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 Help My Team Thrive During Uncertainty at Work?
You Can't Stop The Uncertainty at Work, But You Can Learn to Live in Flux To face a world in constant flux, and prepare for a future of uncertainty at work, you need more than resiliency. April shares practical ways to live your life so that you're prepared to better...
Live-Online Leadership Training: Where Can I Send My Managers?
High-ROI Live Online Leadership Training For Human-Centered Leaders Q: Karin, I see all the feedback about your customized leadership development programs for human-centered leaders, and they look great! The problem is, that I only have a handful of managers who need...
How Do I Build More Connected Business Relationships? (With Video)
Think beyond "networking" to building deeply connected business relationships that will enhance your business and your life. This week on "Asking For a Friend" I interview Susan McPherson, author of The Lost Art of Connecting about how to build deeper trust and...