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Kristen Leone, a leading authority in Digital Transformation and Strategy at Google, empowers the company's major clients with innovative insights, enhancing consumer experiences through strategic digital approaches. Kristen is a strategic leader celebrated for her entrepreneurial growth mindset. I was delighted to interview her, and in this podcast, we delve into:

• The divergence of purpose and work
• Evolving job fit and the Fit Delta
• Changing desires and organizational needs 
• Career decision framework

Mentioned on the Show:
Learned Optimism, Martin Seligman
Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman
The Extended Mind, Annie Murphy Paul

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Kristen Leone is a Digital Transformation and Strategy expert at Google.  She concurrently serves as Head of Industry for the Home and Consumer Services category, partnering with advertisers in the automotive, real estate, and home security industries to drive transformative impact for their businesses. Before Google, Kristen led Sales Strategy teams at The Weather Company/An IBM Business and WebMD. She co-founded the venture-backed startup Joor, the premier digital platform for wholesale management in contemporary fashion. And she honed her skills as a classically trained brand manager at General Mills. Kristen holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Princeton University. Follow her on LinkedIn 

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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Michelle Harmon-Madsen, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at SponsorUnited, capitalizes on her extensive 25+ years of experience in marketing and business transformation. This episode underscores her positive methodology and explores her career pivots, shedding light on her challenges and the strategic application of her prior skills for sustained growth and relevance. We also discuss:

• The art of storytelling for impactful communication
• Strategies for creating and maintaining momentum in one's career
• Effective networking techniques and the value of informational interviews
• Criteria for evaluating potential candidates
• Why she uses the "margarita test" to foster authentic networking connections

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Michelle Harmon-Madsen, CMO at SponsorUnited, leverages 25+ years of experience in marketing and business transformation. Her role encompasses brand marketing, content, demand generation, research, and PR, underpinning brand growth. Previously, as CMO at AccuWeather and in senior roles at ShopperX Lab, FreshDirect, and 19 Entertainment (responsible for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance sponsorships), Michelle has excelled in fostering customer-centric businesses and new revenue streams. Her passion for advancing women's leadership in marketing, media, and tech is evident in her role as co-chair of the Executive Achievement Committee at She Runs It. Michelle is a proud alumna of Pennsylvania State University, actively contributing to alumni organizations, and she resides in New York, NY, with her husband and daughter. Follow her on LinkedIn

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Section School

LinkedIn Learning

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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Founded in 2014, Threads of Hershey's philosophy is clear: everyone needs a wardrobe whisperer. A wardrobe whisperer simplifies and enhances your closet style, helping you discover flattering silhouettes and versatile essentials. As your wardrobe whisperer, Threads guides you through essential steps: closet editing, styling, and strategic shopping, boosting your confidence and productivity. In this episode, we discuss: 

• Pivoting Professional Skills for Passion-Driven Business
• Trust and Listening as Foundations for Success
• Emphasizing Personal Confidence Over Trends
• Style: The Art of Editing, Not Just Adding
• Style tips for the current season
• The Universality of the Threads' Method
• Supporting Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore's "Take Action in Fashion" Initiative

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Kristen Campbell, the founder of Threads of Hershey since 2014, fuses her passion for fashion with her scientific background. She employs the Threads Method, a step-by-step approach, to simplify and enhance clients' wardrobes, positively impacting their well-being. 

Kristin Argento, Co-Owner and Director of PR, Marketing, and Strategic Relationships, drives brand growth by crafting precise messaging, enhancing client access to cutting-edge fashion offerings, and fostering community engagement.

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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Ashok Sinha is the Senior VP of Corporate Communications at Dow Jones, overseeing global communication functions. In this episode, we discuss:

• The Value of Storytelling for Excelling in Any Field
• Importance of Passion in Work
• Focus on Transferable Skills and Building Relationships
• Why Focusing on Inclusivity and Equity for Diverse Employees is better for business
• The Role of Allyship from Colleagues and Executive Leadership
• Why Self-Identity and Self-Expression Leads to a Successful Career

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Ashok Sinha is the Senior VP of Corporate Communications at Dow Jones, overseeing global communication functions. Before this, he was Senior VP of Corporate Communications and PR at Audacy, a leading audio content company. Ashok has also held senior communication roles at WarnerMedia, NBCUniversal, Viacom, and Publicis Media. He is a board member of the 4As Foundation, which focuses on increasing diversity in advertising, media, and marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Fine Arts in Theater from the California Institute of the Arts. Follow him on LinkedIn

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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“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 because 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

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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Sometimes your career is about the trajectory and other times, it's time to seek a 'good enough job'.  A good enough job is one that meets your basic financial needs while not taxing your well-being. In this episode, I discuss: 

• Why the 'dream job' is a myth
• When to consider a good enough job
• The difference between a good enough,  an in-between, and a sober job

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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Conversational narcissists consistently steer conversations back to themselves and their own experiences, often without showing genuine interest in what others say. They exhibit a pattern of self-centered behavior in conversation. In this episode, we discuss: 

• Understanding Conversational Narcissism
• Practical Strategies for Dealing
• Four Steps to Reclaim Control while Maintaining your Cool

Mentioned on the show:
The Career Refresh, Survivors guide to the office narcissist
How to Destroy Everything, available on all podcast platforms

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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Christine Stack, Vice President and head of Human Resources | CIS Americas at Capgemini. Christine is a results-driven and passionate leader known for her creative problem-solving, teamwork, and thought leadership. She excels as a partner, collaborator, and team builder, with a strong reputation for integrity and inclusiveness. Her consistent recognition comes from her ability to identify, attract, nurture, and retain exceptional talent. In this episode, we discuss:

• Her career pivot involved transitioning from a media background to a role in HR and Talent Acquisition
• Why empathy is crucial in establishing credibility in your field
• Unconscious bias is detrimental to organizational culture 
• Capgemini's commitment to inclusivity 
• How she addressed and overcame her own bias, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in combating bias
• Job descriptions should be about WHAT, not the HOW
• The inherent flaw with all resumes

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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Kristian Schwartz spearheads The Montgomery Group, a boutique search firm he established, specializing in senior-level marketing and media placements. Kristian is a seasoned strategic leader renowned for elevating premier brands through a blend of strategic hiring and consulting expertise. He has extensive experience working on various facets of the industry, and his professional journey includes tenure at renowned companies such as Wired Magazine, Razorfish, and Sapient, where he collaborated with influential Fortune 500 brands like Visa, Verizon, Clorox, Unilever, and Hewlett-Packard. In this episode, we discuss: 

• Best Practices for Effective Collaboration with Executive Search Partners
• The Importance of Nurturing Relationships
• How to find Recruiters
• Key Elements Sought by Recruiters in Resumes
• The Crucial Role of Career Strategy
• Adapting Resume Requirements for Recruiters versus Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Mentioned on the show  Forbes List of America’s Top Recruiting Firms
Get a copy of Kristian Schwartz's Win a Day HERE

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Kristian Schwartz is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation and marketing initiatives. Recognizing his knack for spotting transformative talent, Kristian transitioned into executive search at Korn Ferry, rising to Senior Partner in the Integrated and Digital Marketing practice. Presently, he leads The Montgomery Group, a boutique search firm he founded, which specializes in senior-level marketing and media placements. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Microeconomics from the University of Oregon, Kristian, a dedicated father to twin daughters, enjoys activities such as cycling, cooking, and fly fishing.

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

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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 challenges of a creative career. Filled with anecdotes and hilarious quotes, in this episode, we discuss the following:

• The fine line between passion and talent
• The art of writing and the power of precise words 
• The value of networking 
• Advice for job seekers
• Importance of proactive networking
• How the principles used in show business can be applied to personal branding 

Mentioned on the Show:

Book: Unreasonable Hospitality, By Will Guidara

Show Guest: 

Ernest Lupinacci is the Founder & CEO of Ernest Industries, a creative and strategic consultancy focused on brand development, emerging media, and new technology.

He was an award-winning creative at Wieden + Kennedy, a founding partner and Chief Creative Officer at Anomaly. He has worked for almost every major Advertising Network in the industry and a litany of well-known brands from Apple and Google to CAA and WME. 

He has sold feature film projects to both Dreamworks and Sony Pictures, and he is a co-producer of the Paramount+ miniseries THE OFFER, which details the incredible back story of the making of The Godfather.

Ernest is an advisor to the live-stream shopping giant TALKSHOPLIVE and currently consults for Viral Nation - one of the world's largest talent, marketing, and technology firms. Follow him on LinkedIn or IMDb

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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:

• Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
• Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture
• Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
• Keynote Speaking
• Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE

Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration
Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn