How to Reclaim the POWER to Your Career

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THIS ISSUE

1. Feature: Loren Greiff is the unconventional career strategist who can turn you from career victim to career rocketship.

2. The lesson today: how to reinvent for good.

3. Legendary curations: Phoenix Rising poem and more…

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FEATURE

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Let’s talk about a hard truth: too many people feel powerless in their careers. They play the waiting game, hoping a recruiter or job board will be their golden ticket. But here’s the kicker—it’s not the system keeping you stuck. It’s the story you’re telling yourself.

Loren Greiff knows this well. Once an executive recruiter, Loren saw firsthand how the job market conditions people to accept a passive role. But she also learned how to flip the script—and she’s helped countless others do the same.

Here’s the main lesson Loren teaches 👇🏽

Let’s break it down…

❤️ Heartset: Burn the Bridges Holding You Back

Loren’s wake-up call came at her so-called dream job as an executive recruiter at a big firm. A pivotal moment? The day her boss reprimanded her for writing “Yippee” in an email to a candidate who got the big job.

Instead of celebrating her excitement for this candidate, she was told, “We’re professionals. We don’t use words like that here.” Loren realized she was being micromanaged in a way that dimmed her light—and she wasn’t willing to play small.

“I can’t change this system, but I can change my choice,” she said. And that’s exactly what she did. She left the job, burned the bridge, and walked into the unknown.

The takeaway? Sometimes the only way to reclaim your power is to stop clinging to what’s safe and take the leap.

🧠 Mindset: Unlearn to Earn

Loren’s philosophy is simple: the tools that got you here won’t get you there.

Most job seekers rely on outdated methods like applying to job boards or waiting for recruiters to deliver opportunities. Loren calls this “career victimization”—handing over your power to systems that don’t serve you.

Unlearning those habits is uncomfortable, but it’s essential. Loren’s unconventional job search strategies focus on proactivity, like creating opportunities through targeted networking and strategic outreach.

Her proof? Clients in her program land roles faster—between 4-7 months compared to the industry average of 12—and earn 40-70% more. Reinvention isn’t just a mindset shift; it’s a financial game-changer.

🧰 Skillset: 3 Tips to Reclaim Your Career Search

If you’re ready to reclaim control, here are three powerful skills Loren teaches her clients:

1. Learn the Art of “Sniff Testing”
   When evaluating opportunities, dig beyond surface impressions. Loren suggests tactics like checking parking lots at 7:30 PM to see if work-life balance claims hold up.

2. Ask 200-Level Questions in Interviews
   Surface-level inquiries won’t cut it. Learn to ask questions that only the hiring team can answer, showing you’re thinking at an executive level.

3. End Every Interaction with a Cliffhanger
   Instead of saying, “It was great to meet you,” leave the door open: “I know we couldn’t cover everything today. How about I follow up next week with my detailed thoughts on [specific topic]?”

What Does Reinvention Look Like for You?

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to reinvent yourself, here’s the truth: it won’t arrive on its own. You have to create it. Loren’s story proves that reinvention isn’t just for career transitions—it’s a lifelong skill.

So, let me ask: What’s one habit, belief, or system you need to unlearn to take back control of your career? Hit reply—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Make your mark, live your legend 🤘🏽,

Howie Chan

Creator of Legend Letters

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P.S. In the podcast, we talked about an article I found online where Loren started her workout journey back in 1988 with Anne Chorsky, turns out they are still besties! (Listen to the episode HERE)

LEGENDARY CURATIONS

🔗 3 interesting things across the interwebs inspired by Loren:

1. Loren’s life journey where she burned herself to the ground many times reminds me of this poem by Lord Bard: Phoenix Rising.

2. Loren ran a Spartan race. Listen to founder Joe De Sena talk about his venture and how it changes lives.

3. If you are at a VP level and above, curious about career coaching, checkout Loren’s company: Portfolio Rocket.

SOURCES

1. Greiff, Loren, How to STOP being a Job Search Victim and Get Your Power BACK with Career Strategy Legend Loren Greiff, The Legend Letters Podcast, November 26, 2024 - LINK

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