From Uncomfortable to Empowering: Rethinking Feedback at Work

06/10/2025 22 min
From Uncomfortable to Empowering: Rethinking Feedback at Work

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Let's be honest, the word feedback tends to make people tense up. Whether you're giving it or receiving it, it can feel uncomfortable. But when done well, feedback becomes one of the most powerful tools we have for growth, trust, and collaboration.   In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we unpack what feedback actually is, why it often goes wrong, and how to turn those conversations into something empowering, for you and the people around you.   You'll learn how to give feedback that lands, receive it without spiralling into defensiveness, and handle the emotions that often come up in the moment. Because feedback isn't just about fixing mistakes,  it's about creating clarity, confidence, and continuous growth at work.   If you've ever walked away from a feedback conversation thinking, "That could have gone better," this episode will help you change that.   HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Constructive feedback isn't criticism, it's communication. It's how individuals and teams learn, align, and grow together. 2️⃣ The key to great feedback is describing impact. Whether you're giving positive or constructive feedback, explaining the impact their behaviour had is crucial.  3️⃣ Emotions are part of the process, the key is staying grounded and curious, which helps you turn discomfort into understanding and create a culture where feedback builds trust, not tension.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Here is a bit more information on the SBI/BI framework: Link   Come along to my upcoming workshop on how to navigate and overcome imposter syndrome to step into the career you deserve. More info Here.   MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get the Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.     Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍  

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