The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Leadership Strategy for Senior Professionals
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.
Episodes
265 episodes
Crowdsourcing Company Values: A Modern Approach to Building Trust and Culture
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 leadershi...
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Season 14
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Episode 265
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28:41
The Feedback Permission Slip: How to Give and Receive Feedback Without Destroying Trust
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 te...
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Season 14
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Episode 264
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19:41
5 Body Language Signals Every Leader Should Recognize (and What to Do When You See Them)
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 mean...
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Season 14
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Episode 263
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13:48
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, boundar...
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Season 14
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Episode 262
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23:08
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 succes...
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Season 14
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Episode 261
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19:11
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 Execut...
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Season 14
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Episode 260
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21:25
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 t...
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Season 14
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Episode 259
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12:31
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 ...
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Season 14
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Episode 258
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16:08
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 credi...
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Season 14
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Episode 257
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16:19
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...
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Season 14
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Episode 256
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14:24
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 noticed
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Season 14
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Episode 255
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7:58
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 ...
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Season 13
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Episode 254
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10:09
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...
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Season 13
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Episode 253
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15:51
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...
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Season 13
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Episode 252
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16:24
From Endings to Beginnings: Leading Through Change
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 emotion...
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Season 13
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Episode 251
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17:15
Questions to Align Your Career Goals for 2026 | Year-End Planning for Leaders
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 caree...
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Season 13
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Episode 250
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15:44
Gratitude and Career Success: How to Cultivate Appreciation for Professional Growth
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 epi...
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Season 13
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Episode 249
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11:40
Stop Working Too Much...And Stop Letting Your Team Do It, Too
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 workaholic
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Season 13
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Episode 248
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13:51
When Motivation Stalls: Why You’re Stuck Between “Fine" and "Future"
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 thoug...
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Season 13
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Episode 247
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13:49
How to Overcome Fear of Failure and Build Career Confidence
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 ...
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Season 13
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Episode 246
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12:03
The Center of Attention Trap: Understanding the Connector-Competitor in Your Workplace
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 be...
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Season 13
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Episode 245
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16:34
Flourish in Every Season: How to Navigate Cycles of Change in Your Career
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 ...
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Season 13
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Episode 244
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10:37
What Will They Remember About Your First 90 Days?
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 fram...
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Season 13
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Episode 243
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35:19
Values Reset: Finish the Year Strong with Clarity and Intention
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 wi...
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Season 13
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Episode 242
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9:26
Navigating Layoffs: Stages of Grief, Career Reinvention, and Resilience Strategies with Steve Jaffe
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 th...
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Season 12
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Episode 241
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29:13