The struggle is real, in fact, it's normal
Over the last 10 years, I've interviewed hundreds of leaders. I kept hearing similar themes among interviewees. They had a mission to...
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Ariana Friedlander
Dec 9, 20214 min read
Charisse Bowen - Turning entrepreneurial failure into positive change at the Federal Government
Charisse Bowen is a self-proclaimed entrepreneur who now works for the Federal Government. "I always love a good challenge, which is, I...
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Ariana Friedlander
Dec 7, 20214 min read
Surfacing the hidden rules of life
Lately, my daughter has been enjoying the series Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. It's about an 8-year-old who keeps a book of rules to...
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Ariana Friedlander
Apr 1, 20214 min read
Three steps to build momentum when you're stuck in a RUT
Prefer to watch a video? Scroll to the bottom Years ago, I was on my way to pick up some friends at the airport that were visiting. As I...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 30, 20213 min read
You have the power to choose how you respond when someone strikes a nerve
As a child, I loved watching inside the piano while my mother played. It was like witnessing magic. Each time she pressed down a key, a...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 23, 20214 min read
The Four Horsemen of Bad Workshop Experiences: And Tips for Avoiding Them
We’ve all been there, attended a much-anticipated workshop at a conference only to leave feeling disappointed by the experience. Granted,...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 18, 20214 min read
What you do when someone (or something) gets under your SKIN changes everything
Prefer to watch the video? Scroll to the bottom! It was mid-morning and I was bustling around the house while my toddler ambled about...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 11, 20213 min read
Embracing STILLness
Prefer to watch a video? Scroll to the bottom! A year ago stores were selling out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. There was a frenzy...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 9, 20215 min read
3 Steps for unleashing purposeful defiance
One of the characteristics of the Misfit Entrepreneur is purposeful defiance. Defiance is defined as open resistance or bold...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 4, 20213 min read
3 Powerful steps to shift from feeling stuck to WOWing yourself
Prefer to watch a video? Scroll to the bottom! I love getting questions about journaling. And one I've heard in various forms over the...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 2, 20212 min read
The one thing you can do about awkward silence
I was working with an emerging leader who was excited to sharpen their skills at guiding a team to co-create a new program that was...
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Ariana Friedlander
Feb 25, 20212 min read
4 Easy steps you can follow to gain CLARITY when you need it most
Prefer to watch a video about Journaling for CLARITY? check it out below At the end of Journal Jams, I often ask participants to use one...
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Ariana Friedlander
Feb 23, 20213 min read
You have the power to move a conversation past all talk and no action
I was recently working with a client that was frustrated because they felt stuck in a loop. There was this difficult to solve problem,...
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Ariana Friedlander
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Have you discovered the power of YET?
I was recently having a conversation where the words "I don't know" were uttered with such frequency and ferocity that the person I was...
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Ariana Friedlander
Feb 9, 20214 min read
5 Things to do when energy wanes in a virtual meeting or retreat
It's hard to believe that we are approaching the year anniversary since the pandemic turned the way we live and work upside down. Even...
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Ariana Friedlander
Feb 4, 20213 min read
4 Steps to prepare for your next difficult conversation
"How do you typically prepare for difficult conversations like this?" I asked my coaching client as he was realizing that he needed to...
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Ariana Friedlander
Feb 2, 20214 min read
What belief brings you hope?
Sometimes asking yourself a simple question can change everything. Time and time again, I have found one question in particular that has...
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Ariana Friedlander
Jan 26, 20214 min read
Struggling to maintain a competitive advantage? Here's 1 solution that's simple to implement.
When I first learned how to play disc golf, my throw was very inconsistent. My husband coached me by offering discrete tips for what I...
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Ariana Friedlander
Jan 21, 20213 min read
How to stop wasting time playing emotional whack-a-mole
Lynn was still new to the company when she participated in a team meeting that made her feel so awkward and uncomfortable she was about...
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Ariana Friedlander
Jan 12, 20219 min read
Pandemic Proof Planning
To say that 2020 did not go as any of us planned may seem like an understatement. I had some vacations I was very much looking forward to...
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