Career Blast in a Half

Can Your Soul Meet Career Success? | Shelley Paxton

At 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 greatest purpose, possibility, and impact. As an ICF-certified coach, Shelley has worked with executives at Fortune 100 companies as well as fellow rebel soul individuals and entrepreneurs. In this episode you’ll find out: How to connect to your soul desires, without needing to get that cosmic kick in the A$$. Why “fine” is a 4-letter word you should avoid at all costs. What the consequences are to being a Title . How to uncover who you are to start your own Soulbbatical.For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Shelley:Website: https://www.shelleypaxton.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-paxton-759163/ Get Soulbbatical Here! https://www.shelleypaxton.com/books See the books that shaped Shelley’s Journey: https://www.shelleypaxton.com/my-world Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Excuses To Empowerment I Deconstructing Accountability

Jen 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 what you need to do but aren’t doing itThis episode is for you: Find out: How to get out of your comfort cave without shame, blame, and guilt for good!Why Jen’s mission is eradicate procrastinationHow to living into your purpose is not about hustle and grindThe 3 surprising things that get in the way of personal accountabilityWhat will happen to your future self if you’re not accountable today. How to prevent the consequences of the “Summer Slide”For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Jen Laffin:Website: https://www.jenlaffin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-laffin/ Podcast: The Flight School Podcast with Jen LaffinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlaffincoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenLaffinCoaching Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Code Cracking I What You Need To Know Behind The Biz of LinkedIn

There 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 understands Linkedin inside and out with his eyes closed doing a handstand. He’s a Managing Partner and Brand Strategist behind TNT – a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Consultancy with deep expertise in Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages. I invited Kevin on the show to share why you, job seekers, need to understand how the beast platform (at nearly 1B users) works so you’re discoverable and strategically aligned to building your coveted network. In this episode: Find out why the evolution of LinkedIn matters for you and your job search. The importance of “networking beats not working” and why this is vital if you want to never look for another position going forward. How to become the solution for others and get on the first page of their search. How focusing on vanity metrics (like post impressions) hurt your LinkedIn profile!Why personal branding is a MUST vs. personal branding. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Kevin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/President/ Website: http://kevindturner.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepRockingLinkedIn Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrKevinDTurner Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

What Does It Mean To Be Unreasonable In Your Career? | Will Guidara

Will Guidara, a hospitality icon and co-owner of the world-renowned Eleven Madison Park, has championed 'Unreasonable Hospitality,' transforming businesses into unforgettable experiences. With chef Daniel Humm, he led EMP to become the #1 restaurant on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017. The lessons in his National Bestselling book “Unreasonable Hospitality, The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect” applies to everyone, regardless of industry or where they are in their career. PS: Will and I did not know each other before recording this episode. I reached out to him in a cold – highly personalized email. But, because Will lives his mission and true to his personal brand, he took a chance on me, a total stranger. If I can do this, so can every and anyone in their career!Find out how and why: The now famous cocktail napkin combined with some advice from his father changed the trajectory of Will’s life. Speaking your most audacious goals into existence works “Adversity is a terrible thing to waste” The Rule of 95/5 and the story of the “blue spoons” will change how you lead and keep yourself focused. YOU need to listen to this to learn from Will and be inspired in your career and life!For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterHere are the goods on Will:Book: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They ExpectTedTalk: The Secret Ingredients of Great Hospitality | Will Guidara | TEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wguidara/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wguidara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguidara/ Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Unlocking Career Limitlessness & Navigating Wonderhell | Laura Gassner Otting

Laura Gassner Otting, IS audacious, in all the best ways. Inspiring author, catalyst, and executive coach, she challenges individuals to overcome doubt and embrace bigger challenges beyond their beliefs.Her career has been big and wild and unexpected – spanning politics, philanthropy, and leadership, she empowers audiences to find their voice and achieve success. As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Laura's strategic thinking and wisdom have impacted countless individuals, including those she advised during her tenure at the White House and as the founder of a highly successful search firm. Passionate about giving back, she continues to ignite revolutions and audacious dreams in the lives of others.In this episode, we uncover:The four components of “consonance” – the path to career alignment and fulfilling career path. The direct correlation between personal autonomy and how well we perform at our jobs. Defining success for yourself in the NOW vs. your past self. Why do we need to stop giving votes in your career and life to people who shouldn’t even have voices. What is Wonderhell? For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Laura:Website: https://www.lauragassnerotting.com/ Take the Limitless Assessment here: https://limitlesspossibility.outgrow.us/limitlessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heylgo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heylgo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heylgo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heylgo Books: https://www.lauragassnerotting.com/books TedX Talk: Why doesn’t success bring happiness? Check out Laura’s newest book Wonderhell here: https://www.wonderhellbook.com/ Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Happiness: We’ve Got It Wrong, Here’s How to Right It | Jessica Weiss

Jessica Weiss is a happiness expert who reveals why happiness at work does not come from what most of us think. With a background in Fortune 500 management consulting, Jessica shares the secrets to cultivating genuine happiness at work. Jessica’s unique research-based approach helps us build lasting happiness habits that make work a more enriching experience.Topics for today’s show:Where have we ALL gone wrong with the concept of happiness?What are the three most important habits to create lasting habits and why?Why are relationships and friendships happiness MAGIC -- especially when we're going through transitions like a job search.What are the two key factors that drive happiness and how to use them in your job search. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Jessica:Website: https://www.jessicaweiss.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaweiss7/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicaweiss/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessicaweissJessica Weiss TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=494xjRAoAdYEmail: info@jessicaweiss.com jessica@jessicaweiss.comConnect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Anxiously Fearless: 7 Ways to Retrain Your Inner Voice with Anxiety Coach Joe Vandecar

Joe Vandecar, a former Apple veteran and Navy serviceman, is an anxiety coach and author who's all about helping people overcome their anxiety and limiting beliefs. With his extensive experience in high-pressure situations, Joe has a unique and empathetic perspective on how to handle anxiety. His upcoming book, Anxiously Fearless: 7 Ways to Retrain Your Inner Voice to Conquer Challenges, provides valuable insights and practical steps to help individuals rewire their brains and regain control over their lives. Get ready to learn from a true expert who's been in the trenches and emerged stronger.Topics for today’s show:Examine remarkable approaches to transform your brain and combat anxiety and self-imposed limitationsGrasp the vital role of self-awareness in crafting an assertive, worry-free outlookAcquire effective mental fitness strategies and adjustment techniques to ward off burnoutUncover the keys to detecting and neutralizing toxic stress and ingrained scarcity mindsetReclaim your life by eradicating negative inner voices and fostering a meaningful self-imageFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Joe:Website: https://jvandecar.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephvandecar/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiously-Fearless-Retrain-Conquer-Challenges-ebook/dp/B0C5DVTXSG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18P9MRVO2LJV8&keywords=anxiously+fearless&qid=1684881385&sprefix=Anxiously+fea%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

How & Why Business Moves at The Speed of Community with Super Connector Ryan Paugh

Ryan Paugh is a game changer in the world of business, known for his innate ability to build bridges and create connections between people, resources, and opportunities. As the co-founder of Fast Company's Executive Board, Newsweek's Expert Forum, and Rolling Stone Culture Forum, Ryan has made it his mission to help others excel in their passions by fostering a sense of community. With a knack for asking good questions and a philosophy centered around habitual generosity, Ryan is the perfect guest to discuss strategies for developing meaningful connections in today's competitive market.Topics for today’s show:Uncover the critical role authentic relationships play in achieving networking successMaster the art of forging meaningful connections through purposeful inquiries and warm introductions Embrace the immense potential of community-building to accelerate your professional growth and open up new doorsComprehend the significance of offering value and investing in relationships to secure long-term career successGrasp the concept of the five-minute favor and learn how to become a super connector within your industryFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Ryan:Website: https://www.community.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanpaughLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpaugh/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Superconnector-Networking-Building-Business-Relationships/dp/0738219967Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

What is Negotiation Without Manipulation? with Susie Tomenchok

Susie Tomenchok is a talented negotiation expert with a wealth of experience under her belt. With a successful track record at a Fortune 50 company, Susie has been involved in high-stakes deals worth millions of dollars, involving CEOs and CFOs. Her passion for helping others develop their negotiation skills led her to write the book Negotiating Without Manipulation, which aims to take away the fear and unease often associated with negotiating. Susie's PACE framework has become a game-changer for many people, ensuring they achieve successful outcomes in various situations. A mother of three, Susie is not only an inspiration for her own daughters but for everyone looking to improve their negotiation abilities.Topics for today’s show:Utilize the PACE framework to enhance your negotiating skillsAcknowledge the value of self-awareness and self-advocacy in successful negotiationConstruct a robust BATNA and define clear boundaries for desired outcomesStrengthen active listening to empathize with the other party's needs impartiallyAscertain that effective negotiation comprises mutual gains over force or manipulationFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Susie:Website: https://susietomenchok.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/leaders-with-leverage/id1650026356YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQr2kgP69N7Slja_62WsmwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susietomenchok/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/susietomenchok?_rdc=2&_rdrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Everyday-Negotiation-without-Manipulation/dp/1950721175Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

AuthoredUp! The AI Tool Empowering Content Amateurs I Founder Ivana Todorovic

Ivana Todorovic is a 7x entrepreneur and creator of AuthoredUp, the game-changing AI tool with more than +20,000 users and 11 record-breaking releases. Ivana's career started in economic theory and science but soon led to entrepreneurship. While attempting to create content on LinkedIn, she became frustrated and defeated. AuthoredUp is free Chrome extension born out of Ivana’s desire to solve the one of the most pressing problems job seekers, wanna be thought leaders and other professionals struggle with when writing content – and too often give up compromising their own best interest or personal brands. In This Episode: Ivana shares how amateur content creators can quickly improve their engagement and create high-quality LinkedIn posts with AuthoredUp!Find out about AuthoredUp’s editor with features including preview options and templates for hooks and call to action endings to drive engagement. The tool’s ability to save multiple drafts of LinkedIn posts, providing the flexibility to work on ideas and drafts at any time.AuthoredUp’s feature that saves time by organizing old posts, allowing you to quickly and easy reuse your high-performing content to maximize your impact How you can get all your content metrics to find out how your past posts performed. Plus what’s coming next and WHY this tool is different and won’t put you at risk of violating LinkedIn’s User AgreementFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Ivana:Website: https://authoredup.com/Chrome Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authoredup-%E2%80%93-no-1-linkedi/dkkmpkpjimkollpfgbbglcikcmgmdlhn YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@authoredupTwitter: https://twitter.com/authoredupFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AuthoredUpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanatodorovic/Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com