Friend Forward

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The beauty and danger of friendship introductions, friendship overlap, and friendship poaching (Part 1) Sep 12, 2024

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Should you introduce your friends to one another? In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of having what network researchers refer to as high friendship overlap. We'll also look at the main reason women are reluctant to connect their friends: the potential for "poaching", which we'll address in part 2.

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Grab your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships" and read it with your book club!

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Have an upcoming event? Host Danielle Bayard Jackson has been leading engaging, research-based presentations for over a decade. Book her to speak at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.

Are you currently settling for "unwanted friendships"? Aug 29, 2024

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In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares insights for women who feel like they've passively cultivated a friendship network filled with relationships that they don't even really want.

Tune in to learn how to navigate this situation with more clarity and confidence.

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Looking for your next book club read? Order your copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships. and we'll send you an exclusive "facilitator's guide" (free!) to help you lead the conversation with your book club. Send confirmation of your order number to hello(at)betterfemalefriendships(dot)com and we'll send you this free resource.

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Want Danielle to speak at your event? Email our team at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.

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In this episode, Danielle briefly hinted at an event taking place in Tampa, Florida on March 8, 2025. We can't share too much yet, but save the date!

To the woman who's afraid to let her guard down in new friendships Aug 22, 2024

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Got trust issues? In this week's episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 ways to gradually and responsibly allow yourself to be more trusting in your female friendships.

Want two bonus strategies? We reserve extra content (including bonus episodes!) for members of the private Friend Forward Group Chat. Join here.

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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING PROGRAM, "FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED".

We have our welcome call kicking off next week which means you have three days left to register. Join at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

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Want Danielle to speak at your event? Email our team at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.

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Are you in a transitional period in your life and ready to take a serious friendship inventory? We strongly suggest this activity to experience genuine "aha" moments about what needs to shift in your friendship landscape.

Are your friends secretly using "A.I. companions?" Aug 15, 2024

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People are turning to "artificial companions" to supplement (and sometimes replace) what they're getting from real-life friends. What are the pros and cons of using A.I for friendship? Why do people seek this kind of connection? And what are the broader implications of this trend?

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson actually formed her own A.I friend and is reporting back. Listen to this episode to learn more about friendship at the intersection of artificial intelligence.

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Book a personal session with Danielle here.

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Book Danielle to lead a workshop or be a keynote speaker at your upcoming events by emailing info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com.

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Last chance to join the Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program. Learn more here.

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Buy your copy of Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships (and read it with your book club!) here.

"She ghosted me. Now what?" Aug 09, 2024

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Ghosting is nothing new, but it does seem like it's become a more common option for those who want to end a relationship. New research suggests that platonic ghosting is just as painful as being ghosted by a romantic partner.

But what do you do when it happens to you?

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers 4 steps to help you decrease the time you spend ruminating and internalizing and finally move toward action that will help you heal.

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Want to book a one-on-one session with Danielle? Visit us here.

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ONLY 9 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR FRIENDSHIP ELEVATED (and receive "early bird" pricing). Join us as we work through research, exercises and lessons -- with bi-weekly coaching from Danielle herself-- for four intense months together. Learn more here: betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

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Hire Danielle to speak at your conference! Contact our team at info@tellpublicrelations.com

Avoid these 4 phrases when meeting new friends Aug 02, 2024

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In the market for new friends? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 phrases to avoid.

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Buy your copy of "Fighting for our Friendships" and read it with your book club or women's organization! Order your copy here.

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Want to become a friendship coach? We're designing a high-level certification program. Learn more by emailing us at hello(at)betterfemalefriendships(dot)com.

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Want to experience a real transformation in your friendships? Doors to our (final?!) group coaching program, Friendship Elevated, are NOW OPEN. Learn more here.

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Want to stop ruminating about a frustrating friendship issue? Talk to a trained professional. Book your call here.

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Want to book Danielle to speak at your event? Email info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com

*BONUS* For the woman who feels alone in her private friendship struggles... Jul 31, 2024

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In this episode, you'll hear 3 women speak about the friendship issues they experienced and how shaking off the embarrassment of pursuing support for their relational health made a huge difference.

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ANNOUNCEMENT!

Doors for the 16-week Friendship Elevated Group Coaching Program JUST OPENED. Enjoy 20% off registration when you sign-up before August 18.

Join us as we come together in an intimate community for bi-weekly coaching (led by founder Danielle Bayard Jackson), five video modules, out-of-the-box exercises, and research-based strategies to help women begin enjoying more satisfaction in their female friendships.

Learn more at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

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Grab your copy of the new book Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Friendships

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Book Danielle to speak by contacting her team at info(at)tellpublicrelations(dot)com

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THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:

TELL Public Relations, a woman-owned PR agency dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs get more visibility.

Learn how to get publicity for your business this (competitive!) holiday season by attending TELL's virtual workshop. Details at tellpublicrelations.com.

And don't forget your weekly dose of visibility tips by listening to the TELL Me in Ten Podcast to learn publicity tips in ten minutes or less.

Does being a "good friend" to some mean being a "bad friend" to others? Jul 26, 2024

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In this episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the idea that being a good friend to some might mean being a bad friend to others. She explores four points to consider when choosing which friendships to prioritize: being a good friend is relative, time is a limited resource, only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, and some people may be displeased with your choices. She encourages listeners to take inventory of their friendships and consider concentrating their efforts on their top three to five friends.

Keywords

friendships, good friend, bad friend, overwhelm, prioritize, time management, reciprocal friendships

Takeaways

Being a good friend is relative and different people have different expectations of what it means to be a good friend.
Time is a limited resource, and investing in certain friendships means other friendships may receive less attention.
Only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, meaning that not all friends rank each other the same way.
When choosing which friendships to prioritize, some people may be displeased or have expectations that you're not meeting.

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