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 of your funk Show notes: Email us at Hello@jillgriffincoaching.com to let us know how you get out of y...
Aug 23, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 79
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 . Check out my Recent Article on FastCompany.com: 4 Ways to Fight Ageism in Your Job Search Follow @jillGriffinO...
Aug 16, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 78
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 positively correlated. In this episode, I'll discuss: How confidence and performance are linked Why we someti...
Aug 09, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 77
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 out part one of this discussion in episode 75. Show notes: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session ...
Aug 02, 2022•10 min•Season 3Ep. 76
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: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE . Get my Top 10 Pro Tips to Stand Out on LinkedIn HERE ...
Jul 26, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 75
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 a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE . Tune into my podcast episode on WorkLife with Adam Grant (...
Jul 19, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 74
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 do the work they were created to do in the world. Whether male, female, or non-binary this conversatio...
Jul 12, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 73
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 the show: Amplify Your Strengths Group Coaching Program Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE ....
Jul 05, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 72
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 weekly “CareerSequel: The Return to Work Podcast”. Show notes: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HE...
Jun 28, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 71
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 writing support Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.c...
Jun 21, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 70
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 show: Artificial Maturity, by Dr. Tim Elmore I referenced OKRs, from the book, Measure What Matters, ...
Jun 14, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 69
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 to boost your mindset, soothe the Sunday Scaries, and tap into the confidence needed before the big job intervi...
Jun 07, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 68
“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 blindspots to answer this question Mentioned on the show: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HE...
May 31, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 67
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 friend and host of the Stop Overdrink and Start Living Podcast, Angela Mascenik on overconsumption of ...
May 24, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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 a hybrid professional herself. She was featured in Forbes, is a TEDx speaker, and is the author the b...
May 17, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 65
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 Want? Building the Career You Want Starts with Creating Your Career Identity. Get my 5 Steps to an Effectiv...
May 10, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 64
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 guilt Why Productivity Guilt may impact self-identified perfectionists the most Perfectionism vs Professionalism...
May 03, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 63
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 vision from a future perspective. Mentioned on the show: Get on the list Get on the information list for the Caree...
Apr 26, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 62
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 the list Get on the information list for the Career Success Lab Group Coaching Program 4 Ways to Fight ...
Apr 19, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 61
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 you how to ask better questions to free up your resources, preserve your brain, and get better results. Men...
Apr 12, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 60
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 back to thinking strategically 10 tips on how to satisfy the question without dodging it Mentioned on the sho...
Apr 05, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 59
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 Your Career Strategy Group Coaching Program Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration....
Mar 29, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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 Group Coaching Program Listen to The Career Refresh Podcast Episode: Self deprecating humor, when to us...
Mar 22, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 57
What do you do when you can't jump start your motivation? I got you. In this episode, I’ll teach you: How to find the sneaky thoughts that are sabotaging your motivation The simple steps to re-energize yourself How to reframe motivation to what’s really needed–decision and drive Mentioned on the show: Get on the list Create Your Career Strategy Group Coaching Program Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on my private and gr...
Mar 15, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Choosing your purpose, learning how to think in possibility to build your future self and your career well-being is the foundation for your modern emotional health. In this episode I discuss the steps to build the foundation of your career well-being. Mentioned on the show: Amplify Your Strengths Career Coaching Group Program Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for free content and strategies to refresh your career. Support the show Jill G...
Mar 08, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 Read My HuffPost Article Here Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on my private and group c...
Mar 01, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Finding a job can be an emotional roller coaster. In this episode we are going to discuss: How to manage your energy and emotion during the job search. 8 success tips to keep you sane. How to apply these strategies for getting promoted. Mentioned on the show: Amplify Your Strengths Group Coaching Program Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for free content and strategies to refresh your career. Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The C...
Feb 22, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Often managing your peers and inter-departmental dynamics is crucial for your success. But how to get people who don't work for you to do work for you? In this episode we are going to discuss: The importance of emotional intelligence in managing anyone The 5 components of strong emotional intelligence Easy tips to network and build internal relationships Mentioned on the show: Amplify Your Strengths Group Coaching Program Read My HuffPost Article Here Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for ...
Feb 15, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 52
In order to advance in our career we need to get clear on the value we bring to the organization. When we equate our value to our title or our bank account we are setting ourselves up to feel worth-LESS. In this episode we will talk about: Why our workplace persona gets twisted with our self-worth How we often train others to believe we are worth-LESS How to spot when you are undervaluing yourself How to stop feeling worth-LESS so you can be the leader you want to be Mentioned on the show: Ampli...
Feb 08, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 51
The idea of employee wellness is not new and it's currently $8 billion industry. But is it working? I believe workplace wellbeing and extends to career wellbeing because my wellbeing has to extend and carry me beyond my current workplace so I can show up and create value in the world. In this episode, we'll discuss: What is career wellbeing and why it’s more important than the trendy 'Workplace Wellbeing' How to create and maximize your career wellbeing How career wellbeing is connected to burno...
Feb 01, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 50
