CoxPod 008 | Receiving Feedback

The common perception is that coxswains give feedback, but the other side of that coin is just as important. Coxswains aren’t only sources of output. To excel, we have to be receptive to input. In this episode, we talk about how to receive and integrate feedback from coaches, rowers, and race officials. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:36 We have individual ways of both giving and receiving feedback 02:34 The importance of being able to receive feedback 03:13 Ways to handle receiving feedback and figuring out if it’s personal or not 05:41 Coxing has subjective aspects and that can lead to vague feedback 06:38 Need to be aware of the circumstances under which you’re receiving feedback 07:10 Personality styles have a big impact 08:16 Examples from each of us of how our personality types affects how we received and deal with feedback 15:55 Rowers sometimes give feedback when they’re in an anaerobic state 19:49 Don’t forget - feedback can be positive, too 21:21 If you blame something - or someone - else, you could miss the chance to improve 23:07 Example: dealing with criticism when swerving to avoid debris 27:29 Examples: feedback from officials at regattas 30:15 Getting contradictory requests from rowers 37:13 Importance of soliciting feedback 43:42 Verbal and non-verbal feedback 48:37 Physical feedback from the boats we sit in 49:48 Breana’s example of receiving feedback from a crew 53:54 If you want to improve, you must be open to feedback 54:38 More about receiving - and responding to - feedback at regattas 1:00:07 Receiving - and soliciting - feedback from coaches 1:02:50 If someone’s offering feedback, it’s a sign of hope 1:04:00 Shout out 1:05:07 Quick pick 1:08:53 Closing Join the conversation: Website: https://www.CoxPod.com Slack: https://coxpod.com/slack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CoxPod_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoxPod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CoxPod_ Support us: https://www.patreon.com/CoxPod Resources mentioned: -CoxPod Episode 003 | The Coxswain's Personality: https://youtu.be/ZvfW_HUGra0 -"The Short and Snarky Guide to Coxing and Rowing" by the Short and Snarky Coxswains Credits: CoxPod’s logo was designed by Eileen Anderson: https://www.instagram.com/eileen_ing #coxswain #coxing #rowing