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Embracing Feedback: A Guide to Personal and Professional GrowthIn this episode of the Early Career Podcast, host Priyanka Mahankali, currently in freezing Toronto, dives into the crucial topic of feedback. She offers insightful strategies on how to accept, evaluate, and utilize feedback constructively. The episode targets individuals in their early careers, including undergraduates, masters students, and professionals aged 25 to 35. Priyanka emphasizes the importance of not taking feedback personally, sleep on it, evaluating its validity, and responding with curiosity and maturity. She also touches on the psychological aspects of feedback, the role of the amygdala, and the importance of mental health practices. Furthermore, Priyanka explains how feedback can help build stronger relationships at work and develop self-awareness and confidence, ultimately fostering a growth mindset vital for both personal and professional success.00:00 Introduction and Welcome02:24 The Importance of Feedback06:53 Handling Feedback with Emotional Intelligence09:39 Evaluating and Implementing Feedback21:16 Seeking and Valuing Feedback27:47 Feedback in Professional Settings44:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts