WHY THIS TOPIC:
Many people are uncomfortable making “the ask.” It’s a skill we’re rarely taught, it can come across as selfish or self-serving, and it stirs all kinds of emotions
Event Info
WHY THIS TOPIC:
Many people are uncomfortable making “the ask.” It’s a skill we’re rarely taught, it can come across as selfish or self-serving, and it stirs all kinds of emotions inside us, both in anticipation and in delivery.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
A model you can use for asking fearlessly
How to deliver your ask in a confident yet respectful manner
YOU MIGHT ENJOY THIS IF YOU ARE:
Someone who gets anxious at the prospect of asking
Feeling stuck in your work or your role at home
Sometimes intimidated by people in senior roles or older than you
Trish Thomas is a serial entrepreneur, currently co-founder/CEO of Whole & Free Foods. She is also a professor of entrepreneurship at both Northwestern University and Lake Forest College. As a Junto mentor, Trish has shared her experiences with several companies and spoken on topics such as resilience and fear, addressing serious topics with quirky humor and fiery passion.