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

We are still on our summer break so we are dropping this episode: Greatest Hits: The Thank-You Note Advantage

In a digital world, a thank-you note still stands out. In this episode, Kristian Schwartz, founder of The Montgomery Group, shares why this simple gesture can elevate your professional brand and help you leave a lasting impression—especially during the job search.

You’ll learn:

• Why thank-you notes matter more than ev...

We are still on our summer break so we are dropping this episode: Greatest Hits: Interview Smarter, Not Harder

A job interview isn’t just about answering questions—it’s about telling the right story, at the right time, with the right impact. In this episode, I share strategies to help you stand out with clarity, confidence, and preparation.

You’ll learn:

• What to do before, during, and after the interview
• A fresh take on answe...

We are still on our summer break so we are dropping this greatest hits episode, where we unpack how anxiety influences your leadership style, decisions, and team dynamics. Discover simple mindset shifts and practical tools to lead with clarity, calm, and collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

• Spot anxiety-driven patterns in your leadership
• Use tools like pausing, journaling, and reframing to stop spiraling
• Shift from control to connection w...

We are still on our summer break so we are dropping this Greatest Hits episode. 

In a world flooded with opinions, losing your inner voice is easy, resulting in overwhelm and confusion. In this episode, I share why this happens and 

• Why our brains love certainty 
• How to shut out the noise of other people’s opinions 
• When we are most susceptible to other’s opinions 
• How to tap into your instincts to know the next career move
• Why do yo...

Loneliness is more than a feeling, it’s a public health crisis. In this episode, Jill talks with Lucy Rose about what leaders need to know, why connection drives performance, and how to spot and solve loneliness in today’s workplace.

• The hidden cost of loneliness
• Leadership’s role in fostering connection
• Small actions that build belonging

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Lucy Rose is a foremost regulatory expert and Founder and President of The Cost...

In this listener-submitted Q&A, we share strategies and insights on leading in today’s workplace. Get answers on how to:

• Inspire and engage younger team members in a hybrid setting
• Keep new employees connected to purpose and growth
• Avoid getting emotionally hijacked when fairness gets weaponized

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AI isn’t just for tech roles or automation; it’s a powerful tool for anyone looking to grow, pivot, or future-proof their career. In this episode, Jill discusses using AI to enhance strategic thinking, prep for interviews, and strengthen your job search.

You’ll learn:

• How to use AI to identify transferable skills and tailor your resume
• Why most people write bad prompts, and how to fix that
• Smart ways to integrate AI into your caree...

Steven Puri shares his journey from Hollywood exec to tech founder, revealing how failure, focus, and flow states power reinvention. In this episode we discuss: 

• How transferable skills led him from Die Hard to startups
• Why failure is a critical part of reinvention
• How to create intentional, productive workdays
• The surprising story behind naming his company, Sukha

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Steven Puri is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Compan...

The job market may be sending mixed signals, but one thing’s clear—companies still hire problem-solvers. In this episode, Jill talks with Kristian Schwartz, founder of The Montgomery Group, about navigating today’s complex hiring landscape with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

Kristian shares how AI is changing the game, how to use summer wisely, and what top candidates are doing differently right now.

• Why AI fluency is no long...

What happens when you make a mistake at work, and everyone knows it? Whether a comment was taken the wrong way, an unfiltered moment in a meeting, or showing up unprepared, reputational hits can feel career-ending. In this episode, we talk about processing, recovering, and cleaning it up, without losing yourself in the fallout.

You’ll learn:

• How to handle the awkward “in-between” after a professional misstep
• Strategies to take own...

In this episode, I explain leadership identity, how it differs from personal brand, and why it’s the key to making confident, aligned decisions, especially in times of change.

You’ll learn how to:

• Clarify your leadership identity using values, strengths, and reflection
• Turn your identity into a decision-making filter
• Set better boundaries and lead with consistency
• Navigate transitions, burnout, or reinvention with clarity and confid...

In this candid and powerful conversation, Jill Griffin—Career Strategist and Executive Coach—sits down with Vicki Bradley, CEO and Founder of Women in Leadership, to talk about the messy middle of career setbacks and how to come out stronger.

They dive into the emotional toll of getting fired, how to reframe workplace trauma, and what it really takes to rebuild career joy and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Recov...

Why do some confident presenters crumble during coffee chats? We unpack the paradox of high-performing speakers with social anxiety and offer practical ways to show up without spiraling. In this episode we cover:

• The science behind “performance vs. connection” anxiety
• Why social stakes feel higher than spotlight moments
• How to manage real-life interactions without shutting down

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If your thoughts bounce from “she’s rude” to “they’re amazing” in the same breath, you’re not alone. But this pattern messes with your brand—and your ability to trust your own mind. In this episode I discuss:

• Why constant mental flip-flopping kills your strategic edge
• The hidden cost of narrating everyone else's behavior
• How to rewire your brain for clarity, confidence, and leadership presence

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In this episode of The Career Refresh, I talk with Eric Gillin—an executive who’s held just about every role in media: editor, product lead, head of sales. He calls himself “professional putty,” and he’s not wrong.

We cover:

• How to drive influence without a formal title
• How to lead teams through turbulence and build trust
• Why chasing the right problems beats chasing promotions

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For over 20 years, Eric Gillin has b...

As team leaders, we need to understand what prevents burnout, understand work styles, and build thriving teams by creating environments where everyone can succeed, from the ultra-resilient to the highly sensitive.

This episode breaks down the “Dandelion-Orchid Theory” and what it means for your career, leadership style, and how you handle stress. You’ll learn:

• Why “one-size-fits-all” leadership leads to burnout
• The subtle signs yo...

Feeling awkward about networking? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll show you how to reach out with clarity, confidence, and strategy—without feeling like you’re begging for help. In this episode: 

• Why networking isn’t about the “perfect ask”—it’s about being a decent human.
• The secret incentive no one tells you about: referral bonuses.
• One ask. One click. One shot (but not in the way you think).

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Perfection looks good, but excellence gets results. This episode breaks down: 

• A recent failure, the mindset behind it, and how to lead with ownership 
• The hidden cost of cutting corners
• Why asking for help shows strength, not weakness
• What excellence actually looks like in action

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Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her...

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: 

• Understand how uncertainty triggers your brain's threat response
• How uncertainty kills creativity and innovation
• Hear how a horse taught a life-changing lesson about fear and the present mo...