This week Sara talks with Liz, professor of environmental history. Hear their approach to conversations surrounding meaningful feedback, that is encouraging and promoting growth. They discuss the distinctions of gauging the type of feedback that needs to be given in different situations. What works for someone may look different with another person.
Read MoreThis week Sara gives a special Consultant Insights episode you’ll hear from another coach and consultant, who specializes in leadership development and communication strategy. In this episode Sara welcomes, founder and CEO of Minerva’s Legacy , Dani! They dive into the complexities of working with a range of clients as well as the importance of developing a communications strategy with teams. Listen to the full conversation and learn more about developing leaders on your team.
Read MoreIn this episode of “Can I Offer You Some Feedback?” Sara brings on Pat, an Operations Director and Life Coach! They talk about remaining open to receiving an observation from someone and in doing so, making the other person feel comfortable to provide the feedback.
Read MoreThis week Sara talks with Kerry, head of HR at a Social Services Agency. They discuss the importance of providing and responding to feedback that moves the conversation forward. Rooting feedback in curiosity and understanding, while also being specific. Having the necessary conversations with vulnerability and bravery. Want more feedback conversations?
Read MoreThis week Sara shares a Business Bite with us on Interpreting Organizational Language. When thinking about learning a new language, there is a structure behind it. The same is true when going into a new organization. When trying to understand the concepts and rules, the context and word choice matters. It’s important to seek out understanding to make sure all parties are on the same page and using the same words.
Read MoreThis week Sara welcomes Registered Dietitian and Health Coach Divya to the conversation! They talk about distilling the most important information in reacting to receiving feedback. While the feedback should be providing assistance and support for professional development and growth. It’s imperative to understand the why behind the improvement and provide guidance to make important changes, by using examples and recommendations.
Read MoreThis week Sara is joined by Khaliah who is a Director of Policy at a Health System and a Professor of Nursing. They talk about the preparation of providing feedback to others to level set a crucial or critical conversation. Being upfront, candid and very clear so feedback is not a journey of surprise.
Read MoreThis week Sara is joined by Director of Advancement, Kayla! She has a tiny cocktail brewing of perfectionism and excitement around feedback. They discuss the unknowns of feedback delivered and how to understand your audience and tailor the message coming across.
Read MoreFeedback should be a give and take in every conversation, with relevant information that can be applied. This week on the podcast Sara brings on Goren, a Senior Director of Workforce Development, as they talk about positioning yourself to receive feedback. It’s important to prepare yourself to listen just as much as you prepare to speak.
Read MoreIn this episode, Sara is joined by Health IT Senior Project Manager, Bronwen. They discuss how feedback is a constant series of transactions. Oftentimes, emotions typically come up first before we can internalize the feedback given. The better we can control how we process and give out feedback, the more effective it will be.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast Sara gives us a business bite, Transparency. This term is more complicated than meets the eye, but should be a business best practice. It’s a way of thinking about how information is shared within an organization. However, in reality people struggle with just how much they want to share. Ultimately transparency helps to build trust and improve team operations.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast Sara brings on non profit leader Tiffany. Over time her response to feedback has grown from anxious to excited for the opportunity to make changes. Her approach is to learn the person before jumping to providing feedback. Once that relationship is built, it’s more comfortable to get to a place of candid conversation.
Read MoreIn this episode of “Can I Offer You Some Feedback?” Sara talks with Operations Executive and Culture Strategist, Diana. Being a coach by nature, Diana often gives others feedback. The process of giving feedback begins with kindness and empathy. The other component of this is honesty. Lastly, feedback has to serve a purpose to elevate or help the person. Think about feedback as a way to feed forward!
Read MoreIn this episode Sara talks with Gausia, a financial analysis expert and they discuss how context plays a big role in how receptive someone is when feedback is being exchanged. Without prior knowledge of having this type of conversation, it could leave someone with an instant gut reaction for negativity. If actionable feedback is built ongoing, is specific and has some context, it can become a tool for motivation. Provide feedback regularly so it does not feel like one big looming conversation that’s going to take place.
Read MoreFeedback looks different in different environments. Today we’re joined by James who has extensive experience in athletics and team development. In either setting, feedback has to be constant and specific. While in a professional setting, feedback provided with examples and details are very important. No matter the territory, for feedback to be meaningful it has to come from a place of trust and desire for someone to be better.
Read MoreFeedback can be a gift that keeps on giving. Our guest Aviva tells us how she sees feedback as art. When someone wants to share an observation it would be a missed opportunity to let it trigger instant vulnerability. Being retrospective can allow this type of exchange to be empowering for thinking about improvement.
Read MoreFor some, the question “Can I Offer You Some Feedback?” can sound like the “we need to talk” of the business world. Your mind may start racing and the conversation and working back what happened. In this episode we talk with Andrew about his thoughts on feedback and tailoring feedback to ensure support to others. When it gets difficult to give constructive criticism, setting clear intentions is a great start.
Read MoreUsually feedback is given to someone during a performance review and is likely to occur after something goes wrong. When only disciplinary feedback is given, people tend to operate in fear. How can we create an environment that welcomes consistent feedback for the good and the bad?
Read MoreThis week we are talking about one of the hardest things to do as a manager, Delegation. When taking on too many tasks, utilizing this tool will benefit not only managers but the employees and organization as a whole. This allows everyone to learn new skills, build confidence and have increased motivation in the workplace. Benefits will be seen in increased teamwork, productivity and efficiency.
In this episode we bring on Electrical Engineer Doug to ask the question “Can I Offer You Some Feedback?” Doug talks with us about meaningful feedback and his openness to receiving it. How can these conversations not only be delivered progressively but received in the best light?
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