Performance Reviews that Actually Work

Helping managers have conversations that create clarity, accountability and motivation Date: Tuesday, 27 November 2026 9:30am - 2pm Location: Brussels TBC Format: • In-person, interactive learning • Short inputs, case examples and live discussion • Opportunities for networking with coaches, mentors, leaders and L&D professionals Hosted by Kingstown College Kingstown College is a leading educator for coaching, mentoring and leadership psychology. Working with sectors such as government, military, tech, healthcare, finance and many more, we are highly experienced in delivering foundational training and CPD for the coaching and leadership community in Ireland and internationally. Performance Reviews that Actually Work 20 November 2026, Brussels This event is designed for anyone who wants to make performance conversations more meaningful, productive and effective, including: • HR, Talent, L&D and Wellbeing professionals looking to strengthen performance management practices. • Business owners, senior leaders and line managers who want to create clarity, alignment and accountability for 2027. • Public sector leaders navigating performance, development and organisational priorities. • Coaches and mentors, both internal and external, who support individual and team development. • Academic leaders, lecturers and researchers preparing for year-end reviews and new-year planning. Whether you lead a team, support people development or manage your own performance, this event will help you approach conversations with greater confidence and purpose. What will you take away from this event? You will leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives and a clear plan to make your performance conversations count. • Key insights into what makes performance conversations effective and how to approach them with confidence. • Practical skills and techniques to help you lead more constructive one-to-one conversations, give meaningful feedback and agree clear expectations. • Dedicated planning time to reflect, prepare and identify the actions you can put into practice straight after the event. EVENT PROGRAMME 9:30am – 10:00am | Registration & Networking 10:00am – 10:15am | Welcome and introduction 10:15am – 11:15am | Session 1: End-of-Year Conversations Learn how to give feedback that encourages accountability without creating defensiveness, while recognising achievements and rewarding strong performance. 11:15am – 11:30am | Networking break 11:30am – 12:30pm | Session 2: Start-of-Year Conversations Explore how to set meaningful goals, build ownership and create the motivation people need to turn expectations into action. 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Break – Turning insights into action: planning your next steps Put your learning into practice by identifying priorities and preparing for your upcoming performance conversations. 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Light lunch and networking Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and take your coaching skills, leadership and company culture to the next level. Secure your spot today! YOUR FACILITATORS Michiko Lloyd – Kingstown College Michiko Lloyd is a Partner at Kingstown College, leading its engagement across the Benelux region. Based in Belgium, she brings over 30 years of international experience across corporate leadership, SMEs, and entrepreneurship, including COO and CEO roles. A passionate leadership coach and mentor, Michiko focuses on empowering women in leadership and supporting parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Drawing on her multicultural background and experience as a mother of two, she brings a practical, human-centred approach to leadership, personal growth, and navigating life's complexities. Alan Brereton – Kingstown College Alan Brereton is an ICF-accredited Executive Coach, Director of Kingstown College, and senior lecturer in coaching and mentoring. He is the course designer of the EMCC and ICF-accredited Professional Diploma in Team Coaching. With extensive experience advising leading organisations across government, finance, technology, and the military, Alan specialises in developing coaching cultures, leadership capability, and professional coaching standards. Drawing on his background in HR, law, and media, Alan brings a practical, creative, and human-centred approach to coaching, with a particular interest in how language, neuroscience, and self-awareness support personal and professional growth.