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 to Empower Your Team During Times of Uncertainty (Video)
Start here to empower your team, even when you don't have all the answers. "Karin, there's so much uncertainty these days. I feel like I'm caught in a constant wait-and-see sea of indecision. What can I do to empower my team to keep moving?" #AskingForaFriend...
How to Have a Better Relationship with Your Manager (with Video)
If you're looking to have a better relationship with your manager, start here. "Hi Karin, I've been applying a lot of the tools and techniques I've learned in your leadership development program, and I'm getting some nice momentum. And, now I'm wondering do you think...
Diversity Hiring Best Practices: Video with Arthur Woods
Don't Miss This Important Opportunity for Diversity Hiring I'm having to do so much hiring because of the great resignation. I don't want to miss the opportunity to do it right. What are some diversity hiring best practices? #AskingforaFriend? Diversity hiring goes...