Leslie Ferry
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Give Feedback That Feels Like Help, With Confidence

45 min
Nov 12, 2026 12:00 PM

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What you'll learn

How to read what each person needs before you give feedback

Spot everyday cues, like how someone reacts to a new idea, that show what they listen for first.

How to shape feedback around what motivates each person

Build on what each person cares about and steer clear of what they worry about, so you’re heard as you intend.

How to plan your next piece of feedback

Write the opening for one person on your team, shaped to how they're wired, before the conversation happens.

Why this topic matters

Feedback can feel uncomfortable to give, even with a thoughtful message ready, because you’re bracing for how they’ll take it. Will they get defensive, go quiet or take it personally? Those reactions aren’t random; they follow how each person is wired. In 45 minutes with Q&A, you’ll learn the four work patterns and how to give feedback with confidence, so each person hears it as help and it leads to positive change.

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Leslie Ferry

Leslie Ferry

30-Year Tech Exec | Author | ICF Career Coach | Founder, The Career Edge

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