Is it constructive criticism? Are they jealous of you? Or do they really want you to do better? Is the feedback being communicated in a respectful manner? Once you establish that it's for your good, listen with an open mind and heart. Then explain why you did what you did. Communicate and come to a mutual ground!

Facing criticism can be tough, but showcasing your expertise gracefully is key. Here’s how to do it without sounding arrogant: Listen Actively: Acknowledge the criticism and show that you’re open to feedback. Stay Humble: Use “we” instead of “I” to highlight teamwork and collaboration. Share Your Process: Explain your approach and the reasoning behind your decisions. This demonstrates expertise without boasting. Provide Evidence: Use data or examples to support your claims, making it clear you’re informed. Invite Dialogue: Encourage questions and discussions. This shows confidence and a willingness to engage. Express Gratitude: Thank critics for their insights. It reinforces your openness to growth.

Imagine you’ve just received feedback on a project you poured your heart into. Your first instinct is to defend your work, but instead, you pause. You take a deep breath and thank the person for their input. Then, you walk them through your thought process, sharing why you made certain choices, but without dismissing their perspective. You emphasize that every decision was made with intention. Rather than proving you’re right, you open up a dialogue, asking for further insights. This way, you turn the criticism into a conversation, showcasing your expertise while remaining humble and open to growth.

When faced with criticism, the natural reflex is to defend your work—I’ve been there many times and I understand how it hurt our ego. But I’ve found it’s important to resist that urge and keep an open mind instead. Starting by acknowledging the feedback helps set a collaborative tone: “I appreciate your input, it’s great to hear different perspectives.” From there, I explain my approach with examples: “In past projects, we saw a 15% improvement using this strategy.” Rather than getting defensive, I invite discussion: “Let’s see how we can refine this together.” This approach helps maintain confidence without coming off as arrogant while staying open to new ideas.

Si sientes el peso de las críticas, es porque reflejan alguna inseguridad tuya o alguna creencia limitante. Si internamente siento que no merezco, que no soy lo suficientemente bueno, que debo ser perfecto, que tengo miedo al fracaso... Estas emociones son las que saldrán como un resorte al leer comentarios negativos y críticas. Las críticas hablan de las personas que las emiten, no de ti. Porque alguien "sano" emocionalmente te da feedback positivo, no critica. Lo que debes trabajar tú es cuál es el resorte que activan esas críticas y trabajar para cambiarlo. Trabajando esas emociones, podrás darle la vuelta a los comentarios negativos e incluso sacarles partido para fortalecer tu marca personal.