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How Great Leaders Give Hard Feedback (Without Breaking Trust) with Daniel Murray

Hard feedback doesn’t have to damage trust; in fact, when done well, it can strengthen it.

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Murray to explore the art of Giving Hard Feedback with Empathy. Together, we unpack one of the most common leadership challenges today: avoidant managers who hold back on honest conversations for fear of being labelled a bully or getting it wrong.

When: 8 April 2026, Starts at 12:00pm AEDT

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This timely conversation reframes feedback as a powerful act of care. Daniel shares practical insights into how clarity, empathy and accountability can and must coexist. Rather than softening messages or avoiding them altogether, leaders are invited to step into courageous conversations that are grounded in trust, respect and shared intent.

Designed for corporate and government leaders, this episode offers a clear and human approach to feedback that creates impact for individuals, teams and organisational culture.
 
Key takeaways include: 

  • Why trusted relationships are the foundation for effective feedback 
  •  How showing up with the right intent and attitude changes the conversation
  • A simple, practical formula for delivering clear, empathic feedback that drives accountability
At its heart, this episode reinforces a core Cuppa.tv belief: meaningful conversations are one of the most powerful tools leaders have to create positive, lasting impact. When we learn how to have hard conversations well, everyone grows.