Craig Davis has earned his crown amongst some of LinkedIn biggest royal influencers.    Today Craig is known as the KING. All due to his humanity, generosity and service.   Craig is a KING commenter.    Yup, his commenting strategy is so insanely simple and effective that  Anyone can use it to earn BIG relationships    For C-suiters/Executives on the market, you need to know and use this because this is game changing – especially if you’re an introvert, and don’t fancy yourself as a content creator:    In this loaded episode you’ll find out:    Why commenting is a brilliant workaround to writing content What’s Craig’s definition of VALUE DRIVEN COMMENT (and what’s not) His ninja move: Helping you get them to introduce you? What to do when a hiring manager you want to build a relationship with doesn’t have content for you to comment on? His step by step 95/5 strategy – proven to work for beginners and those more experienced on LI alikeAnd how to have your comment own the #1 spot in the comment thread Connect with Craig Davis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig~davis/ His post-it take away: Help add value without expecting anything in return. Go-to resources:  Jasin Alic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicjasmin/ Richard van der blom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardvanderblom/ Austin Belcak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak/ Walk Up Song: Seven Nation Army : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY 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

Claude Silver, Vayner Media’s Chief Heart Officer works with nearly 2000 hearts  per day that’s more than the most in-demand Cardiologists.    As Gary Vaynerchuk’s #2, she describes her role in the business as the  exquisite dirty work of being human.   Granted, most organizations aren’t looking for more human dirty work    That’s why we had to get real.   In this episode we get busy exploring:   How to suss out lip service vs. real caring? How values on the wall can be tested to translate into the day to day? How Claude and other decision makers determine  emotional intelligenceWhat leaders need to know now (in 2023/24) to effectively build and maintain a culture of safety, energy and innovation alignment.   Connect with Claude Silver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/   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

Ever felt like a fraud?  Afraid you’ll be found out?  I have. Many times.   And so has my guest Jule Kim.   Jule is an executive leadership coach and Imposter Syndrome expert (no that’s not an oxymoron)  – a topic she understands from the inside out based on her career maze.    Law school drop out, turns top amateur gamer, Microsoft Technical Editor, Amazon Content Manager, Headshot Photographer to here we are today.     Jule’s insights on this topic go deep.    In this episode, You’ll find out:  How Imposter Syndrome annoyingly explains away our successWhat are the 5 types of Imposter SyndromeHow on the surface do they present themselves And how do they show up in the most unexpected ways?.    Connect with Jule Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjulekim/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julekim/ Website: https://adviceactually.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

Age is a touchy subject, period.  But age in your job search – like a grenade on fire.  Colleen Paulson is the Founder of Ageless Career and highly respected colleague featured by Forbes, LinkedIn News, Yahoo Finance.   She’s a Gen Xer and I’m a Boomer.    In this episode we drop the diplomacy to ensure that regardless of your age,  you’re able to  mitigate the nasty stigma of ageism and drive towards relevance.    You’ll find out:    What signs point decision makers and your network to believe you’re irrelevant – and how to replace themHow to respond to “You’re Overqualified”How to capitalize on your age’s underutilized, hidden gems How to better communicate with greater relevance, to signal more interest and impact    This powerful and empowering listen so make sure you listen to the end.     And a timeless gesture,  pass it along to a friend who deserves to be considered for their  relevance!   Connect with Colleen Paulson  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colleenmpaulson Website: agelesscareers.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

Awake and Anxious?  Been there?  Me too.    Then I discovered David Gandelman.  Consider him the Netflix of Nodding Off or Harvard of Headspace.   David has taught at Cornell University, NBC Universal, Chevron, Parsley Health, SAP, and the Four Seasons Resorts.   His meditations have been streamed millions of times on Insight Timer, the most used meditation app in the world and his podcast Grounded Sleep is a no-fail remedy to my countless tosses and turns.  In this episode David shares:    The root causes trigger our inability to get and stay asleepWhat the difference is between cosmetic and deeper solutions to getting better sleep.Why knocking ourselves out by unconsciously watching TV or Videos is counterintuitive and kills our quality of sleepWhat you should do if you’re restless or unable to sleep before a big interview   BONUS:  Make sure you listen to the whole episode!  David gifts us a short and guided meditation for anyone dealing with career anxiety or career challenges.    Connect with David:  Website: https://www.meditationschool.us/ Grounded Sleep Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-sleep-podcast/id1457920399 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_gandelman/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GroundedMind   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

This is a different Career Blast In A Half episode.  In this episode I eat my own dog food and get icky, uncomfortable.    A few things:  While most think I’m an extrovert, because being a super connector comes easily.  My quiet time is how I refuel my high octane. Before piecing this together I spent some time getting it out as an exercise, never once wanting to share it.  But, I was urged to tell my career story “Mission Possible” and when someone you trust makes a strong suggestion, take it.  White it’s my story, it’s your invitation to grab a hold of yours.  No matter where you are now.    I launched PortfolioRocket in 2020 at 56 with the mission to:  Put an end to career victimization one executive at a time, enabling them to achieve more faster. In this episode you’ll jump on the roller coaster of my backstory Why growing up in Boston was a source of conflict and shameHow I stumbled on my career “winning formula” Why I had to give up crazy as my love languageWhen I started singing the “Queen Theme”What happened when I heard the blaring sound of my wake up call that led me to my mission Don’t forget to listen to the end for my special message to and for you, amazing listener!  Today, at 59 I can tell you it was one of the single best decisions of my life. I never want to retire.  I live for the success of my clients. I am witness to  their remarkable courage, conviction  to embrace their personal and professional transformations and serve as examples of whole humans for their children, partners, and the future of work.  Connect with Loren: Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Write a podcast review  Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Gasp alert:   There are 30,000 LinkedIn trainers touting advice on how to drive the outcome you want.  But there are few like Richard van der Blom who’ve trained 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 to engage with the right people at the right time.   In this episode you’ll find out:  How Richard has achieved a 92% cold connection acceptance rate so you can more effectively break in and build hidden job market referrals.   Why reverse engineering your LinkedIn profile can increase hitting the default, non personalized cold connections acceptance rate to 65-70%   Richard’s 5 Hyper-Personalized Hooks you can steal to melt your cold connections by up to 90%.   And what NOT to do – hint hint:  name dropping is risky and why you can’t afford to let your social capital wane in your search and throughout your career. .  Connect with Richard van der Blom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardvanderblom/ Website: https://www.justconnecting.nl/en/ The Latest On The LinkedIn Algorithm: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7110150910768521216/   Connect with Loren: Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Write a podcast review, as I read and appreciate each one! Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In the previous episode Chris Do, Founder of The Futur, shares his most intimate memories of Keir McLaren, his coach for 13 years. In Part I, we leave off with the question, “Was Keir worth it” In Part II, You’ll Find Out: The more complete answer to the question “Was Keir Worth It” How and why coaching pays for itself How to reframe failure or bad decisions as “tuition” towards future success. How to maintain rationality if and when desperation creeps up to avoid the suboptimal Chris’s perspective on what Keir meant when he said, “You get the world you see” Why we don’t want to live a life of easy challenges We wrap up this episode with some reflection and appreciation for Chris’s impact on me personally and professionally. And, in his generous spirit his kind words. The post- it Chris encourages us to have in daily view, “If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes” Who is this quote attributable to? Good question! Research pointed me several sources: Nick Donofrio, IBM’s Executive Vice President of Innovation & Technology Courtney C. Stevens Author of “The Lies About Truth” Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes – an AA Sticker. Episodes 30 and 31 are dedicated Keir McLaren, Chris Do and all coaches who are brave enough to take a stand and speak up for our current and future success. About Keir McLaren Keir McLaren, passed away on August 21, 2022. While his title was business coach, for most, he was so much more. He was not one to sugarcoat what had to be said; And yet through the gruff was always kindness and supreme empathy. His Pittsburg Gazette obituary summed it up like this: “He was working and curious about the future up to his last moment. No he isn't resting, he is riding his Harley into the unknown and loving every part of it” Who is Keir McLaren?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_m9-4rgpiE Traits of Successful People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4 What Failure Can Teach You About Humility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c Connect with Chris Do: Website: https://thefutur.com/ Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ 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

Chris Do’s influence is undeniable. As the Founder of The Futur, an online business education platform, on a mission to teach one billion people how to make money doing what they love. His YouTube channel boasts over 2M subscribers and a top-ranking podcast is always my ears first thing every Wednesday morning. But that’s NOT what this episode is about. In this episode we dive deep into Chris's journey as he walked away from his $80M agency, BLIND, to create The Futur with Keir McLaren, his business coach, friend, and guiding force of 13 years. In This Episode (Part 1) You’ll Find Out: Why, If Keir thought and Chris thought he couldn't fail. Why did he decide to hire a coach? How some of Keir’s most valuable teachings impacted Chris and what he applies today in his life and business Why Keir? And was all of “it” – the time, effort, money and changes required worth it? More to come in Part II next week! About Keir McLaren Keir McLaren, passed away on August 21, 2022. While his title was business coach, for most, he was so much more. He was not one to sugarcoat what had to be said; And yet through the gruff was always kindness and supreme empathy. His Pittsburg Gazette obituary summed it up like this: “He was working and curious about the future up to his last moment. No he isn't resting, he is riding his Harley into the unknown and loving every part of it” Who is Keir McLaren?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_m9-4rgpiE Traits of Successful People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4 What Failure Can Teach You About Humility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c Connect with Chris Do: Website: https://thefutur.com/ Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ 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

David Dancer is a six-time CMO, marketing genius, and fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace coming from some of the world’s most loved and iconic brands including American Express, Visa, Teleflora, MedMen, and Inspire Clean Energy. In his unfiltered take on breaking barriers and redefining success, David dared to challenge the status quo and still does! In this episode you’ll find out: How David navigated the buttoned-up world of blue-chip companies while staying true to himself Why the absence of representation for LGBTQ+ rights, lack of mentors, and finding colleagues to connect with, drives him to advocate for a world where 'seeing is believing' How to sniff out trust, in your search to assess inclusive cultures and organizations when there are so many variables at stake? How he’s dealt with friction head on – in the face of ignorance, resistance, and politics while successfully building professional relationships. How to balance the concurrent needs to work and land a job with your alignment of values for diversity and inclusion. And why he is launching his podcast CLOUT For Good featuring prominent #LGBTQ+ executives on October 11th, National Coming Out Day For hidden job market insider tips and stories subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhdancer/ Podcast: CLOUT For Good: https://www.cloutforgood.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

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" Newsletter Connect 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

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 Transitions 1. Personal Transitions: moving, empty nesting, divorce, sense of pace 2. Physical Transitions: changing hormones, diet, sensuality, physical or cognitive health 3. Psychological Transitions: feeling anxious or depressed, inflexible, lonely, angry 4. Pandemic/Passing Transitions: fear of death, facing mortality, uncertainty, loss 5. Professional Transitions: retired, changed career, lost job, starting new business 6. Purpose Transitions: finding legacy, spiritual connection, new direction Find 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 time does 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" Newsletter Connect 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

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" Newsletter Connect with Michael Reddington: Website: https://michaelreddington.com/ Book: https://disciplinedlistening.com/ Podcast: The Disciplined Listening Method with Michael Reddington LinkedIn: 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

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 take For hidden job market insider tips, subscribe to Loren’s newsletter here: "Out of Hiding" Newsletter Connect 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

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" Newsletter Connect 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 models 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

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" Newsletter Connect 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

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" Newsletter Connect 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

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" Newsletter Connect 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

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 it This 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" Newsletter Connect with Jen Laffin: Website: https://www.jenlaffin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-laffin/ Podcast: The Flight School Podcast with Jen Laffin Instagram: 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

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" Newsletter Connect 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