The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Leadership Strategy for Senior Professionals
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Leadership has changed. Most advice hasn't.
If you're a high performing leader who's overfunctioning, absorbing everyone else's pressure, and still not feeling like things are moving, the issue isn't effort. It's the model.
The Career Refresh is for...
Location:
United States
Description:
Leadership has changed. Most advice hasn't. If you're a high performing leader who's overfunctioning, absorbing everyone else's pressure, and still not feeling like things are moving, the issue isn't effort. It's the model. The Career Refresh is for executives and senior professionals ready to lead differently. Less reactive. More deliberate. With the capacity to navigate complexity without losing yourself in the process. Hosted by executive coach and leadership strategist Jill Griffin, each episode explores what it actually takes to lead when the stakes are high, the systems are messy, and certainty is in short supply, helping you move from exhausted and overextended to clear, strategic, and stable under pressure. This is Next Era Leadership. About Your Host Jill Griffin is an executive coach and leadership strategist with 20+ years leading growth at global brands including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Hilton Hotels. She works with senior leaders, executives, teams, and organizations navigating high-stakes moments, helping them expand leadership capacity, navigate complex systems, and lead without losing their identity in the process. Her work has been featured on Adam Grant’s WorkLife podcast and published in Forbes, Fast Company, HuffPost, and Metro UK. She has also been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Departures, and Ad Age. Connect with Jill on LinkedIn or learn more at GriffinMethod.com.
Language:
English
Contact:
631.913.8380
Episodes
When Competence Becomes a Cage: Why High Performers Get Stuck with Dina Scippa
4/21/2026
This week, Dina Scippa, founder of Enough Labs and leadership coach to senior directors and VPs inside complex global organizations joins Jill Griffin to break down the invisible patterns that stall high performers right before the leap.
Dina Scippa has spent 20+ years working with women leaders across 30+ countries. She sits at the intersection of executive coaching and identity recalibration — helping high achievers turn competence into real influence.
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Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.
With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.
Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:
The Next Era Leader
An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention
Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory
1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next
Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops
Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical
Duración:00:34:43
The One Thing Every Leader Must Do to Set the Vision
4/14/2026
In this episode, Jill Griffin explores what real leadership vision looks like and why teams lose direction covering:
• why teams become overly reliant on their leader
• the difference between supporting your team vs. being led by them
• how lack of clarity creates uncertainty and disengagement
• what it means to lead as the “rudder” and guide direction consistently
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Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.
With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.
Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:
The Next Era Leader
An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention
Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory
1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next
Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops
Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical
Duración:00:10:55
The Capacity Paradox: Why Doing More Is Keeping You Stuck
4/7/2026
In this episode, Jill Griffin breaks down the capacity paradox, why leaders feel maxed out and how to expand without doing more covering:
• Why capacity isn’t about taking on more work
• How first principles help you see what’s actually true
• How to separate signal from noise in complex situations
• What you’re carrying that isn’t yours
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Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.
With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.
Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:
The Next Era Leader
An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention
Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory
1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next
Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops
Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical
Duración:00:09:47
Nobody Cares If It’s Fair, So Lead With Impact
3/31/2026
In this episode, Jill Griffin breaks down why high-performing leaders get overlooked covering:
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Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.
With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.
Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:
The Next Era Leader
An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention
Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory
1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next
Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops
Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical
Duración:00:10:16
The Realness Factor: How to Lead Authentically Without Oversharing
3/24/2026
"Bring your whole self to work" sounds good on a poster. But what does it actually mean in practice? Jill Griffin breaks down the leadership skill nobody taught you — how to lead real without losing authority or crossing the line.
In this episode:
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Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.
With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.
Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:
→ The Next Era Leader
An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention
→ Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory
1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next
→ Leadership Development for Organizations
Advisory, workshops, and programs designed to build leadership capacity, strengthen teams, and improve decision-making in complex environments
→ Speaking & Workshops
Keynotes and leadership sessions on Next Era Leadership, decision-makin...
Duración:00:30:44
Crowdsourcing Company Values: A Modern Approach to Building Trust and Culture
3/17/2026
What happens when leaders co-create culture with their teams? Christy Pretzinger shares how crowdsourcing values builds trust, strengthens engagement, and keeps people at the center of growth. A conversation about intentional leadership, self-awareness, and the small behaviors that shape a thriving culture.
withShow Guest:
Christy Pretzinger is CEO of WG Content and creator of The BETTER Leader Project, focused on building people-first cultures and self-aware leaders.
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
Duración:00:28:41
The Feedback Permission Slip: How to Give and Receive Feedback Without Destroying Trust
3/10/2026
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has — and one of the most misused. Most leaders are either avoiding it entirely or delivering it like a surprise attack. Whether you're a manager trying to build a team culture where people tell each other the truth, or a professional who wants to handle feedback with more confidence and less defensiveness , this episode gives you a practical framework you can use immediately.
In this episode:
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
Duración:00:19:41
5 Body Language Signals Every Leader Should Recognize (and What to Do When You See Them)
3/3/2026
Your influence isn’t just in what you say, it’s in what you notice. This episode breaks down five essential body-language tells that appear with bosses, clients, peers, and direct reports.
You’ll learn what each signal means, how to read the room with precision, and the practical steps to take when someone is confused, disengaged, overwhelmed, or resistant. If you want to communicate clearly, build stronger relationships, and lead with intention, this episode shows you how.
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
Duración:00:13:48
When You Outgrow the Career You Built, and What To Do Next
2/24/2026
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down what really happens when you step into a new version of your career, and why the people around you may not be ready for your evolution. Jill explores how identity, boundaries, and internal validation shape your career growth and leadership presence. If you're in a season of reinvention, feeling friction from others, or sensing that you’re outgrowing old patterns, this episode gives you the clarity, language, and mindset shifts to evolve with confidence and intention.
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
Duración:00:23:08
How to Turn Even the Most Difficult Boss Into Your Ally
2/17/2026
Making the leap from high performer to manager changes everything—including your relationship with your boss. In this episode of The Career Refresh, executive coach Jill Griffin breaks down why your boss can make or break your leadership success and shares practical strategies for building a strong partnership, even with difficult managers.
Learn how to lead with your strengths, navigate authority dynamics, manage up effectively, and position yourself as an invaluable ally.
Whether you're a new manager or struggling with a challenging boss relationship, this episode will help you shift from threat mode to mutual success.
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
Duración:00:19:11
Should I Quit My Job? How to Make the Best Decision for Your Career
2/10/2026
Wondering whether it’s time to stay in your current role or move on?
You’re not alone. Many professionals are reevaluating their jobs at some of the highest rates we’ve seen.
In this episode, Career Strategist and Executive Coach, Jill Griffin breaks down a practical, strategic framework for assessing your role:
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
Duración:00:21:25
Productivity Guilt Explained: How to Work Smarter Without Burnout
2/3/2026
If you ever feel guilty for not doing enough, not doing it fast enough, or not having something visible to show for your work, you’re not alone. Productivity guilt is real—and it impacts high performers, perfectionists, and strategic thinkers the most.
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill breaks down:
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:12:31
How to Stop Negative Thinking and Create Better Career Results
1/27/2026
Negative thinking drains your energy and sabotages your career success. When left unchecked, it fuels stress, anxiety, and keeps you stuck in patterns that don't serve you.
This episode breaks down practical strategies to interrupt negative thought loops and rewire your mindset for the results you actually want. You'll discover why your thoughts aren't facts, how to challenge the stories you tell yourself, and why getting a little ridiculous with your thinking might be the breakthrough you need.
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:16:08
Shift from Asking to Leading: How to Step Up into Leadership
1/20/2026
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin shares how to shift from asking for inclusion to demonstrating leadership through action. Learn how to move from emotional frustration to strategic influence with tools to build credibility, communicate authority, and institutionalize your value.
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:16:19
Stay, Shift, or Leap? How to Choose Your Next Career Path
1/13/2026
If you’re questioning what’s next in your career, or sensing you’ve outgrown the path you’re on, this episode will help you find clarity.
In Stay, Shift, or Leap? How to Choose Your Next Career Path, Jill guides you through a practical, grounding exercise that explores three possible futures: staying where you are, shifting into something new, or leaping into a bold, judgment-free version of your life. In this episode we'll discuss:
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:14:24
What Hiring Managers Actually Want in Your Resume
1/6/2026
It’s a common myth that your resume is about you. It's not. In this episode, I discuss:
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:07:58
The Year of Reinvention: Lessons on Leadership, Worth, and Clarity
12/30/2025
As we wrap up the year, Jill Griffin revisits the biggest themes that shaped The Career Refresh—from redefining worth and leading through uncertainty to the quiet power of clarity. This episode pulls together the year’s most impactful insights, helping you reflect on your growth, realign your focus, and prepare for what’s next.
In this episode:
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:10:09
The High-Achiever’s Anxiety Pattern
12/23/2025
Everyone has experienced anxiety at one point in time. But as high-achieving individuals, we need tools to be able to get us out of anxiety and back into action.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Mentioned on the show
Box Breathing Technique
Mental Health Resources
Worldwide Support HotlineU.S. Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255Mental Health & Suicide Resources
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on Suicide PreventionMental Health List of Educational ProgramsBefrienders Mental Health ResourceFinal Local Support
Mental Health Center LocatorEarly Serious Mental Illness Treatment LocatorSubstance Use Treatment LocatorBehavioral Health Treatment Services Locator 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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:15:51
The Comparison Trap at Work: How to Stop Self-Doubt and Lead with Confidence
12/16/2025
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down the hidden cost of comparison at work—and how to replace assumptions with evidence-based clarity. Also in this episode:
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:16:24
From Endings to Beginnings: Leading Through Change
12/9/2025
In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down the Bridges Transition Model—a timeless framework for leading yourself and your team through change with clarity and compassion. Learn how to navigate the emotional side of transformation, manage uncertainty, and build momentum for what’s next.
You’ll learn:
changetransitionEndings, the Neutral Zone, and New BeginningsArticles I wrote or contributed to on Forbes.com:
Grief Without a Funeral: grieving loss opportunties
How to navigate the loss of top talent
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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, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on:
Career StrategyExecutive CoachingHEREBuild a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results.Corporate WorkshopsTeam DynamicsResume RefreshHERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
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Duración:00:17:15