Positive Career Conversation: Keep Top Talent Growing—Not Going
Give your managers a repeatable conversation blueprint that turns "Should I leave?" into "How do I grow here?" and watch engagement—and performance—ignite.
The Cost of Silent Career Frustration
Glassdoor's research shows culture, leadership quality, and career opportunity—not salary—predict workplace satisfaction. Yet:
1 in 4 high-potential employees intends to quit within 12 months.
1 in 3 says they're withholding effort right now.
1 in 5 feels their dreams don't match the organisation's plans.
When career paths feel fuzzy, your best people quietly update their résumés. Replacement costs and lost momentum follow.
Meet Your Guide
Created by leadership strategist Joseph Wong, Positive Career Conversation™ equips managers to become career catalysts—so employees credit them with a milestone in their growth and choose to stay (or boomerang back) because of the leader they became with.
What Makes This Program Different
"Retention isn't about handcuffs—it's about hope."
Mind-set First: Leaders shift from talent retention to talent growth—a subtle but powerful reframe.
Career Adventure Blueprint (CAB): A five-step process that decodes personal motivators and maps concrete next moves.
Rhythm Over Checklist: We teach ongoing "check-ins," not annual box-ticking reviews, so conversations stay alive.
The Positive Career Conversation Roadmap
| Phase | What Happens | Team Breakthrough |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Opening Conversation | Leaders craft scripts that invite honest dialogue and segue into the CAB. | Psychological safety from minute one. |
| 02 Career Adventure Blueprint | Four touch-points surface goals, strengths, and business realities. | A living career map owned by the employee. |
| 03 Calibrating Hot Spots | Reframe tricky topics (promotion, pay) from titles to abilities. | Constructive answers without false promises. |
| 04 Check-Out | Leader + employee commit to clear, employee-owned actions. | Accountability with visible next steps. |
| 05 Check-In | Embed a conversation rhythm that strengthens trust each cycle. | Ongoing momentum and retention flywheel. |
(Ask about our optional virtual coaching sprints for deeper habit change.)
Tangible Outcomes You'll See
Culture of Coaching – Career conversations become part of everyday leadership DNA.
Succession Strength – Growth paths create ready-now bench talent.
Elevated Performance – Work feels meaningful, so discretionary effort rises naturally.
Higher Retention – Talented people see a future inside your walls.
What Success Feels Like
Imagine teams where employees say, "My manager knows exactly where I'm headed—and is helping me get there." Engagement scores climb, projects move faster, and the talent pipeline fills itself.
And If Nothing Changes...
Expect stalled development, quiet quitting, and the costly churn cycle of hiring replacements who leave just as quickly.
Investment & Logistics
Half-Day Intensive (up to 12 managers): SGD 4,250
Includes senior facilitator, customised CAB workbooks, follow-up toolkit, and post-session debrief. Need a full-day deep dive or hybrid delivery? We’ll tailor a package that scales.
Three Simple Steps to Begin
Book a Discovery Call
We pinpoint your retention pain points.
Customise the Workshop
We weave your real scenarios into every exercise.
Ignite Positive Career Conversations
Watch engagement and loyalty rise within weeks.
Ready to make courageous conversation your competitive edge?