Why Feedback Is Becoming Harder Than It Needs to Be

HR Chats with Georgia Murch, Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Founder of CanWeTalk.coIf you lead people, you’ve probably noticed it: feedback is getting trickier. We’re more reluctant to give it, more sensitive when receiving it, and more fearful of the impact it might have. It’s a dynamic that can quietly erode performance, culture, and trust. In this episode, Te Radar sits down with Georgia Murch—author, speaker, facilitator and founder of canwetalk.co and expert in building feedback cultures—to explore why feedback feels so difficult in today’s workplaces and what leaders can do to turn this around.Together, they unpack:Why feedback is becoming harder in modern organisations.The ripple effects fear of feedback has on performance and culture.How generational differences shape feedback conversations.What stands out about the New Zealand workplace context.What a thriving feedback culture actually looks like.One practical step HR leaders can take to improve feedback immediately.Whether you’re navigating intergenerational teams, wrestling with feedback avoidance, or trying to build a culture of openness, this conversation offers timely, practical insights for HR leaders and people practitioners alike. About Georgia MurchGeorgia Murch is Australasia’s leading expert on feedback and building workplace cultures people love. A best-selling author of four books, she has worked with organisations for over 25 years to embed feedback that actually shifts culture. As founder of Can We Talk, Georgia helps leaders andteams move beyond the status quo and create environments where people thrive. She’s also a sought-after speaker and media commentator, known for her straight-talking, practical approach to making feedback work.