Power of Feedback

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**THEME:** 🪞 The Power of Feedback. Hear It. Use It. Grow From It. **YOU CAN ALSO JOIN US ONLINE VIA ZOOM!** What if the fastest path to becoming a better speaker wasn't more practice — but better feedback? Most of us avoid feedback. We water it down when we give it, and brace ourselves when we receive it. But the communicators who grow the fastest share one habit: they've learned to treat feedback as fuel, not criticism. One good piece of feedback, truly heard and acted on, can unlock a breakthrough that years of solo practice never could. 💡 Harness the Power of Feedback — Before You Walk In the Door Try these on for size: * **Seek it, don't wait for it** — The best speakers ask for specific feedback after every talk. "What landed?" and "What lost you?" are more powerful than "How did I do?" * **Listen to understand, not to defend** — The moment you start explaining yourself, you stop learning. Receive first. Respond later. * **Find the gift in hard feedback** — The comment that stings is usually the one you most need to hear. Sit with it before you dismiss it. * **Give feedback that builds, not bruises** — Strong evaluators are specific, kind, and actionable. Vague praise and vague criticism both waste everyone's time. * **Close the loop** — Feedback without follow-through is just noise. Apply one piece of feedback at your very next opportunity. Stay tuned for more on this meeting's theme! **About This Meeting** Take advantage of a unique opportunity to practice and sharpen your communication, public speaking, and leadership skills — in a supportive environment designed to help you build a better version of yourself. 📋 **Agenda** * 10:00 – 10:10 AM — Networking & Welcome * 10:10 – 11:25 AM — Toastmasters Program • Prepared speeches that put the power of feedback on full display • Constructive evaluations modeled to show what great feedback really looks like • Table Topics — impromptu speaking that puts your ability to think on your feet to the test! * 11:25…