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 Have a Successful Global Career: Authenticity in Action
Tips on Having a Successful Global Career from Serena Aboutboul, Senior Vice President of Nutrition at Nestlé. How do you build a GLOBAL career and remain AUTHENTIC while leading across countries and contexts? Asking for a Friend. Today I welcome Serena Aboutboul,...
How to Welcome a New Employee: Small Gestures That Show You Care
Practical Ways to Make a New Employee Feel Truly Welcomed How do you help a new employee feel welcomed? I hear from so many employees who tell me how LONELY and DISCOMBOBULATED they felt on their first day. It shouldn't be that way. A new employee only gets one first...
Storytelling Mistakes: Do This, Not That for a More Memorable Story
Do This, Not That, For Better Business Storytelling Done well, strategic storytelling will make you If you want to be a better storyteller, avoid these storytelling mistakes. Avoid These Strategic Storytelling Mistakes [wp-video-popup...