Receiving Feedback

Types of Feedback Critical Constructive For the purposes of this episode we'll be focusing on constructive feedback Questions to consider when you are receiving feedback What is my relationship with the person giving feedback? (boss, spouse, co-worker, friend) How does the power dynamic between us change how this feedback is given/received What risk did they have to take to give me this feedback? What is at risk if I don't truly listen/understand? How can I be grateful for this information regardless of how uncomfortable it is to hear? Tools/Things to Remember Seek genuine understanding before being understood Listen beyond the tone (for the receiver) Breathe Thank the person and acknowledge that it might have been challenging for them to bring this to you Ask clarifying questions (without interrogating or defending) Acknowledge that you hear them and validate their experience Avoid jumping into fixing or defensiveness: Take responsibility for your action and your role Questions to ask yourself: How could their experience be different than mine? How can I see things from their frame of reference? How did I express myself? What were my intentions when I expressed myself? How was I feeling just before the interaction? Try not to center yourself (as the recipient) Taking it Personally - How to manage your emotions during feedback Reminders: we have the capacity to hurt others regardless of our intentions It's human to take things personally and make it about yourself Stay out of the "I'm being attacked" mindset Hold space for multiple feelings and truths A helpful reframe is to understand that constructive feedback - as painful as it can be - is truly a gift. The risk of not receiving feedback CONNECT WITH US Instagram Join: Gal Pal Corral ENGRID Instagram: @livengproof Liveng Proof Podcast Website GEORGIE Instagram: @georgiemorley The Chasing Joy Podcast Website