When Competence Becomes a Cage: Why High Performers Get Stuck with Dina Scippa

Episode notes

This week, Dina Scippa, founder of Enough Labs and leadership coach to senior directors and VPs inside complex global organizations joins Jill Griffin to break down the invisible patterns that stall high performers right before the leap. Dina Scippa has spent 20+ years working with women leaders across 30+ countries. She sits at the intersection of executive coaching and identity recalibration - helping high achievers turn competence into real influence. What we're getting into: Why high performers plateau The identity shift from doer to decision-maker that changes their trajectory Language moves that signal executive readiness before you have the title Support the show Jill Griffin , is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh . She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. 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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