How to Ask for What You Want (Without Apologizing)

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 Introduction

01:02 Becky's Background and Business Ventures

05:11 Empowerment and Asking for What We Want

05:39 Latest Obsessions and Personal Insights

11:24 Challenges in Asking and Receiving

26:23 Understanding the Power of Asking

26:56 Distinguishing Between Demands and Boundaries

28:22 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Asking

29:15 Gender Differences in Communication

32:23 Developing Emotional Intelligence

37:52 The Importance of Naming Emotions

44:02 Reframing Emotions as Helpful or Harmful

47:21 Conclusion and Resources

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