The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Executive Leadership & Career Strategy

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 Executive Coach, Jill Griffin breaks down a practical, strategic framework for assessing your role: 

• Why you originally took the job—and what that reveals about your priorities
• How your goals, identity, and professional...

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 up
• Why invisible work triggers anxiety
• How perfectionism fuels guilt (and ...

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 ge...

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.

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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 di...

It’s a common myth that your resume is about you. It's not. In this episode, I discuss: 

• What your resume is really about
• The changes you need to make now to get noticed

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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 2025
• Why clarity—not control—is the foundation o...

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 anxiety
• How anxiety shows up in high-performing individuals
• Recommendations for managing anxiety
• Tools you can use anywhere at anytime to manage your anxiety 

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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 fear
• How confirmation bias can derail trust
• Jill 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...

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 emotional side of transformation, manage uncertainty, and build momentum for what’s next.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between change (the external event) and transition (the internal process)
• How to guide yourself ...

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 career, sharpen your leadership, and set yourself up for success in 2026.

These aren't surface-level questions, they're the kind that make you stop, think, and confront what you...

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 episode, we're moving beyond the gratitude journal to explore practical ways to build appreciation into your daily life. We'll cover:

• Why gratitude matters for your career s...

So many of us are overworking and don’t know how, or why, to stop. In this episode, we discuss:

• Why we overwork
• How outdated work ethics impact our mindset
• The difference between a hard worker and a workaholic
• The six crucial areas to address when you’re overdoing it
• How to lead teams sustainably in today’s always-on culture

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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.

Teaser Bullets:

• Why motivation fades when your future feels unclear
• How to use believable thoughts to shift your mindset and energy
• The...

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 data
• How to stop hiding in research and start taking action
• Understand what creates confidence 

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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 behind the "Connector-Competitor" workplace archetype and explore why their behavior matters more than you think, for you, your team, and even for them.

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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 how to: 

• Identify which season your career is in and how to use the season to strategically to grow, reflect, or reset
• Recognize the signs that signal a new season is coming
• Avoid forci...

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 frameworks that help new executives create momentum. From understanding culture before trying to change it, to navigating relationships inside and outside the organization, you’ll hear proven str...

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 with greater intention. The takeaways:

• How to identify two professional values to guide your next 90 days
• What alignment and misalignment look and feel like in practice
• Simple ways to measure ...