Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Know Your Rights  I Tom Spiggle    I’ve been there.    Unsavory slants about my age. A performance improvement plan And a few other discriminatory digs.    If only I knew then, what I know now thanks to Tom Spiggle.    Tom Spiggle, is an employment attorney who’s been fighting for employees and their rights for over 20 years.    His focus: helping those who’ve been subjected to wrongful employment practices including firings, discrimination, pregnancy, and family responsibilities.    His book Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Use legal leverage to fight back against your employer and win on your terms, provides plainspeak understanding of the legal tools that you can use to get control of your career.   In this episode Tom gives away the step by steps:  What are the tell tale signs that a firing or performance plan is coming? What should you do to educate and protect yourself What are the signs to watch for? How to evaluate your options to decide if pursuing legal action is worth itWhen filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is advised to potentially resolve the issue. Connect with Tom Get his book FIRED here Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call  Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Our relationship with money reveals our values, fears, and desires.  The emotional aspects of money few talk about are deep and more critical than meets the eye. realize.  Not just for financial well-being, but also impacting all our relationships - both personal and professional.     This is why he says:   "You cannot solve an emotional problem with a practical solution. It has to be an emotional solution."   Dave Won, formerly known as The Budget Captain, has been helping employees address both the psychological and practical aspects of money to bring transformational change into the workforce.   In this episode Dave find out:    How our childhood influences our money behaviorsThe sneaky ways money colors our career and leadership decisionsHow to evaluate your spending habits with “the credit card test”How to develop healthier relationships with money.   Today Dave is a keynote and TedX speaker empowering leaders and organizations  to bring their best to work by leaving their financial stress behind for good.    Connect with Dave Won Hire Dave  Tedx: You’re Not Bad With Money Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call  Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Let’s talk about your voice.  The voice that expresses what you know, how you think, and your unique POV.   For many, maybe most – the idea of using that voice Is not just uncomfortable, but downright terrifying.    LinkedIn Top Voice, Melissa Cohen and Julie Michelle Morris understand that terror and how to help hundreds become triumphant in establishing their thought leadership and how you can too.    Today, they’re the co-founders of  DIY Influence, the fast growing community on a mission to help leaders become thought leaders.    Find out:    The good news about thought leadership on LinkedInWhy engaging in comments on LinkedIn is just as important as creating content.How to start your thought leadership journey with confidence to establish and amplify your voice.Why your thought leadership is so crucial whether you’re in a career transition, or not Connect with Melissa Cohen  Connect with Julie Michelle Morris  Join DIY Influence here   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call  Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

“LinkedIn is a time suck:  “I don’t know how to be productive with my time on LInkedIn” It’s been a while, LinkedIn has changed, how do I get good fast”   These are some of the most common objections that we all have grappled with.  Especially if you’re new to the platform or new to the idea that LinkedIn is more than a place to park your online resume.    Martijn Holtes has trained more than 31,000 professionals at every different level to scale productivity and effectiveness on LinkedIn.   This week, Martin and I roll up our sleeves to help you streamline your work and save you time on LinkedIn:     What the three types of capital are and why they add up to What your first 30 days on LInkedin looks like to get going, get good and get smart work When to use, and NOT use AI for your content (despite it’s efficiency) The simplest way to repurpose your comments to create new posts. How and why LI builds your relevance to help you amplify your influence.      Connect with Martijn  LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/martijnholtes/   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call  Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

No one wants to be ignored, especially in a job search.  That’s why Oliver Aust, Europe's top communication wiz and the brain behind leaders at Fortune 50 companies is here to help us become unignorable. In this episode Oliver shares his top secrets from his bestselling books "Unignorable," and “Message Machine” to leverage more effective communication to transform your  impact, to impact.   Find out how to:    Leverage Communication as a Pillar of LeadershipMaintain Authenticity in the Age of AICraft a Clear Leadership Narrative To Stand OutAvoid Common Communication Pitfalls Build and Sustain Trust Implement the EFE (Emotion, Facts, Emotion) Communication Strategy   Connect with Oliver  LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-aust/ Check out his podcast: Speak LIke A CEO Get Unignorable Here Get Message Machine Here   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call  Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In this order, Josiah Pledl, identifies as a father, husband, educator, student, and thinker.   He places a strong emphasis on personal development and leadership growth.   As the  founder of 45 Degrees Leadership, Josiah’s frameworks are proven to enhance emotional intelligence and leadership skills for organizations.    Simplified: : Head + Heart  In this episode’s Josiah and I jump into Why is Leadership Crisis and what you can do as a leader, and executive wanting to demonstrate leadership in your job search.    Find out:    How are societal shifts and tech advancements driving the leadership crisis?Why must leaders fuse intellect with emotion, and the impact it hasWhat does true authenticity in leadership look like, and why does it matter?How do leaders create a culture of acceptance and alignment in the workplace?What key strategies boost diversity and foster a shared purpose?   Josiah's journey is dedicated to helping leaders excel. With academic roots and corporate leadership development experience Josiah thrives on action-based strategies seamlessly adaptable from the boardroom to the conference room. Connect with Josiah Pledl LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahpledl/ Check out 45degree:  https://www.45degreesleadership.com/   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

“You cannot find success in life without ego”    That’s what Donnie Boivin believes.    An ex-Marine and ex-corporate sales maverick, Donnie is no stranger to big personalities and eating crow.    Today, he's lighting up LinkedIn with his engaging content and spearheading his business and community, Success Champion Networking (SNC).    In this episode’s straight talk we cover how to:    Leverage Your Network's Voice Empowering your network to speak for you to amplify your impact and influence far more than going it alone.   Rejection: Your Unlikely Motivator How to harness the power of rejection and use it as unstoppable fuel to propel you forward, no matter the odds.   Aim High, Nurture Often Discover how setting lofty goals while simultaneously taking care of your network can catapult your career to new levels   Where Confidence and Ego Meet Humility Master the art of balancing both with humility to achieve your ambitions without alienating those you aspire to impress.   Discipline Drives Success Why daily routine boosts your confidence and sets the stage for long-term growth.   Connect with Donnie Boivon  LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ Find out more about his community here:  successchampionnetworking.com/    Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

50% of us don’t negotiate our compensation package.  34% of women don’t go there That can lead to a $1M+ loss over the course of a lifetime   But what about negotiating a severance package as protection?     We break this down to address:    Is it awkward to introduce the idea at the negotiation stage?  Does it arouse concerns that you’re looking for a free ride?  What’s the best approach to ask for it?  And at what level is it an absolute must to get it on the table?    In Part II we also talk about:    The gender gapHow to probe for commitment to DE&I And how to build the confidence to ask for what you need    Keri-Lynne Shaw is the Founder of The Salary Bump.  Like many, she didn’t know her worth assuming with hard work… The money would come.  This is a critical listen for those at any stage of their career whether you’re at the beginning of your search or approaching an offer.  Connect with Keri-Lynne Shaw  LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lynne-shaw/ Check out her courses here: https://thesalarybump.com/ Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

50% of us don’t negotiate our compensation package.  34% of women don’t go there That can lead to a $1M+ loss over the course of a lifetime   This isn’t because the negotiation door isn’t open.  It’s WIDE open So why aren’t we walking through it?    Keri-Lynne Shaw is the Founder of The Salary Bump.  Like many, she didn’t know her worth assuming with hard work… The money would come.    Sound familiar?    Before we get to the fixers, we address money mindset and  normalizing our conversations around money to minimize cringe factors   Then we buckle down on:     What to say when asked about your salary expectations? What and when to ask for other in your packageWhat most forget to ask about Critically listen  When you’re about to embark on a search or at the stage when you expect and offer to come! Connect with Keri-Lynne Shaw  LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lynne-shaw/ Check out her courses here: https://thesalarybump.com/ Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call to learn more about negotiating the compensation you deserve (not just your salary): https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Exhausted and have the whole day ahead of you?  Apathetic, with another day on the job search?  Interviews going nowhere? Referrals scarce?    Simon Alexander Ong, is the best selling author of “Energize” discovered the  power of shifting his energy, post financial crisis.    “I literally had no energy, I was exhausted, I was tired, I was drained from working in something that wasn’t fulfilling, yet demanded so much from me physically and mentally.   When your time rich and energy poor, it’s hard to do anything productive” In this episode Simon cracks open how your most important resource, ENERGY works   Find out how:  Your energy is introduces you before you speakTo restore your energy during challenging timesTo leverage your communication style and energy as a leaderTo address low energy in others (key for interviews and networking)Manage your energy in your job search   Connect with Simon LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/ Get his book Energize here: https://amzn.to/4aCbiT0   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Good luck trying to define one pathway to career success.    Even the most successful, are so, because they know how change,  without a map.    Radim Malinic is that guy.   A self made renegade from the Czech Republic – author of seven books, all in Dad  and Founder of Brand Nu, one of London’s top Agencies,  serving clients like Google, Sony Music, Adidas, Sprite and Harry Potter.    Make no assumptions, his non linear creative background is filled with  career wisdom that applies to you or all of us.    In fact, he emphasizes that creativity, is not about being “a creative”.  It’s about thinking creatively and finding solutions, skills that align best with  More traditional,  non-creative roles  like CEOs and CTOs. In this episode you’ll find out how to:    Embrace the Unknown:  Leverage the power of uncertainty in the unpredictable and unplanned pathways   Find Your Creative Compass: Uncover what  excites you,  your unique experiences, and  apply them in innovative ways, regardless of your industry.   Develop Your Risk-Taking Muscle:  How to prepare for taking risks so it becomes easier over time. Allowing the fear associated with risk to diminish.    Navigate Risk: Beyond Titles and Precedents "No risk, no story". Why taking risks is integral to personal  and professional growth for unique and compelling life stories and experiences.  Master Constraints:  To lead to the most limitless creative solutions unburdened by precedent.   Connect with Radim  LinkedIn:​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandnu/ Company: https://radimmalinic.co.uk/   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-pod Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Most of us have been laid off in some way or another at this point in their career.  Most of us have also worked in work environments that zapped our happiness.    Being laid off, was one of the best things that ever  happened to our guest, Antoni Tzaveles.   He liked it so much he did it four times :)    My Clients say the same thing. “Getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to me… if it wasn’t for that I wouldn’t have the amazing life I have now”    So how can you experience a similar turnaround?    Antoni Tzavelas is the founder of Smiling Bowtie, a consultancy committed to creating productive, collaborative, and high-performing teams… elevating culture through positivity experiments to define each employee’s happiness blueprint   In this episode, find out:    How a bowtie positivity experiment turned a sad, stagnant office experience into happiness at work and inspiring positivity in others. What are the five elements for happiness at work?How do you check yourself when happiness values and mission at work are as important as putting food on the table?  What to do when you’re standing in the fire to regain courage?  Connect with Antoni LinkedIn:​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonit/ Company: https://www.smilingbowtie.com/   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call: https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Snorting, dropping things…insert foot in mouth. Think you’re awkward?  Henna Pryor is known for all these things.  Now she speaks on stages and authored the book  'Good Awkward, How to Embrace the Embarrassing  and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You   We kick it up this week breaking down the nuanced nature and cool complexities of awkwardness   Find out the good news of awkward:    How to embrace and own yours to lead to personal growth and success.Why awkwardness is the necessary stepping stone to vulnerability.How to build your 'awkwardness muscles' to cross the 'cringe chasm,' When you should expect awkward to pop up most in your career How “the pratfall effect” works to your advantage when you “step in it” Connect with Henna LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/ Henna's new book: Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You   Company: pryoritygroup.com    Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://meetings.hubspot.com/loren-greiff/discovery-call-loren-li Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

In Part II, Jasmin Alic is back with ultimate Linkedin masterclass in your career and job search:   Why you should forget posting and writing content, in just starting on LinkedInWhat to do when those you want to connect with aren’t posting and the hacks to get on their radarHow to scroll comments to find your ideal customer profile (ICP) and build the trust you needAnd why Jasmin’s gives 100% of his strategies away  and why you should too Connect with Jasmin LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicjasmin/ Book a call with him: https://calendly.com/jasmin-alic/linkedin     Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Jasmin Alic is proof that great teachers never stop testing and share what they’ve learned.   Based in Bosnia   Single dad   And a background of quitting LinkedIn in 2020,  after only 5 days, he now has roughly 200K followers and posts that go viral in record time and a spotlight on worldwide stages.    Who doesn’t want to know how he does it..  And now, you can. In this episode, find out:    Why Jasmin wasn’t willing to “is what it is” and quit his job to start from scratchWhat happened when he ignored “what they said” to drive unheard of success in two years How to budget your time when time constrained on Linkedin The three things you need to optimize your profile and turn it into a one-shot landing page?How to uncomplicate what you want others to do once they get to your profile And this is just Part 1.   In Part 2 next week:    We get into more pro moves to maximize your time and overcome the most anticipated roadblocks to getting on the radar of those you want to connect with.  Connect with Jasmin LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicjasmin/ Book a call with him: https://calendly.com/jasmin-alic/linkedin?month=2024-02   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

Everyone wants all the benefits of meditation.   But no one wants to do it.    Today, Steve Ware is the mindfulness expert who save businesses FORTUNES reducing burnout.   But he was like most of us: A cheeky cynic.   He thought: I'm too tough… too macho for mindfulness. And didn't tell even his closest friends or colleagues.     And then he experienced it, introduced it IBM, the land of suits, and lead it to some of the most stressed out executives there for 13 years.    If you’re in a job search or career, wanting to be more productive, clearer in your thinking, while still driving hard without burnout this episode is for you.    Steve knows a few (million) things about busy, stressed and anxious professionals.   Find Out Why:    Excessive thinking leads to burnout and stress with 90% of us, using our minds for repetitive useless thinking –  processing 60 - 80,000 thoughts A DAY   The best moments of our lives coincide with a gap in the incessant stream of thinking.   We can’t stop our minds by just stopping our mind, it’s a skillful opponent we have to work with, not against.   Nothing around mindfulness is ever about beating your mind into submission or suppressing thoughts.    Mindfulness works like confetti when you piggyback what you’re doing with the attention of your senses.  Connect with Steve LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ware-mindfulness/ Website: stevewaremindfulness.com   Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

A Mercer’s 2017 Global Talent Trends Study found that a third of companies planned to flatten their organizational structure.   Why?    Studies show that flatter organizations are more efficient, agile, innovative, customer centric and  effective at reducing costs.   Joy Meserve is a champion of flat leadership, where power dynamics are leveled fostering more inclusive, empowering, and collaborative workplaces without compromising profits.    That’s the whole point.  One does not cancel the other out.   And research backs that both sides, profitability and people win.    Tune in and find out why:    Flat leadership levels the playing field to empower teams, celebrate diversity, and prioritize culture are more profitable.Emotional intelligence (EQ) vs. authoritarianism is the linchpin of leadership The future of work is flexible. Connect with Joy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymeserve/ Website: leadingwithjoy.com    Connect with Loren: Book a Discovery Call https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ Get Your Free eBook: How To Access The Hidden Job Market LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com

What you want from a recruiter and what they want from you – often not the same.   You want them to hustle for you. They want you to deliver and wow their client, the decision maker.   Adam Posner, the Poz rolls up his sleeves every day to broker relationship between top talent and top tier companies.    He knows what wins his clients over and what drives them nuts,  mixing  equal parts tough love and empathy:    Find out:    Why keywords aren’t the answer and where the pedal hits the medalThe three things every candidate needs to do to cut through the heaps of applicantsWhat companies are NOT looking for and what successful candidates “smell like”? His four P’s – the keys to relationships, especially with recruiters. His skinny on ageism (in tech and other industries) known for young and fresh   Connect with Adam Posner  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner/ Website: http://www.nhptalentgroup.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

The notion of self care is often met with a raised eyebrow.   Some of us (including me) have been programed to drive so hard that over productivity is normal and confusing self-care as self indulgent.   No one gets this more than Randi Braun. the Wall Street Journal’s Best Selling author of  “Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work.”   In this raw repartee we uncover:   The myths of low work libido affecting men and women that lead to burnout and dissatisfactionThe never heard before explanation of hustling vs. hussle culture The five biggest self-care myths Cumulative effects of self-care on ourselves and impact of our relationships and work culture.Tips on how to hold yourself accountable to your self care    Bonus: (tissues not included)   Randi shares her raw recount of her a near death “drunk” experience going through not  one but six lanes of traffic… only to realize that she had neglected her own best self care advice.    Connect with Randi Braun  Website: somethingmajorcoaching.com/  Get her book: https://www.somethingmajorcoaching.com/book LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-braun-312a5423/   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

Part II of Storytelling Is Everything    Does not disappoint!   Find out:   How storytelling works like fortune telling for power, permission and authorityHow to tap into the inner vs. outer storyWhat the #1 determinant of success is and how it relates to storytellingHow to take control of your story in times of uncertainty and AI disruptionWhy storytelling is must to be a leader beyond the job competencies   If you haven’t listened to Part 1, Do that now, and come back!!   Who’s Michael? Michael Margolis has been working deep inside the most influential companies including: Google, Facebook, Uber, Microsoft, Shopify and more, to help executives build the narratives that drive decision-making to their biggest initiatives.     Connect with Michael Margolis Website: https://www.storiedinc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmargolis/ "Narrative Change" Course: https://maven.com/storied/narrative-change "Narrative Influence" Course: https://maven.com/storied/narrative-influence Book: Story 10x https://www.storiedinc.com/story10x/   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