The RISE Experience
It's not always about becoming someone different.
Sometimes it's about realizing you've been disconnected from yourself for longer than you thought.
The RISE Experience is a podcast for the woman who can handle a lot. She shows up, gets things done, keeps life moving… and still quietly wonders, Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
Shannon Denniston is the founder of RISE, with a deep background in behavior change and the human side of transformation. Here, she explores what real transformation actually looks like — the patterns underneath what we do, the beliefs and roles we've carried, the relationships that shape us, the systems that support us, and the identity shifts that happen when our old ways of functioning stop carrying us.
A lot of what gets called "starting over" isn't starting over at all. It's learning to notice what's been running in the background, reconnect with your own voice, and move forward without erasing who you've become.
No reinvention. No pretending you need to become a whole new person. Just honest conversations about finding your way back to yourself, with faith as an anchor, and learning how to live from that place.
The RISE Experience
How Great Leaders Reframe Feedback to Strengthen Their Impact
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Feedback can sting, but what if it’s actually one of the greatest tools for growth and leadership?
Welcome to the Rise Experience Podcast, where faith, leadership, personal growth, and purpose align for lasting impact. I’m Shannon Denniston, and this show is for growth-minded leaders who want to rise into their God-given calling while leading with authenticity and heart.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, I share why feedback is one of the greatest gifts a leader can receive. I discuss how it often triggers defensiveness or self-doubt, but also how reframing it can transform feedback into a tool for growth. I bring in biblical examples, personal stories, and practical tips to help you handle feedback with humility, curiosity, and grace — so it strengthens your leadership, improves systems, and deepens relationships.
Key Insights
- Feedback is a growth tool God uses to sharpen leaders and refine their calling.
- Defensiveness and self-doubt are natural, but they don’t have to define your response.
- Biblical leaders like Moses, David, and Paul grew through correction and humility.
- Silence from others isn’t always satisfying, seeking feedback creates loyalty and trust.
- Curiosity and grace are key when receiving feedback, even if delivery is clumsy.
- Leaders who actively seek feedback strengthen their culture, systems, and emotional intelligence.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Feedback as a Gift
03:11 Reframing Feedback
04:15 Customer Experience and Feedback
06:12 Practical Tips for Handling Feedback
09:47 Feedback's Impact on Leadership
Call to Action
If this episode encouraged you to look at feedback in a new way, share it with a fellow leader who needs this reminder. Tag me on social media to continue the conversation, and help spread the message of growth through faith-filled leadership.
Supporting Links
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19VCfbQZvv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanden-ccxp
- Business: https://msha.ke/shanden
- Coaching: https://msha.ke/risewithshannon
Friendly Closing
Thanks for tuning in to the Rise Experience Podcast. Feedback may feel uncomfortable, but it’s one of the most powerful ways God shapes leaders. Stay humble, stay curious, and keep rising into your calling.