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Appraisals have a bad reputation—and for good reason. Too often, they feel like a box-ticking exercise, a source of anxiety, or a pointless HR requirement. But when done well, appraisals can be a powerful tool for clarity, motivation, and meaningful progress.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Amanda Woolley, who shares how to flip the traditional appraisal structure on its head and turn it into a conversation that actually matters. She explains why mattering matters at work and gives practical, simple strategies to make appraisals feel productive instead of painful.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Why most appraisals fail and how to fix them

✔ How to structure an appraisal so it motivates instead of discourages

✔ Three powerful questions to ask that lead to real progress

✔ The role of visibility—and why underperformance is often just unnoticed effort

✔ How to track meaningful indicators of progress that go beyond generic HR metrics

When appraisals shift from judgment to collaboration, they stop being something to endure and start being something to use.