23. Performance and Development Conversations
Power Skills with Janna – Episode 23: Leading Performance & Development Conversations
Welcome back to Power Skills with Janna! After a refreshing break, I’m so excited to be back with you—and we’re kicking things off with one of the most important yet often misunderstood conversations in the workplace: Performance and Development conversations.
In this episode, I explore how we can turn these conversations from tick-box tasks into meaningful, motivating, and growth-focused experiences—for both leaders and employees.
Whether you're a manager preparing for end-of-cycle reviews, an employee wanting to feel more seen and supported, or a HR/Learning/OD lead looking to shift the culture around performance—this episode is packed with actionable insights, conversation starters, and mindset shifts that will help you bring more clarity, connection, and purpose to your next conversation.
🔑 In This Episode:
• Why performance & development conversations matter more than we think
• How leaders can prepare, show up, and create trust and clarity
• Common mistakes to avoid—and how to be clearer, not cryptic
• How employees can reflect, advocate for their growth, and engage with feedback
•Tips for HR, L&D and OD leaders shaping organisational practices
• My go-to conversation starters to prompt better dialogue
🧰 Resource Mentioned:
🎁 Performance, Feedback & Development – Customisable Presentation This toolkit is designed to support HR, L&D and OD leaders in facilitating high-impact learning and capability-building across their organisations.
✅ Save time
✅ Engage your leaders
✅ Bring clarity to your process
✅ Shape a learning culture that values growth, not just ratings
👉 Available now via: www.powerskillsdevelopment.com/store
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