There is no failure, only feedback.
Jeremy Cassell
I work with leaders and teams as a presentation coach to help build confidence and increase capability so that presentations land with any audience. Co-author of Leader’s Guide to Presenting & Brilliant Selling
Accepting constructive feedback doesn’t come naturally to everyone. So how do you turn receiving it from a negative into your most powerful ally?
What is Feedback?
Feedback in this context is one or more people sharing their reactions to a person’s presentation. This can involve coaching (here’s how to do things differently), evaluation (current method analysed), or simply appreciation. The first two are absolutely vital for anyone wanting to improve their presentations.
The Positive Effects of Constructive Criticism
You never stop learning. Every presentation is a learning opportunity, and every feedback on your presentation will help you get one step further on the road to becoming an exceptional presenter.
Here are just some of the benefits of receiving feedback:
- Get insights on what works and doesn’t, so you can fix it for future presentations.
- Help you connect with your colleagues by encouraging a culture of mutual growth and development.
- Feedback is a powerful motivator. Imagine that you are bowling and a screen descends just as your ball is about to hit the pins. If you don’t see the results of your efforts, you’ll quickly stop caring and not want to play at all.
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CEO at Citizens Advice Hampshire,Company Secretary/ Trustee of charities with a background in stakeholder/community engagement
4 年I think it is important to be able to receive feedback but also to note that not all feedback is negative . If we train our coaches how to approach giving feedback, it should all be looked at as an opportunity for growth and development. How it is given seriously impacts how it is received!
Founder of Andy Coughlin Consulting Ltd. Partner, Gazing Performance Systems.
4 年So easy to be defensive when receiving feedback. Thanks, Jeremy.
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4 年Great post Jeremy ????
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4 年Thank you for sharing this, accepting feedback is difficult but valuable...