As an Underdog, we have a fear of asking for what we are worth. This can be one of the biggest obstacles for Underdogs, to step out of their comfort zone and ask and invite something into their lives.     What if you took action yourself, rather than waiting for someone to do it for you.   Asking is about inviting people to go deeper with you.  A deeper conversation, a deeper commitment, a deeper desire. I like to use the language “invite more into your life” rather than asking for things. As an example, two years ago, I wasn’t thinking about doing a podcast. But, now that I’m here as I’m expanding, this became the natural next step for Jenny Mitchell.I want to inspire people to choose courage over comfort. It’s easy to get complacent, gets comfortable. We know how to do things at work.  We know how our businesses run.  We know how we can lead as volunteers.    It’s that courageous place of doing something a little bit different. Maybe for some of you, it’s letting go of the control of what you do know, and expanding into something that’s new and exceptional.Shift  your thoughts and mindset around the work ‘asking.’ The word ‘asking’ sets up a real problem in the way we talk. The word ‘asking’ implies that someone has to give something up in order to give it to you. Instead of ‘asking,’ let’s offer ‘invitations’. Underdogs overthink.  We don’t want to be greedy. We want to earn it with blood, sweat and tears.  I am here to tell you that it is okay to ask, to invite. Go for it! Once you ask once, you are hooked! And you will become more and more comfortable.   “The invitation vs. the ask. I really believe in the power of language. How can you invite people into something? Invite people into a community? Invite them into a vision for your organization? Rather than asking them for something.”- Jenny Mitchell.   Learn More About: How to set yourself up for expansion and growth Shifting your thoughts and your mindset around the word ‘asking’ How to invite people into whatever it is you’re selling or exposing them to Jenny’s Ask for Anything Masterclass: https://chavender.thinkific.com/courses/ask-for-anything-the-masterclass    Looking for some fantastic language to help you “ask” for anything you want? Check out Jenny’s Meaningful Conversations and the Tools that fuel them. It’s a 20 minute video chalk full of ideas and language. All for you. Use the coupon code UPLIFT at checkout and it is complimentary to you, my community of listeners.   Connect with me: Email: jenny@chavender.com Website: chavender.com Instagram (Podcast): @underdog.leadership.podcast Instagram (Jenny): @jennychavender Facebook: @ChavenderFundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw  LinkedIn (Podcast): Underdog Leadership Podcast | Hosted by Chavender LinkedIn (Jenny): Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27