The Workplace Podcast: Real Lessons. Honest Conversation.
The Workplace Podcast is your no-nonsense guide to navigating today’s workplace.
I’m Barbara—an HR leader, recruiter, and learning professional with over 15 years of experience helping people grow, communicate, and succeed at work. Each episode delivers real-world strategies, honest advice, and practical tools to help you build confidence, communicate effectively, and level up—whether you’re just starting your career, finding your footing, or ready to take the next step.
It’s everything no one teaches you—but everyone expects you to know.
The Workplace Podcast: Real Lessons. Honest Conversation.
Episode 9: Feedback in Everyday Interactions — How to Receive It and Give It Well
Feedback doesn’t just happen at work — it shows up everywhere.
From car dealerships and doctor’s offices to service desks, emails, surveys, and online reviews, everyday feedback shapes experiences, trust, and reputation far more than most people realize.
In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we step outside of formal performance conversations and explore how to handle feedback in everyday interactions — especially when it’s unsolicited, emotional, or unstructured.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What everyday feedback really is and why it often feels personal
- Why feedback in real-world interactions can feel more intense than workplace feedback
- How to receive feedback calmly without getting defensive
- The difference between validation and agreement
- How to turn feedback into forward movement instead of conflict
- Why follow-through and feedback continuation matter more than the perfect response
- How giving feedback well leads to better outcomes and stronger service experiences
If you interact with people — at work, in service environments, or in everyday life — this episode will help you communicate more clearly, respond more thoughtfully, and use feedback as a tool for improvement instead of frustration.
Because feedback isn’t about being right.
It’s about making things better.
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