Giving tough feedback is uncomfortable, especially when you care about the relationship. In this episode, you’ll learn a simple and practical way to deliver tough feedback that leads to change, not defensiveness.

We explore how to stay clear without being harsh, how to focus on behaviors instead of personality, and how to structure the conversation so it builds trust instead of tension.

You’ll walk away with concrete language you can use immediately, a clear framework to handle uncomfortable conversations, and a more confident way to speak up like a leader when the conversation feels difficult.

You did the work.
You have the numbers.
And yet, when you present results to leadership, the message doesn’t land.

Confused looks.
Questions that miss the point.
Silence where you expected clarity.

In this episode, we explore why communicating results upward is so challenging — and how to do it in a way leaders immediately understand. You’ll learn a simple structure that helps you move from information to meaning, and from updates to decisions.

If you want your work to be understood, valued, and acted on, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why leaders struggle with information but care deeply about meaning
• Common mistakes people make when presenting results upward
• Why starting with effort instead of outcomes kills clarity
• The 4 Cs framework for communicating results
• How to turn updates into decisions
• How to reduce confusion and increase impact in leadership conversations

Asking for feedback sounds like a good idea — until it’s time to actually do it.
Fear of judgment, insecurity, or hearing something uncomfortable often keeps us silent. And silence slows growth.

In this episode, we explore why asking for feedback feels so hard, the mistakes most people make when they try, and a simple three-question framework that helps you get honest, useful feedback without sounding insecure.

If you want to grow faster at work — without guessing — this episode will help you approach feedback with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn

• Why avoiding feedback delays growth
• Common mistakes people make when asking for feedback
• How broad or apologetic questions kill honest answers
• A simple 3-question framework to invite useful feedback
• How to ask for feedback without sounding insecure
• Why closing the feedback loop builds trust