01. Does Giving & Receiving Feedback Make You Stressed? with Dr. Joe Hirsch

Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach when giving or receiving feedback? Well, today we're diving into the psychology of fearless feedback. Melody is excited to welcome Dr. Joe Hirsch, TEDx speaker and author of 'The Feedback Fix’ on to the show. Joe has helped over 30,000 people find joy, even in tough conversations. In today's episode of Psychology at Work, we cover: Why feedback is so psychologically and emotionally loaded for both the giver and receiver The biggest mental barriers and fears around feedback – and how to overcome them Tactical steps for delivering constructive criticism at work Strategies to manage your emotions when receiving difficult feedback About Joe: Dr. Joe Hirsch helps organizations design and deliver feedback without fear. He's a TEDx and global keynote speaker and the author of "The Feedback Fix," which has been praised by Fortune 500 executives, NFL coaches and educational leaders for its forward-looking view on team effectiveness. Joe's work and research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., The Wall Street Journal and other major outlets. He's helped more than 30,000 people across three continents find joy at work and hosts the popular podcast, "I Wish They Knew." Connect with Joe: https://joehirsch.me/ Connect with Melody: FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™ Follow Melody on LinkedIn Follow Melody on Instagram Get Melody's new book, Managing Up