MavenTree Consulting

Ariela facilitated a Clifton Strengths session for my agency. I recall being impressed by her enthusiasm, command of the material, and facilitation skills. I later had another opportunity to attend, this time to learn about applying Clifton Strengths to leadership, and was again impressed. I've followed Ariela on social media for some time now, and seen her in passing at events. Online and IRL, she consistently exudes an aura of positivity, calm, and reason that feels like an oasis in today's landscape of political chasms and endless negativity. Her creativity as a trainer, coach, and musician underscores her talent for creating content that resonates personally and professionally.

Career coaching with Dr. Freedman was extraordinarily helpful as I contemplated post-graduation plans. She helped me identify the right questions to ask future employers and helped me identify personal strengths. One of my greatest takeaways from my work with Ariela was self-reflection; she held up a mirror and allowed you to come face-to-face with your true wants and desires. Ariela also provided me with public speaking training as I was preparing for a 3 Minute Thesis Competition which really improved my presentation. She possesses a wealth of resources!

I really cannot say enough good things about Ariela and her coaching services. In a landscape where a lot of career advice can feel stale, overwhelming, or just unhelpful, Ariela is truly a diamond in the rough. She listens deeply to her clients' concerns and is so skilled at drawing connections to your individual strengths--all of which leads to tangible, actionable next steps. Every time I have met with Ariela, over several years as a graduate student and now as a private client, I've come away feeling clearer, more motivated, and more grounded in my purpose. Ariela guided me as I was searching for my current role, and once I had an offer, helped me work toward a clear, grounded decision to accept. Do yourself a favor and invest in someone who can truly see you as a multifacted individual and help you move forward. I can't recommend Ariela enough.

I engaged Ariela's services to work with my synagogue's board. From the outset, Ariela was communicative and collaborative, acting as a knowledgeable and passionate guide for this work. Ariela ensured I was in the loop with her entire planning process and continuously checked in while she was planning to align with my goals for the board. The day of training went off without a hitch as Ariela planned a healthy mix of listening and engagement for all participants to internalize the content enough to personalize the training to their work. I am grateful for the connection and future endeavors with Ariela.

Ariela presented an excellent Strengths workshop for our synagogue's staff and board. She helped us understand how to leverage our strengths to achieve our mission, as well as how to recognize when our strengths may be getting in the way of what we want to accomplish. We enjoyed the workshop and continue to use what we learned.