Asking for a Friend – Real Questions, Practical Advice
Bold Answers for Awkward Career Questions #AskingForAFriend.
Ever had a career question you were too afraid to ask? You’re not alone. Welcome to Asking for a Friend, the go-to vlog for real talk on workplace challenges, leadership dilemmas, and navigating the messy realities of professional life.
Hosted by Karin Hurt, award-winning leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, this leadership video series delivers straight-up, no-fluff insights to help you lead with confidence, inspire innovation, and handle workplace conflicts like a pro.
Karin brings decades of experience in executive leadership, sales, and HR, combined with her global leadership development work through Let’s Grow Leaders. Karin has helped grow courageous leaders on every continent (except Antarctica!)—and now, she’s here to help you.
From tackling difficult bosses to handling workplace drama, Karin Hurt has your back. Because sometimes, the hardest career questions need bold answers.
Asking for a Friend Shows Includes:
- Practical leadership advice to quickly inspire your team to high-performance
- Techniques and tools to improve your career and professional brand
- Career advice you can apply right away
- Interviews with expert guests like Seth Godin, Dan Pink, Ralph Kiiman, and Liz Wiseman
Invite Karin Hurt to Answer YOUR Team’s (or their friend’s) Toughest Questions
Audiences love a rapid-fire Asking for a Friend segment as part of Karin’s keynotes and workshops. Learn more about Karin’s courageous leadership keynotes and programs.
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Episodes
How to Lead with Their Best Interest at Heart (Even When It’s Hard)
How Do You Show Someone You Have Their Best Interest at Heart? It’s one of the most reassuring phrases you can say to someone—especially at work, "I’ve got your best interest at heart.” Said sincerely, it can be comforting, encouraging, even inspiring. Said poorly, it...
Beyond Checking the Box: Show Your Team What Success Looks Like
Paint a Clear Picture of What Success Really Means So, you’ve done the work. You’ve identified the habits that matter most—the practical, tactical behaviors that, when done well, drive the results your team is here to achieve. You’ve communicated them. Maybe even...
Turning Data Into Insights: What Smart Communicators Do Differently
Make Data Matter: Four Questions That Turn Info Into Influence You’ve been there. Someone senior asks, “Can you get me the numbers on this?” and you spring into action—spreadsheets flying, dashboards glowing. You deliver all the data and more… and the response? Blank...