The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Executive Leadership & Career Strategy

Jill Griffin
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The Career Refresh is a podcast on executive leadership, career strategy, and professional development for high-performing professionals navigating growth, career transitions, and workplace complexity. Hosted by executive coach and leadership strategist Jill Griffin, the show explores leadership development, decision-making, career clarity, team leadership, and navigating uncertainty in high-pressure environments. Each episode delivers practical insight on strategic thinking, career growth, professional positioning, and modern leadership skills that hold up in real-world systems. Whether you're stepping into executive leadership, managing change, considering a career pivot, or strengthening your leadership capacity, this podcast offers grounded, actionable guidance for the new era of Leadership.   About Your Host Jill Griffin is an executive coach and leadership strategist with 20+ years leading growth at global brands and startups. She works with high-performing leaders to strengthen decision-making, increase leadership capacity, and navigate career growth with clarity and intention. Her expertise in executive leadership, team performance, and career strategy has been featured on Adam Grant’s WorkLife podcast and published in 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.

  1. 2D AGO

    When You Outgrow the Career You Built, and What To Do Next

    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 evolve with confidence and intention. Why your growth disrupts old dynamics and how to stay grounded when others resistHow to stop shrinking into outdated expectations and lead with intentionThe four leadership shifts required when you shift into your next-level identitySupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    23 min

  2. FEB 17

    How to Turn Even the Most Difficult Boss Into Your Ally

    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.  Whether you're a new manager or struggling with a challenging boss relationship, this episode will help you shift from threat mode to mutual success. Support the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    19 min

  3. FEB 10

    Should I Quit My Job? How to Make the Best Decision for Your Career

    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 (or no longer aligns) with your strengths and valuesHow to evaluate growth potential, cultural dynamics, and organizational realitiesA clear decision-making structure to help you move forward with confidence and data, not doubtSupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    21 min

  4. FEB 3

    Productivity Guilt Explained: How to Work Smarter Without Burnout

    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 and professionalismWhy managing your mindset is the key to feeling accomplished Support the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    13 min

  5. JAN 27

    How to Stop Negative Thinking and Create Better Career Results

    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 you need. Support the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    16 min

  6. JAN 20

    Shift from Asking to Leading: How to Step Up into Leadership

    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, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    16 min

  7. JAN 13

    Stay, Shift, or Leap? How to Choose Your Next Career Path

    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 time to stay, shift, or leapHow to separate fear from desire when choosing your next career moveWhy clarity comes from exploring options—not forcing a single planSupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    14 min

  8. JAN 6

    What Hiring Managers Actually Want in Your Resume

    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 noticedSupport the show Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

    8 min
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The Career Refresh is a podcast on executive leadership, career strategy, and professional development for high-performing professionals navigating growth, career transitions, and workplace complexity. Hosted by executive coach and leadership strategist Jill Griffin, the show explores leadership development, decision-making, career clarity, team leadership, and navigating uncertainty in high-pressure environments. Each episode delivers practical insight on strategic thinking, career growth, professional positioning, and modern leadership skills that hold up in real-world systems. Whether you're stepping into executive leadership, managing change, considering a career pivot, or strengthening your leadership capacity, this podcast offers grounded, actionable guidance for the new era of Leadership.   About Your Host Jill Griffin is an executive coach and leadership strategist with 20+ years leading growth at global brands and startups. She works with high-performing leaders to strengthen decision-making, increase leadership capacity, and navigate career growth with clarity and intention. Her expertise in executive leadership, team performance, and career strategy has been featured on Adam Grant’s WorkLife podcast and published in 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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