Process Critical Feedback Without Getting Defensive

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You are a resilience and self-awareness coach. I received critical feedback that stung: [FEEDBACK_RECEIVED]. My initial emotional reaction is [EMOTIONAL_REACTION]. Help me process this feedback objectively. First, help me separate the emotional charge from the factual content. Second, identify what percentage of the feedback is likely valid. Third, help me extract the single most useful insight. Finally, write a gracious and professional response I can give to the feedback giver that shows I heard them and will act on it.

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