173: Stop Dreading Feedback!

About this episode

This episode explores the discomfort of receiving feedback and offers strategies for personal growth.

Most people say they want feedback — until it actually challenges them. In this episode, we explore why feedback feels uncomfortable, how your brain is wired to resist it, and how learning to receive it well can dramatically accelerate growth. You’ll learn: – Why defensiveness is normal (and not a failure) – How survival wiring interferes with growth – Why confident women still resist advice – Two practical strategies to receive feedback productively – How action turns feedback into transformation Reflection questions: – What kind of feedback do I tend to avoid? – What goal made me seek guidance in the first place? – What’s one piece of feedback I could act on this week? And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join the Single Mom MD community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's talk more for personalized attention to your specific questions. We look forward to welcoming you. When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gail Clifford

Topics covered

• feedback
• personal growth
• defensiveness
• women's confidence
• strategies for improvement

Keywords

• feedback
• growth
• defensiveness
• confidence
• strategies

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