Shedding The Bitch Radio

Do you dread giving or receiving performance reviews? If so, what causes that anxiety, stress, or avoidance?In this episode of the Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, host Bernadette Bowes dives deep into the world of performance reviews—those annual or semi-annual evaluations that often spark anxiety and uncertainty among employees and managers alike. Bernadette explores how mastering both giving and receiving feedback can unlock your career potential and transform performance reviews into a year-round strategy for growth.Key Challenges Discussed:The common anxieties and misconceptions surrounding performance reviews.Balancing honesty with encouragement in feedback to avoid demotivating employees.The inadvertent biases that can skew a manager’s assessment and feedback.Creating a performance review culture that prevents surprise negative feedback.How a lack of detailed, specific, and constructive feedback can leave employees confused and disheartened.Key Talking Points:The significance of viewing feedback a