As you might know, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Chicago chapter of Step Up Women’s Network. And through my work with Step Up, I’ve been privileged to meet, learn from, and be coached by a number of members of the team at Tiara: Exceptional Women’s Coaching. A theme in the work I’ve seen and done with Tiara is the notion of making “powerful requests.”
Women tend to make….not-so-powerful requests. We say things like “if you don’t mind” and “if it’s not too much trouble.” But to be a leader in your life and your business, making truly straightforward powerful requests is an art form you’ll need to master.
What does a powerful request look like/sound like?
- It’s direct.
- It’s clear.
- It’s meaningful and will significantly add value to your work or the work of the person/thing/organization you’re advocating for.
My powerful request of all of you this week is simple: Make a powerful request in your own life. If you feel comfortable, report that request below by making a comment.
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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