Human(ing) Well with Amber Cabral
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You Were Never Supposed to Figure Things Out Alone
• 16 minWhy is asking for help so hard? In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber breaks down the hidden skill gap that holds many people back professionally and personally: the inability to ask for help clearly, confidently, and effectively. Amber explores why many women, particularly high achievers, were conditioned to be the helper (instead of being the one asking for help). From early expectations to always be capable and self-sufficient, to the fear that needing help means something is wrong, these patterns can quietly sabotage professional growth. You’ll discover why many people unintentionally undermine their own requests by apologizing, minimizing their needs, or over-explaining before they even make the ask. Amber shares a framework for making clear, direct requests that respect both your needs and the other person’s time. By the end of the conversation, Amber shares practical ways to identify where you need support, how to make a specific request, and how to handle rejection without internalizing it. Because the truth is simple: you were never meant to do everything alone. 🛍️ Shop Amber’s Be A Good Human merch:https://www.ambercabral.com/merch Amber’s substack | https://humaningwell.substack.com/ www.humaningwellpodcast.com/ Amber Cabral IG | @bamcabral LinkedIn | @ambercabral Facebook | @amber.cabral X | @BamCabral Bluesky | @bamcabral.bsky.social Watch Amber’s TED TALK here. You can purchase Amber's books from the retailer of your choice here: https://www.ambercabral.com/books/ Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others Human(ing) Well is produced by EPYC Media Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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