How to Reclaim the POWER to Your Career
3 tips to supercharge your career search.
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 👇🏽
THE LESSON
Reinvention isn’t a one-time act; it’s a way of life.
Howie Chan
❤️ 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Most job seekers rely on outdated methods like applying to job boards or waiting for recruiters to deliver opportunities.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: The Pivot Playbook
If you’re ready to reclaim control, here are three powerful skills Loren teaches her clients:
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.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.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?
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