How to Use Performance Reviews to Build a Sponsorship Relationship

In this episode of The Performance Review Show, Lucas and Luna explore how to leverage performance reviews to find and cultivate a sponsor — someone who will actively advocate for your career advancement, not just give feedback. They break down the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, share the story of how one executive used her review to land a sponsor at a Fortune 500 company, and offer a practical framework for identifying potential sponsors in your own review cycle. Lucas explains why sponsors typically emerge from high-stakes projects, not casual coffee chats, and Luna provides tips on how to ask for sponsorship directly during your review conversation. They also discuss the importance of delivering results before seeking sponsorship and how to maintain the relationship over time. If you've ever wondered why some people get promoted seemingly out of nowhere, this episode gives you the playbook. #Sponsorship #CareerAdvancement #PerformanceReview #MentorVsSponsor #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceRelationships #PromotionStrategy #ExecutiveSponsorship #CareerDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipAdvice #WorkplacePolitics #CareerStrategy #Networking #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo