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What is Your Story in 2026? A new approach to the end-of-year review

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Ready to turn performance reviews from daunting, awkward moments into opportunities? Join this lunch talk to prep with confidence and spark motivating, growth-focused discussions!

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How can an end-of-year review become more meaningful?

As the year draws to a close, year-end reviews start filling your calendar. For many managers, these conversations come with familiar frustrations. You might find yourself juggling dozens of reviews with little time to prepare, feeling the pressure to get through them efficiently. Maybe you worry about how to give honest, constructive feedback without creating distance or defensiveness. On top of that, your team often expects promotions or rewards that aren’t always possible to deliver, making the conversations even more delicate. And perhaps you’ve noticed that, despite your best efforts, these reviews don’t always lead to real change or progress.

For both manager and employee, it can feel like just another box to tick. And that’s a shame, because it’s actually an opportunity to grow. But how do you give constructive feedback without creating distance? How do you make space for vulnerability so that people feel seen and heard, not judged?

In this lunch talk, we explore how to reinvent the end-of-year review — as a human, reflective, and inspiring conversation that goes way beyond KPIs. A conversation about the power of the story you tell yourself about the next year 2026, your motivation, purpose, and growth. One that lingers long after the meeting ends. And one that shifts the goal from “getting a good grade” to working with greater meaning and a sense of purpose.

What can you expect?

In this interactive session, we’ll help you turn these challenges into opportunities. You’ll learn how to:

    • Prepare efficiently so every review has a clear focus
    • Give feedback in ways that build trust and openness
    • Shift the conversation from promotions to motivation and growth

Create lasting impact by encouraging real behavior change

As a bonus, every participant will receive a practical toolkit after the session — a ready-to-use resource to make your next year-end reviews even more effective and fun.

Who is this lunch talk for?

This lunch talk is designed for managers, team leads, and HR professionals who want to move beyond routine check-ins and turn year-end reviews into meaningful development moments — conversations that energize your team, build trust, and deliver results.

How to join

Life is unpredictable, so join in the way that works best for you. Watch from your desk, listen while you take a walk outside, or tune in from your couch.

Practical details

Price: Free
Language: English
Date:  thursday 4 december
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Format: Live online webinar via Teams
Bonus: After the session you’ll receive a practical toolkit to help you conduct end-of-year reviews with more meaning and impact.

About our lunch talks

Our lunch talks are designed for professionals who are curious enough to look at themselves with a playful, reflective lens. You’ll leave with fresh insights and practical tools to apply immediately. Each session also offers space for questions and dialogue.

The speaker

This lunch talk is led by Peter de Kuster, business storyteller with more than 25 years of experience.