What Would It Take To Ask For Help?

January 19, 2023 / Jo Ilfeld, PhD /
For this article by Jo Ilfeld, Executive Leadership Coach on asking for help, the image shows a woman in a lake with a sign saying Help

How do you feel about asking for help?

“It takes a village to run your life,” my Mom used to joke. To be honest, this made me feel a little awkward and uncomfortable, as though there was something wrong with me that I needed help, whether it was an au-pair to help with my kids when they were young, or hiring a housekeeper so I had more time to spend with my kids at the weekend, after a crazy work week.

But when I read Michael Lewis’s book, Making Winners, recently, something clicked for me.

What was that switch? Watch my latest learning snack to find out.

Even if you struggle to ask for help, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Self-care is key

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Jo Ilfeld, PhD

An executive leadership coach, Jo helps C-suite leaders, executives, and high-potential managers develop the flexibility, skill, and frame of mind to meet the challenges of the next five, ten, twenty years…. and beyond. She works with individuals, teams and organizations on four core areas of leadership development. Check out Jo's bio page for more information.

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