How to survive a bad performance review

There are an endless number of reasons why your performance review did not go as planned.  Perhaps you were blindsided or even knew it was coming, either way there is hope. 

Yes, I am your hope dealer, and dream pusher for today! My goal is to provide somewhat of an action plan, a way to come back strong from a negative performance experience. 

This article is not to lay blame but assign accountability and responsibility.  To ourselves only.  I have been there! This is experiential knowledge because I have walked thru this before.

“Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.”
​- John C. Maxwell

Here is your self-leadership checklist for coming back from a negative performance experience:

1. Ge honest about what happened
2. Do not broadcast to colleagues.
3. Cry and be emotional if needed. (15 minutes! 😢)
4. Be real about how bad you want it (the position)
5. Be clear about your options
6. Ask for feedback
7. Ask for specific incidences
8. Ask how can you improve the score
9. Schedule regular check in sessions
10. Learn! Read, take a course or get a certification
11. Track your progress/keep notes
12. Track positive feedback
13. Find a mentor
14. Find an advocate
15. Change jobs
16. Change positions

The bad news - no matter what, you are responsible.
The good news - no matter what, you are in control.

I hope these tips are helpful. 

Best and Always,
Katrina 💖 ​

P.S. As stated, I have been there before.  It can be confusing and frustrating to say the least. I understand. Schedule a discovery call with me to discuss. Here's the link: ​https://calendly.com/katrinabooker/discovery