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Leadership has changed. Most advice hasn't.
If you're a high performing leader who's overfunctioning, absorbing everyone else's pressure, and still not feeling like things are moving, the issue isn't effort. It's the model.
The Career Refresh is for executives and senior professionals ready to lead differently. Less reactive. More deliberate. With the capacity to navigate complexity without losing yourself in the process.
Hosted by executive coach and leadership strategist Jill Griffin, each episode explores what it actually takes to lead when the stakes are high, the systems are messy, and certainty is in short supply, helping you move from exhausted and overextended to clear, strategic, and stable under pressure.
This is Next Era Leadership.
About Your Host
Jill Griffin is an executive coach and leadership strategist with 20+ years leading growth at global brands including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Hilton Hotels. She works with senior leaders, executives, teams, and organizations navigating high-stakes moments, helping them expand leadership capacity, navigate complex systems, and lead without losing their identity in the process.
Her work has been featured on Adam Grant’s WorkLife podcast and published in Forbes, Fast Company, HuffPost, and Metro UK. She has also been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Departures, and Ad Age. Connect with Jill on LinkedIn or learn more at GriffinMethod.com.
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What happens when leaders co-create culture with their teams? Christy Pretzinger shares how crowdsourcing values builds trust, strengthens engagement, and keeps people at the center of growth. A conversation about intentional leadership, self-awareness, and the small behaviors that shape a thriving culture. How crowdsourcing your values builds alignment, trust, and cultural ownershipWhy partnering with your team—rather than leading from a silo—creates stronger resultsA simple framework for be...
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has — and one of the most misused. Most leaders are either avoiding it entirely or delivering it like a surprise attack. Whether you're a manager trying to build a team culture where people tell each other the truth, or a professional who wants to handle feedback with more confidence and less defensiveness , this episode gives you a practical framework you can use immediately. In this episode: Why avoiding feedback feels kind but is actually...
Your influence isn’t just in what you say, it’s in what you notice. This episode breaks down five essential body-language tells that appear with bosses, clients, peers, and direct reports. You’ll learn what each signal means, how to read the room with precision, and the practical steps to take when someone is confused, disengaged, overwhelmed, or resistant. If you want to communicate clearly, build stronger relationships, and lead with intention, this episode shows you how. The subtle c...
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down what really happens when you step into a new version of your career, and why the people around you may not be ready for your evolution. Jill explores how identity, boundaries, and internal validation shape your career growth and leadership presence. If you're in a season of reinvention, feeling friction from others, or sensing that you’re outgrowing old patterns, this episode gives you the clarity, language, and mindset shifts to...
Making the leap from high performer to manager changes everything—including your relationship with your boss. In this episode of The Career Refresh, executive coach Jill Griffin breaks down why your boss can make or break your leadership success and shares practical strategies for building a strong partnership, even with difficult managers. Learn how to lead with your strengths, navigate authority dynamics, manage up effectively, and position yourself as an invaluable ally. Whethe...
Wondering whether it’s time to stay in your current role or move on? You’re not alone. Many professionals are reevaluating their jobs at some of the highest rates we’ve seen. In this episode, Career Strategist and Executive Coach, Jill Griffin breaks down a practical, strategic framework for assessing your role: Why you originally took the job—and what that reveals about your prioritiesHow your goals, identity, and professional expectations have evolvedWhere the role aligns ...
If you ever feel guilty for not doing enough, not doing it fast enough, or not having something visible to show for your work, you’re not alone. Productivity guilt is real—and it impacts high performers, perfectionists, and strategic thinkers the most. In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill breaks down: The two most common ways productivity guilt shows upWhy invisible work triggers anxietyHow perfectionism fuels guilt (and how to break that loop)The difference between perfectionism...
Negative thinking drains your energy and sabotages your career success. When left unchecked, it fuels stress, anxiety, and keeps you stuck in patterns that don't serve you. This episode breaks down practical strategies to interrupt negative thought loops and rewire your mindset for the results you actually want. You'll discover why your thoughts aren't facts, how to challenge the stories you tell yourself, and why getting a little ridiculous with your thinking might be the breakthrough ...
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin shares how to shift from asking for inclusion to demonstrating leadership through action. Learn how to move from emotional frustration to strategic influence with tools to build credibility, communicate authority, and institutionalize your value. Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with gre...
If you’re questioning what’s next in your career, or sensing you’ve outgrown the path you’re on, this episode will help you find clarity. In Stay, Shift, or Leap? How to Choose Your Next Career Path, Jill guides you through a practical, grounding exercise that explores three possible futures: staying where you are, shifting into something new, or leaping into a bold, judgment-free version of your life. In this episode we'll discuss: The three future paths that reveal whether it’s ...
It’s a common myth that your resume is about you. It's not. In this episode, I discuss: What your resume is really aboutThe changes you need to make now to get noticed Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, J...
As we wrap up the year, Jill Griffin revisits the biggest themes that shaped The Career Refresh—from redefining worth and leading through uncertainty to the quiet power of clarity. This episode pulls together the year’s most impactful insights, helping you reflect on your growth, realign your focus, and prepare for what’s next. In this episode: The key mindset shifts leaders made in 2025Why clarity—not control—is the foundation of reinventionWhat “worth” really means when your title or compan...
Everyone has experienced anxiety at one point in time. But as high-achieving individuals, we need tools to be able to get us out of anxiety and back into action. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why you experience anxietyHow anxiety shows up in high-performing individualsRecommendations for managing anxietyTools you can use anywhere at anytime to manage your anxiety Mentioned on the show Box Breathing Technique Mental Health Resources Worldwide Support HotlineU.S. Suicide P...
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down the hidden cost of comparison at work—and how to replace assumptions with evidence-based clarity. Also in this episode: Learn how your brain fills in the blanks with fearHow confirmation bias can derail trustJill shares practical tools to help you lead with facts, regulate your thoughts, and stay grounded under pressure.You’ll walk away knowing how to stop unhealthy comparison, build emotional steadiness, and lead with consistent...
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down the Bridges Transition Model—a timeless framework for leading yourself and your team through change with clarity and compassion. Learn how to navigate the emotional side of transformation, manage uncertainty, and build momentum for what’s next. You’ll learn: The difference between change (the external event) and transition (the internal process)How to guide yourself and others through the three phases: Endings, the Neutral Zone, ...
As the year winds down, it's time to pause and reflect on what's working and what needs to change. In this episode of The Career Refresh, executive coach Jill Griffin guides you through powerful questions designed to help you realign your career, sharpen your leadership, and set yourself up for success in 2026. These aren't surface-level questions, they're the kind that make you stop, think, and confront what you've been avoiding. From identifying the one change that could create a ripple eff...
Gratitude isn't just a feel-good practice it can be a game-changer for your career and overall well-being. For many of us, gratitude doesn't come naturally, especially when we're navigating job uncertainty or workplace stress. In this episode, we're moving beyond the gratitude journal to explore practical ways to build appreciation into your daily life. We'll cover: Why gratitude matters for your career success and mental healthThe real reasons gratitude might not be your default settingSimpl...
So many of us are overworking and don’t know how, or why, to stop. In this episode, we discuss: Why we overworkHow outdated work ethics impact our mindsetThe difference between a hard worker and a workaholicThe six crucial areas to address when you’re overdoing itHow to lead teams sustainably in today’s always-on culture Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen t...
When motivation fades it's an opportunity to get curious. This episode unpacks why we often stall before what’s next, and how to reignite your drive by shifting your thoughts just slightly toward possibility. Learn how believable, neutral thoughts can rebuild momentum, confidence, and clarity. Teaser Bullets: Why motivation fades when your future feels unclearHow to use believable thoughts to shift your mindset and energyThe simple mental reset that helps you take action again Support the sho...
What if failure wasn’t something to avoid—but a skill to master? In this episode, I share a fresh take on how to handle setbacks, manage your mind, and turn mistakes into momentum. Why your brain resists failure (and how to outsmart it)The mindset shift that transforms “mistakes” into dataHow to stop hiding in research and start taking actionUnderstand what creates confidence Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She ...
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