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Intrapreneurship in Action: Driving Change from Within with Media Executive Eric Gillin
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In this episode of The Career Refresh, I talk with Eric Gillin—an executive who’s held just about every role in media: editor, product lead, head of sales. He calls himself “professional putty,” and he’s not wrong.
We cover:
- How to drive influence without a formal title
- How to lead teams through turbulence and build trust
- Why chasing the right problems beats chasing promotions
Show Guest
For over 20 years, Eric Gillin has been a force inside legacy media—driving innovation at Condé Nast, Hearst, Maxim, Discovery, and beyond. He’s partnered with over 100 editors-in-chief, from David Granger to David Remnick, to launch digital products that moved the needle.
He’s done nearly every media job out there—writing for Esquire, interviewing celebrities at Maxim, hosting a podcast at 23, launching a dozen apps at Hearst, creating the viral Bon Appétit video strategy, and becoming the first person to run Condé Nast’s U.S. ad sales team.
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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- Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE
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- Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making
- Keynote Speaking
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Chapters
1. Meet Eric Gillen: Media Innovator (00:00:00)
2. Starting a Podcast at 23 (00:02:10)
3. Being the Professional Putty (00:06:00)
4. Creating Value as an Internal Partner (00:10:20)
5. Leading Experienced Teams as a Newcomer (00:14:35)
6. Navigating Parental Leave and Grief (00:21:42)
7. Leading Through Discomfort and Change (00:31:55)
8. AI and the Future of Work (00:38:22)
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