Leadership for Life and Business

Ep 40 - Why Annual Reviews Are Killing Your Team

Dec 3, 2025 · 12 min · Episode 40 · 11.9 MB
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Annual reviews aren’t developing your people — they’re documenting them.
In this episode, I break down why waiting a full year to give feedback destroys culture, stalls growth, and leaves employees feeling unseen and unsupported.

You’ll learn why performance conversations must happen consistently (not annually), and how to shift from being a box-checking manager to a year-round coach your team can trust. I also introduce the C.O.A.C.H. Framework — a simple system for giving ongoing, meaningful feedback that actually helps people grow.

If you want a team that feels valued, connected, and aligned all year long, this episode shows you exactly where to start.

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