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The Career Refresh: Career Reinvention, Leadership Coaching, and Professional Brand is for high-performing professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs ready to lead with clarity and courage. Hosted by executive coach and strategist Jill Griffin, this show helps you navigate career transitions, leadership reinvention, and identity shifts with practical tools and bold mindset shifts.
Whether leading a team or stepping into your next chapter, each episode delivers actionable insights on modern leadership, professional branding, team dynamics, and resilience.
About Your Host: Jill Griffin is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and former media executive who helps high-performing professionals pivot and grow with clarity, confidence, and intention. She’s partnered with hundreds of individuals and teams —from boardrooms to small business owners—to navigate reinvention, lead through complexity, and build a career that fits.
Jill has been featured on Adam Grant’s WorkLife podcast and published in Fast Company, HuffPost, and Metro UK. The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Departures, and Ad Age have also quoted her expertise. Follow her on LinkedIn and learn more at GriffinMethod.com.
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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 cultureSupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for 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 againSupport the show...
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, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and c...
Ever worked with someone who dominates every conversation, name-drops constantly, and gets visibly upset when they're left out of the loop? They're not just seeking attention, they're seeking safety. In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind the "Connector-Competitor" workplace archetype and explore why their behavior matters more than you think, for you, your team, and even for them. In this episode, you'll learn: Why attention-seeking behavior is actually rooted in insecurity an...
Your career has seasons. Times of planting, growth, harvest, and rest. Yet most professionals treat every phase the same, pushing for constant output instead of working with the natural cycles of growth and renewal. In this episode you'll hear how to: Identify which season your career is in and how to use the season to strategically to grow, reflect, or resetRecognize the signs that signal a new season is comingAvoid forcing an early “career Winter”Turn slow or uncertain periods into op...
The first 90 days in a new leadership role can define your success, or set you back. In this episode, Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley explore the common pitfalls leaders face, the small but powerful actions that build trust quickly, and the frameworks that help new executives create momentum. From understanding culture before trying to change it, to navigating relationships inside and outside the organization, you’ll hear proven strategies to move with confidence and impact. 3 Takeaways Why mo...
This episode introduces a simple framework to help you align your work and leadership identity by selecting values to guide the next 90 days. By focusing on values, not just tasks, you’ll create clarity, stay grounded, and achieve your goals with greater intention. The takeaways: How to identify two professional values to guide your next 90 daysWhat alignment and misalignment look and feel like in practiceSimple ways to measure your progress and stay accountableThree actionable tactics to res...
Layoffs are gut-wrenching and increasingly common, leaving many professionals reeling with grief and uncertainty. But they don’t define your future. My guest, Steve Jaffe, has been through multiple layoffs and turned those experiences into The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery, a book about reframing job loss as an opportunity for reinvention. Practical tools you can use right away to recover after a layoff.Fresh perspective on turning job loss into discovery and redefining your ide...
Leadership is a mindset you practice and nurture every day. In this episode, I share the five points of leadership that matter most and how intention shapes your influence. In this episode: How self-leadership sets the foundation for everything elseWays to strengthen credibility and communication in relationshipsHow to scale culture and decision-making across an organizationWhy generative leadership creates an impact that outlasts youSupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, ...
When the playbook is unclear, leaders must be both architects of change and anchors of stability. Discover how to stay relevant, lead through uncertainty, and shape your professional identity during transformation. This episode covers: The dual role of architect and anchor in leadershipHow to create certainty when the ground keeps shiftingQuestions to redefine your value in the age of AISupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace chal...
Trust is the currency of leadership. Learn how to rebuild it after layoffs or transitions, spot early warning signs of erosion, and apply feedback framework to strengthen team connection and performance. In this episode I discuss A real story of transforming a fractured high-performing teamThe feedback framework for trust-centered feedbackSubtle signs your team’s trust is slipping, and how to address themSupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance...
We are back from break next week. Please enjoy this episode in the mean time. Greatest Hits: Build Confidence Through Intentionality Confidence isn’t something you wait to feel—it’s something you build through intentional choices. In this episode, I dive into how mindset, clarity, and consistent action shape your professional brand and career direction. You’ll learn: Why external validation can derail your growthHow clarity, messaging, and relationships drive intentionalityThree practi...
We are still on our summer break so we are dropping this episode: Greatest Hits: The Thank-You Note Advantage In a digital world, a thank-you note still stands out. In this episode, Kristian Schwartz, founder of The Montgomery Group, shares why this simple gesture can elevate your professional brand and help you leave a lasting impression—especially during the job search. You’ll learn: Why thank-you notes matter more than everThe surprising impact when candidates don’t send themDigital...
We are still on our summer break so we are dropping this episode: Greatest Hits: Interview Smarter, Not Harder A job interview isn’t just about answering questions—it’s about telling the right story, at the right time, with the right impact. In this episode, I share strategies to help you stand out with clarity, confidence, and preparation. You’ll learn: What to do before, during, and after the interviewA fresh take on answering behavioral (STAR) questionsHow to turn your resume into a stor...
We are still on our summer break so we are dropping this greatest hits episode, where we unpack how anxiety influences your leadership style, decisions, and team dynamics. Discover simple mindset shifts and practical tools to lead with clarity, calm, and collaboration. Key Takeaways: Spot anxiety-driven patterns in your leadershipUse tools like pausing, journaling, and reframing to stop spiralingShift from control to connection with a power-with approachSupport the show Jill Griffin, host of ...
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