Ernest Lupinacci, an award-winning creative talent, serves as the CEO of Ernest Industries, offering a distinctive fusion of creative and strategic consultancy. His career journey encompasses brand development, advertising, screenwriting, and technology. This journey has led him to collaborate with prestigious brands such as Apple, Google, CAA and Nike. Whether you're plotting a career refresh or strategizing to dive deeper into the creative industry, this episode promises insights to tackle the...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 139
Experienced executive recruiter Jane Ashen Turkewitz offers valuable insights from the world of recruitment to enhance your competitiveness in today's challenging job market. In this episode, we delve into the following topics: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Maximizing the Effectiveness of Networking Reimagining the Art of Cultivating Professional Connections The Significance of Strategic Career Planning for Your Career Path Gaining Perspective on Intentiona...
Oct 10, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 138
What unfolds when you step away from a career that no longer aligns with your aspirations? This is the journey that Rachel Goodale, the owner and founder of Stroller Strong Mamas , a Parent and Me fitness program, embarked upon nearly a decade ago. In this episode, we delve into the compelling reasons behind Rachel's departure from her career in education and the incredible story of how she forged a thriving fitness community for mothers. Join us in this episode as we explore: How she created a ...
Oct 03, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 137
Amy Roach is the SVP of National Automotive at iHeartMedia. She works with OEM’s on national automotive marketing campaigns, working closely with clients and agency partners to deliver thoughtful and strategy-first marketing campaigns across iHeart’s ecosystem – Broadcast, Podcast, Streaming, Events, Influencers, Social, and Artists. She has been with iHeart for almost 20 years and is passionate about the audio platform and delivering creative solutions for her clients. In this episode, we talk ...
Sep 26, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 136
A career vision is akin to having a GPS for your professional journey. Clarifying your values, understanding your WHY, and setting achievable goals are vital for maintaining focus. By implementing these strategies, you can steer your career toward success with a clear vision as your guide. In this episode, we'll delve into: The Significance of a Professional Vision : Explore why having a career vision is essential for success. How to Create Your Career Vision : Learn actionable steps to craft yo...
Sep 19, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 135
With over three decades of industry expertise in marketing, media, and communications, Marla Kaplowitz brought her seasoned experience to the 4A's in 2017 as President & CEO. Guiding the association, she redefines its future trajectory, fostering collaborative impact for member success in business transformation and talent development. Before her role at the 4A's, Marla led as CEO of North America at MEC (now Wavemaker, part of WPP) from 2011 to 2017. Her 12-year journey at MediaVest (now Sp...
Sep 12, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 134
This is part two of a two-part series on company culture. Identifying a Company’s culture isn't always easy, especially when you are on the outside looking in. Whether you are interviewing for a role or eager to shape the culture of a company, then this episode is for you. We’ll discuss: How to be a detective and find out about a company's culture Questions to ask to uncover culture at an organization Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workpla...
Sep 05, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 133
This is part one of a two-part series on company culture. Building a Company’s culture isn't always easy, but it is vital to well-being, productivity, and profit. In this first episode, we’ll discuss: Why the standard HR definition of Culture is outdated Why post-merger is a vital time to support the acquired teams 10 attributes to look for when determining the company culture Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career ...
Aug 29, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 132
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 , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience w...
Aug 22, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 131
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 ever-changing work environment how she worked through long COVID the 3 most significant things you can do t...
Aug 15, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 130
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 Mentioned on the show Unreasonable Hospitality , by Will Guidara The Career Refresh Podcast, Episode 95, ...
Aug 08, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 129
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 Jungle. Dr. Steve Yacovelli (“The Gay Leadership Dude™”) is the Owner & Principal of TopDog Learn...
Aug 01, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 128
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 someone recently stole from me Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert ...
Jul 25, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 127
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 both ready and prepared How to get prepare your mindset Related Episodes: The most annoying job interv...
Jul 18, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 126
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 marketing and the workplace, he is a contributor to Entrepreneur’s Leadership Network. He frequently s...
Jul 11, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 125
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 download my Belief Builder worksheet HERE to help you get started on busting scarcity thinking. Support th...
Jul 04, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 124
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 Frameworks for Thinking Why frameworks work for your career strategy, from interviews to networking Support...
Jun 27, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 123
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 worldwide every week. Rishad most recently was the Global Strategist and Chief Growth Officer of the 100,...
Jun 20, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 122
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 market Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace cha...
Jun 13, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 121
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 , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for...
Jun 06, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 120
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 doing Why you can’t learn this in a leadership book My framework for getting a resolution Support the ...
May 30, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 119
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 , host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience workin...
May 23, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 118
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 Boathouse in New York’s Central Park and North Fork Table and Inn in Southold, NY. She’s freelanced in test...
May 16, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 117
“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 Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career Refresh, deliv...
May 09, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 116
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 marketers need to know Used a journalistic eye to keep his take on trends realistic and actionable Apprecia...
May 02, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 115
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 create belief and stay there! What you need to practice regularly Support the show Jill Griffin , host of The Career R...
Apr 25, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 114
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, Naana Badu, Style Coach and Speaker, Naana Badu changes lives through style! As a Style Coach and Speak...
Apr 18, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 113
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, I discuss what I learned from working in funeral homes, the record industry, start-ups, big corporate media compa...
Apr 11, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 112
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 executives through the change process to lead to massive success. In this episode, we discuss How her des...
Apr 04, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 111
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 SKILLS in what companies are looking for now The impact of AI on hiring and why your opinion is vital ...
Mar 28, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 110
