234: Why It's Hard to Ask for What You Need

About this episode

The episode explores the challenges of asking for what you need at work and discusses common resistance points and strategies to overcome them.

Why is it so difficult to ask for something you want or need at work? In this continuation of our series on conversations that count, we're talking about a conversation that's actually not happening. When we ask our clients to plan ahead for our coaching conversations, this topic is probably one of the top three that comes up. So, let's dive into why we're not speaking up about our wants and needs, what the common points of resistance are, and some pathways to get around those resistance points. Listen in and join the discussion on LinkedIn ( Eric | Nayla ). Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson. To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, us and our work, and to join our mailing list, visit the show notes at insidejobthepodcast.com . You can also continue the conversation with us through your favorite social channels: LinkedIn Eric | Nayla Instagram Facebook Email

People in this episode

Hosts: Nayla Bahri, Eric Johnson

Topics covered

• communication
• workplace needs
• self-advocacy
• coaching
• resistance points

Keywords

• asking for needs
• workplace communication
• coaching conversations
• self improvement
• resistance

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Organizations: Inside Job

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