EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 39 MIN
Feedback up the Chain: How to Challenge Leaders Without Burning Bridges
from The Unbreakable Podcast · host The Unbreakable Podcast Network
"Emotional regulation is key."—For more resources and insights on what Unbreakable is, check out our website: www.yourunbreakablelegacy.comLeaders are under pressure. Competing priorities, nonstop meetings, inboxes on fire. So how do you give feedback to leadership without sounding disrespectful… or tanking trust?In this episode, Kait and Josie break down a practical, humane playbook for high-stakes conversations: when to speak up, what to say, and how to say it so it lands. We cover timing, tone, body language, emotional regulation, the “No–Feel–Do” framework, and why you should never deliver sensitive feedback by email. We also talk “job hugging” (hanging on to roles in a tough market), The Four Agreements, and how to protect your peace while still showing up boldly.You’ll learn:Why delivery medium matters (and why email backfires)How to set intent, book the time, and come preparedThe “No–Feel–Do” framework leaders actually respond toEmotional regulation 101 (amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex)Body language & tone: the 92% you can’t write downWhat to do if the conversation goes sideways“Job hugging,” boundaries, and staying unbreakable at work—Follow Unbreakable:Instagram: / unbreakable_legacy TikTok: / YourUnbreakableLegacy Facebook: / Unbreakable Legacy LinkedIn: / Unbreakable Legacy Website: www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.comSubscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: / @yourunbreakablelegacy —In this episode:00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates02:42 Exciting Developments at the Firm08:43 Navigating Feedback to Leadership14:41 Handling Difficult Conversations and Workplace Dynamics18:49 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace21:58 The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback31:03 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection35:36 The Importance of Open Communication37:39 Embracing Feedback for Growth
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"Emotional regulation is key."—For more resources and insights on what Unbreakable is, check out our website: www.yourunbreakablelegacy.comLeaders are under pressure. Competing priorities, nonstop meetings, inboxes on fire. So how do you give feedback to leadership without sounding disrespectful… or tanking trust?In this episode, Kait and Josie break down a practical, humane playbook for high-stakes conversations: when to speak up, what to say, and how to say it so it lands. We cover timing, tone, body language, emotional regulation, the “No–Feel–Do” framework, and why you should never deliver sensitive feedback by email. We also talk “job hugging” (hanging on to roles in a tough market), The Four Agreements, and how to protect your peace while still showing up boldly.You’ll learn:Why delivery medium matters (and why email backfires)How to set intent, book the time, and come preparedThe “No–Feel–Do” framework leaders actually respond toEmotional regulation 101 (amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex)Body language & tone: the 92% you can’t write downWhat to do if the conversation goes sideways“Job hugging,” boundaries, and staying unbreakable at work—Follow Unbreakable:Instagram: / unbreakable_legacy TikTok: / YourUnbreakableLegacy Facebook: / Unbreakable Legacy LinkedIn: / Unbreakable Legacy Website: www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.comSubscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: / @yourunbreakablelegacy —In this episode:00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates02:42 Exciting Developments at the Firm08:43 Navigating Feedback to Leadership14:41 Handling Difficult Conversations and Workplace Dynamics18:49 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace21:58 The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback31:03 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection35:36 The Importance of Open Communication37:39 Embracing Feedback for Growth
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