The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Leadership Strategy for Senior Professionals

So many of us are over working, and we don’t know how or why to stop. Listen in as we discuss:  Why we overwork How outdated work ethics impact our mindset How overworking negatively affects our career and well-being The difference between a workaholic and a hard-worker The 6 crucial to begin to areas to address if you are overworking Support the show Jill Griffin , is a leadership strategist, exe...

Dr. Sarah Nicholls is an Emergency Medicine doctor, online educator, and YouTuber who believes that our careers are what we do, not who we are.   Whether you are an officer worker,  executive, healthcare worker, or doctor, there are many similarities between the workplace and the working conditions in a hospital or emergency room.  In this episode, we discuss :  how to manage the pressure of an ev...

Endings are natural and, at times, necessary. Whether you are the terminator or the terminated, how you end the relationship shows a ton about your character, professional maturity, and goodwill. In this episode, I discuss: What happened when a recent long-term partnership ended How I handled it and how I wish they would have handled it The 10 things you need to do when the relationship ends Menti...

How do you create a more inclusive workspace? For over 25 years, Dr. Steve Yacovelli has been training organizations like Fortune 500 Greats, The Walt Disney Company, and Bayer AG, and amazing not-for-profits like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  Dr. Steve Yacovelli is the author of the award-winning book Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of their...

What do you do when someone steals your idea? This isn't legal advice; this is strategy.  In this episode, I discuss:  The difference between competition and a copycat How to use inspiration but not plagiarize The 4 main things you need to think about when someone copies you Why it may be different if you are a freelancer and how to take precautions How to address the copycat What I did when...

It’s the morning of the interview, and you are a little nervous but feel good. You’ve studied and planned your outfit even though they will only see you from the waist up.  You think you are prepared; however, are you ready? In this episode, I discuss:  Interview questions you need to know Nail your career narrative  Tips for getting your space prepared The best ways to practice Why you need to be...

Rob Volpe, an award-winning author of Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time and CEO of Ignite 360 where he leads a team of insights, strategy, and creative professionals that serve the world’s leading brands across a range of industries like Facebook, Pepsi, Ulta Beauty, Hershey’s, Whole Foods, and Microsoft.  As a thought leader in the role of empathy in m...

Simply stated, scarcity is the belief that there isn't enough to go around and you most certainly are not going to get a fair share. In this episode:  Understand how scarcity thinking impacts  money, work, time, and career opportunities Learn 3 mindset tools to bust scarcity thinking Get my best morning mindset practice to catch scarcity mindset before it starts Mentioned on the show: You can...

Frameworks are an effective way to bring clarity to situations and initiatives. Knowing how to organize your thoughts, think strategically, make effective decisions, and create alignment with others is the fastest way to build trust and elevate your executive presence. In this episode, I share:  Why frameworks create calm and clarity How frameworks build trust and eliminate bias 4 effective Framew...

Rishad Tobaccowala is a business strategist, thought leader, and the author of Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data , published by Harper Collins. Rishad is working on his second book, “ Re-Thinking Work” which McGraw-Hill will publish in 2024. Additional writings can be found in the “ The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past ”, read by 25,000 leaders world...

Today’s job market requires being both ready and prepared. Sometimes we confuse them or think they are interchangeable. They're not. In this episode, I discuss:  How I almost blew it on a recent international flight The important difference between readiness and preparation  Why action without strategy leaves you rudderless How you need to think through preparedness and readiness in today’s m...

You learned about a Pain Sponge if you watched the series finale of HBO's Succession. No spoilers in this podcast episode, however, I do discuss:  What a pain sponge is Why it often falls in lock-step with people pleasing The nuanced ways it shows up in yourself How to spot it in others 10 tips to avoid being the Pain Sponge Support the show Jill Griffin , is a leadership strategist, executiv...

You’ve been with your company a while, and you feel like you’ve stopped growing.  Yet, when you inquire about new opportunities or experiences, you feel like you are getting the run-around. Time passes. Nothing changes. So what do you do when you feel like you can’t get a straight answer on your career future? In this episode, I discuss:  Why this is more about who you are being than what you are...

There are 3 BS (and that's belief system) blocks between you and your next-level career. In this episode, we will discuss:  Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism The sneaky ways these 3 BS blocks show up Why you go from feeling good to bad so quickly Why these blocks keep happening How to bust through these blocks Support the show Jill Griffin , is a leadership strategist, exe...

Allison (aka Ali) Katz is the Owner, Small Batch Chef, and Baker of Ali Katz Kitchen in Mattituck, New York, on the North Fork of Long Island. Ali started her career in New York City’s garment industry as a merchandiser for brands like The Gap, Perry Ellis, and Reebok. After September 11, she pivoted to the French Culinary Institute in New York City. Since graduation, Ali has worked at The Boathou...

“Tell me about your weakness” could be the most annoying and confusing question to receive during a job interview. Should you answer honestly? Should you find the silver lining and tell the interviewer how you grew as a result of your weakness? So many questions. In this episode, I discuss:  What this question is really about How to reframe the question in your brain The best way to lean into your...

David Berkowitz is a serial marketer and has woven his experience as an employee, freelancer, and business owner into a successful career. In this episode, we talk about how David:  Pivoted from cookie-cutter roles and was able to harness his experiences to create custom roles Continually flexed his skills in fresh ways Used his experience as a consumer and end-user to reverse engineer what market...

Sometimes when we've been looking for a job for a while, it's hard to believe that a new job is coming. Searching for a job when we are frustrated or in doubt makes the whole process harder. In this episode, I talk about: The three pieces of our career story we have to tell Why we must examine our thoughts Why affirmations and thought journaling alone don't create results How to cre...

This episode was originally a Linkedin Live where I talked to my friend and style coach Naana Badu founder and owner of BaduBasics.com In this episode, we discuss how to be confident and authentic in any room, why your style matters even if you are WFH, how to figure out what works for you, and the simple steps you can take today to get started on discovering your authentic style.  Speaker Bio, Na...

Check out anyone's LinkedIn profile; it will probably tell a story with a clear career trajectory.   Most career paths are not linear, and we often only see the lesson in looking backward.  I am sharing the ten unexpected lessons I have learned in my career. I hope you'll see your experiences as powerful and up-leveling lessons--even if they were unwanted or unexpected. In this episode,...

Erica Rooney is a chief people officer at Blue Acorn ici, an insights-driven strategic consultancy with expertise in data science, development, strategy, and design. She's also an executive coach, host of the Podcast, From Now to Next, and a consultant. As a Culture Expert, Erica invigorates and educates her organization through change, driving a positive experience for employees and guiding...

This week I am joined by my friend and fellow Career Strategist, Lee Koles, Ph. D as we discuss the Career Trends of 2023…so far.  In this episode, we discuss: How to think about the latest buzz of the 60-year career  What to negotiate in this current job market The continued challenges of remote work Employee engagement is at an all-time low, and how leaders can re-engage workers The shift beyond...

Born March 21, 1923, my grandmother turns 100 today. In this episode, I am sharing her wisdom and what I learned from her about Service, Creativity, Well-being, Family, Community, and Mindset.  Support the show Jill Griffin , is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh . She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater cl...

Conflict in the workplace happens. Continually thinking about the conflict keeps you stuck and can suck your life out. Here's out to work through it.  In this episode, I answer listener questions on how to:  Flip negative thinking around your workplace, colleagues, and your Boss.  Determine if the conflict is HR worthy Leverage a 2-week intention cycle to change your perspective  Shift your a...

One of the questions job seekers often ask is how to navigate a career change. Career transitions can be tricky without clarity and guidance from others who have done them. In this episode, I talk to Producer turned Enterprise Sales Lead Margee Hocking, who mastered her career transition. I also had an opportunity to ask her how she:   Built connected relationships as a remote worker Transferred h...