What does it take to lead when technology is changing faster than anyone can predict? Jill Griffin talks with John Doyle, Chief Strategy Officer at DonerColle Partners, about career pivots, AI, uncertainty, and why the human side of leadership may matter more as technology advances.
• Why persistence and a strong point of view can create opportunities you couldn’t plan for
• What AI is changing about how we think, work, and lead
• How to stay grounded in who you are when everything around you is changing
Mentioned on the show:
Forbes Artice: Grief without a Funeral: Grieving Lost Opportunities, written by Jill Griffin
The Career Refresh, Episode 284: How Your Anxiety Impacts Your Leadership Style, and What to Do About It
Substack: How not to use AI
Scott Galloway
Dr. Ulcca J. Hansen | Author & Futurist What the next 10 years will look like.
Archetypes in Branding: A Toolkit for Creatives and Strategists
Show guest:
John Doyle is Chief Strategy Officer at DonerColle Partners and a leading voice on AI, agentic transformation, and the future of brands. A writer and teacher by training, John has spent his career helping organizations navigate periods of technological and cultural change, from digital transformation to experience design and now artificial intelligence. His work is grounded in a simple philosophy: brands are characters. Today, he helps agencies and clients translate that character into agentic systems that can think, act, communicate, and create on behalf of organizations. John frequently speaks on AI, innovation, organizational transformation, and the evolving relationship between technology and humanity.
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Jill Griffin, 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.
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