Welcome back to The Glass Sessions!

In this episode we break down how to turn your performance review into meaningful, achievable progress for the year ahead.

This episode is your step-by-step guide to moving from feedback → clarity → action.

You’ll learn how to:

• Translate review themes into concrete, measurable goals
• Use AI tools to get clearer on strengths, gaps, and blind spots
• Align your goals with your manager’s priorities (and why this matters more than most people realize)
• Identify skill gaps and build a plan for strengthening them
• Create simple systems for tracking wins and momentum throughout the year
• Proactively get support from mentors, peers, and your broader network
• Recalibrate goals as the business shifts — without losing momentum

This is Part 1 of a two-part series designed to help you take ownership of your growth, deepen your self-awareness, and walk into the new year with a clear, grounded plan.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Sidechat and what we've learned

9:03 - Putting your performance review into action discussion

30:23 - Is this okay? A manager from another team asked me for feedback about their direct report but I don't want to get them in trouble.

Links & Resources:

⁠⁠⁠Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠:

https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com

Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact⁠

Thanks for joining us for another Glass Session!

This week we chat with Nik Kinley, London-based leadership consultant, psychologist, and author of The Power Trap, to explore one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in leadership: how power actually changes people.

Nik breaks down the six psychological and behavioral shifts that happen as people gain authority, including decreased empathy, increased goal-focus, and the amplification of whatever internal states a leader already brings to the table. We unpack why these changes occur, why they’re often invisible to the leader themselves, and how even well-intentioned people can fall into the “power trap.”

We discuss what leaders can do about it:

• Reducing distance between themselves and their teams
• Creating open channels for information and criticism
• Building habits that keep ego in check
• Staying grounded during rapid career growth

Whether you’re already in a leadership role or preparing for one, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for managing the effects of power.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Sidechat and what we've learned

11:37 - Conversation with Nik Kinley about power

48:05 - Is this okay? I don't know if my manager has given me credit for work we co-created with senior leadership.

Links & Resources:

Nik Kinley's website: https://nikkinley.com

Nik Kinley's Substack: https://substack.com/@nikkinley

Nik Kinley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkinley/

⁠⁠⁠Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠:

https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com

Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact⁠

Thanks for joining us for another Glass Session!

In this episode, we unpack how to navigate performance reviews when your perception of your work doesn’t fully match your manager’s feedback. We talk about how to approach reviews with an open mindset, how to use AI tools to process and understand feedback, and why storytelling your achievements is one of the most underrated skills for career growth.

You’ll also hear practical tips on overcoming imposter syndrome, increasing your visibility at work, and avoiding surprises during review season.

We discuss:

• How to approach your self-review in a way that sets you up for success from the beginning
• What to do when your feedback feels misaligned
• How AI tools can help you break down and interpret performance notes
• The role of storytelling in making your impact visible
• Why peer feedback matters more than people realize
• How to approach the performance conversation with your manager

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we've learned

10:46 - Conversation about what to do when you and your manager's perception of your performance is misaligned

44:30 - Is this okay? I'd rather not attend industry events even though others from my office do.

Links & Resources:

⁠⁠⁠Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠:

https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast

⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com

Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk through? ⁠⁠Submit it here⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact⁠