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Why Is It So Hard for High Performing Leaders to Ask For Help?

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There’s a silent struggle happening behind the scenes of so many high-achieving leaders: they’re carrying too much, but feel like they can’t ask for help.

In this episode of Small Brave Moves, we name the fear, break the stigma, and explore how “the ask” can transform your leadership, your team, and your energy.

We explore:

  • Why asking for help feels so vulnerable (especially for high-capacity leaders)
  • How unspoken pressure to "have it all together" creates disconnection
  • What happens to culture and performance when leaders normalize asking for what they need
  • Real-life phrases and scripts for making “the ask” without overexplaining or apologizing
  • How this conversation fits into the Five Tough Talks® framework

If you’ve ever white-knuckled your way through something you should’ve shared, or you’re carrying more than anyone realizes, this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.

Brave leaders don’t go it alone. They ask with clarity, courage, and heart - and that small brave move changes everything.

🖥️Learn more about the Five Tough Talks Online Course.

Work with me⬇️
🎤Book me as your next keynote speaker
🏅Hire me to coach you or your leadership team
🗣️Get certified in the Five Tough Talks
📖Check out my books, often referred to as corporate survival guides, Small Brave Moves and Five Tough Talks
Find me👇
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
Small Brave Mondays Weekly Newsletter

  continue reading

52 episodes

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Manage episode 497328424 series 3591680
Content provided by Nicole M. Bianchi. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nicole M. Bianchi or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

There’s a silent struggle happening behind the scenes of so many high-achieving leaders: they’re carrying too much, but feel like they can’t ask for help.

In this episode of Small Brave Moves, we name the fear, break the stigma, and explore how “the ask” can transform your leadership, your team, and your energy.

We explore:

  • Why asking for help feels so vulnerable (especially for high-capacity leaders)
  • How unspoken pressure to "have it all together" creates disconnection
  • What happens to culture and performance when leaders normalize asking for what they need
  • Real-life phrases and scripts for making “the ask” without overexplaining or apologizing
  • How this conversation fits into the Five Tough Talks® framework

If you’ve ever white-knuckled your way through something you should’ve shared, or you’re carrying more than anyone realizes, this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.

Brave leaders don’t go it alone. They ask with clarity, courage, and heart - and that small brave move changes everything.

🖥️Learn more about the Five Tough Talks Online Course.

Work with me⬇️
🎤Book me as your next keynote speaker
🏅Hire me to coach you or your leadership team
🗣️Get certified in the Five Tough Talks
📖Check out my books, often referred to as corporate survival guides, Small Brave Moves and Five Tough Talks
Find me👇
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
Small Brave Mondays Weekly Newsletter

  continue reading

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