The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Career Reinvention, Leadership Coaching, and Professional Brand

Jill Griffin
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 12/30/2025

    The Year of Reinvention: Lessons on Leadership, Worth, and Clarity

    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 company changesSupport 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

    10 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    The High-Achiever’s Anxiety Pattern

    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 Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255Mental Health & Suicide Resources  National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on Suicide PreventionMental Health List of Educational ProgramsBefrienders Mental Health ResourceFinal Local Support Mental Health Center LocatorEarly Serious Mental Illness Treatment LocatorSubstance Use Treatment LocatorBehavioral Health Treatment Services Locator 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

  8. 12/16/2025

    The Comparison Trap at Work: How to Stop Self-Doubt and Lead with Confidence

    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, trusted confidence.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
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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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