Originally published for Switch and Shift.

Most of us struggle when we need to ask for help, and those issues are compounded when help is needed in the workplace. For introverts, it’s even more difficult.

How do we get past our fears and ask for what we need to have the career we want?

In the second video of our Just Ask series by career wellness strategist, Barbara Berger, she shares a case study that demonstrates how getting more comfortable with feeling vulnerable and embracing the idea of asking questions helps you take ownership of your career.

And, just as importantly, how can an optimistic and human workplace’s response to those questions make all the difference.