Over the last several episodes, we have outlined 1) how best to write powerful reviews and 2) how to define results oriented action plans. Now, we'll revisit how best to give and receive feedback that will align you and your team member(s) to elevate ones success.

In this high-impact encore episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, executive coach powerhouse trainer, Bernadette Boas, pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to give and receive performance feedback that drives results—not resentment.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive, HR professional, or a corporate manager navigating your first review cycle, this episode offers a bold new approach to turning feedback into a year-round leadership advantage.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to reframe feedback as a gift, not a threat
• Why most performance reviews fail—and how to make yours matter
• A simple framework (SBI: Situation, Behavior, Impact) to deliver impactful feedback
• How to prepare for reviews with clarity, confidence, and collaboration
• Powerful tips to eliminate vagueness, bias, and blind spots in your evaluations
• The #1 mindset shift you need before entering any feedback conversation
• How to transform reviews into continuous career development conversations

💡 Bonus: Bernadette also shares her top coaching tips on how to ask more questions than you make statements, build trust through transparency, and create a feedback culture that fuels team performance—not fear.

If you’re ready to ditch the anxiety and master performance reviews that actually matter—this encore episode is your playbook.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream.

Check out episodes: From Performance Reviews to Action Plans to Results, and Power Plays for Writing Powerful Performance Reviews.

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Are you doing the work… but still not getting noticed?
Do promotion decisions happen without your name in the room?

In this powerful episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, host Bernadette Boas sits down with executive coach and author Monique Daigneault to unlock one of the most underutilized leadership tools in corporate life: the informational interview.

Whether you're navigating layoffs, aiming for a promotion, or just tired of being the best-kept secret in your organization—this episode is your wake-up call. 🔥

Monique reveals how strategic internal networking can help you:

• Expand your visibility across departments and leadership levels
• Clarify and communicate your personal brand
• Cultivate powerful relationships before you need them
• Mentor your team to think and network like leaders
• Take control of your career trajectory—starting now

Key Takeaways:

• Why visibility is often the missing link to getting promoted
• How to structure impactful informational interviews with intention
• Common fears professionals have—and how to overcome them
• The #1 action you should take today to build your influence
• How to subtly weave your brand and accomplishments into every conversation

📘 Special Bonus:

Monique shares insights from her new book:
"Survive and Thrive Toolkit for Leaders" – loaded with leadership strategies, personal branding tips, and a deep dive on informational interviews.

Learn more at mdconsultingglobal.com

🔗 Resources:

• Visit Monique: mdconsultingglobal.com
• Connect on LinkedIn: Monique Daigneault
• Pick up the book: Survive and Thrive Toolkit for Leaders
• Watch more powerhouse episodes: Ball of Fire Coaching Podcast

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What’s the point of a performance review if nothing changes afterward?
In this power-packed episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas calls out the outdated review process and empowers both employees and managers to rethink how feedback is delivered, received, and transformed into measurable results.

Whether you’re a mid-level professional looking to grow or a manager committed to developing high-performing teams, this episode gives you a proven, 4-part framework for turning static performance reviews into dynamic action plans that drive clarity, confidence, and career momentum.

This episode is your wake-up call to stop checking boxes—and start building people.

What You’ll Learn:

• The 3 biggest pitfalls of performance reviews (and how to avoid them)
• How disengaged employees impact retention, morale, and ROI
• A 4-step framework for professionals to take control of their development
• A manager’s blueprint for coaching, accountability, and follow-through
• The powerful shift from managing tasks to leading people

Key Takeaways:

• Don’t wait for a roadmap—create your own and advocate for it
• Feedback isn’t the finish line—it’s the launchpad for growth
• Specificity in feedback is key to clarity and motivation
• Development is leadership’s #1 job—otherwise, you’re just managing
• Retention begins with relevance: make people feel seen, valued, and future-focused

Perfect For:

• Corporate professionals seeking growth and direction
• Managers struggling to engage and retain talent
• HR leaders rethinking their performance review strategy
• Executive coaches and leadership development professionals

Need guidance on developing, communicating, or coaching actions plans toward growth, schedule a call and let's talk - www.coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall

Visit https://balloffirecoaching.com/podcast for this and other high-impact episodes.
Don’t miss the companion episode: Power Plays for Writing Powerful Performance Reviews.

Call to Action:

➡️ Employees: Stop waiting for someone to hand you your career plan. Own it.
➡️ Managers: Shift from feedback to action. That’s real leadership.

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