Leveraging Feedback for Career Growth

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Hi friends,

DON’T FORGET

If you’re interested in Cove & Compass, my new group program, sign up for the waitlist by Sunday at 11:59 PM CST! Everyone on the waitlist will receive a special bonus when the invite is released.

I'm bringing together people to support and learn from one another! Plus, you'll get access to expert-led trainings. Topics we’ll cover include burnout, career breaks, career pivots/transitions and resiliency. Whether you’re planning a break, in a break, transitioning out of a break, or looking for tips to not burnout - there will be a group for you!

Be sure to sign up before SUNDAY, MARCH 2 AT 11:59 PM! 

Sign up to get next week’s invitation code:

Ok, let’s go!

Quote

“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”

 – Ken Blanchard

Question

How do you handle constructive feedback, and how can you use it to grow?

Action Step

Ask a trusted colleague or mentor for feedback this week and identify one area for improvement.

Let's practice — reply to this email and share how you’ve used feedback to grow in the past.

Statistic

Employees who actively seek feedback are 23% more likely to perform better, according to Harvard Business Review.

Resources to Check Out

🎧 Podcasts

  • The WorkLife Podcast: The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback

  • Coaching for Leaders: Using Feedback to Fuel Development

📚 Books

  1. Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen

  2. Radical Candor by Kim Scott

  3. Feedback and Other Dirty Words by M. Tamra Chandler

Two Ways I Help

  1. Career Break Compass is available everywhere books are sold!​

    Once you order, let me know so that I can give you access to all the online resources! Reply to this email with your receipt, or submit on my website.

  2. Join the Waitlist for Cove & Compass

    If you’re interested in Cove & Compass, my new group program, remember to sign up!

    I'm bringing together people to support and learn from one another! Plus, you'll get access to expert-led trainings. Topics we’ll cover include burnout, career breaks, career pivots/transitions and resiliency. Whether you’re planning a break, in a break, transitioning out of a break, or looking for tips to not burnout - there will be a group for you!

Thanks! Until next week.

Thanks
Laura

Certified Executive Coach | Advisor | Author
Visit lauranguyen.co