Processing Feedback Without Losing Your Voice

About this episode

Dr. Renée Jordan discusses how to process critical feedback while maintaining one's identity and voice.

How do you receive critical feedback—without losing yourself in the process? In this first episode of a 3-part Q&A series, Dr. Renée Jordan reflects on a pivotal moment from her doctoral journey: navigating major revisions after her prospectus defense while staying grounded in her purpose. This conversation explores the tension between growth and self-preservation—especially for women and girls navigating academic and professional spaces. You’ll learn: How to separate structural feedback from identity-level compromise Why not all feedback is meant to be accepted How to refine your work without erasing your voice A mindset shift that turns feedback into strategy—not self-doubt This episode is for anyone learning how to evolve their work while staying aligned with who they are. Because growth should expand your voice—not silence it.

People in this episode

Host: Renée Jordan, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• feedback
• self-preservation
• growth
• academic journey
• women in academia
• professional development

Keywords

• critical feedback
• identity
• mindset shift
• self-doubt
• academic revisions
• professional growth

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