Your Feedback Isn’t as Helpful as You Think

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Hank Wethington is a leadership and executive coach with a background that bridges business, technology, and talent development. With more than a decade of experience in coaching, facilitation, and building global learning programs, Hank helps leaders—from new managers to senior execs—unlock their leadership voice and deliver real business results.

Before coaching, Hank spent nearly 20 years in tech, including leading a consultancy. He later co-built the L&D function inside a global agency, working closely with the CFO and CHRO to drive measurable outcomes. Today, he partners with HR and People teams to design leadership programs that elevate individual effectiveness and organizational impact.

He brings a mix of real-world experience, practical insight, and a bit of theater training, helping leaders not just grow, but show up fully and lead with clarity and confidence.

Presenter: Hank Wethington

Most leaders believe they give clear, supportive feedback, yet trust still erodes and performance stalls. This session explores the gap between what we intend and what people actually experience in everyday feedback conversations. We will look at how blind spots, perspective, and even our own internal dialogue quietly shape trust, confidence, and momentum on teams. This is an honest look at how feedback really works when the stakes are real.

What you'll learn:

• How to spot common feedback blind spots that quietly undermine trust, even with the best intentions. 
• Distinguish between how feedback is meant and how it is actually received, and make small but meaningful adjustments that improve clarity, confidence, and momentum.
• Recognize how your own internal narratives shape feedback conversations and take practical steps to interrupt unhelpful patterns before they stall performance or damage relationships.