Ariana FriedlanderFeb 32 minSnow DaysUpon receiving the notice of a snow day, kids immediately cheer with delight! Snow days are these liminal spaces where we step outside of...
Ariana FriedlanderSep 14, 20214 min"I'll talk to your father""I'll talk to your father." The mother amiably says to her distressed child. This is a scene we have all encountered, be it personally or...
Ariana FriedlanderAug 3, 20212 minTo Mute or Not to Mute“Of course, we want people to mute unless speaking.” I said presumptuously while preparing for a virtual retreat I facilitated earlier...
Ariana FriedlanderJun 29, 20213 min"It's pronounced the way it's spelled"Working with clients across different industries affords me a lot of exciting opportunities to learn. It also means I commonly encounter...
Ariana FriedlanderMar 2, 20212 minThe one thing you can do about awkward silenceI 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...
Ariana FriedlanderFeb 9, 20214 min5 Things to do when energy wanes in a virtual meeting or retreatIt's hard to believe that we are approaching the year anniversary since the pandemic turned the way we live and work upside down. Even...
Ariana FriedlanderJan 26, 20214 minStruggling 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...
Ariana FriedlanderJan 7, 20213 minLearning to see itI recently taught myself how to crochet by watching YouTube videos. When I first watched the videos I thought it looked so easy. But when...
Ariana FriedlanderDec 17, 20203 minThe good thing about Pet PeevesI was recently in a conversation with someone that was complaining. I listened for a while, I heard their frustration and saw that they...
Ariana FriedlanderDec 8, 20204 minA Virtual SuccessHow do we have productive, strategic conversations when we cannot retreat in-person? That was the question my client and I were...
Ariana FriedlanderOct 13, 20202 minCan I get a woot woot?The energy in the room was fading quickly. We were in the second day of a two-day retreat and we still had some important things to...