Griffin Method Articles
Career Strategy, Leadership & Reinvention
Expert insights, actionable tools, and mindset shifts help you lead with clarity, pivot confidently, and intentionally grow your career.
Managing Your Mind in Uncertain Times
Our brains aren't wired for this much uncertainty, and when the brain doesn’t know the answer, it attempts to figure out what it all means.
Excellence Over Perfection
There’s a real difference between striving for excellence and chasing perfectionism. One builds trust. The other builds ego. I saw this difference play out recently…
We Are So Hard on Ourselves—But We Don’t Have to Be
We believe our thoughts—often without questioning them. We assume our past predicts our future. But the truth? Our brains aren’t always clear on the facts…
The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Are You Leading or Just Putting Out Fires?
Remember when we thought the hardest part of work would be the work itself? Yeah, that was cute…
What to Do After Being Laid Off: A Message for You
If the recent wave of layoffs has impacted you, I see you. Getting laid off can feel like a gut punch. Even if you saw it coming, it might still feel shocking, disorienting, or even embarrassing…
Leadership Lessons: How My Biggest Failure Made Me Better
Leadership is often seen as a position of authority that comes with experience, expertise, and confidence. Sure, that’s true enough. However…
The Dance Between Success and Significance: A Leadership Perspective
Early on, many of us chase traditional success markers—promotions, recognition, financial milestones. But there's a fascinating shift that happens…
Ditch the Ladder: Build a Future-Proof Portfolio Career
I’ve been strategizing with clients who want to build a portfolio career—a work life designed around your strengths, interests, and financial goals.
The Power of Appreciation
As Thanksgiving approaches in the USA, many people think of gratitude. But this year, I invite you to explore a subtle yet powerful shift: moving from gratitude to appreciation.
Laid off? Here's What To Do Next.
A lot is going on in the job market and I if the recent layoffs impacted you, I see you. Getting laid off can be traumatic. I’ve been there more than once.
Are you playing Office Superhero Again?
Remember when we thought the hardest part of work would be the work itself? Insert The Joker laugh.
How Anxiety Shapes Leadership
Have you ever thought about how anxiety influences your leadership style? If you’ve ever been overthinking or overwhelmed by work and world events, I feel ya.
Caught between Compare and Despair? Here's How to Break Free.
Have you ever heard of success expectancy? When you see others around you achieving their goals, you want to be happy for them, but a small part of you can’t help but wonder where your share of success is.