Circles of Collaboration Series: How to Do the Ask with ​Patrice Tanaka

With the upcoming launch of Apricity Publishing's Circles of Collaboration by Christine Merser and Leslie Grossman, PR powerhouse Patrice Tanaka of Joyful Planet joins Christine for a conversation. Their focus? Two pivotal chapters: Do the Ask and Quid Pro Quo. Do the AskAsking for what you need isn’t easy for everyone—but Patrice? She’s mastered it since childhood. Hear how she approaches the ask with confidence and ensures she’s always comfortable making it. Her secret? Certainty, planning, and clarity—three essentials for any ask. Quid Pro QuoChristine wants to reclaim the term, stripping away its negative connotation and turning it into a powerful tool. Patrice? Not so much. One thing they agree on—transactional quid pro quos don’t belong at the party. But a collaborative quid pro quo? Now that’s worth discussing. Join the conversation—you just might rethink how you approach both the ask and the exchange. Visit our website & pre-order your copy of Circles of Collaboration now: https://www.apricitypublishing.com/circles-of-collaboration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices