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
What Do Highly Successful Virtual Teams Do Differently? (Video)
The best hybrid and virtual teams work on connection and communication, and stay curious about new ways of working. The best hybrid and virtual teams don't leave connection and communication to chance. They're consistently asking "How can we do this better?" They...
How to Be a More Compassionate and Skillful Listener (Video)
Karin and Jess Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now, answer the question: "How do I become a more compassionate and skillful listener?" 2:00 Jess shares what has been a source of inspiration and...
Asking for a Friend 2021 Video Highlights Part 3
What matters most now? #askingforafriend In our final Asking For a Friend highlights reel, thought leaders share inspiration and ideas to help you and your team prepare for a brighter, bolder future. I would love to hear from you. Do you have topics or guest...