In this re-release episode, we revisit one of our favorite conversations on networking, with friend and former colleague Joe Gilgoff, CX Advisor to Elite Brands.

With the holiday season and new year in full swing, this episode is a timely reminder that networking doesn’t have to feel transactional, awkward, or performative. Joe shares practical, grounded advice on how to build relationships authentically - whether you’re attending holiday parties, navigating career transitions, or simply trying to expand your professional circle with intention.

Together, we unpack:

• Why most people overthink networking (and how to stop)

• How to manage social anxiety in professional settings

• What actually makes someone memorable

• The role curiosity, generosity, and follow-through play in long-term career growth

If networking has ever felt uncomfortable or unclear, this conversation offers a refreshing, human-first approach.

Timestamps:

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

14:10 - Networking conversation with Joe

53:33 - Is this okay? How to handle a request for a job referral from someone you don't know and haven't worked with

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 part 2 of Putting Your Performance Review Into Action!

In this episode, we build on last week’s conversation by focusing on what comes after you’ve done the reflection work for your performance review - how to actually use it to move your career forward.

We weave together end-of-year reflections, personal stories, and practical guidance on making your growth visible. From updating your LinkedIn profile to sharing your wins more publicly, this episode is all about turning insight into momentum.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to make the work you did for your performance review visible
• Practical ways to update your LinkedIn to reflect your growth
• Why reflection is most powerful when it leads to action
• Lessons learned from a challenging year - and how to apply the learnings moving into next year

This is a thoughtful, actionable listen for anyone heading into the new year wanting to be more intentional about how they show up professionally.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Sidechat and what we've learned

12:38 - Putting your performance review into action discussion

38:22 - Is this okay? A colleague continues to pronounce my name incorrectly and I'm at the point that I want to report him to HR. Am I blowing this out of proportion?

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

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