Ep 122 - How To Prepare For Your Performance Review (and Actually Benefit From It) Career & Leadership Real Talk podcast

Ep 122 - How to Prepare for Your Performance Review (and Actually Benefit from It)

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In this episode, we tackle a challenge every professional faces: making the most of performance reviews. We share practical strategies for transforming what can feel like a box-ticking exercise into a genuine opportunity for career growth and progression. We explore how taking ownership of your performance reviews can help you advocate for yourself effectively and fast-track your career progression.

Key points from this episode

Why ongoing documentation throughout the year is crucial for effective performance reviews
How to turn performance reviews into meaningful career conversations
Strategies for handling criticism constructively and using it for growth
The importance of creating action plans and follow-up after your review
Practical tips for showcasing your achievements with evidence

00:00 Introduction and the value of preparing for performance reviews

01:00 How preparation can accelerate your career progression

03:00 Taking control of your performance review process

05:00 The importance of ongoing documentation and reflection

09:00 How to turn a performance review into a career conversation

13:00 Asking targeted questions that align your goals with company objectives

16:00 Handling criticism constructively during performance reviews

21:00 Developing strategies for receiving feedback without becoming defensive

24:00 Creating effective follow-up plans using the EPIC framework

28:00 Quick wins: actionable steps to improve your next performance review

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