Karin Hurt shares bold, practical leadership advice in her Asking for a Friend video series, offering real answers to awkward career questions and workplace challenges.
Asking for a Friend – Real Leadership Advice for Real Career Challenges
Welcome to Asking for a Friend—your go-to series for real-world leadership advice and workplace problem-solving. Each episode dives into the tough questions leaders and professionals face every day, offering practical solutions you can use right away.
Hosted by Karin Hurt, award-winning author and leadership expert, this popular vlog blends humor, experience, and proven frameworks to help you lead with confidence and authenticity.
With decades of experience in executive leadership and global team development, Karin brings fresh perspective to the challenges of today’s workplace. From handling office politics to managing change, Asking for a Friend is your trusted source for advice that turns awkward moments into growth opportunities.
What You’ll Learn from Asking for a Friend:
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Actionable leadership advice to boost team performance and confidence
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Career-building techniques and personal brand strategies
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Workplace and leadership insight you can apply immediately
- Expert Interviews with thought leaders like Seth Godin, Dan Pink, Ralph Kiiman, and Liz Wiseman
Bring Asking for a Friend to Your Organization:
Invite Karin Hurt to deliver custom advice for leaders live for your team through a fun, rapid-fire Asking for a Friend segment. Audiences love the interactive Q&A format woven into Karin’s keynotes and leadership development programs. Learn more about Karin’s courageous leadership keynotes and workshops.
Featured Leadership Episodes of #AskingForAFriend
1. Lead Through Change: How to Guide Your Team to Success
Change is never easy—but great leaders make it easier. In this episode, Karin Hurt shares proven strategies and leadership tips for guiding teams through uncertainty with clarity and compassion. Learn more.
2. How to Lead with Their Best Interest at Heart (Even When It’s Hard)
True leadership means putting people first, even when the decisions are tough. In this episode, Karin explores what it takes to balance accountability with empathy and lead with integrity when the stakes are high. Learn more.
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Episodes
A Human-Centered Team Building Activity: Let’s Talk About What Matters
Try this easy team building activity to get your team talking about being human Can you think of a recent moment when you felt deeply connected at a human level? When you paused and saw another person—not as a role, title, or function—but as a fellow human being? If...
How Can I Be Authentic at Work (and Still Fit in)?
The sweet spot between being real and being relatable You want to show up real. To be authentic at work. To own your strengths. You want to be you. And.... you want to fit in. To be easy to work with. To collaborate and get along. You don't want to stand out so much...
How to Notice and Appreciate an Overworked Employee
Simple Ways to Show Support for Overworked Employees Let’s set the stage. You’ve got a guy on your team working incredibly hard. The company is in the middle of an intense period of transition. Things have been turbulent, and he’s the go-to subject matter expert on...