The Right Way to Give Feedback: Balancing Empathy and Impact

In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Project podcast, co-hosts Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen dive deep into one of the toughest challenges leaders face: giving feedback that drives growth without damaging trust.

If you’ve ever struggled to deliver constructive criticism without feeling “too tough” — or worried about how your team will react — this conversation is for you.

Susan coaches Tracy live on-air through the real-life tension between empathy and impact. Together, they explore:

✅ Why grounded empathy is the key to effective leadership feedback

✅ How to hold your team accountable without losing connection

✅ The mindset shifts that turn difficult conversations into growth opportunities

✅ Why feedback is an ultimate act of care in conscious leadership

Whether you lead a team of two or a company of thousands, you’ll learn how to give feedback that inspires performance, builds trust, and stays true to your values.

🎯 Key topics: leadership feedback, conscious leadership, grounded empathy, team accountability, emotional intelligence for leaders

🌐 If you want to elevate your leadership skills, book your FREE consultation today:

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Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: 

https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ 

https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson 

Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokia

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/