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Become a Global Leader is the podcast for ambitious professionals and leaders who want to increase their influence, visibility and impact across cultures.

Succeeding as a global leader takes more than expertise. It takes the confidence to make your voice heard, the clarity to communicate what matters, and the Cultural Intelligence to build trust with people who may think, work and lead differently.

Hosted by Victoria Rennoldson, CEO and Founder of Culture Cuppa and author of the book, Become a Global Leader, each episode explores the human side of global leadership, with fresh thinking and practical insights on confidence, influence, trust and connection across cultures.

A top 10 UK careers podcast, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally.

Lead confidently. Communicate clearly. Connect across cultures.

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110 – Respond, don’t react: navigate unexpected feedback

Have you ever received personal feedback that you felt was unjustified or unfair?

Did you want to jump in and defend your actions and approach?

When faced with unexpected tough feedback at work, it can be challenging to respond thoughtfully and appropriately in the moment, rather than react with emotion.

That’s why in this episode I share strategies that you can use to maintain your professional stance with emotional intelligence, even when feedback feels personal.

Explore how to align your mindset for receiving feedback, even as you listen to it, and the importance of non-verbal communication.

I also talk about how to manage your emotional response, and the value of reflection, even when you don’t agree with the feedback, plus best ways to respond.

When you are on the receiving end of tough feedback, these strategies can transform challenging conversations into constructive dialogues.

What you will learn in this episode:

  • How to assess your readiness to receive feedback
  • Align your mindset in the moment
  • The role of your non-verbal behaviour in receiving feedback
  • Techniques for managing your emotional reactions
  • Processing and reflecting on tough feedback
  • How to respond

Resources:

  • Learn more about my Global Leader Communication programme: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
  • Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
  • Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
  • Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
  • Website: https://culturecuppa.com
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