“Kendimi geliştiriyorum” demenin yollarından biri de olumsuz geri bildirimlere kulak vermek, ciddiye almak ve uygulayabilmektir. Yıkıcı olmayan her tür eleştiriye karşı açık olmalı ve tahammül göstermelisiniz. Hırçın ve saldırgan tepkiler hakkınızda olumlu düşünülmesine olanak tanımaz. Sizi geliştirmeye olanak tanıyacak olan negatif geribildirimlere sükunet ve olgunlukla yaklaşın.

When you hear a negative/constructive feedback from your audience, it more often than not means that they were truly invested in your presentation/talk. This is among the most important part for growth in your journey to be a public speaker. Accept, acknowledge the feedback and identify where in your preparation you can work on implementing the learnings from these feedbacks. Make it a habit to seek feedbacks, not always the feedbacks are loud and vocal, many a time they are subtle as simple as a nod, grin, smile, body language of the audience who are listening to you. This will truly help you gradually grow as a speaker

First thing to learn in life is "Feedback is a Feedback". Negative or Positive is just a perspective. So way to accept a feedback is 100% UNBIASED UNFILTERED Acceptance (need not be agreement). Feedback is something, other person actually interprets or feels. We can never change it. If the feedback is honest (unmanipulated & without any selfish intent), it should ideally be taken at face-value. Then we should really take it constructively and work on the same. I like feedback from the current generation youngsters. They are clear. At first, we may not like it but let's look at it THE WAY THEY LOOK AT IT. Thats the game changer. Once, we look at a feedback objectively and accept it assertively, we actually work towards improvement.

Transforming negative feedback into growth involves a strategic and constructive approach: -View feedback as an opportunity to improve rather than a personal attack. Develop a growth attitude so that you can accept criticism as a tool for improvement. -Pay attention to the feedback without defensiveness. Analyze the feedback to identify actionable points. -To assess your development, use the feedback as a starting point. To guarantee continued growth, review and improve your strategy on a regular basis. -Expressing professionalism and maturity by thanking the individual for their insights. Better communication and trust are fostered by a good reaction.

Negative feedback, though uncomfortable, has been a turning point for some of my biggest learning moments. One key realization? It’s not about proving yourself right—it’s about growing better. When I face criticism, I focus on: • Listening without defensiveness: The way you react to feedback often says more about you than the feedback itself. • Finding the opportunity: Hidden within critique is a chance to refine, adapt, and excel. • Staying proactive: Feedback is only as valuable as the action you take afterward. Each piece of feedback has shaped me into a stronger, more self-aware professional.

Start by pausing to reflect objectively—what insights can you extract without letting emotions cloud your judgment? Engage in a dialogue to seek clarity, asking for examples to pinpoint actionable areas for improvement. Develop a focused plan with clear, measurable steps to address the feedback, showing both accountability and initiative. For instance, after being told your presentations lack engagement, you might enroll in a public speaking course. As The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People notes, "Proactive people focus on what they can control," turning criticism into a pathway for self-improvement.

Negative feedback is a gift. Instead of taking it personally, analyze it objectively. Identify the truth in it, learn from it, and use it to refine your skills. Growth comes when you see criticism as an opportunity, not an obstacle. Every setback has the potential to set you up for a stronger comeback.