In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery podcast, hosts Christine and Laura delve into the topic of performance reviews.

They discuss the common anxieties and challenges employees face during performance evaluations. They introduce their structured method for mastering performance reviews, which includes four essential tips: setting intentional goals, crafting a compelling narrative, showcasing growth and development , and building a powerful conclusion.

Throughout the episode, a real-life success story and practical advice are shared, and they also introduce their new online course designed to help individuals ace their performance reviews. The course is set to be available on September 9, 2024, and offers additional resources like an achievement tracker template. Listeners are encouraged to join the waitlist for the course launch.

00:00 Welcome to Women's Career Mastery

00:43 Introduction to Performance Reviews

01:06 Common Challenges in Performance Reviews

03:10 The Power of Storytelling in Reviews

04:53 Four Tips for Mastering Performance Reviews

12:06 Showcasing Growth and Development

14:35 Building a Powerful Conclusion

15:46 Course Announcement and Resources

18:39 Final Thoughts and Recap

In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery Podcast, hosts Christine and Laura, are joined by special guest Charlene Ridley, the visionary behind the "Unpause Your Dreams" brand. Together they dive into the challenges and opportunities for women who are mid- or later in career that are having thoughts about what's next and they don't really know what they should consider. Charlene shares her expertise on how to redefine career success, align your work with your passions, and make empowered decisions. This episode is essential listening for anyone feeling stuck, experiencing sudden changes at work, considering a bold move, or exploring their career options.

• 0:00-3:45 - Introduction
• 3:46 - 9:10 - Challenges
• 9:11 - 13:13 - Realigning Your Career
• 13:36 - 19:11 - Needing an Escape?
• 19:12 - 22:15 - Paying Attention to Your Mental Health
• 22:16 - 24:14 - Redefining Success
• 24:15 - 27:24 - Rethinking Your Career
• 27:25 - 31:56 - A Way Forward
• 31:57 - 36:02 - What HR Can Do
• 36:03 - End - Lightning Round Questions and Closing

Charlene Ridley’s Contact Information:

• Email: charlene@unpauseyourdreams.com
• Website: https://unpauseyourdreams.com
• Charelene on LinkedIn

Laura & Christine’s Contact Information:

• Women's Career Mastery Program website
• Follow Women's Career Mastery for updates on LinkedIn
• Christine Samuel
• Laura Casale
• NEW COURSE! Mastering Your Performance Review

In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery Podcast, Christine and Laura discuss job endings and how they can be transformed into opportunities for growth and new beginnings. They are joined by Meg Mayhugh, founder of People Architects, who shares her insights and practical advice from both the employee and HR perspectives.

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 - 3:00 – Introduction

3:01 - 6:00 – Meg's Introduction and Motivation

6:01 - 12:00 – Personal Stories and Initial Reactions to Job Endings

12:01 - 18:00 – The Concept of Job Loss as a Gift

18:01 - 24:00 – Handling Job Endings Gracefully

24:01 - 30:00 – Negotiation and Transition Tips

30:01 - 36:00 – Support Systems and Coaching

36:01 - 42:00 – Reflection and Resilience

42:01 - 48:00 – Advice for HR Leaders

48:01 - 54:00 – Final Thoughts and Lightning Round

54:01 - End – Conclusion and Contact Information

Meg Mayhugh’s contact information:

• Meg's LinkedIn Profile
• People Architects LinkedIn Page
• People Architects website

Laura & Christine's contact information:

• Women's Career Mastery Program website
• Follow Women's Career Mastery for updates on LinkedIn
• Christine Samuel
• Laura Casale