15 Best Constructive Criticism Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Ready to love your job, crush your career goals, and become the kind of leader everyone actually wants to work with? Welcome to the Radical Candor podcast, where you'll learn how to kick ass at work without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler and Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to break down how you can Care Personally and Challenge Directly — the deceptively simple but powerful formula for building stronger teams, giving (and getting) better feedback, and leading with heart and clarity. Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you do the best work of your life while building the best relationships of your career. Whether you're a manager, a team player, or dreaming bigger for your future, this is the podcast that will change how you show up at work — and in life. P.S. Don't forget to check out Kim Scott's New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity! Want even more Radical Candor? Join the Radical Candor Community — free forever. more

Can I Offer You Some Feedback? is a production of Evergreen Podcasts hosted by Sara Ismail-Beigi Bartlett. Each guest shares their ideas, perspectives, and best practices on feedback. For some, this process can be alarming but it is essential and a key basis for improvement. Sara also shares with you 'Business Bites' for busy professionals that want quick hits on business terminology, historical context, and strategies for integration. more

The workplace communication podcast that helps professionals navigate difficult conversations, speak up with confidence, and build stronger careers. HR experts Denise and Maggie share practical frameworks for giving honest feedback, addressing conflict, and leading with authenticity... without the career-limiting fear that keeps most people silent. Learn how to say what needs to be said while building trust and advancing your professional goals. more

Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation. Discover what self-awareness is and why it's critical for your reputation.Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership. Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others. Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age. Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions more

Welcome to 'You Write!', the interactive storytelling podcast that invites you to unleash your creativity. Each episode, we challenge our listeners to craft a short story in just 30 minutes using 3 of 5 randomly generated words. Join hosts Rachel and Matt as we dive into listener-submitted stories, offering constructive feedback and lively discussions. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned storyteller, 'You Write!' is your creative playground. more

What does psychological safety mean in the workplace? How do we foster accountability? Is there a right way to give feedback?Tune in to upnext and join Jane N. Fedoretz, TransAlta's Executive Vice President of People, Culture, and Chief Administrative Officer, as she explores these and other critical questions. Jane hosts conversations with a variety of workplace experts about relationships, accountability, constructive feedback and more—helping you become better at what you do.Listen now—and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! more

What makes a good story? Join awk (and guests) as critchat explores writing criticism and storytelling.Want a story of your own read on critchat? Subscribe so you don't miss calls for submissions.Chat with other writers on the official Discord: crit.chat/discord more

The Suggestion Box: Navigating Feedback The Good, The Bad, and the Say Whaattt? This podcast was created to take the FEAR out of FEEDBACK! It explores how we as Volunteer Engagement Professionals respond to and manage feedback. Hear from professionals both within and outside our industry about feedback that they received and how they used it to grow their programs as well as professionally. Join Nicole and her guests as they LAUGH, LEARN, and LIVE a more fulfilling life because of the feedback you receive. more

The word 'feedback' can spark fear in people. Often our instinct is to hide or defend ourselves, but how does that open your eyes to opportunities at the present or even possible blind spots keeping you from achieving your career aspirations? Each month, join Troy Blaser, LearningBridge's long-time software developer, as he interviews guests who are industry leaders as they share their ideas on professional growth, best practices, and the feedback lessons they learned that shaped their career today. more

Live recordings from the weekly Monday night livestream of Group Critique Fight Club w/ Max Alper aka Peretsky. Send us your work in progress tunes and we will discuss how they can be improved on the air. Join the Discord to submit your work at https://discord.gg/G3ZqNk9A8e more

Spoken Word Constructive Critique Podcast

Your place for step-by-step editing of our work, line by line in some cases, big picture in others. We talk about what works and what doesn't, from adverbs and passive voice to deep POV and character motivation, we cover it all, in context, in action.Hosts: Vicki Hilton, Heather Ryder and Jenna McCall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Mentoring Matters, the podcast dedicated to enhancing your skills and effectiveness as a business mentor. Whether you're new to mentoring or looking to enhance your skills, this podcast is designed to help you elevate your mentoring game. Each month, we delve into core mentorship principles like setting achievable goals, providing constructive feedback, and fostering growth and independence in your mentees. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert advice, and actionable insights that will help you succeed as a mentor and empower the next generation of business leaders. more

Managing people is hard. You're constantly juggling the need to give constructive feedback, hold others accountable, and inspire change. 'Messy Leadership' is here to help you navigate these complexities. Hosted by Christi Scarrow twice a month, this podcast features candid conversations with seasoned leaders who share their personal stories, struggles, and strategies to navigate the chaos and thrive. If you're ready to embrace the mess and lead with confidence, clarity, and authenticity, this podcast is for you. more

Communication is crucial in any group setting. Learn the best practices for effective communication, including active listening, clear messaging, and constructive feedback, tailored for young workers in large teams. more