The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Career Reinvention, Leadership Coaching, and Professional Brand
The Career Refresh: Career Reinvention, Leadership Coaching, and Professional Brand is for high-performing professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs ready to lead with clarity and courage. Hosted by executive coach and strategist Jill Griffin, this show helps you navigate career transitions, leadership reinvention, and identity shifts with practical tools and bold mindset shifts. Whether leading a team or stepping into your next chapter, each episode delivers actionable insights on modern leadership, professional branding, team dynamics, and resilience. About Your Host: Jill Griffin is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and former media executive who helps high-performing professionals pivot and grow with clarity, confidence, and intention. She’s partnered with hundreds of individuals and teams —from boardrooms to small business owners—to navigate reinvention, lead through complexity, and build a career that fits. Jill has been featured on Adam Grant’s WorkLife podcast and published in Fast Company, HuffPost, and Metro UK. The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Departures, and Ad Age have also quoted her expertise. Follow her on LinkedIn and learn more at GriffinMethod.com.
Episodes
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
Jill Griffin, host of The Career ...
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
Show Guest
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).
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
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...
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 resilience, and work-life integration while thriving in high-stakes startup environments.
Key Takeaways:
- Why pitching beats perfect scripting
- Her go-to-strategy for overwhelm
- The surprising power of listening
- Why every leader needs a board of a...
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 to growth to purpose
- Why true callings often come from disruption and reinvention.
- Three key strategies for fulfillment at each stage of work.
Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert...
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 and reframe negative thoughts.
- The power of neutral thinking to reduce stress and improve decision-making.
- Leadership mindset strategies to stay focused and navigate challenges effectively.
Empathy advocate and author of The Empathy Dilemma, Maria Ross discusses how empathy fosters transparency in leadership. Learn practical strategies to build trust, improve communication, and inspire teams by leading with empathy. Explore how transparent leadership creates stronger connections, boosts morale, and drives organizational success.
In this episode:
- How the definition of empathy has changed over time
- What empathy means ...
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 this episode I discuss:
- One of my biggest leadership disasters
- Why you want to rethink your teachers
- The behaviors that make you a more intentional leader
- How to spot the lessons all around ...
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 organizational success. We also explore:
- The direct link between employee engagement and company profitability
- Why a zero-sum workplace erodes morale and performance
- How fostering a culture of m...
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:
- Spot the Red Flags: Recognize manipulative behaviors like love bombing and boundary violations.
- Lead with Clarity: How leaders can manage toxic employees while fostering a healthy culture.
- Protect Your Energy:...
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 lasting impact
- Building a personal brand that truly matters
- Key questions to shape your success & significance journey
Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expe...
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:
- How your past thinking limits your future opportunities
- Why possibility thinking is the key to real change
- Practical steps to start living from your future self today
Jill Griffin, host o...
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 of office narcissists
- The hidden damage they cause to your confidence & career
- Practical strategies to manage and outmaneuver them
- How to protect your energy and workplace reputation
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