451: How to Work through Negative Feedback as a Coach

Taking hard feedback is one of the most underrated leadership skills — and most of us are doing it wrong. In this episode, JP, Betsy, and Nate get real about the emotional side of criticism: why feedback feels so personal for coaches and leaders, how to regulate before you respond, and the mindset shift that turns brutal feedback into your greatest tool for growth. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, team leader, or anyone who's ever been stung by a harsh comment — this conversation is for you. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: → Why feedback hits differently when your work is your identity → How to regulate your emotional response before reacting → The difference between feedback as a verdict vs. feedback as information → Practical tools: exit interviews, anonymous polling, and mid-season check-ins → When to stand firm — and when to own it and grow→ How small language shifts completely change how feedback lands ⬇️

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451: How to Work through Negative Feedback as a Coach is an episode from Coaching Culture by Coaching Culture Podcast.

This episode is 00:46:02 long.

This episode was published on Apr 26, 2026.

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