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Chris Do I Inside Coaching I Part 2 “If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes”

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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_m9-4rgpiE] Traits of Successful People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4] What Failure Can Teach You About Humility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c] Connect with Chris Do:  Website: https://thefutur.com/ [https://thefutur.com/] Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ [https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/] Connect with Loren: Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ [https://www.portfoliorocket.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ [https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/] Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com [Loren@portfoliorocket.com]

Inside Coaching, Part 1 I Chris Do

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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_m9-4rgpiE] Traits of Successful People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJcwllsKA4]   What Failure Can Teach You About Humility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5KZlLRl2c] Connect with Chris Do:  Website: https://thefutur.com/ [https://thefutur.com/] Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ [https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/] Connect with Loren: Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ [https://www.portfoliorocket.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ [https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/] Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com [Loren@portfoliorocket.com]

Queer In The C-Suite I David Dancer

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 [https://mailchi.mp/portfoliorocket/359h29td9b] Connect with David:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhdancer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhdancer/] Podcast: CLOUT For Good: https://www.cloutforgood.com/ [ https://www.cloutforgood.com/] Connect with Loren: Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ [https://www.portfoliorocket.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ [https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/] Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com [Loren@portfoliorocket.com]

Operationalizing Branding For Magnetic Outcomes | Liam Darmody

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 categories * Why 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 [https://mailchi.mp/portfoliorocket/359h29td9b] Connect with Liam: Website:  https://www.liamsbrandstand.com/ [https://www.liamsbrandstand.com/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody1/]  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@liam.darmody [https://www.threads.net/@liam.darmody]    Connect with Loren: Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ [https://www.portfoliorocket.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ [https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/] Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com [Loren@portfoliorocket.com]

Navigating the Midlife Maze: Unpacking the 6 P's of Transitions I Aras Erekul, MD, MMH

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 [https://mailchi.mp/portfoliorocket/359h29td9b] Connect with Aras: Website: https://www.modernelderacademy.com/ [https://www.modernelderacademy.com/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aerekul/ [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 [https://www.modernelderacademy.com/resources-ebook/anatomy-of-a-transition]  Learning to Love Midlife by Chip Conley - https://chipconley.com/learning-to-love-midlife/ [https://chipconley.com/learning-to-love-midlife/]  Connect with Loren: Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ [https://www.portfoliorocket.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ [https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/] Email: Loren@portfoliorocket.com [Loren@portfoliorocket.com]