Feeling stressed about your upcoming performance review? You're not alone. In today’s episode, we share how performance reviews can be a golden opportunity for career advancement and personal growth. We're here to shift your perspective and help you confidently navigate this process. Remember, this isn't just about you receiving feedback; it's also about giving it. Learn how to wield this two-way conversation to improve your department and company. And don't worry; we'll also tackle how to handle the rollercoaster of emotions that performance reviews often bring. So sit back, take a deep breath, and let's demystify performance reviews together!

Episode highlights:
(2:15 ) The significance of performance reviews and the emotions associated with them
(5:16 ) Shifting mindset for a strategic conversation during the review
(12:32 ) The importance of effective communication
(17:10 ) Building actionable and measurable plans for the future after the review
(21:26 ) Outro

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