Are You Afraid of Feedback? (w/ Dr. Cindy Wahler, Founder - Bite Me Cookie Company)

And So, She Left: Wisdom from Women Beyond the Corporate World

Constriction and guidance are the two sides to the feedback coin. But sometimes, we have to squint to tell which is which. Can you?

As a clinical psychologist, Cindy Wahler faced constant doubt. She was told that she’d never make it. But today, she uses her understanding of psychology to consult for organizations like Ralph Lauren, Exxon Mobile, and Toyota on effective leadership development.

She also bakes cookies.

Cindy started Bite Me Cookie back in 2021. Once again, she was swarmed by naysayers. But a few years later, Bite Me Cookies has become something of a Torontonian phenomenon, with over 20 varieties of cookies on offer and expansions into other deserts like pies and hot chocolate.

You’re about to hear Cindy’s best advice on receiving feedback as a leader. She breaks down different kinds of feedback, how they can either help or hinder you, and plenty of practical tips on how to pivot based on the feedback you receive.

Cindy talks about:

• The power of persistence
• Building confidence as a leader
• The inherent vulnerability in all people
• Why great leaders pay attention to feedback of all kinds
• Why not all leaders make great managers (and vice versa)
• Why you may already possess the skills you need to succeed

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Hosted by Katherin Vasilopoulos. Made by Cansulta and Ethan Lee.

Music by © Chris Zabriskie, published by You've Been a Wonderful Laugh Track (ASCAP).

Songs used in this episode include: "Air Hockey Saloon," "An Extraordinary Camera Was Custom Built and Used Only Once," "Short Song 012023," "Short Song 012823," " Short Song 020623," "Short Song 021123," "We Always Thought the Future Would Be Kind of Fun."

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