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Reflection Questions for Time Management

Mar 28, 2017
3 min

Reflection Questions for Time Management

I rarely feel that way anymore, thanks to the expert guidance of my coaches Jason and Jodi Womack with Get Momentum! And here’s the kicker, I actually get more done now too… It turns out, there is not one simple time management hack that makes these problems disappear. Getting a grip on your time management is more nuanced and personal then a top 10 list of what the most successful people do before 10am. We all have our own work habits, styles, needs and preferences. Managing

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Four Reflection Questions for Getting and Giving Better Feedback

Ariana Friedlander

Mar 20, 2017
3 min

Four Reflection Questions for Getting and Giving Better Feedback

As I reach out to you for feedback about these blog posts, I also want to share a bit of my process…specifically how I used my journal! So, here it is, a picture of my journal where I wrote some questions for me to reflect on in preparation for asking for feedback…these are coincidentally the basis of the four reflection questions I am sharing with you today (you’ll notice they’ve been edited to have a more general application)! Your journal = the ultimate momentum making mac

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Four Reflection Questions for Being Vulnerable Without Being Self-Effacing

Ariana Friedlander

Mar 13, 2017
2 min

Four Reflection Questions for Being Vulnerable Without Being Self-Effacing

Ariana facilitated a panel on Self-Publishing Without Losing Your Shirt or Your Soul I’ve been speaking a lot at various events in the last few weeks, sharing the Misfit Entrepreneur’s story and encouraging others to be the master of their own entrepreneurial journeys. It’s been thrilling, rewarding and scary (as is always the case when you’re putting yourself out there)! Standing in front of a group of strangers and telling your stories of failure is not typically how peopl

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Four Reflection Questions to Fix a Bad Day

Ariana Friedlander

Mar 6, 2017
2 min

Four Reflection Questions to Fix a Bad Day

Sometimes I just don’t feel on my game. The weather is dreary, it’s cold outside and there’s a fierce wind whipping around. Then there’s a mixup, a no-show for an appointment I re-arranged my entire schedule to accommodate. Things continue to pile-on, car troubles, computer issues, the rude waiter. After a while, I’m ready to pack my bag, crawl into a hole and wait to come out until it’s spring…if only! Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. As much as I would love to hib

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4 Reflection Questions to Help You Get Started with Your Startup

Ariana Friedlander

Feb 28, 2017
2 min

4 Reflection Questions to Help You Get Started with Your Startup

Ariana presenting on the Business Model Canvas at Fort Collins Startup Week! For the first time since I started publishing weekly journaling prompts on my blog, I’m late! My apologies, this is Fort Collins Startup Week, so naturally I have scheduled all my speaking engagements for Q1 this week…and only two of them are at Startup Week! Anyway, in the spirit of Startup Week, I wanted to share 4 reflection questions to help you get started with your startup. Although, these are

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Ariana Friedlander

Feb 15, 2017
2 min

We’re Giving Books Away to Libraries, Want One?

Last year we announced a campaign to promote entrepreneurship and literacy with the release of A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business Your Way. The goal was to donate 100 copies of the book to libraries in Northern Colorado and beyond…like any entrepreneurial endeavor, it has become that and more. We have 76 copies sponsored and ready to go to libraries. And we have begun distributing them, as you can see on this handy google map! But we need your help… Request

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Four Reflection Questions to Get Moving with Intention When You’re Feeling Stuck

Ariana Friedlander

Feb 6, 2017
2 min

Four Reflection Questions to Get Moving with Intention When You’re Feeling Stuck

For the last month, I’ve been making good progress on my three goals for 2017. I’ve been working out, I deleted the Facebook app from my phone and I’ve been writing weekly blog posts with journaling prompts…that’s right, these posts are actually a part of a bigger goal I have set for myself this year and it has been a STRETCH for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love to write in my journal and I jump at the chance to ask thought provoking questions. But when it comes to writing some

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Five Reflection Questions to Help You Connect With Your Purpose

Ariana Friedlander

Jan 30, 2017
2 min

Five Reflection Questions to Help You Connect With Your Purpose

Whenever I tackle a big idea, embark on a totally new project or take on a completely different challenge I inevitably get to a point where I feel frustrated, overwhelmed and unsure I can get it done. Rather than give into those moments of fear and confusion, I write in my journal to process my thoughts and feelings. One of the best ways for me to re-gain my sense of commitment is to reconnect with my purpose. Purpose is defined as: 1. the reason for which something exists o

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Three Reflection Questions for Deepening Your Self-Awareness

Ariana Friedlander

Jan 23, 2017
2 min

Three Reflection Questions for Deepening Your Self-Awareness

I’m so fascinated by the correlation between journaling and success that I’ve started interviewing people about their journaling practices. One of the reasons I love journaling is that it deepens my self-awareness. And everyone I have interviewed so far expressed that deeper self-awareness has been one of the benefits of their practice as well. It’s amazing how such a simple act, writing in a journal, can have such a profound impact on how you see yourself and the world. But

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Ariana Friedlander

Jan 18, 2017
3 min

Ariana Friedlander Receives Certification in Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ)

A program that primes the brain for trust, partnership and mutual success Fort Collins, CO (January 17, 2017) Ariana Friedlander, founder of Rosabella Consulting, LLC has earned the prestigious designation of Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) Certified Coach. Ariana is one of 240 coaches world-wide who has earned C-IQ Certified Coach in the inaugural program. She is one of the only Millennials to be Certified in the world and one of four coaches Certified in Colorado. Conver

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Four Reflection Questions To Level Up Your Journaling Practice in the New Year

Ariana Friedlander

Jan 9, 2017
3 min

Four Reflection Questions To Level Up Your Journaling Practice in the New Year

That’s how I appeared when I met Sean for coffee a few weeks ago. He quickly observed that my journal was very organized. I mustered that it was, now brace yourself this is really cheesy, “my life”! He was gracious enough to forgive my faux pas and admit that, like many people, Sean had tried journaling but “couldn’t make it stick.” I confessed that I wasn’t always this organized and on-point with my journaling practice. So we talked about how I got started in journaling. It

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Announcing the 2016 E+ Awards Recipients

Ariana Friedlander

Jan 1, 2017
3 min

Announcing the 2016 E+ Awards Recipients

The recipients are listed below, with a brief writeup of what they were selected for. Recipients will be recognized at the Fort Collins High School Spring Assembly, where they will be presented with their awards. Global Award – Suzanne Miller, Do a Liz Thing Suzanne Miller suffered an un-imaginable loss when her daughter, Liz, passed away in 2008. She turned her grief into inspiration to honor Liz’s legacy. Liz was a vibrant, beautiful young woman with a big smile, booming la

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Get Started Reviewing Your 2016 Before Planning for 2017

Ariana Friedlander

Dec 27, 2016
2 min

Get Started Reviewing Your 2016 Before Planning for 2017

I know many people are looking forward to ringing in the New Year and leaving 2016 behind! Before you get too excited for 2017 I am going to urge you to look back over this year first, and then look forward to the next one. Giving yourself the time and space to review and reflect on your past struggles and accomplishments, is an important step for making 2017 a breakthrough year. Most of us are likely to over-emphasize the negative and under-emphasize the positive. There’s a

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Case Study: Getting Unstuck with Conversational Intelligence®

Ariana Friedlander

Dec 20, 2016
2 min

Case Study: Getting Unstuck with Conversational Intelligence®

Ever felt both paralyzed by fear and determined to do something anyway? This is the story of Marie; she was more determined than she was scared because she sought help and support to get herself unstuck and turn her dream into reality. What Was the Opportunity for Growth? When Marie came to me she was unsuccessful at re-entering the workforce full-time after taking time off to manage family priorities. The technical interview process for most positions in her field frightened

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For Immediate Release: Finally! A book that lifts the veil on the emotional roller coaster ride of

Ariana Friedlander

Dec 5, 2016
3 min

For Immediate Release: Finally! A book that lifts the veil on the emotional roller coaster ride of

FORT COLLINS, CO – Everyone wants to be an entrepreneur these days but no one is ever prepared for the emotional roller coaster ride that it can bring. The constant pressure to put yourself out there, along with the extreme ups and downs of big wins and repeated rejection… it’s hard for many to persevere. A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business your Way by Ariana Friedlander and Co-Creators provides key insights to help guide entrepreneurs. Ariana & Co-Creator Ma

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Putting Yourself Out There Is Hard, Try These Five Things to Ease the Pain

Ariana Friedlander

Nov 16, 2016
3 min

Putting Yourself Out There Is Hard, Try These Five Things to Ease the Pain

I know how hard it is to put yourself out there. It’s a big part of why I wrote A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business Your Way. And with the release of the book still minty fresh, I am living these challenges as we speak! You see, I sometimes have a strong physical reaction to putting myself out there, as in I physically become ill. It happened right after I first started publishing a draft of A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide on my blog. And it happened again

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Ariana Friedlander

Nov 9, 2016
2 min

The Day Has Come…

Sadly and yet triumphantly, she celebrated her last birthday six years ago. She lived with grace and love in her heart till her last breath. And while I miss her tremendously, my grief has taken me to a place where I more thankful than lost. The pain I felt became the catalyst for my awakening. And because of my own personal transformation, I have created a business that enables me to be true to myself while providing for my family. Grandmom always encouraged me, “You go

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Meet 2015 E+ Award Recipient Becca Walkinshaw

Ariana Friedlander

Nov 3, 2016
3 min

Meet 2015 E+ Award Recipient Becca Walkinshaw

Becca Walkinshaw was chosen for the 2015 Local E+ Award because of her courage and willingness to put herself out there for the greater good. She created her own position at work and has led a multitude of efforts to make Gallegos Sanitation more sustainable. Becca created collaborations with various local businesses and schools in order to educate more people about landfills, waste reduction measures and recycling. She also volunteers as an advisor to the City of Fort Col

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How to Write a Winning Nomination for the E+ Awards

Ariana Friedlander

Oct 10, 2016
3 min

How to Write a Winning Nomination for the E+ Awards

It’s that time of year again… we are now accepting nominations for the 2016 E+ Awards! Our all Youth E+ Leadership Team will be choosing the awards recipients again this year. So, not only is this an opportunity for you to recognize someone you know that’s challenging the status quo and making a positive impact. It is also a chance for you to educate high school students about the cool things happening in our community and beyond! Three recipients will be chosen for the 201

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“A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business Your Way” is Being Released This Novembe

Ariana Friedlander

Sep 27, 2016
2 min

“A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business Your Way” is Being Released This Novembe

And so, you roll with it as best you can. Deadlines get pushed back. New tasks get added to the do to list. You wonder if you’ll ever be done. But these hiccups don’t change the fact that you’re disciplined. You tackle each new challenge by holding onto glimmers of hope. You believe it’ll all workout but you’re also willing to let go just enough to say, what’s meant to be will be. And, if it isn’t meant to be just the way you imagined it, well that’s okay too. You start to le

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