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 , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, a...
Mar 21, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 109
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 anger about a colleague, a boss, or your workplace Free yourself from the anger and recenter on your work How ...
Mar 14, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 108
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 her skills from production to enterprise sales Found a role model-- and the attributes she admired Mana...
Mar 07, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 107
Recruiters are often the gatekeepers to the hidden job market; they have a lot of industry expertise and can guide you as you search for your next career opportunity. In this episode, I speak with top industry recruiter Susan Gygax and we talk about the following: Why she made the switch from HR to recruiting The best way to work with recruiters How to be market ready How executive coaches and recruiters partner to create successful candidates Why an outcomes-based conversation is THE formula fo...
Feb 28, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 106
If you’ve been laid off, you know how it feels. There’s a mix of emotions. If you’ve survived the lay-off, now is not the time to hold back, hide, or wallow in YOUR discomfort. Now is the time to show up for others. After watching layoffs, working with hundreds of clients who have shared their layoff experiences, and coaching those who have been laid off, here are the top tips for supporting your colleagues and friends through their layoffs. Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Ref...
Feb 21, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 105
Kelli Thompson holds an MBA, has served as an adjunct management professor and has more than ten years of senior leadership experience in financial services and technology organizations. Her thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, MarketWatch, Parents Magazine, HuffPost, and Working Mother . She is the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck In this episode, we talk about what she did when she realized that her first career choice was no...
Feb 14, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 104
Most people assume that workplace friendships lead to positive organizational and personal outcomes. Friends can drive connection and culture, plus improve morale and output. What we don't often talk about is when the workplace feels like a high school drama and what to do about it. In this episode, I discuss: Why gossip feels juicy and how not to engage The social exchange theory The harrowing downfall of workplace betrayal 10 signs they are not your friend Show notes: The New York Times articl...
Feb 07, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 103
Showing up and providing value is the most obvious thing you can do to recession-proof your career. While nothing is guaranteed, in this episode, I discuss: Specific actions you can take today to strengthen your prospects What to do and NOT do when networking How exactly to keep your resume and LinkedIn profile fresh Why skills up-leveling can improve your LinkedIn profile and discoverability Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challe...
Jan 31, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 102
Pay disparity. The new pay transparency laws. How do you negotiate your next salary when you’ve never done it? Or worse, you advocated for yourself and didn't get the raise? Big woof. There’s been minimal transparency on salary negotiation, and navigating without a wing woman is challenging. Now you have one. Enter Bhavana Smith . Bhavana Smith the Founder of Until There Are Nine®, a network and resource group whose purpose is to give women the power to advocate for their rightful share of compe...
Jan 24, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 101
It takes an inspired leader to cultivate a positive and high-performing team culture. Rebecca Panico, senior director of global media strategy and planning at Hilton, is an incredibly talented leader known for developing high-performing teams. She is responsible for leading the global media strategy for Hilton’s enterprise and 18 trading brands. In this episode, we discuss: How Agency life prepared her for the Brand side of the business Why cultivating culture is at the center of her leadership ...
Jan 17, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 100
If you are in sales and want to break into sales leadership, this is the episode for you. Join me this week as I talk with Corporate Sales Leadership Trainer Rebecca Gebhardt about how she moved from the sales leaderboard to leadership and is now training corporate leaders on sales leadership. In this episode, we also talk about how she: Realized her signs of burnout and what she did next Acknowledged what she doesn’t enjoy, even if it’s not a popular opinion Figured out her strengths and how sh...
Jan 10, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 99
Tired of resolutions that never stick? Move beyond resolutions and set intentions in 2023 by focusing on a word of the year. In this episode, I discuss: Why a Word of the Year helps you stay focused How a Word of the Year can be connected to all of your goals Examples of words that can power your year Show notes: Studio Fran Jewelry or @francescadora My Intent Jewelry The Changeup Podcast Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges...
Jan 03, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 98
The idea of employee wellness is not new and it's currently $8 billion industry. But is it working? I believe workplace well-being and extends to career well-being because my well-being 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 well-being and why it’s more important than the trendy 'Workplace Well-Being.' How to create and maximize your career wellbeing How career well-being is connected t...
Dec 27, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 97
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 own mind drama when managing your boss Mentioned on the show: Follow @jillGriffinOfficial on Instagram daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com ...
Dec 20, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 96
There are seasons in life and your career. We all have Springs and Winters. Maybe even within the same quarter. You can't treat each season the same. You need to pivot and refresh your approach depending on your season. In this episode, I discuss: How to recognize what season your career is in Why Seasons have nothing to do with your age, tenure, or title The signs that prepare you that the next season is coming What causes us to force an early Winter and how to use the time strategically Tips t...
Dec 13, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 95
You just got laid off. Getting laid off is no reflection on you. It’s not about your strengths or skills. It’s about your company’s lack of planning for marketplace conditions. This is the time you need to be gentle with yourself. Here are some actionable tips on what to do next. In this episode, I discuss What to do in the hours and days following a layoff How to make sense of all that you are feeling Why time management is key to finding your next job The most impactful tips to get you through...
Dec 06, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Amy Kimball is a two-time entrepreneur and the founder of a new innerwear clothing line MamieLu The global pandemic forced her event planning business to shutdown. During her unemployment, Amy embarked upon a reflection process to create what's next. In this episode, we talk about: Going from an employee to launching her own company How she thought through the transitions in her career The realities of building your own business How networking is crucial to success Why she protected her ideas Wh...
Nov 29, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 93
I recently did an episode on the fixed mindset phenomenon of the …yeah, buts (Check out Episode 88). It’s rationalized fear. This week I am talking about the other BUTs in your life. The But Firsts Mindset. The But Firsts Mindset shows up in ways that look rational. They look responsible, and they resemble preparedness. Maybe. Are you But Firsts stopping you? In this episode, I discuss How your But Firsts may be masking hesitancy and uncertainty How fear, decision fatigue, and imposter syndrome ...
Nov 22, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Many people will tell you the secret to career success is to take risks and apply focus. What if the faster path to success was built on authenticity, trust, and kindness? This week I host Sky Holden, Head of Industry, Global Business Solutions, at TikTok. Holden is a digital and media sales veteran with over 20 year’s experience. Before joining TikTok, Holden led national and regional sales teams ranging from early-stage start-ups to multinational conglomerates driving hundreds of millions in r...
Nov 15, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Executive decision-making can be stressful because weighing your options takes time and energy. In this episode, I talk about the efficient 4-step process of making decisions. Plus, I provide two different decision matrixes to weigh your options quickly. Let's remove the mindset drama around executive decision-making and get you results fast. Show notes: Check out a Simple Decision Matrix HERE Looking to increase executive decision-making and up-level your career? Schedule a consultation HERE Gr...
Nov 08, 2022•7 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Michelle Barry Franco is a speaking and thought leadership coach and founder of The Made for This Collective. In this episode, Michelle shares her top tips for creating effective storytelling for leaders, ensuring your communication is audience-specific, contextualized, and authentic. We also discuss: How she found the gumption to set boundaries while working at a start-up at an early age The moment she knew her truth and took a big career pivot Why telling stories is one of the most powerful me...
Nov 01, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Ever get a case of the…yeah, buts? It’s rationalized fear. The way we think not only affects the way we feel, but it can also affect what we achieve, whether we stick to new habits or if we will go on to develop new skills and beliefs. In this episode, I discuss The sneaky ways your Yeah, Buts can show up as innocent thoughts What’s going on in your brain when you say, Yeah, But… How to change your thinking about the Yeah, Buts in your life Show notes: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HER...
Oct 25, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Amanda Lawrence is an Assistant Vice President, Team Lead & Claims Advocate for Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., Construction Services Group. A positive mindset, seeking mutual wins, and a lot of gumption are some attributes that have created tremendous success for Amanda over 26 years in Claims Handling, Management, and Account & Broker Services while being a full-time caretaker to a neurodivergent child. Amanda has worked passionately to advocate for inclusivity of the special needs c...
Oct 18, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 87
According to HBR if you haven't taken a test as part of a hiring process, you probably will in your next job search. About 76% of organizations with more than 100 employees rely on assessments for external hiring, especially for senior positions. In this episode, I discuss: The benefits of pre-employment assessments AND why they Suck How these assessments tell me a lot about the company culture Suggestions about how you may approach pre-employment assessments Tips for employers and organizations...
Oct 11, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 86
If you had more confidence, what decisions would you make? What risks would you take? What dreams would you chase? Nicole Kalil, Speaker, Confidence sherpa, and author is seeking to answer those questions in her book, Validation is for Parking: How Women can Beat the Confidence Con Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Work” keeps her up at night and gets her up in the morning. She’s a speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This I...
Oct 04, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 85
The idea that we can throw up boundaries and juggle it all to create work-life balance is a bit of a myth. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 pillars for shaping life-work balance so that you can create the life and future you want. In this episode, I share how to: Tap into your future self so you can create the vision Use your five senses to create what’s next Build the life-work requirements to build your balance What to do when you forget your plan Mentioned on the show: Stylist: Threads of H...
Sep 27, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Heather Keets Wright is an editorial veteran who has created enormous success in her career, starting at Time Inc.’s Entertainment Weekly magazine before serving in various editorial roles at Seventeen, TeenPeople.com, MarthaStewart.com, among others. After years of working for top publishing and holding companies, Heather decided to start her own company. In this episode, we talk about: The challenges of being a black woman in media How she evolved her journalism skills to become a leader in co...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 83
This week I have the pleasure of chatting with Lizzy Klein , a proven startup leader with a talent for scaling early-stage businesses. Through 3 IPOs and 3 acquisitions, Lizzy’s been recognized for creating >$300mm in equity value through strategic product development, as well as for generating revenue and building high-performing and diverse teams. At just shy of 50 years young, she founded and launched her second start-up mazi + zo, a fine jewelry company for customers who value high-qualit...
Sep 13, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 82
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 experiences lead me to the career I created today Show notes: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE . ...
Sep 06, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 81
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: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE . Check out my Recent Article on FastCompany.com: 4 Way...
Aug 30, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 80
