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Why not asking for what you want is holding you back | Kenneth Berger (exec coach)

Why not asking for what you want is holding you back | Kenneth Berger (exec coach)

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#communication #coaching #executivecoaching #leadership #selfimprovement startup founder coaching, leadership coaching, executive coaching

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0:00 - 0:10
0:10 duration44 words

From PM to Executive Coach

Kenneth Berger shares his journey from being the first product manager at Slack to becoming an executive coach. He emphasizes the importance of sustaining work without burning out, especially in the startup environment, and introduces the core theme of the discussion: asking for what you want.

"you were famously the first pm at slack and then you ended up transitioning into Executive coaching for me the impact was about making this work sustain so that we're not burning out or selling out bu..."

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0:10 - 0:30
0:20 duration80 words

The Power of Asking

In this segment, Kenneth Berger discusses the significance of vocalizing your desires. He explains that when you ask for what you want out loud, you increase your chances of achieving those goals. This insight is crucial for anyone looking to improve their communication and leadership skills.

"actually able to pursue these hard goals that we have in startups what we're going to be talking about today is your personal magnum opus the output of 10 plus years as a founder and operator and 7 pl..."

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0:30 - 0:54
0:23 duration109 words

Identifying Your Needs

Kenneth explores how to recognize your own needs and desires, particularly for those who may struggle with people-pleasing or controlling behaviors. He highlights that complaints can serve as a source of inspiration, pointing towards unfulfilled dreams and the potential for a better future.

"hired how do you know that this is something you need to be working on if you're more in the people pleasing Camp maybe you're used to not asking at all you're hoping that people are reading your mind..."