Episode 62 - The Power of Feedback: How to Use Constructive Criticism to Grow Your Career

Career Espresso

In this episode of Career Espresso, we dive into one of the most critical tools for professional growth: feedback.

Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, new job opportunities, or a pay raise, learning how to effectively receive and use feedback can be the game-changer you need.

Join me, as we explore why feedback is essential for career success, how to handle constructive criticism without getting defensive, and how to proactively seek feedback to keep your development on track. Drawing on over 25 years of leadership experience and coaching women leaders, I’ll share personal stories, practical tips, and proven strategies to help you turn feedback into a powerful tool for career advancement.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

→ Why feedback matters for long-term career growth

→ How to reframe criticism as an opportunity for improvement

→ Proven techniques to ask for feedback from your manager, peers, and even direct reports

→ Actionable tips for putting feedback into practice and tracking your progress

If you’re ready to embrace feedback and use it to help develop your career, this episode is for you. Tune in now and discover how feedback can help you get the opportunities, jobs, promotions, and pay you deserve!

Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Feedback

02:53 Handling Constructive Criticism

05:50 Proactively Seeking Feedback

09:07 Turning Feedback into Action

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