You’re six months into 2025 (congrats!), but let’s pause for a second — how are you doing? No, really, how are you doing?

Self-assessments can be tricky. Sometimes we’re our own harshest critics. Other times, we might be giving ourselves more credit than we deserve. The only way to truly calibrate is to check in with the people who see us in action: our colleagues.

Peer feedback is one of the most powerful — and most underutilized — tools for growth. Why don’t more people ask for it? Because they don’t want to be a bother. We hear it all the time:

“I don’t want to inconvenience anyone!”

But when we flip the question and ask:

“If someone asked you for feedback, would you give it?”

The answer is always:

“Well, yeah, of course.”

There you have it.

Getting peer feedback doesn’t have to be awkward or overly formal. The key? Make it easy for them. Respect their time, be clear on what you’re looking for, and let them know it actually matters to you.

Here’s a quick email template to help you get started:

Subject: Quick Chat? Would Love Your Feedback

Hi [Name],
Would you have 15 minutes for a quick conversation sometime soon?

I’m doing a midyear self-assessment and wanted to check in with a few people I work closely with — folks like you who see me in action day-to-day. I’d love your perspective on how I’m showing up: what’s working, where I can improve, and how I’m coming across in meetings and on projects.

It’s important to me to keep growing, and your feedback would go a long way in helping me understand what to keep doing and where I might need to adjust.

Let me know if you’re up for it — I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks so much,
[Your Name]

So go ahead — schedule the chats. You don’t need a 360 survey, a fancy deck, or a vision board. You just need a little humility, a few calendar invites, and the courage to listen.