The Exact Questions That Turn Generic Feedback Into Career-Changing Guidance

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19 days ago 27:15

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BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

Why so many of us women struggle with receiving feedback (hint: that "good girl syndrome" might be playing a bigger role than you think!)
How I've created a "culture of feedback" with my teams that actually strengthens relationships while improving performance
The exact questions I use (and you can too!) to transform your manager's vague "looks good" into the guidance you actually need for promotion
Why when your boss says "keep doing what you're doing" it might actually be a red flag—and what to do about it
My practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries around feedback that help you grow without the emotional spiral

Let's continue the conversation!

Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

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The Exact Questions That Turn Generic Feedback Into Career-Changing Guidance

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published 19 days ago

MP3•Episode home

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

Why so many of us women struggle with receiving feedback (hint: that "good girl syndrome" might be playing a bigger role than you think!)
How I've created a "culture of feedback" with my teams that actually strengthens relationships while improving performance
The exact questions I use (and you can too!) to transform your manager's vague "looks good" into the guidance you actually need for promotion
Why when your boss says "keep doing what you're doing" it might actually be a red flag—and what to do about it
My practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries around feedback that help you grow without the emotional spiral

Let's continue the conversation!

Let’s connect on Linkedin or on Instagram @katy.mcfee. I would love to know what you thought about the episode and if you had any follow up questions.

Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.

14 episodes

#MBA #Careers #Business #Podcasting Education #Katy McFee

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