We've all had moments where we said or did something with good intentions—only to find out later it landed completely wrong. Maybe you gave someone "constructive" feedback, only to notice they've been distant ever since. Or you tried to lighten the mood with a joke, and it got met with silence instead of smiles. It's in those moments we learn a critical truth: what we mean isn't always what others feel.

At InnerVue, we believe this awareness—the gap between intent and impact—is one of the most important growth edges in your personal and professional life.

The Impact-Intent Gap: Where Self-Awareness Lives

You may have had the best of intentions: to motivate, to clarify, to connect. But if your behavior comes across as dismissive, aggressive, or indifferent, it can do more harm than good. And here's the catch: most people won't tell you. That's where blind spots are born.

Intent lives inside you. Impact lives in the experience of others.

You need both perspectives to grow.

Feedback: The Bridge Between How You See Yourself and How Others Experience You

InnerVue was built on a simple but powerful idea: to help people uncover the truth about how they're showing up in the world—not just how they think they are. We do this by offering multi-perspective feedback that reveals:

• Strengths you may not fully see — the impact you're already having

• Blind spots — patterns others notice but you might overlook

• Gaps between intention and perception — where your message might get lost

• Opportunities for growth — clear, constructive ways to improve

• How different people experience you — across personal, social, and professional roles

It's not about judgment. It's about clarity.

Awareness = Power

When you know the impact of your actions, you gain the power to shift them. You can start to notice:

• When you interrupt (even though you don't mean to)

• How your silence might be misread as disinterest

• Why people hesitate to speak up around you, even if you think you're approachable

This awareness doesn't just make you more effective—it makes you more trusted.

So... What Can You Do Today?

• Ask someone you trust: "How did that come across?"

• Reflect after meetings: "What might others have felt?"

• Try InnerVue: get a real picture of how others see your behavior—not just your intentions.

Because at the end of the day, your legacy won't be defined by what you meant to do. It'll be defined by how you made people feel, grow, and trust you along the way.

Mini #1: Good Intentions Aren't Enough

You meant well. You were trying to be helpful. Supportive. Honest.

But if the other person walks away feeling embarrassed, shut down, or unheard... does your intent still matter?

Here's the hard truth: Your impact is what people remember—not your intention.

That doesn't mean you're a bad person. It means you're human. It also means there's a powerful opportunity for growth when you ask: "How did I come across?" "What was it like to be on the receiving end?"

Want to become a better communicator, leader, or friend? Start by getting curious about how others experience you—not just how you think you show up.

InnerVue can help you bridge that gap. Because understanding your impact is how you make your intent truly meaningful.

Mini #2: Why Feedback Isn't About Being Judged

Most people avoid feedback because they fear being judged. But feedback isn't about judgment—it's about alignment.

It helps you see whether your words and actions match what you meant. It helps you understand how your style affects trust, clarity, and connection.

Your intention might be to support others. But what if your team experiences you as impatient or distracted?

That's not a failure—it's a blind spot. And blind spots can be changed once you see them.

InnerVue exists to reveal those patterns in a safe, actionable way—so you can grow with clarity and confidence.

Feedback isn't criticism. It's a mirror. And when you're brave enough to look, you get to become the version of yourself you actually want to be.