Sometimes the person giving you feedback actually is a mentor or executive coach, or perhaps a peer or friend who is particularly inclined to give you advice. In these cases, it can be useful to talk more broadly about feedback styles and preferences and the challenges of learning. Three topics should be kept front and center. The first two are about the receiver: (1) Your feedback temperament and tendencies; (2) Growth areas you are currently working on. The third is about the coach: (3) Their philosophy, strengths and weaknesses, and requests.
