Episode #27: Performance Reviews — How to Prepare, Reflect, and Lead Your Own Growth

Performance reviews don’t have to feel awkward, one-sided, or pointless. In this episode of Top Floor, Please, I show you how to take ownership of your performance review—before, during, and after the conversation.

Whether your review process is formal or informal, automated or outdated, this episode will help you approach it like a leader. You’ll learn how to write a self-evaluation that clearly communicates your value, identify growth gaps with confidence, and lead a meaningful conversation—even if your manager doesn’t initiate it.

I will walk you through practical strategies to move the review from evaluation to development, using clarity, curiosity, and intentional language that positions you as someone invested in their own growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Write a self-review that is clear, concise, and credible
Use metrics and outcomes to demonstrate your impact
Identify growth gaps without becoming defensive
Lead the review conversation when your boss avoids it
Shift performance reviews from judgment to development

This episode is for professionals who are ready to stop dreading reviews and start using them as a leadership tool.


If you’re ready to rise, find your voice, and lead with clarity and confidence, visit graceandsaltleadership.com to learn how Grace & Salt supports leaders at every stage.