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Feedback Conversation Script Builder

A practical, step-by-step guide to help you prepare and deliver feedback that lands with clarity, care, and confidence.

If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, worried about how your message would come across, or avoided difficult conversations altogether…

this script builder resource is designed for you.

Learn how to deliver feedback that inspires growth and accountability, not fear or resistance.

“Fantastic – this is something I am doing with my team now and it was so helpful to frame it with Amy’s approach.”

This resource includes:

  • A practical workbook and feedback conversation framework to help you lead with confidence and clarity.
  • A Feedback Conversation Model to structure your message without creating defensiveness
  • Templates and prompts for managing tough feedback conversations and planning real conversations.
  • Positive and Corrective feedback scripts — one for correcting issues, one for reinforcing great performance
  • Quick conversation starters and phrases to make it easier in the moment
  • Real-world examples so you can see the approach in action

This guide will help you close the gap between knowing you need to give feedback, and actually doing it well.

“It gave me the structure I needed before walking into a tough conversation.”

“It made my feedback feel constructive, not confrontational.”

A small investment that made a huge difference. I use this framework all the time now."

You know feedback matters... but giving it can feel awkward, emotional, or even confrontational.

Maybe you’ve thought…

“I don’t want to sound too harsh.”
“What if they take it personally?”
“It never seems to land the right way.”
“I end up avoiding the conversation altogether.”

Avoiding feedback creates silence, confusion, and missed opportunities.

And vague or poorly delivered feedback? It damages trust and results.

This is why our Feedback Script Builder exists.

This practical, step-by-step resource helps you:

  • Prepare for feedback conversations without spiraling into doubt
  • Use tested language patterns that keep dialogue open and respectful
  • Give specific feedback (not vague judgment) with real impact
  • Check intent, create clarity, and agree on a path forward
  • Reinforce good performance to increase ownership and momentum

INCLUDES:

  • Quick conversation prompts (cheat sheet)
  • Positive + corrective feedback examples and templates
  • Printable pages to plan and reflect

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