Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: How to Learn From Feedback (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)
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Jan 20, 2026 Explore the transformative power of receiving tough feedback and how it fuels growth. The hosts discuss the fear surrounding feedback and introduce a practical four-step framework for tough conversations. They emphasize that learning occurs in discomfort, and share a real-life feedback experience from a lobster hatchery to illustrate their points. Encouraging listeners to challenge norms, they highlight the importance of creating an environment where speaking up is valued. Plus, a handy tool is introduced to help draft those tricky feedback messages.
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Growth Comes From Vulnerability
- Growth often happens in vulnerable, uncomfortable moments like a lobster shedding its shell.
- Helen and Sarah argue these shell‑shedding moments enable bigger, stronger development when we lean into them.
Feedback Fear Blocks Growth
- Feedback triggers fear for most people across asking, giving and receiving.
- Sarah and Helen say avoiding feedback blocks growth and reduces self‑awareness.
Use The Four‑Part Feedback Framework
- Start difficult conversations with an open question, then acknowledge the response, say the hard thing, and involve the person.
- Use the four‑part 'Say the Hard Thing' framework to create safer, more productive feedback moments.