Turning Reviews into Positive Experiences

The Traveling Introvert

Confidence Building and Performance Reviews

• Importance of Performance Reviews
• Seen as big, bad, scary events
• Often annual; occasionally more frequent
• Can trigger imposter syndrome and stress

Understanding Imposter Syndrome in Performance Reviews

• Signs of Imposter Feelings
• Minimizing achievements
• Forgetting achievements
• Attributing success to luck or other people

Steps to Reframe Imposter Thoughts

• Reframing Achievements
• Finding evidence in your accomplishments
• Avoiding qualifiers like "but"
• Inner Advocate
• Advocating for yourself as you would for a friend
• Sharing useful information with your manager
• Understanding manager's limitations in what they know and remember

Visualization and Rehearsal Techniques

• Practicing Successful Conversations
• Picturing confident speech and positive feedback
• Using data to support achievements
• Purpose of Visualization
• Overcoming self-doubt
• Recognizing contributions to the team, organization, and boss's goals

Preparing for the Performance Review Meeting

• Asking Relevant Questions
• Understanding manager's goals
• Connecting your achievements to their goals
• Grounding Techniques
• Deep breathing
• Positive affirmations
• Dance party to release nervous energy
• Using Notes
• Bringing written notes to the review
• Being prepared for data-driven discussion

Advocating for Career Advancement

• Taking Initiative
• Asking for promotions, career changes, or extra projects