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:

1. A model you can use for asking fearlessly
2. 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.