path is remarkable
Born in Togo, West Africa to becoming a US citizen, to two (nearly three time) book author, airforce pilot, father and Founder of Flying Wings, a hybrid-publishing house.
This episode celebrates your past unique path and inspires your lesser known path to come.
Connect with Kofi Douhadji
Connect with Loren:
Book a Discovery Call
Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/
Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com -
What's The Difference Between Culture Fit & Culture Climate? I Dr. Colleen Saringer
We forget or may not realize how strongly our workplace is a “determinant of our health”.
Regardless of the said culture or assumed fit
Workplaces are still a source of harassment, bullying, and depression.
So what does the buzzword of “culture fit” really mean?
Our guest this week, Dr. Colleen Saringer is an organizational health professional (not to be confused with HR)
For 25+ years she been advocating change through the lens of bettering the
organization from a health standpoint
In this episode find out:
Why and what you need to know about culture fit and culture climate to protect your mental health.
What are some common examples and disconnects between them?
How can you get to the truth behind a company’s culture climate?
What is Dr. Saringer’s workplace advocacy ACTION framework you as an employee have a responsibility to?
Connect with Dr. Colleen Saringer
Connect with Loren:
Book a Discovery Call
Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/
Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com -
Get Real-time White Collar Workforce Data I Jason Saltzman
"We see on average 300,000 job changes every week."
Who can keep up with that?
No one.
Thankfully, Live Data Technologies tracks job change data for over 90 million white-collar workers, giving real-time insights into hiring patterns and turnover rates.
This means job seekers can pinpoint who's hiring and stay ahead of industry trends.
You’ll find out what's shaking up with the evolving roles of go-to-market teams, pandemic-driven shifts in workforce models, and the AI/ML talent frenzy.
By tapping into this goldmine of data, you’re able to make savvy decisions and confidently navigate the ever-changing job landscape.
Our guest this week, Jason Saltzman is the Director of Growth at Live Data Technologies.
His work life entails working with top reporters, and researchers and clients to explore the latest workforce dynamics.
LDT collects data and insights featured in top publications including The WSJ, Bloomberg, The Economist, Forbes, and more.
Make sure you follow him for his weekly
"Movers, Shakers, and Moneymakers... detailing the most interesting job changes seen in the last week."
Connect with Jason Saltzman
Check out Live Data Technologies here
Connect with Loren:
Book a Discovery Call
Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/
Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com
Customer Reviews
A True Fan
I’m a big fan of Loren Greiff and her Podcast! She understands the impact work has on a person therefore discusses topics that can truly impact an employee’s life and health (because they are one in the same). Regardless of the topic, Loren will ensure there are tips within that are actionable for the listener. I highly recommend!
This is a Must-Listen Podcast for Anyone in Job Search!
Loren brings you the job search experts who will make you much smarter about finding your next job. This podcast provides the insider advice that will help job seekers avoid the frustrating mistakes that far too many make.
What a blast!!!!
Loren pulls the best out of her guests and brings all the juice to her listeners! Such powerful messages and so implementable!!
A must follow!!!!!