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

Jill Griffin
Leadership
Career Development
Burnout
Networking
Mental Health
Professional Development
Anxiety
Workplace Culture
Team Dynamics
Career Strategy
Decision Making
Career Transition
Mindset
Resilience
Personal Branding
Self-Compassion
Professional Brand
Employee Engagement
Win-Win Workplace
Layoffs

Leadership has changed. Most advice hasn't.

The Career Refresh is for leaders and senior professionals who are done operating on a model that no longer fits, whether that means leading differently in the role they're in, or making a strategic move to the role they want next.

Each episode explores what it actually takes to lead when the stakes are high, the systems are messy, and certainty is in ... more

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You’re delivering at a high level but your influence isn’t keeping pace. In this episode Jill Griffin breaks down the thinking patterns that keep high performers stuck and how to shift into strategic leadership that actually advances your career.

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AI can help you outline your thoughts. But when you skip the step of making it yours, you're watering down your uniqueness, losing your voice and the signal that tells people who you are as a leader. In this episode, Jill Griffin unpacks:

• Why poli... more

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The coffee chat isn't the problem. The vague ask is. Jill Griffin breaks down how senior leaders stop leaving relationships to chance and start building influence with intention.

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• Why "let's catch up" is killing your executive rel... more

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Being remote isn't the problem. Being invisible is. Here's how senior leaders build influence when they're not in the room. In this episode: 

• Why results alone won't get you promoted from a satellite office

• The visibility strategies that actuall... more

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Recent Guests

Christy Pretzinger
Owner and CEO of WG Content; The BETTER Leader Project founder; author of Your Cultural Balance Sheet
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Neill Marshall
Executive search veteran with over 30 years of experience.
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Kirk Mosley
Associate practice leader and nationally recognized expert.
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Episode: What Will They Remember About Your First 90 Days?
Steve Jaffe
Author of The Layoff Journey, From Dismissal to Discovery
Episode: Navigating Layoffs: Stages of Grief, Career Reinvention, and Resilience Strategies with Steve Jaffe
Lucy Rose
Founder and President of The Cost of Loneliness Project, regulatory expert in healthcare.
The Cost of Loneliness Project
Episode: Connection as Medicine: Breaking the Cycles of Workplace Isolation with Lucy Rose, Founder of The Cost of Loneliness Project
Steven Puri
Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company
The Sukha Company
Episode: From Hollywood to Tech: Navigating Career Transitions with Intention with Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company
Kristian Schwartz
Founder of The Montgomery Group, a boutique search firm specializing in senior level marketing and media placements.
The Montgomery Group
Episode: Mid-Year 2025 Career Trends: Navigating the Job Market: AI, Summer Slowdowns, and Strategic Networking with Executive Recruiter Kristian Schwartz
Vicki Bradley
Founder and CEO of Women in Leadership, a leadership training program for women.
Women in Leadership
Episode: Greatest Hits: What really happens after you’ve been fired?
Eric Gillin
Media executive with over 20 years in leading innovation
Episode: Intrapreneurship in Action: Driving Change from Within with Media Executive Eric Gillin

Host

Jill Griffin
Host of The Career Refresh; executive coach and leadership strategist.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Fresh voice on key career issues

    I met Jill a few years ago, and found her to be a fresh and insightful expert on career and workforce challenges. I’m so glad she has a podcast to spread her ideas more fully into the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbberk
    United States2 months ago
  • When success no longer fits who you’ve become.

    This episode puts real language to something a lot of high performers feel but can’t explain.

    The breakdown between job, career, and purpose was simple and sharp. You don’t have to change your title, company, or business card to realize you’ve outgrown the work you built. That hit.

    If you’ve done everything “right” and still feel like something is off, this will help you see why. More importantly, it gives you a way to think about what comes next without blowing up everything you’ve worked for... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Roach
    United States3 months ago
  • A masterclass in leadership

    Jill doesn’t deal in hype or vague inspiration, she brings grounded practical insight that actually holds up inside complex organizations.

    What I appreciate most is how she speaks directly to high-performing professional professionals navigating real inflection points - stalled growth, evolving identity, decision, fatigue, and the quiet recalibration that comes mid career.

    The conversations are thoughtful, strategic, and refreshingly honest about what advancement truly requires.

    If you’re ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dina Scippa
    United States3 months ago
  • So helpful

    This podcast is so helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giraffe615
    United States8 months ago
  • Generic

    Nothing new or fresh here. Life coaching branded as career coaching. If you’re looking for professional career insight, there are better sources.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HIwilma
    United States2 years ago

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Guests bring diverse perspectives; discussions stay relevant to senior leadership
A credible host with a grounded, relatable coaching style that resonates with practitioners
Insightful, actionable leadership content with practical takeaways for busy executives

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Navigating Layoffs: Stages of Grief, Career Reinvention, and Resilience Strategies with Steve Jaffe
Q: What if someone doesn't really have the time?
He recommended at minimum giving yourself a week to take a breath and replace old routines with healthy ones even while job hunting.
Navigating Layoffs: Stages of Grief, Career Reinvention, and Resilience Strategies with Steve Jaffe
Q: What do you suggest that they do?
Steve suggested taking a pause to process feelings and not rushing into updating resumes or job interviews.
Navigating Layoffs: Stages of Grief, Career Reinvention, and Resilience Strategies with Steve Jaffe
Q: What were some of those emotional hits? Like I do want to talk about the parts of grief.
Steve explained that denial, anger, bargaining, and depression are common emotional stages during a layoff, and he emphasized the importance of not defining one's identity through their job.
Connection as Medicine: Breaking the Cycles of Workplace Isolation with Lucy Rose, Founder of The Cost of Loneliness Project
Q: Should leaders be solving for loneliness in the workplace?
Yes, leaders should be concerned about loneliness because it affects productivity, absenteeism, and team dynamics.
Listener Q&A: Leading Teams, Inspiring Growth, and Handling Emotional Hijacking at Work
Q: What should I consider as a woman in a new leadership role?
Be aware of the unique pressures on women in leadership and focus on establishing your leadership identity and narrative.

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What is The Career Refresh about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets senior professionals and executives who feel overextended yet under-provisioned for sustainable leadership. Episodes focus on high-stakes leadership, strategic thinking, and changing how top performers lead—moving from reactive, pressure-filled modes to deliberate, system-wide impact. Topics frequently cover feedback, change management, mindset, and practical tactics to navigate complex organizations without sacrificing personal identity. A notable strength is the emphasis on actionable frameworks and leadership psychology presented through concise, outcome-driven conversations with diverse guests. The position as a practitioner-authored leadership resource with a focus on next-era leadership and self-preservation under pr... more

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1. Christy Pretzinger
2. Neill Marshall
3. Kirk Mosley
4. Steve Jaffe
5. Lucy Rose
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7. Kristian Schwartz
8. Vicki Bradley

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