The Feedback Code Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steph Barnes
Igniting potential and activating perspective through stories of everyday feedback.
Steph Barnes is a multi-passionate woman, driving leadership and communication strategies in everything she does. With a Master's in Communication Management, Steph is passionate about igniting the potential in others and listening closely to the feedback around her. While each individual has a different story to share, The Feedback Code invites stories of everyday feedback to the table to open perspective. Join her at the table and listen to an episode to hopefully ignite potential and activate perspective. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefeedbackcodepodcast/support
Have you thought about what the loss of feedback is doing to you in this season? Everything is go-go-go until it stops. This week, we're talking through what the loss of feedback might look like around you this holiday season.
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Are you questioning if you're making an impact? Are you striving to improve the feedback you request and provide others? Maybe your communication style just isn't landing when you present a new process or idea? This week, you'll discover ways to ensure you're an impact player in your space. Plus, find out how to improve ways in which you can inquire about insights and input from others. Get the book! Sourced this new favorite book from the "OG" of leadership, my mom. My mom is truly the original gem (OG in this context) of leadership and listens to every episode. Hugs, xo. Submit Ideas | Follow on IG
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When was the last time you had the courage to reach out to an old friend or coworker? When was the last time you realized that someone in your inner circle is actually going through similar circumstances as you? Give a listen and think of who your 'courage check-in' will be this week.
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Are you struggling to differentiate between compliments and genuine direction in your life? Is someone calling out the talents you have and you don't know what's next? Listen to this week's episode to determine the steps to take and how to acquire a fresh perspective in this season.
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Have you really sat and thought about fear? How is fear consuming your thought process? How is fear stirring up insecurity in your leadership and robbing your team of success? How is fear stealing your joy? This week we're diving in and talking about all of it! Get ready to walk out a better leader because of it.
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It's good to be back! Let's dive in this week to chat about integrity, honesty and how to navigate what's happening next in your life.
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Have you noticed how trendy it is to talk about authenticity? Authenticity is so much more than just a popular term, it is a genuine way of living. There is a specific way in which you live your life, lead your team and walk out your truth that will ultimately radiate authenticity. Those who are genuinely authentic will not fake it - they will simply be it. Join me this week as I talk through authentic leadership. Support on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thefeedbackcodepodcast/episodes/28-Why-Authentic-Leadership-is-More-Than-a-Trend-e13oe27
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This week, I'm diving into a great conversation with Desirae Hammonds on Why Your Mindset Matters. You'll laugh and pause to assess your own checkpoints on self-awareness, friendships and conflict in life. Dive in to think about your limiting beliefs about yourself, what's preventing you from getting what you want and how to get your mindset 'unstuck' along the way.
Symptoms of Suburbia Podcast. Support TFC on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thefeedbackcodepodcast/episodes/27-Why-Your-Mindset-Matters-e12356u
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This week, you'll hear from Brian Bogert. Bogert is a passionate human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader who believes in helping growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of themselves: their most authentic selves. He shares some of his best tips on self-growth, leadership and more in this week's episode. You will love hearing about how to leverage radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional life you’ve been dreaming of, without having to struggle alone. Bogert's revolutionary strategy—embrace pain to avoid suffering—has helped individuals, groups and entire companies break beyond their normal to achieve the success in life and business that they’ve always wanted. Support TFC on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/thefeedbackcodepodcast/episodes/26-Embrace-Pain-to-Avoid-Suffering-with-Brian-Bogert-e11o8uk brianbogert.com IG: @BogertBrian LinkedIn info@brianbogert.com
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As an ex-New Zealand Police Officer and Diplomatic Protection Officer for the Prime Minister who suffered from PTSD, anxiety, and major burnout Chris Chandler-Yates learned specific things not to do to perform at his maximum ability. He left the Police to find himself again and has gone on a journey to change the mental health of first responders and busy professionals. His teaching is simple: how to perform at a higher level by doing less. He does this using NLP and mindset changes to build a strong shift and foundation quickly.
Join us this week to hear his perspective.
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Sometimes we can throw wise thinking out there but we're not sure what the initial starting point was or why we needed the wisdom. Did we do the work to focus on the need and the why for the wisdom? We can say morning routines make you great, they look great on IG, but we don't always reveal behind the curtain of the challenges leading up to it.
So let's dive into what I've taken away as critical points for The Five Uncomfortable Truths to Wisdom:
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Overcome self-doubt to rebuild your self-confidence.
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Selfish time management is healthy.
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Responsibility means knowing when to accept help.
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Giving your time is rewarding.
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Self-discipline will help your mind get unstuck.
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This week, we're diving into a powerful episode on forgiveness. The power of this episode is solely within your desire to think about what this conversation means in your life and your ability to ask yourself where you're harboring unforgiveness. We're also not limiting this discussion to outbound forgiveness; rather, it's the time to consider where you need to let go and forgive yourself. This might be the best 8-minute reboot your mind will have all week!
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Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. It's essentially your mental toughness. Grit, on the other hand, is a unique blend of passion and persistence. This week we're diving into resilience and grit. We'll be talking about how it plays out in your work teams, family and friendships. 5 Ways to Develop Grit and Resilience Be intentional in connecting with others who thrive in resilience. They will help you when you welcome them into your thought patterns. Reroute your negative thought patterns. Take the negativity captive when it approaches your mindset. Of course, easier said than done. Allowing a friend to transparently hear what you tell yourself is a great way to begin to identify healthy and unhealthy patterns. Change is constant. Allow yourself to embrace it. Catch your negative self-talk. It won't help you persevere if your negativity is your greatest enemy. Be compassionate to yourself. Grit and resilience are about growth. It's not overnight; rather, it's a lifelong journey. Allow others on the journey to help you develop Grit and Resilience.
Take the assessment with this GRIT scale.
Angela Duckworth's GRIT's TED Talk
Buy the Book: GRIT by Angela Duckworth
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There's no such thing as a stupid question, but there is an art to strategic, smart questions that drive connection, accelerate connectivity and advance your empathy across relationships. You might feel blessed in your current position with excellent leadership that ignites inspiration, activates connection, and reminds you to bring your best self to the table. For others, you may be experiencing anything but that kind of leadership. So rather than waiting for a great leader to show up to demonstrate to you what it looks like, I want to dive into this episode with you and get you narrowing down on what great questions really look like in your life.
Resources: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell
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This week we talk about the unseen stories of 2020. We're diving in to touch on the homework that needs to be done in order to heal from whatever you had to "sit with" in 2020. This message encourages you to face "all the feels" and come out on the other end stronger. If you have something you need to cut out of your life from 2020 - let it go. If you need to equip yourself with the recommendations you received in 2020 - dive into them. Let this message speak truth and honesty to you, regardless of where you're at this season.
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Perspective is about seeing life from a particular viewpoint. When you're driving on the highway, more often than not, you'll see spots with binoculars or blue signs that say Viewpoint. There's a sign to indicate, pull off to the side so you can pause and enjoy the moment. We pull over, get out of the car, and say WOW - what a view. You might even say, let's take a moment to check out this viewpoint. You rush back in the car and keep going. At one point, before our lives were meticulously curated, we followed along in social for all of life's moments. We were trained to follow along to see what our friends were doing at that exact moment. Regardless, you've learned that life is about moments. We have all learned this. We've come together, to share content about telling us to purge social, to heal with our trauma, to let it go, to rest, to practice self-care and to actually live our lives. However, you experience this - it's about distractions stealing what you're committed to in the moment.
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This week, we're talking about how fear steals potential in life. Whether you've felt confident in the season of chaos or you've felt loneliness in the midst of vulnerability - there's an ongoing sense of fear. It's up to us to press past what it will try to steal from us. Fear will come for your relationships, your mindset, your friendships and your growth. Listen in, see what you can relate to this week, and make the choice to stop allowing fear to take over life's most precious moments. You were meant to experience more in life, not remain fearful.
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This week, we're talking about the power of interruption. This episode is going to encourage you to interrupt someone for good in the midst of this Global Pandemic. This is the episode that's going to remind you about the person that keeps popping into your mind. Text the person that’s on your heart and let them know you’re thinking of them. Call them. Leave a silly voicemail. Message them a video of your dog on Instagram. Ask them how they’re doing. I know we’re exhausted with this question because we assume the answer is the same, but some days are better than others. Someone just might need your voice, laugh, or energy today.
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Are you a multi-passionate person? This episode is for you! We're talking with Nikki Gray of Endless Florals, a flower preservation company in Sacramento, California. Not only are we talking about starting a business at the beginning of a pandemic, but we reflect on what keeps Nikki driven to continue to pursue her path on this new journey of flower preservation.
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Have you ever wondered what "The Feedback Code" really means? This week we're talking about what it looks like when "The Social Dilemma" meets "The Feedback Code" and what you can do about it. Find out ways to take action when you're getting feedback from your friends on social and how to navigate it.
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This week we're talking with Morgan Maxey of The Maxey Co. She's back again to walk us through numbers 1 - 9 so we can better understand one another and the challenges that face us each day.
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Join us on this week's episode as we dive into the Enneagram. Enneagram Coach, Morgan Maxey walks us through decision-making and the key benefits of the enneagram. She's the owner of The Maxey Co., authentically helping people and organizations build positive relationships in order to reach their potential through enneagram education. I can't wait for you to meet her and listen to ways that you might connect and better understand your number. Plus, stay tuned for Part 2 as we dive deeper into the characteristics and real-world examples of each number. TFC listeners will receive a FREE 15-minute consultation with Morgan. Sign up here and mention TFC Podcast. Instagram: @TheMaxeyCo The Maxey Co.
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This week I'm diving into the conversation on your beliefs, which ultimately frames a confirmation bias if you're not aware of it. Join this short episode as we dive into beliefs, examples of confirmation bias, and ways that you can approach what it is you're trying to figure out. Plus, I'm sharing a new favorite Audible book, Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo that I am absolutely loving right now!
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This week we're talking about decisions. Every decision we make carries a sense of weight, vulnerability and strength. You have to walk with courage to continue in a decision you made or surround yourself with people who will support you in the decision you've made. Decisions not only come in all shapes and sizes, but they also come with a cost. In order to gain something, your decisions are going to cost you.
Join us this week and consider who is walking alongside of you in this challenging season. Better yet, take a moment to reflect on the people who have "passed the baton" in your life as they support you in bursts throughout your decisions in the past.
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In this episode, I'm connecting with a sister and dear friend, Tiwi Oye. Her role in leadership inspires us today on the topics of humanity, affirmation and acceptance. We're having a conversation about what it means to be intentionally embracing the unique pace of life. (Yes, something you might feel deeply connected to in this season.) Plus, we're talking freedom, creativity and what it means to truly embrace internal and external affirmations.
Open your notes app because you're not going to want to miss adding a few notes on how this episode applies to your life right now.
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Being willing to listen to others rather than dismissing them is critical in this season. And honestly, this just might become the lesson that changes the thought patterns you've built about being dismissive on a variety of topics.
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What do you know about the art of storytelling? This week I'm diving into the seven principles of the Storybrand Framework by Donald Miller. If you're not a brand strategist, you can still apply these seven steps to your personal life. Sharing a compelling story is critical to the success of your personal and professional brand.
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Psychologists say we have 70,000 thoughts a day, 490,000 a week, and over 25 million thoughts a year. What on earth are you thinking about? During this season, you’re likely working overtime. Are you mindful of your thought process? Are you mindful of what you’re thinking? Think about your relationships. Your Attitude. Your motivation. The energy you cultivate. What is your thought process like as it relates to each of these categories? If you’re not communicating your thought process, your goals, and your direction within your inner circle, you may feel like you’re struggling to be held accountable. If you’re carrying around expectations of success, watch Mike Todd’s sermon on “Rip Up the List.” I’m sharing key insights from Goals by Zig Ziglar. Plus, watch more about your stress from Yale University. Read more about why we are all struggling to focus during this pandemic.
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Are you sitting in a season where you’re struggling to see the big picture? You're not alone. Big-Picture Thinking from How Successful People Think by John Maxwell includes: 1) Don’t Strive for Certainty 2) Learn From Every Experience 3) Gain Insight From a Variety of People and 4) Give Yourself Permission to Expand Your World. Listen in for the opportunities that Phil Ogilvie was faced with as he approached integrated Big-Picture Thinking and feedback into his journey with Silt Wine Company. Ultimately, we are in a season where we are ALL learning about “the dip” and when something isn’t working, we have to learn to quit and try something new. This concept comes from Seth Godin's book, The Dip. The Dip will help you understand how to fail fast, fail often and continue to try something new if your current idea, hobby or business concept isn’t working. There’s courage in quitting something that isn’t working and also having strength is surviving the dip - a challenge or set back in front of you. If you’re working on launching a program or an idea in your life, we also talk about a minimum viable product (MVP) from The Lean Start-Up. Enjoy 20% off at SiltWineCo.com with promo code: TFC20
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This week, I'm talking with Dr. Adam Brooks about development, empowerment, and happiness. We dive into what your relationships, habits, and mindset look like during this season. You'll learn small, subtle changes you can make to improve your daily life. Plus, Dr. Brooks also mentions how Jen Sincero's book, You're a Badass Everyday impacted his life.
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How many times have you made the assumption you were unqualified? Have you stopped a talent of yours because you convinced yourself you were good enough anymore? Giftings come with natural talent and hard work. What are you resisting working at? What are you ignoring that actually brings you a lot of joy?
Also, I share a great nugget from Jen Sincero's You Are A Badass Every Day.
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Join me as we talk through mental strength this week with an emphasis on the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin. We're just getting started on this topic and will continue the conversation in hopes of helping you recognize your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. The goal for this week? Increase your ability to activate resilience. This episode is intended to expand your perspective on Mental Strength and check-in to see how you're doing in this season of challenging times. Accept where you're at and join me as we continue on another episode, diving into the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.
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What do you value? Have you thought about it? Has COVID-19 helped you to recognize what is most important to you? This week we're building perspective around values, inspired by Brené Brown's list of values shared at brenebrown.com/daretolead. Download the list and press into what your top two values are and let your actions flow from them.
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Do you have a mentor or two in your life? No, texting your mom every day is not what I'm referencing here. We're diving into what it means to have a mentor relentlessly support you in all seasons and why you need to be pursuing mentors on your path. We don't all have this life figured out - especially right now! Join me for some conversation around mentorship and the benefits it has in your personal growth and development.
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