The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin
The Career Refresh is your source for actionable insights to lead, thrive, and succeed in today’s workplace. Each episode tackles key topics like leadership, career strategy, confidence, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps—perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities. With years of experience helping thousands of professionals achieve their goals, elevate team performance, and embrace reinvention, this podcast is your career blueprint.
Jill Griffin, a former strategist and media executive, has been featured on Adam Grant's WorkLife Podcast. She's written articles for HuffPost, Fast Company, and Metro UK. And she's been quoted by leading media outlets like Advertising Age, The New York Times, Departures, and The Wall Street Journal. Follow her on LinkedIn and join the conversation. Read more at JillGriffinConsulting.com for more details.
Episodes
218 episodes
The Antidote to Uncertainty (It’s Not What You Think)
In an unpredictable world—elections, layoffs, economic swings—our brains scramble for meaning, often defaulting to worst-case scenarios. In this episode, discover how to combat uncertainty—our biggest productivity killer. We also discuss: ...
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Season 11
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Episode 218
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18:09
Pitching, Public Speaking, and Leading in Startups with Beth Mach, Co-founder of Spacely Media
Beth Mach, Co-founder and COO of Spacely, shares how her 25+ year career—and 70 global pitches in one year—prepared her for her TEDx talk. She discusses decision-making confidence, leadership ...
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Season 11
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Episode 217
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44:48
The Evolution of Work: Navigating the Job, Career, and Calling Journey
Work isn’t just a paycheck—it’s a journey. We explore the three stages, Job, Career, and Calling, and how each phase shapes purpose, growth, and reinvention. In this episode, I discuss: How to move from survival t...
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Season 11
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Episode 216
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16:44
Why We’re So Hard on Ourselves—And How to Break the Cycle
We’re often our own toughest critics, but self-doubt doesn’t have to control us. Learn how to shift your mindset, stay neutral, and lead with confidence. In this episode you learn:How to break free from self-criticism ...
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Season 11
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Episode 215
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11:22
Empathy in the Workplace with Author and Empathy Advocate Maria Ross
Empathy advocate and author of The Empathy Dilemma, Maria Ross discusses how empathy fosters transparency in leadership. Learn practical strategies to build trust, improve c...
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Season 10
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Episode 214
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46:44
What I Learned From A Huge Leadership Failure
Your Leadership Classroom is Everywhere. Are You Paying Attention? Leadership isn’t about proving what you know—it’s about staying curious, observing, and learning from unexpected sources. Great leaders embrace a lifelong classroom mindset. In ...
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Season 10
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Episode 213
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16:14
Creating a Win-Win Workplace: Engagement, Profitability, and the Power of Feedback with Dr. Angela Jackson
In this episode, we dive into what it means to create a win-win workplace where both employees and employers thrive. Dr. Angela Jackson shares how to navigate resistance, foster adaptability, build trust, and empower employees for lasting organ...
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Season 10
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Episode 212
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36:40
Breaking Free from Toxic Work Cultures with Dr. William Diehl
Is your workplace more manipulative than supportive? Dr. William Diehl exposes corporate narcissism, from love bombing in interviews to toxic leadership. Learn to set boundaries and reclaim workplace balance.In this episode:
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Season 10
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Episode 211
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25:13
Navigating the Balance of Success and Significance in Your Career
Success is great—but what if significance is the real game-changer? Early in our careers, we chase success—until we realize significance gives it meaning. In this episode, we dive into:How authentic leadership blends success with la...
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Season 10
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Episode 210
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12:24
Career Growth Mindset: How to Change Your Mind
Are you stuck in the past without realizing it? In this episode, we uncover how to change your mind and shift from probability to possibility. From there you can create a career and a future that excites you.What you’ll learn:...
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Season 10
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Episode 209
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13:22
3 Types of Workplace Narcissists and How to Deal with Them
Navigating a workplace narcissist can be exhausting. Learn how to set boundaries, protect your confidence, navigate toxic people, and take control of your career. This episode breaks down:How to identify the 3 different types ...
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Season 10
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Episode 208
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20:33
Why a Portfolio Career is the Future of Work (and How to Start Yours)
A portfolio career isn’t just about juggling multiple gigs—it’s about owning your career narrative, strategically stacking your skills, and positioning yourself for long-term success. And trust me, whether you realize it or not, you probably al...
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Season 10
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Episode 207
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19:59
Scarcity Thinking Will Impact Your Career (Here's How to Stop It)
Is scarcity thinking holding you back?In this episode, we’re tackling the sneaky, joy-stealing mindset of scarcity—the belief that there’s never enough to go around. Whether it’s money, career opportunities, time, or even self-wor...
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Season 10
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Episode 206
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14:39
A Career Paradox: How Surrender Leads to Growth
Have you ever faced a curveball—like a job rejection, health challenge, or unraveling career plans—and felt torn between fighting harder or giving up? What if there’s a third way? Today, we’re diving into the art of surrender, expl...
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Season 10
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Episode 205
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23:24
Managing Up: The Career Game You Need to Win
Your boss holds the keys to your next move - but are you waiting for them to unlock your potential? Rarely gonna happen. Welcome to the art of managing up, where you take control of your career trajectory instead of hoping someone else will.
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Season 10
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Episode 204
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15:30
Control Freak Recovery: A No-Nonsense Guide
Is your iron grip on control helping or hurting your career? In this episode, we dive into why high achievers default to control, when it serves you, and when it's secretly sabotaging your success. Whether you're a recovering control freak or d...
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Season 10
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Episode 203
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17:23
The Top 5 Career Trends Shaping the Future of Work in 2025
In this episode, I am exploring the 5 career trends I see shaping up for 2025. Dig into this week's episode and get the scoop on:The 5 trends shaping up for 2025Career navigation tipsNew metrics for success
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Season 9
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Episode 202
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14:23
Managing Professional Disappointment
Let's talk about something we all face in our careers: disappointment. Even when we're hitting our stride with recent wins, we're still human – and that means we sometimes need to work through setbacks consciously and carefully. In this episode...
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Season 9
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Episode 201
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7:57
Finding Your Motivation Again
In this episode, we're diving into the real reasons you're stuck in neutral – and how to shift back into drive. There is no generic "just do it" advice here, just practical strategies that work.You'll discover:The sneaky thou...
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Season 9
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Episode 200
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10:09
Setting Boundaries in Today's Workplace: The 3 C's Framework
In this episode, we're diving into workplace boundaries - a crucial topic whether you're in-office, remote, or hybrid. Learn a robust framework for setting boundaries while maintaining high performance. Key points:
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Season 9
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Episode 199
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13:01
Why Avoiding Burnout is Really an Energy Game
This episode explores the critical distinction between everyday stress and career-threatening burnout, examining how emotional exhaustion and hopelessness can signal a deeper problem. Learn to spot these warning signs early and understand how s...
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Season 9
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Episode 198
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20:43
The Power of Appreciation: Moving Beyond Gratitude
We often hear about practicing gratitude, but in this episode, I want to explore something deeper: appreciation. While these concepts might seem similar, their subtle difference has transformed how I view abundance in my career and life.
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Season 9
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Episode 197
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4:55
Hitting Rock Bottom: Rising Up After Setbacks
Jobs interviews, rejections, loss, and disappointments. What to do when you hit rock bottom? Setbacks, whether personal or professional, can be overwhelming, but they also serve as the start of a new chapter. This episode explores...
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Season 9
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Episode 196
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15:42
How Your Anxiety Impacts Your Leadership Style, and What to Do About It
In this episode, we explore how anxiety shapes leadership styles and decision-making. Learn how to manage anxiety with actionable tools and strategies for more intentional, collaborative leadership.Key Takeaways:Recogn...
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Season 9
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Episode 195
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18:40
Greatest Hits: How to Stop Negative Thinking
It's Election Day in the USA. I am dropping a greatest hits episode that may be helpful. Being caught in negative thinking sucks the life out of you and your results. Continued negative thinking can cause extreme stress and anxiety...
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Season 9
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Episode 194
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16:08