April 06, 2026

Constructive Feedback or Noise? Navigating Growth in the Workplace

42 minutes

In this episode of the Liz Career Coaching Podcast, Liz sits down with Alberta Johnson, for an honest conversation about workplace culture, mentorship, leadership, and learning how to navigate career growth with intention. Drawing from her experience in human resources, executive leadership, and organizational culture, Alberta shares what truly defines a healthy workplace, why mentorship matters, and how professionals can distinguish constructive feedback from workplace noise.

Together, they explore how leadership shapes employee engagement, the lasting influence of mentors, and why career decisions should go beyond salary to include values, stability, and quality of life. The conversation also highlights the importance of believing in yourself, seeking mentors both inside and outside the workplace, and being intentional about long-term career goals.

Key Highlights

• What healthy workplace culture really looks like: leadership, retention, and engagement
• How to tell the difference between constructive feedback and criticism that undermines confidence
• Why mentorship can change the trajectory of your career
• The impact leaders have—even when they are not formal mentors
• The importance of filtering out workplace noise and staying focused on your goals

About Alberta:

Alberta Johnson is the Founder and CEO of People Experts LLC, a consulting firm specializing in human resources, people strategy, culture, and employee engagement. Backed by a career spanning decades of highimpact leadership, she has guided organizations through transformational change, talent development, and executive coaching. Alberta has held influential roles across public, private, nonprofit, and government sectors, providing strategic direction that strengthens inclusive workplaces and accelerates professional growth.

She is a recognized authority in mentoring and talent development, designing programs that elevate leadership capability and build diverse, futureready talent pipelines. Her background includes work with multinational organizations, where she led crosscultural training initiatives and championed organizational effectiveness. Alberta has been a member of the Forbes Business Council where she has contributed thought leadership on workplace best practices, organizational inclusion and pay equity. Her expertise in shaping workplace culture and driving employee engagement has positioned her as a respected thought leader in HR and People strategy.

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