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We unpack why performance reviews trigger anxiety and how to turn that fear into a confident, credible story of impact. In this bite-sized conversation, we’ll explore practical strategies to prepare early, sharpen your message, and advocate for your growth.

✅ Shift from fear to storytelling that highlights your value
✅ Get clear on expectations and align through one-on-ones
✅ Track wins and gather proof that shows real impact
✅ Use mentorship to strengthen your narrative and confidence
✅ Pre-wire your review by syncing early with your manager

🎧 Don’t miss the HR Mentorship Summit hosted by La Shanique Plumber, where I’ll be a featured guest speaker! Visit balanceis.com/mentorshipsummit or check my LinkedIn page to sign up.

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We dig into why workplace communication often fails, how family patterns shape our style, and what people can do to improve communication without waiting for perfect conditions. Colette Revere, founder of Open360™, shares a simple, repeatable method for future-focused feedback and explains why repair always beats perfection.

✅ Roots of workplace miscommunication in family norms
✅ “Little truth” vs. “Big Truth” to reduce power struggles
✅ Future-focused feedback with consent and support
✅ Stopping HR escalations through early coaching
✅ Practical scripts for starting tough talks

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Find Collette on LinkedIn and at myopen360.com for psychologically healthy feedback systems.

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What if the colleague who drives you crazy is actually the person you need the most?

In this eye-opening conversation, communication expert and Certified DISC® Facilitator E.G. Sebastian reveals how understanding personality differences through DISC can transform workplace relationships and dramatically reduce conflict. With over 20 years of experience inspiring 500+ audiences worldwide, E.G. breaks down the four primary styles and shows how they impact teamwork, leadership, and communication.

✅ Dominance (D): fast-paced, task-oriented, decisive—but sometimes too blunt
✅ Influence (I): energetic, people-focused, inspiring—but may overlook details
✅ Steadiness (S): supportive, loyal, steady—but can resist change
✅ Conscientiousness (C): precise, analytical, quality-driven—but may overanalyze

You’ll learn how to spot each style, flex your own communication to connect better, and see why the traits that frustrate us most in others are often the very strengths our teams need.

Whether you’re a leader building balanced teams or simply trying to get along better at work, this episode gives you practical tools to reduce conflict, boost collaboration, and appreciate the unique wiring of your colleagues.

Want to go deeper with what we covered in this episode?

Here are a few next steps to keep learning:

• Get Sebastian’s book, Communication Skills Magic – Chapter 3 explains the DiSC Model in detail, while Chapters 4–7 break down each style: what motivates them, their fears, how to avoid conflict, how to build stronger relationships, and more. Grab the free digital version here: https://communicationskillsmagic.com/free-download
• Join one of Sebastian’s free upcoming webinars – Live, interactive sessions to help you sharpen your people-reading and communication skills: https://communicationskillsmagic.com/future-events

Remember: DiSC is not about judging or putting people in boxes. It’s about understanding natural tendencies, improving communication, and strengthening relationships at work and in life.

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