The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Work, Leadership & What’s Next

Jill Griffin
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The Career Refresh is for experienced leaders and ambitious professionals ready for their next era of leadership, whether that means leading with greater influence, stepping into executive leadership, or making a strategic career move. You’ll learn practical leadership and career strategies to think strategically, communicate precisely, delegate effectively, navigate organizational politics, build presence, lead through change and ambiguity, make better decisions, and position yourself for what’s next. Hosted by Jill Griffin, a leadership strategist with more than 20 years of experience advising senior leaders at  Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Samsung, The Federal Reserve, Meta, Google, Hilton Hotels, Notion Labs, plus founder-led organizations.  Jill brings practical insight and real-world experience to the challenges leaders face at work and throughout their careers. Leadership has changed. Most leadership advice hasn’t. The next level of leadership is becoming the kind of leader others trust to navigate change, make the call, and move things forward without having to carry it all yourself. The Career Refresh is a Top 2% globally ranked leadership podcast.  About Your Host Jill Griffin’s 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.

  1. 3d ago

    Beyond Smart Goals: A More Realistic Way To Make Career Progress

    Most career goals depend on more than your effort. You can do everything right and still face a hiring freeze, an internal candidate, or a decision you cannot control. In this episode, Jill introduces the PROGRESS Framework, a more realistic approach to goal setting that accounts for setbacks, uncertainty, motivation, and changing information. You’ll learn: • Why a well-written SMART goal can still leave you without a workable strategy • How to tell whether you have a skills gap, visibility gap, relationship gap, or positioning problem • The difference between a bad week and evidence that it is time to change direction • How to measure progress before the promotion, offer, or career change arrives Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

  2. Sep 8

    The Hiring System Is Broken: Why Your Job Search Isn’t Working and What to Do About It

    The hiring system has changed, but most job-search advice hasn’t caught up. From ghost jobs and AI screening to algorithms that can repeat bias across employers, there’s more happening between your application and a human than you may realize. In this episode, Jill Griffin breaks down what’s happening behind the scenes and why your strategy needs to go beyond applying for posted jobs. • What the LinkedIn investigation, Workday lawsuit, and new AI hiring research reveal about the systems screening candidates • Why applying to ten different companies may not mean you’re getting ten independent chances to be considered • How to shift your strategy toward positioning, relationships, visibility, and opportunities that exist beyond the application process Sources: Lauren Weber & Leslie Kwoh, The Wall Street Journal, "Beware the Phantom Job Listing" (2013) Te-Ping Chen, The Wall Street Journal, "Job Listings Abound, but Many Are Fake" (2023) Isabel Berwick & Sophia Smith, Financial Times, "Beware of Ghost Job Listings" (2022) Reuters Breakingviews, "Fake Jobs Hide Cooler Reality for US Workforce" (2023) Reuters, Derek Mobley v. Workday lawsuit.  Stanford University, Chapman University & Northeastern University, Algorithmic Monocultures in Hiring Michael Sinkewicz, Fox Business, Linkedin Investigation Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

  3. Sep 1

    Portfolio Careers: Why They're the Future of Work (and How to Start Yours)

    A portfolio career is about working smarter. More professionals are combining full-time roles, consulting, advisory work, board positions, teaching, writing, speaking, investing, and passion projects into careers that are more resilient, flexible, and rewarding. In this episode, you'll learn: • What a portfolio career is and why it's becoming the future of work. • The difference between a portfolio career and simply juggling side hustles. • How to identify the skills, experience, and expertise you already have that can create new opportunities. • Why your professional reputation matters more than ever. • How to position yourself for greater career resilience, income diversification, and long-term growth. • Practical steps to start building your own portfolio career, whether you're employed, self-employed, or somewhere in between. Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

  4. Aug 25

    How to Overcome Fear of Failure and Build Career Confidence (Greatest Hits)

    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 and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

  5. Aug 18

    When Motivation Stalls: Why You’re Stuck Between “Fine" and "Future" (Greatest Hits)

    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. In this episode: 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 Jill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

  6. Aug 11

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

    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, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

  7. Aug 4

    The High-Achiever’s Anxiety Pattern (Greatest Hits)

    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, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

  8. Jul 28

    How Your Anxiety Impacts Your Leadership Style, and What to Do About It

    Anxiety doesn't stay in your head. It shows up in how you decide, how you communicate, and how you lead your team. This episode names the anxiety-driven patterns senior leaders default to under pressure and gives you concrete tools, pausing and journaling, to interrupt overthinking and lead with more intention. Key Takeaways: Name the anxiety-driven leadership patterns that surface under pressure.Use pausing and journaling to interrupt overthinking in real time.Shift to a power-with approach for more collaborative, less reactive leadership.Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

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The Career Refresh is for experienced leaders and ambitious professionals ready for their next era of leadership, whether that means leading with greater influence, stepping into executive leadership, or making a strategic career move. You’ll learn practical leadership and career strategies to think strategically, communicate precisely, delegate effectively, navigate organizational politics, build presence, lead through change and ambiguity, make better decisions, and position yourself for what’s next. Hosted by Jill Griffin, a leadership strategist with more than 20 years of experience advising senior leaders at  Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Samsung, The Federal Reserve, Meta, Google, Hilton Hotels, Notion Labs, plus founder-led organizations.  Jill brings practical insight and real-world experience to the challenges leaders face at work and throughout their careers. Leadership has changed. Most leadership advice hasn’t. The next level of leadership is becoming the kind of leader others trust to navigate change, make the call, and move things forward without having to carry it all yourself. The Career Refresh is a Top 2% globally ranked leadership podcast.  About Your Host Jill Griffin’s 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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