Listen "How to Ask for What You Want (Without Apologizing)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Climb Tribe podcast, host Kelsey welcomes feminist business coach Becky Mollenkamp to discuss the challenging yet crucial topic of asking for what we want and learning to receive. Becky shares her journey, insights on avoiding toxic corporate leadership styles, and the importance of embracing our true desires. They delve into family dynamics, cultural conditioning, and the impact of religion on our ability to ask. Becky provides practical advice on being direct without being demanding and swapping out unhelpful emotional responses. She also highlights her work with various podcasts and offers a mini-course to help listeners get better at identifying and asking for their needs. Tune in to learn how to break free from societal conditioning and empower yourself to ask and receive what you deserve.00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction01:02 Becky's Background and Business Ventures05:11 Empowerment and Asking for What We Want05:39 Latest Obsessions and Personal Insights11:24 Challenges in Asking and Receiving26:23 Understanding the Power of Asking26:56 Distinguishing Between Demands and Boundaries28:22 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Asking29:15 Gender Differences in Communication32:23 Developing Emotional Intelligence37:52 The Importance of Naming Emotions44:02 Reframing Emotions as Helpful or Harmful47:21 Conclusion and ResourcesFollow Becky on Bluesky Connect with Becky on Linked InFollow Becky on TikTok See Becky’s Reading ListFeminist Podcasters Collective
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