I Can Take It
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I Can Take It
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Everyone says they can take feedback. Until they actually get it.
In this episode, we get into why feedback is one of the most avoided conversations in professional life — and why that hasn't changed since the beginning of most people's careers. From boardrooms to interview rooms, the reaction is always the same: defend, explain, justify.
But what if that reaction isn't a character flaw? What if it's just biology?
We break down the science behind why feedback feels like a physical threat — including Daniel Goleman's amygdala hijack, David Rock's SCARF model, and Roy Baumeister's work on why negative information hits harder than positive. Then we reframe what feedback actually is, why it's a two-way street, and how to use it as a tool for growth rather than a trigger for defensiveness.
This episode includes a simple three-step framework — Listen, Understand, Act — and a practical challenge you can take into your week starting today.
You'll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of why your brain reacts the way it does to feedback
- The reframe that separates behaviour from identity
- A framework for giving and receiving feedback that actually works
- One small action you can take this week
Write in and tell me what landed: yourenotlisteningshow@gmail.com