A new book titled Can I Offer You Something? Expert Ways to Overcome the Horrors of Organisational Feedback by organisational psychologist Becky Westwood is set to be released on 19th September. The book offers a novel approach to the often-daunting process of giving and receiving feedback in the workplace.
Westwood, who boasts over 17 years of experience in training and coaching, delves into the complexities of feedback dynamics with a blend of empathy, expertise, and extensive research. Her book challenges traditional feedback methods and provides actionable strategies aimed at empowering individuals and fostering organisational growth.
Feedback, a common yet frequently uncomfortable aspect of professional life, can often lead to anxiety or conflict. Westwood’s book seeks to alleviate these concerns by presenting feedback as a constructive and transformative tool rather than a source of stress. Through a series of well-researched insights, she aims to shift the perspective on feedback from something to be feared to a valuable opportunity for development.
Can I Offer You Something? addresses various misconceptions surrounding feedback and offers practical solutions for both delivering and receiving it effectively. The book is structured into several key chapters, including:
- What Did Feedback Ever Do to You?
- The Research
- Feedback Models and Mnemonics
- Feedback Myths
- It’s Just Two Humans Having a Conversation
- Get Curious, Not Furious!
- Thoughts Are Not Facts!
- Don’t ‘Should’ All Over Yourself
- Words Can Do Funny Things to People
- Perspectives and Possibilities
Westwood’s expertise is highlighted by her extensive background in coaching and training across the UK, US, and Europe, along with her role as a qualified trainer and coach with an MSc in psychology. She established her own consultancy in 2016, focusing on social anxiety, and joined Monkey Puzzle Training in 2021, where she now serves as an organisational psychologist, coach, trainer, and chief experience officer.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Westwood is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusivity. She supports young LGBTQ+ people through her involvement with UK charitable organisations, including Diversity Role Models.
The release of Can I Offer You Something? promises to provide readers with valuable tools to overcome their fears of feedback and turn it into a meaningful and productive experience. For more information, readers can visit the book’s page on Monkey Puzzle Training’s website.