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Career Blast in a HalfThe Price of Professional Invisibility When You’re Over 40,50 or 60+ | Corey Hurley🎙The Price of Professional Invisibility When You’re Over 40,50 or 60+ | Corey Hurley “Do I have to be on LinkedIn?" Wrong question. The right question: "Can I afford not to be?" Invisible executives don't get hired. Most professionals over 40,50 or 60? Invisible. Not unqualified. Not past their prime. Just stuck. Not because they’re not Not because they’ve lost their edge. Because they’re still in a pre-digital mindset, waiting to be discovered instead of showing up. Corey Hurley, TEDx speaker and s...2025-06-1832 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Booby Traps That Keep Women Broke I Billy ZerilloThe Booby Traps That Keep Women Broke I Billy Zerillo Money isn't math. It's war. And most women are losing. Not because they're bad with numbers. Not because they spend too much on lattes. They're losing because they're fighting the wrong battle—themselves. Billy Zerillo learned this the hard way, watching his parents weaponize money. A single mother making every financial mistake in the book. The kind of origin story that either breaks you or makes you dangerous. Billy chose dangerous. Now he's a behavioral wealth coach wh...2025-06-1137 min

Career Blast in a HalfBreaking the Busyness Habit | Peggy SullivanBreaking the Busyness Habit | Peggy Sullivan Maybe that’s why your job search feels like a full-time job... but without the paycheck? This week, Loren is joined by Peggy Sullivan—bestselling author of Beyond Busyness, corporate performance expert, and founder of She Can—to tackle one of the most destructive myths in executive career transitions: the busier you are, the more productive you must be. Spoiler: it's not true. Peggy knows firsthand how burnout disguises itself as drive. Her own journey through stress-induced health issues, personal loss, and extreme overwhelm led he...2025-06-0432 min

Encouraging the EncouragersTurning Setbacks into Strategy... going to bed with your client (it's different than you think) and getting your next TEDx Talk too! - A Jam Session with Coach Loren GreiffIn 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 Episode, You’ll Learn:Why Loren “goes to bed with her client” (well... it's a bit different than you think... but it WORKS!!) – and what that m...2025-05-1623 min

Career Blast in a HalfSomeone's Getting Hired, Here's How To Make It You (In "Uncertain Times”) I Loren GreiffIn 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 pr...2025-05-0720 min

It Gets Late Early: Ageism in the WorkplaceTurn Career Setbacks Into Comebacks: Gamifying Job Searches and Nailing Your Career After Age 40 With Portfolio Rocket’s Loren GreiffWhat 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 on...2025-04-2948 min

Career Blast in a HalfDoubt is Death. My 3 Secrets To Certainty In Your Search I Loren GreiffDoubt 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 guessin...2025-04-0215 min

Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big DreamsBreaking the Age Barrier: How to Get Found, Land Faster & Earn More with Loren GreiffWhat 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:🔥 The biggest mistakes executives make in their job search🔥 Why applying online is a dead-end (and what to...2025-03-1234 min

Career Blast in a HalfWelcome To The End Of Career Victimization I Loren Greiff & TJ BennettIf 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...2025-02-1239 min

DesuckifyWork®Episode 69: Ending career victimization with Loren GreiffWould you rather be a victim or have a career your love?Being a victim is easy.😿 We play the job application lottery day after day, praying for the big jackpot… or even just a politely written “no thank you.”😿 We lament the lack of job security while doing little to make ourselves stand out😿 We get jealous of those who have better “luck” than us instead of getting curious about how they made things happen for themselvesTaking ownership of your career is harder, but way less painful. And Loren Greiff—th...2025-02-111h 05

Career Blast in a HalfPiplashed? The Secrets Behind Performance Plans I Dan GoodmanOver the past five years there has been a significant increase in corporate issuing performance incentive plans (up 20+) But are Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) there to help you improve or are they insidious tactics used by employers to manage you out of your position? How has their original intent changed over time? What are the subtle signs that yours may be coming? Who should you go to? What should you do about it before it’s too late? What does “at will” really mean? How do you take care of your mental wel...2025-02-0540 min

Career Blast in a HalfHow Making 10K Friends Turned Into A Real Job I Rob LawlessWhat if your day job was to talk to 4 people a day for an hour each? What if the goal was simply to build human connection? What if there was no agenda during these conversations? No set questions or criteria to be someone’s friend? This week we take a peek into non linear careers. You’ve probably experienced this yourself. Even asking “How did I get here?” Our guest this week is Rob Lawless. After graduating suma cum laude in...2025-01-2933 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Consumption of You, It's Sucking Out Your Success I James A. FeltsIt’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 lead...2025-01-1532 min

Career Blast in a Half2025 I What Will Stay The Same & What Will Change I Loren GreiffAs 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. Th...2025-01-0830 min

Career Blast in a HalfLoud Career Truths About Introverts I Lissa AppiahThe 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 introv...2025-01-0133 min

Career Blast in a HalfIt's a Wrap I Highlights From 2024Looking 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 w...2024-12-1805 min

Career Blast in a HalfScaling Without Selling Out A $25 Million Story I Sharon GillenwaterWhat 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 a...2024-12-1149 min

Brand Design Masters PodcastLoren Greiff - Navigating the Job Market TodayLoren 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 V...2024-12-0938 min

The Legend Effect (Master Influence and Attraction)Recruiting & Job Searching: How to STOP Being a Job Search Victim and Get Your Power BACK with Career Strategy Legend Loren GreiffIn this episode of The Legend Effect, host Howie Chan interviews Loren Greiff, an Executive Career Strategist who is ending career victimization by elevating, accelerating, and celebrating one executive at a time. They delve into the ugly realities of the recruiting and job searching world and what Loren is doing to hack the system to get her clients in the position they want in 4 to 7 months—and earning 40% to 70% more.The discussion emphasizes the importance of unconventional job search strategies in an increasingly complex world. Loren shares powerful career-fueling strategies that can help you nai...2024-11-2659 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Universal Ism, Ageism I Dealing With It In Your Career (Pt 2) I Maureen CloughHere’s the pickle: Experience, wisdom, and broader perspectives add tremendous value, but quantifying this without relying on age alone IS tricky. That’s why in Part 2 of The Universal Ism, Ageism I Dealing With It In Your Career we’re focusing on how to leverage your experience without having it become a liability. Maureen Clough of "It Gets Late Early" is back and she's not pulling any punches. Why should you listen? Your change starts within. Flip your mental script on age. Experienc...2024-10-1620 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Universal Ism, Ageism I Dealing With It In Your Career (Pt 1) I Maureen CloughIt’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 ageis...2024-10-0930 min

Career Blast in a HalfYou’re A Legend In the Making: Secrets to Executive Transformation I Howie ChanLegends 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 s...2024-09-1840 min

Career Blast in a HalfBeyond Booze: Could Sobriety Elevate Your Career and Life? | Brittany YoungWhat 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 2024-09-1133 min

Career Blast in a HalfHappy Election-Year I What Does This Mean For Your Job Search | Erica ReckampYou’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 2024-09-0435 min

Career Blast in a HalfYou Have Imposter Syndrome, Which One? I Jule KimNo 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 2024-08-2847 min

Career Blast in a HalfYour First Step On LinkedIn I Jasmin AlicIt’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: 2024-08-2125 min

Career Blast in a HalfStorytelling IS Everything For Exec I Michael Margolis I Re-ReleaseThe 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 H...2024-08-1424 min

Career Blast in a HalfAt The Core I Why Core Values Are Everything | Ricki PasinelliOuchhh 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...2024-08-0736 min

Career Blast in a HalfStartling Reasons Self-Investment Is Worth Every Penny I Mando SallavantiThere 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...2024-07-3137 min

Career Blast in a HalfHow To Gain Access & Influence For "Next Level Networking" I Scott MacGregorAre 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...2024-07-2433 min

Career Blast in a HalfTMI or Vulnerability? How to Share Your Personal Story Professionally I Holly CrawshawEveryone 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...2024-07-1744 min

Career Blast in a HalfCreate Don’t Wait I Loren Greiff I Founder PortfolioRocketCreate 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...2024-07-1016 min

Career Blast in a HalfBuilding Resilience I Kofi DouhadjiThey 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. ...2024-07-0343 min

Career Blast in a HalfWhat's The Difference Between Culture Fit & Culture Climate? I Dr. Colleen SaringerWe 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...2024-06-2630 min

Career Blast in a HalfGet 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...2024-06-1934 min

SPEAK LIKE A CEO244: How to Communicate When Your Career Changes. Loren Greiff & Konstanty SliwowskiHow 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 l...2024-06-1355 min

Career Blast in a HalfBurnout Myth-Busters I Cara HouserBurn 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. Caregive...2024-06-1236 min

Career Blast in a HalfFired? Afraid You Might Be? Know Your Rights I Employment Lawyer Tom SpiggleFired? 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, p...2024-06-0540 min

Career Blast in a HalfYou’re NOT Bad With Money I Dave WonOur 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 mone...2024-05-2940 min

Career Blast in a HalfFind Your Unique Voice (Even If You Think You Lost It) I Melissa Cohen & Julie Michelle MorrisLet’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 leade...2024-05-2235 min

Career Blast in a HalfBecome THE Expert In Your Network, 10 Mins A Day on LinkedIn I Martijn Holt“LinkedIn is a time suck: “I don’t know how to be productive with my time on LInkedIn” It’s been a while, LinkedIn has changed, how do I get good fast” These are some of the most common objections that we all have grappled with. Especially if you’re new to the platform or new to the idea that LinkedIn is more than a place to park your online resume. Martijn Holtes has trained more than 31,000 professionals at every different level to scale productivity and effectiveness on LinkedIn. 2024-05-1539 min

Career Blast in a HalfHow To Become Unignorable I Communicate Like 1% of CEOs I Oliver AustNo 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 Communicatio...2024-05-0842 min

Career Blast in a HalfWhy is Leadership in Crisis | Josiah PledlIn 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 o...2024-05-0142 min

Career Blast in a HalfLess Ego Amigo: More Nurturing Your Network I Donnie Boivin“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...2024-04-2445 min

Career Blast in a HalfTop Salary Negotiating Mistakes We All Make, and How to Fix Them | Keri-Lynne Shaw I Part 250% 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 abs...2024-04-1724 min

Career Blast in a HalfTop Salary Negotiating Mistakes We All Make, and How to Fix Them I Keri-Lynne Shaw I Part 150% 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? ...2024-04-1026 min

Career Blast in a HalfTime Rich? Energy Poor? | Simon Alexander OngExhausted 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...2024-04-0340 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Business Of Not Knowing I Radim MalinicGood 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 wi...2024-03-2746 min

Career Blast in a HalfPositivity Experiments I When You’re Laid Off Or Don’t Like Work | Antoni TzavelasMost 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...2024-03-2040 min

Career Blast in a HalfAwkward? Good! | Henna PryorSnorting, 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 pers...2024-03-1338 min

Career Blast in a HalfLinkedIn's Scroll-Stopping Secrets: For Lasting Impressions I Jasmin Alic (Part 2)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...2024-03-0637 min

Career Blast in a HalfLinkedIn's Scroll-Stopping Secrets | Lasting Impressions I Jasmin Alic (Part 1)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 willin...2024-02-2825 min

Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern EntrepreneurHow to Pivot from Your Career to Your Calling with Loren GreiffHave 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 impo...2024-02-231h 22

Career Blast in a HalfMindfulness In Your Career Is BS | Steve WareEveryone 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 yea...2024-02-2146 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Rise of Flat Leadership | Joy MeserveA 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...2024-02-1439 min

Career Blast in a HalfWhat Recruiters Won’t Tell You But Desperately Want To | Adam PosnerWhat 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...2024-02-0738 min

Career Blast in a HalfSoothing Lies: Debunking Self-Care Fairytales I Randi BraunThe 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...2024-01-3135 min

Career Blast in a HalfStorytelling IS Everything I Michael Margolis Pt. 2Part 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!! ...2024-01-2427 min

Career Blast in a HalfWhere Does Success In Your Career Come From? Alan Stein, CEO Kadima (Ex-Google, Meta, AmEx & Salesforce)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...2024-01-1044 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Impact of AI on Executives | Lori MazorLori 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...2024-01-0348 min

Career Blast in a HalfSeasons Heedings & Eatings: How The Holidays Can Fuel or Fumble Your Job Search I Soraya ZidaneAs 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...2023-12-2739 min

Career Blast in a HalfWhat You Need To Know About Career Transitions in 2024 Pt. 2 | Gina RileyIn 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...2023-12-2021 min

Career Blast in a HalfIt’s 2024 What You Need To Know About Career Transition Pt. 1 I Gina RileySometimes 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’l...2023-12-1329 min

Career Blast in a HalfBadge or Boulder: Navigating Executive Job Search for the First Time | Loren GreiffMore 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 res...2023-11-2930 min

Career Blast in a HalfValue Driven Comments I Winning Over The Hard Wins I With The King, Craig DavisCraig Davis has earned his crown amongst some of LinkedIn biggest royal influencers. Today Craig is known as the KING. All due to his humanity, generosity and service. Craig is a KING commenter. Yup, his commenting strategy is so insanely simple and effective that Anyone can use it to earn BIG relationships For C-suiters/Executives on the market, you need to know and use this because this is game changing – especially if you’re an introvert, and don’t fancy yourself...2023-11-2242 min

Career Blast in a HalfHeart at Work - Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer, VaynerMediaClaude Silver, Vayner Media’s Chief Heart Officer works with nearly 2000 hearts per day that’s more than the most in-demand Cardiologists. As Gary Vaynerchuk’s #2, she describes her role in the business as the exquisite dirty work of being human. Granted, most organizations aren’t looking for more human dirty work That’s why we had to get real. In this episode we get busy exploring: How to suss out lip service vs. real caring? How values on the wa...2023-11-1537 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe 5 Types of Imposters, Shadows In The Spotlight | Jule KimEver felt like a fraud? Afraid you’ll be found out? I have. Many times. And so has my guest Jule Kim. Jule is an executive leadership coach and Imposter Syndrome expert (no that’s not an oxymoron) – a topic she understands from the inside out based on her career maze. Law school drop out, turns top amateur gamer, Microsoft Technical Editor, Amazon Content Manager, Headshot Photographer to here we are today. Jule’s insights on this topic go deep. 2023-11-0847 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe Raw, Real & Truth About Relevance & Overcoming Ageism I Colleen PaulsonAge is a touchy subject, period. But age in your job search – like a grenade on fire. Colleen Paulson is the Founder of Ageless Career and highly respected colleague featured by Forbes, LinkedIn News, Yahoo Finance. She’s a Gen Xer and I’m a Boomer. In this episode we drop the diplomacy to ensure that regardless of your age, you’re able to mitigate the nasty stigma of ageism and drive towards relevance. You’ll find out: What signs point decision makers...2023-11-0142 min

Career Blast in a HalfIn Your Search... For Sleep? | David GandelmanAwake and Anxious? Been there? Me too. Then I discovered David Gandelman. Consider him the Netflix of Nodding Off or Harvard of Headspace. David has taught at Cornell University, NBC Universal, Chevron, Parsley Health, SAP, and the Four Seasons Resorts. His meditations have been streamed millions of times on Insight Timer, the most used meditation app in the world and his podcast Grounded Sleep is a no-fail remedy to my countless tosses and turns. In this episode David shares: The root...2023-10-2534 min

Career Blast in a HalfMission Possible | Loren GreiffThis 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...2023-10-1826 min

Career Blast in a Half5 Hyper-Personalized Hooks To Melt Cold Connections I Richard van der BlomGasp alert: There are 30,000 LinkedIn trainers touting advice on how to drive the outcome you want. But there are few like Richard van der Blom who’ve trained 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 to engage with the right people at the right time. In this episode you’ll find out: How Richard has achieved a 92% cold connection acceptance rate so you can more effectively break in and build hidden job market referrals. Why reverse engineering your LinkedIn profile can increase hitting the default, non personalized cold connections acceptance rate to 65-70% Richard’s 5 Hyper-Personalized Hooks you can steal to melt your cold conne...2023-10-1148 min

Career Blast in a HalfChris Do I Inside Coaching I Part 2 “If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes”In the previous episode Chris Do, Founder of The Futur, shares his most intimate memories of Keir McLaren, his coach for 13 years. In Part I, we leave off with the question, “Was Keir worth it” In Part II, You’ll Find Out: The more complete answer to the question “Was Keir Worth It” How and why coaching pays for itself How to reframe failure or bad decisions as “tuition” towards future success. How to maintain rationality if and when desperation creeps up to avoid the suboptimal Chris’s perspective on w...2023-10-0426 min

Career Blast in a HalfInside Coaching, Part 1 I Chris DoChris Do’s influence is undeniable. As the Founder of The Futur, an online business education platform, on a mission to teach one billion people how to make money doing what they love. His YouTube channel boasts over 2M subscribers and a top-ranking podcast is always my ears first thing every Wednesday morning. But that’s NOT what this episode is about. In this episode we dive deep into Chris's journey as he walked away from his $80M agency, BLIND, to create The Futur with...2023-09-2734 min

Career Blast in a HalfIn The C-Suite I David DancerDavid Dancer is a six-time CMO, marketing genius, and fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace coming from some of the world’s most loved and iconic brands including American Express, Visa, Teleflora, MedMen, and Inspire Clean Energy. In his unfiltered take on breaking barriers and redefining success, David dared to challenge the status quo and still does! In this episode you’ll find out: How David navigated the buttoned-up world of blue-chip companies while staying true to himself Why the abse...2023-09-2042 min

Career Blast in a HalfOperationalizing Branding For Magnetic Outcomes | Liam DarmodyHave you stumbled on Liam Darmody sipping your morning coffee? Yes. That guy. He doesn’t brag about gaining a zillion followers overnight or peddling the latest "get-rich-quick" gimmicks. Liam is the brains behind "Liam's Brand Stand” a thriving startup that helps leaders, startup whizzes, and big company squads create magnetic brands on LinkedIn. True story? Liam's a number-crunching data-geek with a BIG heart. For nearly two decades, he’s been...2023-09-1336 min

The Entrepreneur Next Door 🏡[44] LoRen gReiFf: "People hire people. They do not hire resumes."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 lear...2023-09-0756 min

Career Blast in a HalfNavigating the Midlife Maze: Unpacking the 6 P’s of Transitions I Aras Erekul, MD, MMHMidlife often drives us to various places and states of transitions. Who better to speak to this than Aras Erekul, the SVP of Programming for The Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school, founded by Chip Conely of Airbnb – dedicated to navigating midlife transitions. In this episode Aras Unpacks the 6 P's of Transitions 1. Personal Transitions: moving, empty nesting, divorce, sense of pace 2. Physical Transitions: changing hormones, diet, sensuality, physical or cognitive health 3. Psychological Transitions: feeling anxious or depressed, in...2023-09-0634 min

Career Blast in a HalfDetecting Deception In Your Search I Michael ReddingtonIn an August 2023 survey by Resume Builder, four in ten hiring managers admit they lie to candidates in the hiring process. This is one of the main reasons I invited Michael Reddington, a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) trained by the most elite interviewers and investigators to the show. Fascinated with why people share sensitive information, under vulnerable circumstances in the face of consequences Michael focuses on helping interviewers and interviewees detect deception and master truth-seeking. He founded the groundbreaking Disciplined Listening Method and his...2023-08-3052 min

Career Blast in a HalfBoard? I Debra BoggsDebra Boggs is a firecracker loaded with intel on all things related to resumes and careers but her true gifts lie in helping qualified professionals land board seats. Debra’s work has been recognized in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Inc, Fast Company, and The Huffington Post, in addition to Forbes as a NEXT 1000 Entrepreneur. In this episode you’ll find out: Why soooo many are seeking board positions The two types of boards and how they differ How long the ramp time is to attain a bo...2023-08-2333 min

Career Blast in a HalfLess But Better Content & Mental Models I Josue VallesJosue Valles is The Mad Content Scientist, evidence by his mental model content that grew his following to 70K in less than 9 months. But before his content caught fire, he quit. Like so many of us. What changed for him, is what can change for you. Creating content is more than writing. It’s how you think. How you think not only telegraphs who you are in your career an...2023-08-1634 min

Career Blast in a HalfDifficult Work Situations, Do This, Not That I Jenny FossAs a girl, Jenny Foss was convinced she'd grow up to become a California beach lifeguard. But that’s NOT what she’s known for. Jenny Foss is the voice of JobJenny.com and widely respected LinkedIn Learning teacher – most recently to the author Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations She’s seen it ALL and her no nonsense insights provide the easy untangling of workplace stitches, will spare you hours, d...2023-08-0935 min

Career Blast in a HalfThe 5 Steps Of Interview Mastery | Jacob WarwickOn top of being a new dad, Jacob Warwick is the GOAT of interviewing (and negotiation) coaching featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc & Entrepreneur. As a negotiation coach, he has added over $100 million in compensation increases for his clients and helped 2500+ executives negotiate new leadership opportunities. This is a MUST, loaded listen for anyone interviewing, especially Execs: You’ll find out: Why the interview process is not about impressing your interviewer. Focusing on your past experience doesn’t move you forward. How to avoid common mindset mistakes in interviewing. Jacob’s 5 Steps...2023-08-0241 min

Career Blast in a HalfCan Your Soul Meet Career Success? | Shelley PaxtonAt the peak of her 26-year marketing career and then CMO of Harley-freaking-Davidson – Shelley Paxton didn’t vibe with view at the top of the corporate ladder. Where was the fulfillment she expected? Worse, it was sucking the joy out of her life—and the life out of her – to the point she didn’t realize what she’d lost: a connection to her own soul. Shelley started Soulbbatical, the company, with the mission to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to realize (and rebel for) their g...2023-07-2637 min

Career Blast in a HalfExcuses To Empowerment I Deconstructing AccountabilityJen Laffin is a master teacher, and success coach with an uncanny knack for holding those who need it most, accountable. While serving solopreneurs is the mainstay of her coaching, her insights and solutions can help all of us in our work, jobsearch, and lives transcend the excuses that get in the way of our ability to rise above and go beyond As an early adopter of Carol Dweck's work and book “Mindset” -- Jen saw the mindblowing impact it had on her students, and on herself. If you know...2023-07-1932 min

The Trending CommunicatorFind the Rocket Fuel for Your Career with Loren GreiffIn 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 t...2023-07-171h 16

Career Blast in a HalfCode Cracking I What You Need To Know Behind The Biz of LinkedInThere are a LOT of LinkedIn Trainers (+2.1M to be exact) And, Kevin D. Turner is always at the top of my list. A dogged LinkedIn disciple – with a depth of knowledge and the ability to curate the most relevant new features often with a sneak peak into what LI is doing as one of their chosen beta testers. He’s been very busy – having optimized +4.8K+ LinkedIn Profiles & Trained 12K+ People on Best Practices since 2005. Long story short, he und...2023-07-1238 min

Gratitude Through Hard TimesLoren Greiff: Portfolio RocketThese 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...2023-04-1747 min

This Shit WorksDiscovering the Hidden Job Market to Propel Your Career with Loren GreiffToday’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 th...2023-03-2247 min

Rising TideLoren Greiff: No Experience Is Wasted"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 rea...2023-01-2557 min

Build Your TeamLoren Greiff’s Power in Helping C-Level Executives Expand Their CareerIn order to achieve success, C-level Executives need more than just a good idea and the drive to succeed. Achievement is key in any career, but few people know how to achieve it. Loren Greiff does! As a consultant for c-level executives, she knows the ins and outs of moving up the ladder. Loren Greiff is really an amazing human. She has a unique formula that helps C-level Executives unlock their true potential and expand their careers. In this video, I am with Loren Greiff of PortfolioRocket and we will talk about how she helps C-Level...2022-11-0828 min

The Purpose-Led Leadership PodcastEP44: How to Take Consistent Action To Improve Your Life with Loren GreiffLoren Greiff is the Founder of PortfolioRocket. Launched in the shadow of the global pandemic, Loren and her business help people get hired 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆. And 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒖𝒑.And on the face of it, what Loren does is uplift others, empower them to be their best selves and find careers they love. But the wisdom to do so hasn't come without her own personal challenges, adversities and heartbreaks. This conversation was so uplifting and inspiring to have, I hope you feel the same way listening to it. Find Loren here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Find Vincere here: https://www.vincere.io/chrisoconnell 2022-09-0156 min $d\'Skills in Action$ d'Skills in ActionGoing From Job Search Victim To Career Disruptor For The Win, with Loren Greiff, President of PortfolioRocket"I was a victim of my career" says today's guest: Loren Greiff, founder of 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 Greiff...2022-07-1948 min

Your Bright Personal BrandCreatives are the best visionaries until it comes to their career: interview with Loren Greiff of PortfolioRocket, Episode 43Loren 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 ca...2022-03-1645 min

Your Career GPSEp. 62 Awake At The Wheel: How To Make Coffee Buzz Up Your Strategic Networking (Special Guest Loren Greiff)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: 🌟Loren tells our listeners about her background and how this fueled her work today 🌟Young people tend to be very apprehensive about starting to network with more experienced professionals. She breaks down how young professionals can work though that. 🌟Most people, especially young job seekers search for jobs completely diff...2022-03-0935 min

Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Use Humor in a Job Interview, with Loren GreiffIf 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. ...2021-12-2225 min

The Career Planning Show30. On How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market: Interview with Loren GreiffOn 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...2021-12-1731 min

The Career Planning Show30. On How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market: Interview with Loren GreiffOn 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...2021-12-1731 min

How I Got Hired34. Loren Greiff: A Career by Design, not by DefaultSend us a text"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...2021-05-3133 min

Make Work HumanMaking the Job Search Human: Interview with Loren Greiff Ep 23In 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. Po...2021-01-1531 min