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

This week I was interviewed by author and career coach Tammy Gooler Loeb. We discussed:  How the early roles set us up for success Taking risks and stretching the limits of what’s possible Rethinking failure The inherent flaws of resumes What I learned from selling a company and the post-acquisition process Why leadership requires both empathy and compassion to be successful How my career experien...

Videos on Tiktok are generating millions of views on Quiet Quitting. But this is not a new concept. This week I discuss:  What #QuietQuitting is The other instances in which #quietquitting has effectively been used to change a culture My concern with the concept of #QuietQuitting and why Deliberately Deciding and Defining your career wellbeing is a more effective and desirable strategy Show notes:...

Sometimes we can’t think our way out of a funk, but if we don’t, we will create a heavy cloud over our careers and life. In this episode, I discuss:  How to get out of the mental crevasse How to support my mind and central nervous system during a funk Why changing your state of mind and physically moving will help the mind-shift  The difference between mood and mental state My top tips to get out...

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 Show notes:  Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE .  Ch...

What makes someone so confident that they can perform well under pressure? How do you not get psyched out when it’s time to perform?  You know, you are waiting to be promoted, or it’s your turn to speak. You’ve been waiting, and suddenly, you’re up.  Are you able to perform when tapped?   In experimental psychology, there is a broad consensus that self-confidence and performance are strongly posit...

When it comes to improving collaborative teamwork, defining what improvement looks like and why teamwork is important is the first step to creating healthy and effective team dynamics. In part 2 of this 2 part series, I’ll talk about the attributes of a healthy functioning team including outlining roles and responsibilities, creating collective goals, and ensuring an engaged leadership team. Check...

When it comes to improving collaborative teamwork, defining what improvement looks like and why teamwork is important is the first step to creating healthy and effective team dynamics. In part 1 of this 2 part series, I’ll talk about the attributes of a healthy functioning team, including improving communication, building trust, providing constructive feedback, and aligning on values. Show notes: ...

Decisions. We all want to make powerful decisions; however, we often over-think and second-guess ourselves, which leads to confusion and decision fatigue. This week’s episode will help you reframe your approach to decision-making by using a mindset-based framework. Making decisions that stick. You’ll also learn the 3 most important people you should consult when making decisions. Show notes:  Grab...

Power Casual. Business comfort. WorkLeisure. As we re-enter the workplace you want to look like 2022, not 2020.  If you are confused as to what we are wearing these days you are not alone... and is it even important anymore?  This week, I interviewed my friend Judith Gaton, a stylist, life coach, author, and former lawyer. She helps women see that when style and confidence are dialed in, they can...

So many of us think it’s our boss’s job to manage us. I’d offer your success lies in managing them, and learning this skill is crucial to your professional success.  In this episode, we’ll discuss:  Why managing up is a pivotal career move How to improve the way you manage your boss  How to partner with your boss and her boss Tips for navigating your mind drama when managing your boss Mentioned on...

This week I am joined by my friend and fellow Career Strategist, Lee Koles, Ph. D as we discuss the Career Trends of 2022…so far.  Lee Koles is an industrial/organizational psychologist, career strategist, and certified CliftonStrengths coach. Lee is the founder of CareerSequel, where she helps job seekers leverage their strengths to land flexible, meaningful work they love. Lee also hosts the wee...

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 Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE .  Get my Top 10 Pro Tips to Stand Out on LinkedIn HERE Check out my Recent Article on FastCompany.com: 4 Ways to Fight Ageism in Your Job Search Check out ExecuNet for your resume...

Effort and progress are not interchangeable. Effort is good. It is where we must start. But if we are not making progress we need to rethink our approach. In this episode, I discuss:  The difference between effort vs progress How to think about output vs outcomes in your performance Artificial Maturity and how it negatively affects us Why rethinking failure is the key to progress Mentioned on the...

When we are really focused on what we believe is possible sometimes we don't see how we are getting into our own way.  This week I interview Elena Sonnino, a cancer survivor, yoga instructor and author. In this episode we discuss:  What to do when things don't go as planned How to manage your brain when you get what you want but you no longer want it 3 pattern disruptors that you can use...

“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...

With more offices opening back to hybrid or full-time workers are shifting their lifestyles again to accommodate this next phase.  What does this mean for your post-pandemic behavior? As we all learn to shift again, there are behavior changes you may need to consider as you come back to the office—one is your consumption of alcohol or your substances of choice.  In this episode, I will talk to my...

Is there a perfect age to be looking for your next career move? Is your perfectionism ruining your career? How do you make your internal sense of your professional identity match the external perception? There are ways to take the reins, be yourself at work, and create a career path you love. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sarabeth Berk,  the leading expert on hybrid professional identity, and...

When there is continuous change and uncertainty in our workplace it’s easy to fall into overthinking and constant worry. It’s hard to be our best selves when we are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious as a result of our overthinking. In this episode, I'll discuss why overthinking happens and how to stop it.  Mentioned on the show:  Ready to Turn the Career You Have into the Career You...

So many of us feel frustrated at the end of the day with all that we did - or didn't - accomplish. It’s guilt for not doing something. It’s also the guilt for not being able to PROVE we did something and then we think it’s not enough.  In this episode I'll discuss: Understand the 2 most common ways Productivity Guilt shows  up Why it happens  How managing your mind will free you from the...

Creating a career vision requires thinking differently. Most people think that in order to create a big career vision or any change in life, you need to first achieve the result you’re looking for, and then you show up the next day and learn how to live and steward that result.  That's one way to do it.  In this episode, let's have some fun. I am going to talk about how to create your vi...

At work and in life, dealing with disappointment is inevitable. It’s how we learn to cope with disappointment that will build our resilience and help us create what’s next. In this episode I’ll talk about:  Why we often avoid taking risks to avoid disappointment How underachieving keeps us safe but keeps us in  disappointment How to rethink when others disappoint us  Mentioned on the show:  Get on...

Often when you are newly promoted you need to watch that you don't drain your energy and fall into the resource gap.  You know your former responsibilities better than anyone and this often keeps you on point to continue to be a resource.  While it’s nice to feel instrumental to the organization there are short-term and long-term consequences to staying on point. In this episode, I will show...

We’ve all been there. You get asked a question that you feel is too personal or irrelevant and you don’t want to answer. Maybe you're even triggered. How can you successfully respond? I got suggestions for your mind and your mouth. In this episode, I’ll teach you:  To understand your body’s freeze response How process the triggered feeling in your body How to find the pause so you can get bac...

Working with a narcissist can be really challenging on your mindset and your productivity. In this episode discover:  How to spot a narcissist How they get triggered Why they are so damaging to you and your performance How to respond to the narcissist Mentioned on the show:  Lisa Romano, relationship coach who specialize in narcissism.  Karlyn Borysenko, Zen at work book Get on the list Create You...

Ageism in the workplace is not a myth. With less than 12% of DEI initiatives supporting inclusion, experienced workers have to get even more savvy. In this episode I discuss:  Pre-interview practice How to build a growth mindset My #1 strategy for networking Plus top tips for navigating your job search as a seasoned professional Mentioned on the show:  Get on the list Create Your Career Strategy G...