Listening, Subjectivity & the Human Side of Feedback | Episode 1 – Part 3

Feedback is not only about what is said. It is equally about how it is heard.

In the final part of this three-part conversation, we examine the human complexity behind feedback delivery – particularly when relationships, emotions, and subjectivity are involved.

Together with John Antonios, Executive Coach and Leadership Assessor, we explore:

  • The role of listening before advising, and asking the right questions
  • The skills leaders must develop to navigate difficult feedback conversations
  • How giving feedback becomes more complicated when the colleague is also a friend
  • Ways to reduce subjectivity and bias in developmental conversations

Delivering feedback effectively requires more than good intentions. It demands awareness, discipline, and the deliberate use of tools and techniques.

This concludes our three-part opening conversation examining leadership through the lens of assessment, psychology, and lived experience.

If you’re interested in leadership development that acknowledges complexity rather than simplifying it, this conversation is for you.