You meant to say something... and didn’t. Now it feels like the moment’s passed.

But the truth is: feedback is still possible, and necessary.

In this episode, I walk you through:

• Exactly what to say when you’ve waited too long
• How to prevent defensiveness by owning your part
• The ripple effect of delayed feedback (hint: it’s not just about that one person)
• How to reset expectations and actually build more trust in the process

If you're sitting on feedback and convincing yourself it’s too late—this one’s for you.

Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
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This is Part 3 in the Communicating with Confidence series, and we’re getting into the conversation leaders dread most: money.

Compensation conversations don’t just reflect performance,mthey shape it. And when you get them wrong, you create resentment, confusion, and turnover.

In this episode, I cover:

• The danger of mixing performance feedback with pay updates
• How to avoid creating unsustainable compensation expectations
• Why your team needs a clear comp narrative, not canned corporate speak
• What to say when you can’t give what you gave last year
• And how to reinforce high performance without breaking the bank

Whether you're managing a corporate team or running your own business, this episode gives you the clarity and language to lead money conversations with confidence.

🎧 Listen now and shift how you lead, and how your team responds.

Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.

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Feedback is one of the hardest parts of leadership, and one of the most avoided.

When managers dodge uncomfortable conversations, the fallout shows up fast: resentment builds, expectations get blurry, high performers notice, and people end up blindsided by feedback they never saw coming.

In this episode, I break down the most common feedback mistakes leaders make, including avoiding confrontation, waiting too long to speak up, assuming expectations are “obvious,” and failing to document tough conversations.

You’ll learn:
• Why feedback often triggers defensiveness (even when you’re thoughtful and prepared)
• How avoiding one conversation creates bigger problems across the team
• The hidden cost of letting things slide
• Simple ways to deliver feedback that actually helps people improve

This episode is part two of a three-part focus on communicating with confidence, following last week’s conversation on communicating vision and strategy, and leading into next week’s episode on how to talk about compensation without overpromising or undervaluing people.

If feedback feels uncomfortable, this conversation is for you.

Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.

I help teams build clarity, accountability, and momentum through practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing easier.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
or reach out at hello@liagarvin.com