Insights

How comfortable do you feel giving and receiving feedback? I can tell you it’s tricky for most of the managers and leaders I coach 121 and is often a discussion point in team sessions. If you work with other humans, then feedback is a part of your role and if you are a manager or leader then you have a responsibility to give effective and equitable feedback. However, these valuable exchanges often don’t happen as frequently as they could. Feedback is important for career development, building relationships with colleagues, and enhancing performance.

Asking for feedback can be a bit intimidating because you're opening yourself up to possible criticism. Cultivating a positive mindset is key to overcoming the fear of feedback. It’s important to remember that no one is perfect, everyone has and will make mistakes, and there's always room for improvement. In this respect, you're the same as everyone else in your organisation. It takes courage to admit that you're not perfect. So, when you ask for feedback, you've already put yourself a step above the majority who don't.

What Are Personal Boundaries? The limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships and our lives. A person with healthy boundaries can say "no" to others when they want to, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and close relationships. There's a healthy balance between work and life, consistent energy levels and a sense of fulfilment as opposed to exhaustion and burnout.