Career Blast in a Half

Storytelling IS Everything For Exec I Michael Margolis I Re-Release

The story you tell yourself
 
Is the #1 determinant of success. 
 
This applies to everything
Especially your job search
 
The internal narrative
Can drive high performance
 
Or sabotaging our interactions
 
“Whatever problem you face in your career, or organization,
you can solve it by looking at it as a storytelling problem”
 
 
Find out:
 
Why stories matter more when there’s uncertainty
How to think like a storyteller
How to test your story to get 90% of the room on your side in the first 5 minutes
 
This episode is SO good, we had to air it twice!
 
Connect with Michael Margolis
Website: https://www.storiedinc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmargolis/
 
 
Connect with Loren:
Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/
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At The Core I Why Core Values Are Everything | Ricki Pasinelli

Ouchhh
That’s the sound of your values being stepped on. 
 
Your coworker threw you under the bus
You’re stuck in fear
You don’t have enough saved to tell your job to shove it 
 
Why does this happen? 
 
Short answer
You don’t know your values. 
You’re not living them
 
This week, Ricki Pasinelli, CEO Whisperer & Chief Growth Strategist Chief 
blows the lid off of core values:
 
Find out:
 
Why your core values fuel your actions whether personal or professional
What your first step are to evaluate them - in interviews and in your next role
How to apply them daily
 
“Core values should be more than just statements; 
they must translate into everyday actions that attract like-minded individuals and repel 
those who don't align” 
 
Make sure to follow Ricki 
 
Ricki is the Founder of Make Partnership is a boutique consultancy providing expertise in double-digit growth acceleration for 50+ employees across tech startups, creative agencies, manufacturing companies, and professional service firms.
 
You can book a call with her here
 
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Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com
 

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
Follow Mando 
Get his newsletter here
 
Armando Sallavanti is a registered representative with and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Supervisory Office: 2 Bala Plaza, Ste 901, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Tel: 610-766-3000.My email is: asallavanti@financialguide.com
 
 
PS: Mando is not your average financial planner type of guy and nor is his content
He helps people build passive income, retire early, and travel 
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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 
 
Connect with Loren:
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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!) 
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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/
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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 
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
Get her book here 
 
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