Robert Avinger shares insights on the critical role of intentional curiosity when receiving feedback, even when it’s challenging or poorly delivered. He recounts personal stories that illustrate the impact of feedback on his career, both positive and negative, emphasizing the importance of how we respond to it. The conversation also touches on his experience developing a career conversations toolkit and his transition to running his own consulting firm, Avinger Consulting, which focuses on fostering strong relationships within organizations.

Lisa Johnson, HR Officer at Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, discusses the difficulty that arises from the fact that most managers don’t like communicating feedback as well as how to address a concern of implicit bias.

Laine Joelson Cohen talks about her experience as the Head of Learning for HR at Citi and the ways she’s seen feedback to be effective and helpful.

Nancy Knowles is Principal and Owner of Knowles Consulting Partners. She partners with clients and other consulting associates to deliver executive coaching, team and organization effectiveness solutions. Nancy draws upon over 25 years of global industry experience in human resources, executive staff, and consulting roles working with senior leaders to enhance individual and organizational performance. […]

In another episode of Simply Feedback, we speak with Lauren Williams, founder of Workplace Harmony and co-founder of Williams & Quigley, as she shares tips on how to make a transition to a different career path and her own personal journey from Finance to Human Resources.