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
Make Change Work: How to Translate Your Vision to Practical Behaviors (Video)
Help Your Team Make Change Work: One Behavior at a Time Helping your team make change work is tricky. It's easy to talk about empowerment, taking appropriate risks, or showing empathy, but it's quite another to translate those concepts into practical daily actions. In...
How to Help Your Team Gain Clarity During Serious Uncertainty [VIDEO]
Help your team gain clarity even when so much is uncertain. An inspiring video filmed at Charlie Chaplin’s world in Vevey.
New Manager? Practical Advice for Human Centered Leaders
Practical Advice for New Managers (An Asking for a Friend Interview with Bill Treasurer) "Karin, I'm new to leadership. And, I really want to come off strong as a new manager. What recommendations do you have for starting off strong?" #askingforafriend Well, you know...