You know the moment. You've just finished a major project or gave it your all last year, and the praise is nowhere to be found. Instead, you get the review that lands like a punch. That familiar knot in your stomach flares up. The immediate urge to get defensive and dismiss the messenger kicks in. We’ve all been there, but what is the real cost of that reaction?

Here is the truth that you might not realize: that stinging feedback is rarely an attack, it’s a mirror. If you’re still avoiding that reflection, you are unconsciously blocking the path to your next opportunity. This episode reveals the secret mistake high-achievers make when they receive tough criticism.

In this episode, Samantha Flores unpacks the hidden value of negative feedback, and how to turn it into the single most powerful, untapped career accelerator you’ll ever have.

You’ll learn:

• Why the feedback that hurts the most often holds your biggest growth opportunity
• How to separate feedback from your identity, and use it as data
• The precise language senior leaders really mean when they give tough feedback (and how to respond to instantly gain respect)
• How to reframe feedback into actionable clarity that strengthens your presence and influence

This episode isn’t about learning to like negative feedback, it’s about learning to leverage it. Tune in now, and by the end of this episode, you’ll be actively seeking out the criticism that will fast-track your success.

References:

• ElevateYou Program: www.thepowerhousecode.com/waitlist2025

Connect with Samantha:

• Website: thepowerhousecode.com
• Instagram: @thepowerhousecode
• LinkedIn: Samantha Van Hoof Flores
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepowerhousecode

When everything feels stuck, the reorgs, the missed promotions, the gnawing sense that your effort isn’t matching your outcomes, it’s easy to spiral into frustration and self-doubt. It’s a frustrating loop that plays on repeat.

You start asking:

• “Why is this happening to me?”
• “Why do others get ahead when I’m giving everything?”
• “Why am I not being recognized?”

But here’s the thing: These “why” questions are the real villain. They keep you trapped in reflection without direction, circling the same drain of frustration.

The moment you shift your focus, everything changes. Imagine trading that looping frustration for a clear, actionable path forward.

This episode reveals how the questions you ask dictate the results you get. You’ll discover:

• Why “why” questions sabotage your progress and keep you stuck
• How to instantly shift your energy and attention toward possibility
• The one simple link between better questions and decisive leadership
• Why clarity follows decision, not the other way around

If you’re in a season of career confusion, change, or stagnation, this episode will help you reconnect with your power and start designing what’s next with intention.

Stop asking for answers and start building outcomes.

Because when you start asking better questions, you don’t just get better answers, you unlock better outcomes.

Ready to step into your powerhouse identity? Start asking the right questions and listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and if this episode resonates, please leave a five-star review, it helps others rise as well.

References:

• ElevateYou Program: www.thepowerhousecode.com/waitlist2025

Connect with Samantha:

• Website: thepowerhousecode.com
• Instagram: @thepowerhousecode
• LinkedIn: Samantha Van Hoof Flores
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepowerhousecode

What if the reason you feel overlooked isn't because you're missing a skill or a degree, but because you've been taught to earn your worth instead of own your value? The shift from overlooked to unstoppable isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about unleashing the powerhouse you already are and leading from that inherent power.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The crucial mindset shift between proving your worth and owning your value, so you can finally break free from the cycle of seeking external validation.
• Our proprietary framework, the 3 C's of the Powerhouse Professional (Clarity, Confidence, Credibility), to build an unshakeable foundation for your career.
• Why confidence is a decision, not a feeling, giving you the power to command any room, any time.
• How to stop waiting for permission and start leading with presence, **making you the go-to leader for high
• The turning point that changes everything (hint: it's not another certification)

Ready to step into your powerhouse identity? Stop proving. Start owning. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and if this episode resonates, please leave a five-star review, it helps others rise as well.

References:

• ElevateYou Program: www.thepowerhousecode.com/waitlist2025
• Ready to design your career intentionally? DM Samantha to explore your options: thepowerhousecode.com/contact

Connect with Samantha:

• Website: thepowerhousecode.com
• Instagram: @thepowerhousecode
• LinkedIn: Samantha Van Hoof Flores
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepowerhousecode