Career Blast in a Half

Startling Reasons Self-Investment Is Worth Every Penny I Mando Sallavanti

There are two types of people:
 
Those who see personal investments as an expense,
And those who understand it as a path to remarkable ROI
 
Most financial advisors tell you to put any extra cash into 
 
Real estate
The market 
Investments
 
But that’s not what financial advisor, Mando Sallavanti suggests
 
“The first place that I tell people to consider is in the mirror, it's themselves”
Find out:
What Mando did when he made $360 in his first three months to invest in himself (and why you do the same thing) 
How much you should sock away in your “emergency fund” regardless of how secure your job is (or not) 
What are the best free resources to invest in – before anything happens to your job
What do to do to take advantage of hidden tax benefits while you’re on the market
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Armando Sallavanti is a registered representative with and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Supervisory Office: 2 Bala Plaza, Ste 901, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Tel: 610-766-3000.My email is: asallavanti@financialguide.com
 
 
PS: Mando is not your average financial planner type of guy and nor is his content
He helps people build passive income, retire early, and travel 
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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 
 
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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!) 
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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. 
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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 
 
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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
 
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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
 
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Burnout Myth-Busters I Cara Houser

Burn Out Myth Busters I With The Burn Out Lady, Cara Houser
 
We live in a world riddled with the culture of overwork. 
Overbooking
Drained 
And overwhelmed
 
No wonder in 2023, Zippo reports that 89% of American reported burnout in the past year.
 
Meet, Cara Houser,  The Burn Out Lady. 
She earned her title, the hard way
 
Signed herself up to be all things to everyone.    
 
Super achiever 
Overextended working parent.
Caregiver
Volunteer
Dried up raisin 
And ready to give up. 
 
Her hard-won wisdom now serves others in helping them rebuild healthy habits, and sustainable resilience. 
 
In this episode Cara divulges
How to spot the tiny little betrayals to watch out for? 
How to handle your to-do list 
What to do when you’re always-on
 
Her book Burned Out To Lit Up, focuses on ditching the grind to reclaim your life – 
 
"Houser's frank approach will strike a chord with readers, and the direct, no-nonsense prose is both refreshing and effective. The guide is compact but bursting with sensible pointers and insight."  - Booklife by Publishers Weekly
 
Connect with Cara
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Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Know Your Rights I Employment Lawyer Tom Spiggle

Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Know Your Rights  I Tom Spiggle 
 
I’ve been there. 
 
Unsavory slants about my age.
A performance improvement plan
And a few other discriminatory digs. 
 
If only I knew then, what I know now thanks to Tom Spiggle. 
 
Tom Spiggle, is an employment attorney who’s been fighting for employees and their rights for over 20 years. 
 
His focus: helping those who’ve been subjected to wrongful employment practices including firings, discrimination, pregnancy, and family responsibilities. 
 
His book Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Use legal leverage to fight back against your employer and win on your terms, provides plainspeak understanding of the legal tools that you can use to get control of your career.
 
In this episode Tom gives away the step by steps: 
What are the tell tale signs that a firing or performance plan is coming? 
What should you do to educate and protect yourself 
What are the signs to watch for? 
How to evaluate your options to decide if pursuing legal action is worth it
When filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is advised to potentially resolve the issue.
Connect with Tom
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You’re NOT Bad With Money I Dave Won

Our relationship with money reveals our values, fears, and desires. 
The emotional aspects of money few talk about are deep and more critical than meets the eye. realize.  Not just for financial well-being, but also impacting all our relationships - both personal and professional.  
 
This is why he says:
 
"You cannot solve an emotional problem with a practical solution. It has to be an emotional solution."
 
Dave Won, formerly known as The Budget Captain, has been helping employees address both the psychological and practical aspects of money to bring transformational change into the workforce.
 
In this episode Dave find out: 
 
How our childhood influences our money behaviors
The sneaky ways money colors our career and leadership decisions
How to evaluate your spending habits with “the credit card test”
How to develop healthier relationships with money.
 
Today Dave is a keynote and TedX speaker empowering leaders and organizations  to bring their best to work by leaving their financial stress behind for good. 
 
Connect with Dave Won
Hire Dave 
Tedx: You’re Not Bad With Money
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