Career Blast in a Half

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

Rushab Kamdar I 5 Whys To Ask Before Diving Into Entrepreneurship

Born and bred in a family of entrepreneurs, Rushab has been immersed in the world of business from day one. Having seen firsthand the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Rushab is my go-to guy for professionals looking to transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, ensuring they are primed for success. In this episode, we probe his 5 Whys. These smart and helpful questions are great starters to dive into, offering a keen understanding of the challenges and skills required for your entrepreneurial path and purpose.The 5 Whys we break down are: 1. Why do you want to start your own business?2. Why do I believe entrepreneurship is the right path for me?3. Why would I leave a steady income for uncertainty?4. Why am I willing to take the risks associated with entrepreneurship?5. Why do I think my business idea will succeed? For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Rushab:Website: https://www.thinkbusiness360.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushabkamdar/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltIop2Fba8wVDUYrlC7uFwInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/rushabkamdar/?hl=enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/rushab360Connect 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 People Forget Most To Get Hired with Hannah Morgan

Hannah Morgan an unapologetic introvert with a passion for helping job seekers stay proactive and well-informed in the career arena. With her quiet strength and dedication, she has become a career thought leader, LinkedIn Top Voice, and regular contributor on Forbes, Monster, USA Today, Fast Company, and US World and News Reports. Hannah's Sunday Summary is your end-of-the-week must-read for those wanting to stay updated on the latest in careers and industry trends. Her genuine enthusiasm and deep knowledge make her the go-to expert for navigating the ever-changing world of recruiting and hiring.In this episode, you will find out Hannah’s rub on the most important nuances behind why people hire people (because it's not as straightforward as it sounds) Why likability is so underrated – how to find out your areas of likeability and capitalize on itHannah’s top three A-hole candidate “types” (+ my A-hole bonus) The value of being a great conversationalist The fix and missing element to using paper and digital media to get your message out when that’s not working to net you a job,“We can say, why do you like working with me? And I think that if we ask enough people that question, we're going to hear that answer and then the challenge is how do I capitalize on that? How do I make this come out?” - Hannah MorganFind out about the 30Day Blast Here:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-help-driven-professionals-get-found-navigate-hiring-loren-greiff/Connect with Hannah:Website: https://careersherpa.net/Get Hannah’s Sunday Summary here: https://careersherpa.net/summary-sunday-issue-520/Hannah’s most recommended career book: Sixty Seconds & You’re Hired (https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-Youre-Hired-Robin-Ryan/dp/0140289038)Twitter: https://twitter.com/careersherpaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/careersherpa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmorgan/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

Want to Get Ahead & Influence? Get Networking! with Julie Brown

On the market and ready to get results NOW? Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdWhy? In just 4 weeks, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to make a successful career transition. Additionally, we've priced this program affordably, so you can invest in yourself without breaking the bank.This is not just another program; it's based on the success of over a hundred clients from a private executive network. They did the work, and achieved exceptional results and you can too. Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdJulie Brown is a no-joke powerhouse, especially when it comes to networking. Julie’s book "This Works - A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success," is always in arm’s reach and the must-read recommended to clients no matter how networking savvy or not they are. But don’t wait for the book to arrive, her podcast, also called "This Works," is equally bossy and filled with immediate how-to’s to drive influence in your career (and life) . What I appreciate most about Julie's networking strategies is how easy and approachable she makes it, removing the fear factors while backed by data. Topics for today’s show:Overcoming the most common networking roadblock: WHY would anyone want to network with me? Why pedigree and experience aren’t enough of a competitive advantage to set you apart and influence your career. How to build and maintain your sphere of influenceWhy networking is not just about businessHow and precisely why following up is essential in networking, and whose responsibility it is to nurture relationships to stand out from your competition. For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Julie:Hire Julie for Keynotes: https://juliebrownbd.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/ThisWorks-No-Nonsense-Networking/dp/173483790XPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thisworks/id1528595881YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m94BBkM9It4Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebrownbd/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

No One Is Going To Save You with Mary Abbajay

In 2019, I looked good on the outside. My insides, another story. More like a Jenga tower ready for one wrong move, and splat. That’s when I met Mary Abbajay. Matter of fact. Full of and vinegar and those words, "You know, nobody is gonna save you" Today, years later I still credit her, her words to my ability to remove and save myself. Mary is no stranger to toxic bosses and workplaces – having been there herself. This is precisely what led her to writing "Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss," is a practical guide to thriving in any work environment. In addition, she hosts the "Cubicle Confidential" podcast, where she shares powerful tips and strategies for achieving career success.In this episode, we discuss how to: Spot workplace toxicity and taking control of your work experienceTaking responsibility for your workplace happiness through managing upStrategies for surviving and thriving in toxic workplacesRebuilding your career after leaving a toxic workplaceBuilding positive and productive relationships with your boss while maintaining your integrity and dignityConfronting a boss who takes credit for your ideas and diminishes your efforts while effectively managing upOn the market and ready to get results NOW? Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdWhy? In just 4 weeks, you'll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to make a successful career transition. Additionally, we've priced this program affordably, so you can invest in yourself without breaking the bank.This is not just another program; it's based on the success of over a hundred clients from a private executive network. They did the work, and achieved exceptional results and you can too. Join the 30Day Blast on May 3rdFor hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" NewsletterConnect with Mary:Website: https://careerstonegroup.com/Email: mary@careerstonegroup.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cubicle-confidential/id1575418679Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryabbajayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-abbajay-managingup/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Up-Move-Work-Succeed-ebook/dp/B07BB4QFDFConnect with Loren:Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com