Episode 64: Habits & Hacks: How To Ask For Help
BEYOND BARRIERS - A podcast by Beyond Barriers - Wednesdays

We're asking for your help. Please subscribe and rate the show (we love 5 stars)! Have you ever been in a situation where you NEEDED help but didn’t feel comfortable asking for it? Well, you are not alone. This is an area that a lot of women struggle with. Even though we may be comfortable asking for help on personal matters, we often don’t like to ask for help when it comes to our career goals. In today’s episode, we’ll share how to get comfortable ASKING and GETTING the help you deserve. Highlights: [01:04] Nikki’s perspective on asking for help [03:53] Asking for help in the corporate environment [05:34] Our fears in asking for help [06:31] Unburden yourself and gain leverage [08:18] People want to help [09:52] How to ask for help [12:52] Three steps to asking for help Quotes: “There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." – Madeleine Albright “When you don't ask for help, you're taking the slower path to success.” – Nikki Barua "Instead of fighting your battle alone, make it everyone’s war to win.” – Nikki Barua “If you're uncomfortable asking for help, ask for advice instead.” – Nikki Barua “If you're burning the candle at both ends, and you're not asking for help, at some point you're going to run out of candles.” – Monica Marquez About Nikki Barua: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Learn more at https://www.nikkibarua.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua About Monica Marquez: Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Learn more at https://themonicamarquez.com/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez