Turn in Career Setbacks Into Comebacks: Gamifying Job Searches and Nailing Your Career After Age 40

What happens when the most brutal battle of your life changes how you approach everything?

Cancer sucks. It rips apart someone’s life. So, can you believe someone “gamified cancer” to make sure she still got the most out of life during her fight?

Yup, that would be my friend, Loren. In this episode, I’m joined by executive career strategist Loren Greiff, the driving force behind helping job seekers over age 40 land their ideal roles. Her story is nothing short of inspiring - she’s not only a career coach but also a survivor of advanced-stage cancer, and she brings her incredible resilience to her work helping others get back to work. Loren helps job seekers reinvent themselves, cultivate the optimal mindset, and get intentional during job transitions. She’s all about reframing difficult situations and turning challenges into opportunities (see earlier point about “gamifying cancer”).

Loren’s story is a reminder that age should never be seen as a negative. She helps her clients go beyond viewing their years of experience as a liability and instead shift their focus forward to what they can deliver in the future. Her work highlights the shifting narrative around ageism in the workforce, particularly for those over 40, and demonstrates how anyone can continue to reinvent their career and make meaningful contributions. Loren’s infectious energy and drive have helped many of her clients secure roles that truly align with their passions.

Tune in to hear Loren’s inspiring story and game-changing career strategies. If you’re ready to reinvent your career, this episode is a must-listen!

“You don’t have to have cancer in order to gamify tough things in your life.”
~ Loren Greiff

In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Meet Loren Greiff, career strategist for job seekers over 40
02:02 Loren’s approach to gamifying tough situations
06:18 Why gratitude and mindset are key to success during reinvention
10:47 Portfolio Rocket’s unique strategy in navigating the job market
16:20 Client success stories and discovering hidden job opportunities
25:09 How networking is essential for career reinvention
32:08 Overcoming doubts and embracing uncertainty during career transitions
38:58 Loren's advocacy against ageism and other forms of discrimination in the job market

Resources:
Doubt is Death. My 3 Secrets To Certainty In Your Search | Loren Greiff -    • Doubt is Death. My 3 Secrets To Certainty ...  

Connect with Loren Greiff:
Website: www.portfoliorocket.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-blast-in-a-ha…

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Website: www.itgetslateearly.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/It-gets-late-early/1000886…

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