In this episode of the All Inclusive Podcast, we welcome Dr Victoria Verlezza, People and Culture Strategist. With more than 20 years of experience in leadership, workplace culture, and employee experience, Victoria has helped organisations design more inclusive and equitable environments where people can thrive.
Victoria unpacks why most leaders are getting feedback wrong—and how vague or biased feedback damages retention, employee engagement, and performance. She shares practical strategies for giving feedback that fuels growth, supporting neurodivergent employees, and building cultures rooted in psychological safety and accountability.
Connect with Dr Victoria Verlezza
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-verlezza/
Email: victoria@victoriaverlezzaphd.com
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Episode Highlights
0:00 – Introduction
3:15 – Why most leaders get workplace feedback wrong
7:25 – Bias in feedback: how it shows up in performance reviews
12:40 – Feedback and retention: why vague comments drive talent away
17:55 – Neurodiversity at work: supporting employees with clear feedback
23:40 – Practical tips for managers to give better feedback
29:15 – Final advice on building inclusive workplace cultures
