Asking for a FriendReal 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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If you are a guest on the show, follow this link for special guest information.

Episodes

Should I Change My Style to Fit My Workplace Culture?

Should I Change My Style to Fit My Workplace Culture?

Should I change my style to fit in with my workplace culture? That's a tricky and complicated question... "should I change my style?" In this week's #askingforafriend on the road, I come to you from Montreux, Switzerland, and the famous Freddie Mercury statue. ...

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How to Increase Trust in Your Remote Team (with video)

How to Increase Trust in Your Remote Team (with video)

How to Increase Trust in Your Remote Team When You're Rarely in the Same Room "Hey Karin, I have a great team, but they're spread out ALL OVER THE WORLD. I wouldn't say we have a trust issue, but I would like to find some additional ways to INCREASE TRUST. What do you...

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