I know. I’m still kinda shocked about it, but if not for feedback and input from readers of “Surviving Sue”, I’m not sure I would’ve been inspired to write a novel.
In large part, I have the delightful Wynne Leon to thank. My dear friend is wildly talented and I dare say…fearless. She inspires me with her drive and ambition and her willingness to explore the outer edges of creativity.
You might know Wynne as a fellow blogger and author, but she’s also the talent machine behind two podcast platforms – “Sharing the Heart of the Matter” and the fabulous “How to Share” – chock full of inspirational leaders sharing secrets about how to be their best selves, through…you guessed it…mastering the fine art of when, how and what to share.
I was lucky enough to visit with Wynne last week on “How to Share” to dive into the ever-sensitive topic of giving and receiving feedback. There are oodles of contexts – but despite the growth opportunities inherent, one’s disposition to receive and the variability in how and when input is offered, can result in drastically different outcomes. My dad would say it’s a finesse test. Oof. Yes!
I’ve dropped a few teasers about my latest writing project (thanks for riding along) and in Wynne’s latest “How to Share” episode she asks the BIG question. Even though it’s still in progress for early 2026, it’s never too soon to work on the proverbial elevator pitch (says Wynne, always right there with encouraging words). So many feelings wrapped up in one question. I’m not known for being succinct, but I gave it my best shot (see below – starting at about the 2 min mark):
Watching it back I think I could’ve summarized my work-in-progress in four words: It’s a ghost story. My mom, Sue, had a final gift up her sleeve – a dose of writing inspiration tucked into family history, long buried. Literally. I just needed to do a little spelunking to find it. And therein lies the creative spark. The wonder and the what if…
Thanks for being here…thanks for listening and/or watching and please don’t forget to subscribe and peruse the episodes on both channels – “How to Share” and “Sharing the Heart of the Matter“. Your support matters!
Vicki 💝
- Podcast Link: How to Share Feedback with Dr. Vicki Atkinson
- Subscribe to How To Share on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts
- Subscribe to the YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@howtosharepodcast and Sharing the Heart of the Matter – YouTube
How to Share Feedback transcript
Hi – I’m Victoria, Vicki, Dr. Vicki. I hold a doctorate in Adult Education and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and author of Surviving Sue | Eckhartz Press.
Check out this link to learn more about my book “Surviving Sue”.
Victoria Ponders 
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