It can feel so damn good to have the right answer or best idea in a meeting, eh? Bu t what if we told you, knowing stuff doesn't give you the most power? The most powerful person in the room is actually the person that asks the most powerful questions. In this episode, we talk about what impact asking a powerful question can have. Plus we give you three simple hacks to turn a poopy question into a powerful one.  Erin's birthday was last week, so along with some other friends, her and Nicole had a last-minute rendezvous, which just so happened to align with national Pina Cola day.  Nicole has a birthday quiz for Erin, and it's NOT about guys she dated in her 20's...or Patrick Swayze...though he manages to steal the show for a little while. They recap and discuss Nicole's solo episode from last week, with some reflection and insights into interviewing and recording yourself.  On the subject of solo Nicole, she tells the story of her recent trip to a Lorean Spa and being "Scrubbed down by a really strong Korean Lady." "Is that an activity you do with friends?", they ask. Moving on to the topic of the week, Erin has three ways to turn a regular question into a power question. 1. Turn a "why" or "how" question into a "what" question. 2. Add in numbers: don't ask open ended questions, put actual numbers in. 3. Ask a "fill in the ___ (blank)" question. They discuss the power in these questions, what separates them from standard ways of questioning and the reasons why they are so impactful.  Nicole also brings up, what environments do we need to create where people will feel comfortable enough to ask these types of questions. Erin points out that asking these questions in an interview can be a great way to flush that out, right from the start. They end with Erin asking Nicole potentially one of the most powerful questions she may ever have to answer. "What's the one Italian pastry that if you eat it, it will change your life forever?" Listen to find out her answer! If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Follow Nicole on LinkedIn:   Follow Erin on LinkedIn:   Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even share more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Get your own copy of Erin's book by searching "You Do You Ish" in amazon or going to   Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "I ate my face off with the snacks. I ate all the snacks." "I look like I ate everyone's children." "I promise you now, a Patrick Swayze appreciation episode." "Sociopaths get shit done." "This is why I wear black all the time, and I haven't changed my hair in 20 years." "It was like a nail salon with industrial prison showers out back." "The primary purpose isn't to get the answer, it's to get the connection." "Almost any questions you ask, if you add in some sort of limiter, scale, or numbers, it will exponentially increase the value of that conversation." "A great question inspires a discussion all on it's own." "You don't get good questions without a good environment in which to ask them."