Episode 234: Why It's Hard to Ask for What You Need
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In Our Conversation Today, We’re Exploring:
The real reason things get in the way of asking for what we want or need in the workplace
The two main questions Eric asks his clients while working with them on their inability to ask for what they want or need
How doing the inner work of figuring out the root cause of why you’re hesitating to ask for what you want or need leads to an added benefit when you’re finally ready to make the ask
The importance of accepting that you’re allowed to want or need things in the workplace
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 come 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.
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