Career Blast in a Half

Operationalizing Branding For Magnetic Outcomes | Liam Darmody

Have 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 an Ops guy, across everything from Marketing Ops to Revenue Ops to People Ops, etc. in the tech world.So, why did he start a branding company? Especially when so many think branding is “soft”.In this episode you’ll find out: Why operationalizing personal branding is do or die? Your personal brand’s 3 core content categoriesWhy is branding about being a good “business citizen”Why your thought leadership is tied to your price point.Why vanity metrics don’t matter as much as you think.For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Liam:Website: https://www.liamsbrandstand.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody1/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@liam.darmody 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

Navigating the Midlife Maze: Unpacking the 6 P’s of Transitions I Aras Erekul, MD, MMH

Midlife 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 Transitions1. Personal Transitions: moving, empty nesting, divorce, sense of pace2. Physical Transitions: changing hormones, diet, sensuality, physical or cognitive health3. Psychological Transitions: feeling anxious or depressed, inflexible, lonely, angry4. Pandemic/Passing Transitions: fear of death, facing mortality, uncertainty, loss5. Professional Transitions: retired, changed career, lost job, starting new business6. Purpose Transitions: finding legacy, spiritual connection, new directionFind out why even though: “We are not caterpillars. Our progression to butterfly-hood is not guaranteed. The challenge of humanity is that living a long timedoes not guarantee wisdom. Age does not guarantee growth” Aras's journey is a testament to the transformative power of change, resilience, and the pursuit of well-being. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Aras:Website: https://www.modernelderacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aerekul/ Check out the MEA book: The Anatomy of a Transition here! - https://www.modernelderacademy.com/resources-ebook/anatomy-of-a-transition Learning to Love Midlife by Chip Conley - https://chipconley.com/learning-to-love-midlife/ 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

Detecting Deception In Your Search I Michael Reddington

In 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 seminars and keynotes now span the globe. In this episode you’ll find out: As an interviewee, what should you be listening for to verify truth or detect deception? What’s the difference between listening and “disciplined listening” and how to do it? How to sniff out hidden clues and nonverbal communication for the real hidden valueHow to assess levels of trustworthiness and how you’re being assessed for the same. What happens in the first milliseconds of someone’s experience with you when interviewing? For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Michael Reddington:Website: https://michaelreddington.com/ Book: https://disciplinedlistening.com/ Podcast: The Disciplined Listening Method with Michael ReddingtonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelreddingtoncfi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIuyOtgaOVZp8sQaCh6XgA Connect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Board? I Debra Boggs

Debra 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 positionsThe two types of boards and how they differHow long the ramp time is to attain a board seat and level of expectations involvedWhy your network is more important than ever in this processWhy you need to be selective in choosing which board positions you takeFor hidden job market insider tips, subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Debra: Website: https://www.dscareermanagement.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebraBoggs_DS Episode References: SpencerStuart Board Indexes: https://www.spencerstuart.com/research-and-insight/board-indexes 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

Less But Better Content & Mental Models I Josue Valles

Josue 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 and in search but who you are.Josue, is a man of few chosen words explains it all in this episode: How the power of visual storytelling and conducting simple experiments is easy and necessary for successHow to balance both, looking past vanity metrics to compare yourself, to yourself. Why engagement is a only small signal of progressYou don’t need any tools to create engaging content!How to post without fear and with full authenticity.For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Josue:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josue-valles/Newsletter: https://josuevalles.substack.com/ The Curation Workshop: https://josuevalles.gumroad.com/l/curation Josue’s favorite book to read on mental modelsConnect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Difficult Work Situations, Do This, Not That I Jenny Foss

As 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, days, and nights obsessing over. In this episode you’ll find out: What’s the latest rethink around our collective careersHow & why “traditional” coaching and curriculum-based career coaching are not mutually exclusive.Why her book: Do This. Not That: Career will help you get your Ph.D. in career management. How this book is uniquely formatted for immediate solutions and longer-term guidance.Jenny’s Do This, Not That to determine if you should stay or go in your current role. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Jenny Foss:Book: https://www.jobjenny.com/do-this-not-that Website: https://www.jobjenny.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfoss/ 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

The 5 Steps Of Interview Mastery | Jacob Warwick

On 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 of Interview Mastery. How to create a gap between you and the competition. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Jacob:Website: https://www.thinkwarwick.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobwarwick/ 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

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