When to Coach, When to Correct: A Smarter Approach to Performance Conversations

When to Coach, When to Correct: A Smarter Approach to Performance Conversations
Presented By: Amanda Utz, HR Manager, Business Partner at SustainableHR PEO

Knowing when to coach and when to correct is one of the most important skills a leader can develop. In this session, we’ll break down how to recognize the difference and approach performance conversations with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to address challenges in a way that supports your team while still reinforcing expectations and accountability.

Walk away with practical tools and strategies you can apply right away to make your conversations more effective and impactful.

In this session, you will:

Identify when to coach versus when to correct
Learn a simple structure for productive performance conversations
Gain practical language for navigating difficult discussions
Build confidence in addressing issues clearly and constructively

About the Speaker:
Amanda Utz is a Human Resources leader with progressive experience across all areas of HR, including compensation and benefits, policy analysis and implementation, recruitment and retention, legal compliance, and employee relations.

Venue Partner:

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Date and Time

Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Location

Wisconsin Trade Center
8401 Greenway Blvd, Middleton, WI

If you park in back, there is an awning that says Conference Rooms, and if you go in those doors it will be down the hall to the left, before the skywalk. If you park in front, follow the signs to the Conference Room or Skywalk.

Fees/Admission

This event is FREE for members as a Member Benefit.

A $25 cancellation fee will be applied for no-shows without 48-hour notice.

The fee for non members is $30.

Contact Information

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