In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we shift the conversation.

This isn’t about learning another communication technique or “fixing” how you show up at work. It’s about the mindset shift that changes everything: self-awareness.

I share my lived experience of living and working with ADHD, especially how feedback lands, why it tends to stick, and how deep processing is often misunderstood as overthinking. We talk honestly about why speed and immediacy have become the unspoken standard for “good communication” at work—and why that standard quietly erodes confidence for so many capable people.

This episode is about:

• Understanding how you process information
• Reframing feedback as insight, not a verdict
• Letting go of apology and communicating with ownership
• Recognizing the real strengths that come with thinking differently
• Learning why integration—not conformity—is the goal

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I understand this… but I need time to process,” this episode is for you.

And if you’re early in your career, still figuring out how you work best, or questioning whether your confidence will ever catch up to your capability—this conversation matters more than you may realize.

Important note: This episode is not medical advice and is not meant to diagnose or label anyone. What I share is simply my personal experience and perspective.

What makes you different isn’t something to fix.
It’s something to understand, respect, and trust.

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In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we explore a part of workplace communication that rarely gets named — the space after the conversation ends.

The same message doesn’t land the same way for everyone. For some people, understanding is immediate. For others — including many people with ADHD — meaning forms later, through reflection and integration. And when that difference isn’t understood, it often gets mislabeled as overthinking, being too sensitive, or not letting things go.

This episode isn’t clinical, and it isn’t about diagnosis. It’s about self-awareness as a professional skill.

We talk about:

• Why understanding doesn’t always happen in real time
• How ADHD (and other processing styles) can shape how communication lands
• The difference between participation and understanding
• Practical, workplace-appropriate strategies for navigating feedback and conversations when clarity comes later
• How to adapt thoughtfully at work — without over-disclosing or asking others to change

Whether you have ADHD or simply recognize yourself in the experience of delayed clarity, this episode offers language, perspective, and tools you can actually use.

This is part of an ongoing series about communication, feedback, and the unspoken expectations of work. In the next episode, we’ll apply this same lens directly to feedback — where immediacy, ambiguity, and identity often collide.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation knowing something landed — but needed time to understand what to do with it — this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, I’m starting a new series by stepping back and sharing my own experience with communication at work — through the lens of living with ADD.

We’ve talked about communication and feedback before. This time, the conversation is different.

Instead of tips or scripts, this episode focuses on what communication feels like for me — why certain conversations linger, why feedback can hit harder than expected, and why vague or incomplete communication can feel heavier than it probably was meant to be.

This episode isn’t medical or clinical advice. It’s simply my lived experience — the patterns I’ve noticed, the moments I’ve replayed, and the mindset shifts that helped me stop turning communication inward and start understanding what was actually happening.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling unsettled, replayed a meeting in your head, or struggled to separate intent from impact, this episode will likely resonate.

We’re setting the foundation for a series designed to slow communication down, create clarity, and make workplace conversations feel more manageable — one layer at a time.

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Feedback can feel heavy. Confusing. Personal.
Especially when you’re trying to do your best—and it still lands wrong.

In this episode, we bring everything together.

Over the past several conversations, we’ve explored feedback from managers, peers, trainers, and everyday interactions. Now it’s time to connect the dots and focus on one of the most important mindset shifts you can make if you want feedback to help you grow instead of derail you.

Because most of us were never taught how to interpret feedback—only how to react to it.

So, when feedback shows up unexpectedly, many people spiral, shut down, or take it as a reflection of who they are rather than what’s happening.

In this episode, we talk honestly about:

• Why feedback hits so hard (and why that’s human)
• The difference between feedback and identity
• How systems, context, and expectations shape most feedback
• Why feedback is meant to be processed—not absorbed
• How to quiet the inner voice that turns feedback into self-criticism
• The mindset shift that helps you pause, reflect, and respond

This isn’t about becoming numb to feedback or pretending it doesn’t sting.
It’s about learning how to hold feedback without letting it define you.

If feedback has ever made you question your confidence, your competence, or your place at work—this episode will help you reframe the moment and move forward with clarity and control.

Because feedback doesn’t decide your worth.
What you do with it shapes your growth.

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Feedback doesn’t just happen at work — it shows up everywhere.

From car dealerships and doctor’s offices to service desks, emails, surveys, and online reviews, everyday feedback shapes experiences, trust, and reputation far more than most people realize.

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we step outside of formal performance conversations and explore how to handle feedback in everyday interactions — especially when it’s unsolicited, emotional, or unstructured.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What everyday feedback really is and why it often feels personal
• Why feedback in real-world interactions can feel more intense than workplace feedback
• How to receive feedback calmly without getting defensive
• The difference between validation and agreement
• How to turn feedback into forward movement instead of conflict
• Why follow-through and feedback continuation matter more than the perfect response
• How giving feedback well leads to better outcomes and stronger service experiences

If you interact with people — at work, in service environments, or in everyday life — this episode will help you communicate more clearly, respond more thoughtfully, and use feedback as a tool for improvement instead of frustration.

Because feedback isn’t about being right.
It’s about making things better.

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Feedback doesn’t only come from managers or formal reviews.

Some of the most influential feedback you’ll receive in your career comes from peers, buddies, mentors, and trainers—often early on, often informally, and often without much context.

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we take a deeper dive into feedback following Episode 7 and explore why peer and buddy feedback plays such a powerful role in how you’re perceived, how quickly you grow, and whether others invest in your development.

We cover:

• Why peer feedback feels different—and why it can hit harder
• How to receive informal feedback without getting defensive or second-guessing yourself
• How to tell the difference between expectations and personal working style
• Why feedback continuation is the missing growth skill most people are never taught
• How to give feedback back—to peers and even to trainers—professionally and confidently
• Why understanding feedback early can change your career trajectory

If you’re onboarding, stepping into a new role, mentoring others, or navigating everyday feedback at work, this episode will help you turn informal feedback into visible growth and credibility.

If Episode 7 helped you understand why feedback matters, this episode shows you how to work with it.

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Feedback is one of the most important skills you’ll ever develop in your career — but most of us were never taught how to handle it. In this episode, we’re diving into the real, practical tools that help you give and receive feedback without shutting down, getting defensive, or taking it personally.

We’ll break down why feedback feels so uncomfortable, how to respond with confidence instead of panic, and what leaders are actually looking for when they assess “coachability.” You’ll walk away with strategies you can use immediately — in your next 1:1, project review, or unexpected “Can I give you some feedback?” moment.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to receive feedback without spiraling
• What openness vs. resistance sounds like
• How to give feedback that’s honest and respectful
• Why mastering feedback accelerates your career
• How to shift your mindset so feedback feels useful, not threatening

If you’re ready to communicate better, grow faster, and show up with more credibility at work, this episode will change the way you approach feedback.

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Coachability is one of the most powerful career advantages you can build — and it has nothing to do with how long you’ve been working.

In this episode of The Workplace Podcast, we break down what coachability really means, why leaders value it so highly, and how it influences your growth, your opportunities, and your reputation at work.

You’ll learn the behaviors that signal openness, the patterns leaders look for behind the scenes, and the subtle habits that quietly damage credibility. We’ll also walk through a simple framework for taking feedback professionally, recovering from missteps with confidence, and showing people you’re someone worth investing in.

If you want to grow faster, build trust quickly, and stand out in any workplace — this episode is your roadmap.

In this episode, we cover:
• What coachability actually looks like
• How leaders assess whether someone is coachable
• Closed-to-coaching behaviors that hold people back
• How to take feedback without spiraling or getting defensive
• Micro-behaviors that signal maturity, openness, and readiness
• How coachability builds trust in new roles and new environments
• A 4-part Coachability Challenge you can start this week

Coachability isn’t about perfection — it’s about openness, awareness, and your willingness to evolve.

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