Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach when giving or receiving feedback? Well, today we're diving into the psychology of fearless feedback. Melody is excited to welcome Dr. Joe Hirsch, TEDx speaker and author of 'The Feedback Fix’ on to the show. Joe has helped over 30,000 people find joy, even in tough conversations.  In today's episode of Psychology at Work, we cover:  ◾ Why feedback is so psychologically and emotionally loaded for both the giver and receiver ◾ The biggest mental barriers and fears around feedback – and how to overcome them ◾ Tactical steps for delivering constructive criticism at work ◾ Strategies to manage your emotions when receiving difficult feedback   About Joe:  Dr. Joe Hirsch helps organizations design and deliver feedback without fear. He's a TEDx and global keynote speaker and the author of "The Feedback Fix," which has been praised by Fortune 500 executives, NFL coaches and educational leaders for its forward-looking view on team effectiveness. Joe's work and research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., The Wall Street Journal and other major outlets. He's helped more than 30,000 people across three continents find joy at work and hosts the popular podcast, "I Wish They Knew." Connect with Joe: https://joehirsch.me/  — Connect with Melody: FREE GUIDE: Steal These Scripts for Saying No at Work Follow Melody on Linkedin Follow Melody on Instagram  Visit Melody’s Website to Learn More about Her Programs and Books — About the Psychology at Work Podcast Have you ever felt like you're the only one struggling with self-doubt at work? Maybe you’ve wondered why office politics seem so complicated or how some people seem to influence so effortlessly?   The secret is that every day at work, we're surrounded by psychological dynamics - internal and external. There's the voice in our head second-guessing our decisions, the subtle power plays in meetings, the unspoken expectations that shape our behavior and others. Yet most of us are dropped into our careers with zero insight into these invisible forces. That changes today. Welcome to Psychology at Work. I’m your host Melody Wilding, licensed social worker, human behavior professor, and author of two books: Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge. With a background as an emotion researcher, therapist, and after over 13 years of coaching thousands of executives and leaders across the world, there’s nothing I love more than helping emotionally intelligent people like you use superpower to make work better for themselves and everyone around them.  Because here’s the thing, technical skills will only get you so far in your career. It's mastering your own psychology and understanding that of others that will truly make or break your success.