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

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

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Glass Sessions!

In this episode, we break down why continuous learning is one of the most underrated drivers of career and business growth. We talk about how curiosity fuels better decision-making, how to spot your learning gaps before they become performance gaps, and simple ways to build learning into your week - no overwhelm required.

You’ll also hear practical tips on developing new skills, using feedback as data, and staying relevant in a rapidly changing workplace.

We discuss:

• Why learning shouldn’t stop once you master your job

• • How curiosity fuels career growth (and business growth!)
  • The habits we’ve seen top performers and strong leaders use to stay sharp
  • Small, doable ways to build learning into your week
  • How to identify your learning gaps before they turn into performance gaps
  • Why “I don’t have time” is usually a sign of misalignment, not impossibility

  Continuous learning is one of the most powerful ways to stay relevant, energized, and confident in your direction.

  
  

  Timestamps:

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

  10:47 - The case for continuous learning conversation

  42:45 - Is this okay? Can I give my manager feedback about our team meetings?

  
  

  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 another episode of The Glass Sessions!

This week, we talk with someone who has shaped our careers more than he knows - our longtime mentor and friend, Bob Schweitzer.

Bob is an Operations executive with 30 years of experience leading and implementing finance, sales, call center, manufacturing and personnel strategies.

We met Bob while working our first post-college jobs together, while he was heading up finance, legal, operations, client success and sales, and he's played an integral part of our lives ever since.

Whether you’re seeking a mentor, becoming one, or trying to deepen a relationship you already have, this conversation is packed with wisdom you can use today.

We cover:

• How mentorship works - both organically and through formal programs
• What makes a mentor - mentee relationship last
• Navigating key career decisions with someone in your corner
• Why mentorship benefits both people - not just the mentee
• How generational perspectives strengthen a working relationship
• The realities of remote work + staying connected
• Advice for finding (and being) a great mentor
• Our favorite advice we've received from a mentor

Timestamps:

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

12:23 - Mentor conversation with Bob

46:00 - Is this okay? Giving your manager a holiday gift

Links & Resources:

Bob Schweitzer's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robertaschweitzer⁠⁠⁠

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 episode of The Glass Sessions!

This week we're talking about change and how to navigate it in a way that sets your career apart.

We break down what it looks like to move through organizational change with confidence, clarity, and influence.

Whether you’re facing big shifts or simply want to be ready when they come, this one’s packed with practical approaches you can start applying immediately.

We discuss:

• What the Support Continuum is, and how to use it to respond to change intentionally

• • Why approaching change with curiosity (not fear) helps you contribute more effectively
  • How to have data-driven conversations with your manager when you disagree
  • Ways to show leadership during transitions without having formal authority
• • How to manage the emotional side of change
  • The risks of resisting technological adoption (especially AI)

  
  

  Timestamps:

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

  12:01 - How to manage change like a pro discussion

  43:28 - Is this okay? Asking another manager to be a reference.

  
  

  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

  Documentary discussed, Scott Fujita: Fear, Football and the Theft of Freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etiH0cbeyTk

  If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.