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 Ask Better Questions to Create More Psychological Safety? [VIDEO]
Better Questions Create Psychological Safety In this week's Asking for a Friend, I talk with Jean Marie DiGiovanna, about more practical ways to create psychological safety at work, and our mutual interest in asking Courageous Questions. [wp-video-popup...
Dealing with Naysayers: How to Stay Confident in Your Goal [VIDEO]
Naysayers love to discourage courage. If you’re dealing with a naysayer telling you it can’t be done (or you can’t do it), what you think, feel, and do next matters… a lot. How to deal with naysayers, stay confident in your goal, and remain humble to invite important learning along the way.
Retaining High-Performing Employees: Practical Ways To Support Your Best Talent [VIDEO]
7 Simple Ways to Give Your High-Performing Employees What They Need Most This Asking For a Friend question comes up so frequently in our leadership development programs, particularly now with such a focus on retaining high-performing employees. [wp-video-popup...