112. How to Write a Performance Review That Gets You Promoted
Release Date: 11/03/2025
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112. How to Write a Performance Review That Gets You Promoted
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105. LinkedIn Networking Secrets You’re Not Using Yet with Catherine Fisher
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info_outlineYour performance review might be enough to save you from getting fired, but it’s definitely enough to keep you from getting promoted. Kendall Berg unpacks why most professionals underestimate their self-evaluations and how a well-written review can make or break your next career move.
She explains how to turn your performance review into your best internal marketing tool: one that showcases impact, influence, and growth. From gathering 360 feedback to crafting measurable goals and starting promotion conversations at the right time, Kendall shares the proven strategies she used as a corporate leader to help people actually get rewarded for their work.
In this episode, we discuss:
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How do you write a performance review that gets you promoted?
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What should you include (and avoid) in your self-evaluation?
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How can you collect 360 feedback that actually helps your career?
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When is the right time to talk to your boss about a raise or promotion?
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What separates average reviews from the ones that get noticed?
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What’s one “corporate game” rule you’ve learned the hard way?
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Kendall Berg is a career coach and creator, helping ambitious professionals master the unspoken rules of corporate life. Through Secrets of the Career Game, she shares honest conversations and practical tools to help you communicate clearly, lead confidently, and navigate work with strategy — not stress.
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