Beyond Smart Goals: A More Realistic Way To Make Career Progress

Most career goals depend on more than your effort. You can do everything right and still face a hiring freeze, an internal candidate, or a decision you cannot control. In this episode, Jill introduces the PROGRESS Framework, a more realistic approach to goal setting that accounts for setbacks, uncertainty, motivation, and changing information. You’ll learn: • Why a well-written SMART goal can still leave you without a workable strategy • How to tell whether you have a skills gap, visibility gap, relationship gap, or positioning problem • The difference between a bad week and evidence that it is time to change direction • How to measure progress before the promotion, offer, or career change arrives Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1685329/su...) Jill Griffin (  / jillgriffin  ) , is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next. 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 (https://www.jillgriffincoaching.com/) to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader (https://jillgriffin.mykajabi.com/next...) An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory (https://www.jillgriffincoaching.com/e...) 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations (https://www.jillgriffincoaching.com/t...) and Speaking & Workshops (https://www.jillgriffincoaching.com/s...) Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical (  / jillgriffinofficial  )