Necessary Endings: How to Professionally End a Business Relationship

Endings are natural and, at times, necessary. Whether you are the terminator or the terminated, how you end the relationship shows a ton about your character, professional maturity, and goodwill. In this episode, I discuss:What happened when a recent long-term partnership endedHow I handled it and how I wish they would have handled itThe 10 things you need to do when the relationship endsMentioned on the showUnreasonable Hospitality, by Will GuidaraThe Career Refresh Podcast, Episode 95, The Seasons of Your CareerSupport the showJill 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. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical