As the year winds down, it's time to pause and reflect on what's working and what needs to change. In this episode of The Career Refresh, executive coach Jill Griffin guides you through powerful questions designed to help you realign your career, sharpen your leadership, and set yourself up for success in 2026.

These aren't surface-level questions, they're the kind that make you stop, think, and confront what you've been avoiding. From identifying the one change that could create a ripple effect across your life to auditing your habits like a CEO, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters.

In this episode, you'll explore:

What would create the biggest ripple effect if you improved it in 2026
How to identify what's no longer worth defending in your career or life
Whether your daily habits actually align with the results you want
The difference between real progress and just staying busy
What a competent CEO would immediately eliminate from your schedule
How to calculate the hidden cost of inaction
Small, intentional steps you can take now to get ahead in the new year

Whether you're a senior leader, emerging executive, or professional ready for your next chapter, this episode offers the clarity and framework you need to end the year with intention,and start 2026 with momentum.

Perfect for: Leaders, executives, coaches, and ambitious professionals navigating career transitions, strategic planning, or personal leadership development.

Grab your journal, press play, and let's rethink your next chapter together.

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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).

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