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If feedback is a gift, why does it often feel so difficult?
In this episode, we break down executive coach Jack Cohen’s ****evidence-based GAIN framework - a simple, memorable way to give feedback that actually lands.
Whether you manage a team or want to nudge a peer, this is a step-by-step playbook for feedback that strengthens relationships, drives behavior change, and leaves people feeling supported and motivated to change.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why we struggle to give tough feedback
How “start with the Goal” flips defensiveness into motivation
Why great feedback names Actions and Impacts, not judgments
How acknowledging your contribution disarms resistance
Scripts that make tough conversations feel collaborative
A framing that helps preserve ambition and psychological safety
A Stanford-tested “wise feedback” sentence that boosts follow-through
The 3 Ws fr…
