255: How to Give Effective and Impactful Feedback at Work

Do you struggle to give feedback without feeling uncomfortable or worrying you'll offend someone?In this solo episode, Aoife O'Brien delves into the all-too-common challenges around giving effective feedback in the workplace. Drawing from personal experience, audience insights, and research, she looks at why feedback can feel daunting, why it's crucial for growth, and, most importantly, how to deliver feedback that actually drives positive change.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Why so many people find giving feedback uncomfortable.The common mistakes to avoid when offering feedback.The difference between positive and developmental feedback, and why both matter.The SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) framework for structuring feedback.Related Topics Covered:Dealing with comparison, following up, shifting your mindset at work Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:Website LinkedIn YouTube Related Episodes You’ll Love:85: Why delivering effective and constructive feedback at work is so vital with Aoife O’Brien195: Workplace Culture Dynamics: Creating a Positive Work Environment with Caroline CollinsAbout Happier at Work®Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.