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 Do I Accept Help and Support for My Struggling Team (Without Looking Weak)?
Have you ever worried that if you accept help you could jeopardize your credibility or not get the credit when things turn around? Today's Asking for a Friend addresses this common concern. "Hey, Karin, I'll admit it. My team's results are not where they need to be....
4 Powerful Communication Strategies for an Unpopular Return to Office Decision
How Do I Communicate an Unpopular Return to Office Decision #AskingForaFriend? "Hi Karin, we've just received word that after much debate and deliberation, there is a company-wide mandate that EVERYONE must return to office at the beginning of the year. I know my team...
How to Train a Struggling Team Member to Make Better Decisions
Hi Karin, I need better results from a person on my team. They really SHOULD know what to do. But some of their decisions are taking us in a completely different direction. What should I do without telling them what to do? How do I get them to make BETTER DECISIONS?...