Listening, Subjectivity & the Human Side of Feedback | Episode 1 – Part 3
February 25, 2026
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.