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Work with me

Is research undervalued in your organization?

I will coach you to become an indispensable, recession-resistant researcher, who drives tangible business outcomes.

I help researchers like you build confidence, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and be a better communicator so you can supercharge your impact—and career.
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If you want different results, you need to think differently.

If you want to think differently become a better consumer of information, earn the respect of leadership, communicate with effect, and negotiate the landmines that form the business political landscape, read on.

Why hire a research coach?

  • You’re tired of the status quo and want to increase the impact of research
  • You want to brand and position yourself to stand out from the crowd
  • You don’t only want a seat at the table; you want a voice at the table
  • You want to land your dream research job
  • You want to function like a consultant; not as a data delivery person
  • You want to build a world-class research team
  • You want to have the confidence to take a stand for what you believe
  • You want to clearly communicate your point-of-view
  • You want to sharpen your critical thinking skills to negotiate from a position of power
  • You want to better connect research to the bottom line
  • You want research to be a "must have" rather than a "nice to have" in the product development process
  • You want to make better decisions by leveraging evidence, information, and data
  • You want to stop the underutilization of research because deep down you know that it can be a differentiator for the business, you work, for and your career
  • You want a “thought-partner,” a neutral third-party, to help you problem-solve and brainstorm ideas
  • You want to grow in your career by deepening your methodological toolbox and learning new research methods, tools, and processes
 

Who am I?

👋 I’m Ari…
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I am a modern-day, consumer-focused Sherlock Holmes.
I help transform research into revenue by helping their businesses:
🚀 Experience predictable growth ⚠️ Mitigate risk to minimize losses ⏱ Move faster than the competition 🔮 Adapt to unpredictable conditions 💰 Increase the value for the business and customers
I don’t just “talk the talk” like many “coaches” out there; I am battle tested.
I currently lead research and research operations for Twilio's Communications Platform. I previously built and led insights teams @Gtmhub, @Twitter, @Indeed, and @Panasonic.
Before leading insights, I solved crimes as a metropolitan police detective at @SLMPD. I believe in truth, justice, the Oxford comma, and NY-style pizza.
 

How Can Coaching Help You Achieve Success?

I will help you develop strategic clarity, empower you to execute tactically, and develop measures of success to ensure you are making the right progress.
But I am not “giving you” the proverbial fish; I am teaching you how to fish.
You’ll get blunt, constructive, actionable feedback from a neutral professional to help you work through ideas. Through this thought-partnering, you’ll gain clarity on which decisions best align with your mission.
 

What’s the Worst That Could Happen?

Imagine: You’re on your deathbed looking back at your life realizing that you didn’t live up to your potential.
According to a Cornell University study, 76% of people die with the same regret —they never lived up to their potential.
Another scary number?
According to Dr. Abraham Maslow—less than 1% of people ever reach their potential.
So 99% of us never reach our potential and reach the end regretting it.
This doesn’t have to be your future. My mission is to make sure it isn’t.
 

My Approach.

My process is simple. We start by setting your intent. From there, we set objectives (goals), i.e., a plan of attack. Then, we develop tactics to accomplish those objectives. Finally, we develop measures of success. This gives you a step-by-step action plan to get you from where you are to where you want to go.
We focus on three key areas that I have identified for success as a market detective (I call them the Q’s):
  • EQ: This is how well you work with, and collaborate with others
  • IQ: This is your application of research methods to solve business problems
  • OQ: This is your ability to have an impact within an organization (also called politics)
 

How Can We Work Together?

I am focused on getting you results. Full stop. I’ve found that the longer and more consistently we work together, the more progress you will make.
It takes time to realize results. And to build a deep relationship to maximize your results, I limit how many clients I take on to ensure everyone I work with gets my full attention.
I offer one-hour coaching sessions at $150. You can buy that here. That said, because I know that consistent effort yields better results, I put my money where my mouth is and offer a bundle discount for two months of weekly sessions.

Two Month Bundle

Investment: You only pay $1200 $1000 (I invest $200 in your success)
Total Duration: Two months
First Session: ≈60 minutes
Follow-Up Sessions: ≈60 minutes (One per week or up to four per month)
During our first session we develop a strategic blueprint so you have clarity moving forward.
Every session afterward is 60 minutes, and by the end of each one, you will walk away with more clarity, a deeper understanding of how to move forward, and exercises to practice between sessions.
If you or your company are interested in longer packages or other formats (groups, etc.), email me at ari [at] arizelmanow [dot] com.
 

FAQs

Do I have to do a session every week?
No, but the eight sessions are time bound to two-months. This means if you don’t use them, you lose them.
If you only want to do a session every other week, that’s perfectly fine. You are better off buying them one-off. But you’ll get the most out of coaching if you meet weekly.
What about months that have five weeks?
I’ve got you. Instead of meeting in person on one of the weeks, we use an asynchronous tool to communicate.
What happens after my package is up?
You can renew for another package, or purchase by the session—the choice is yours.
What if I only want to do one month ?
That’s perfectly fine. Just buy individual sessions.
Why do you offer packages based on duration (months) instead of a set number of sessions?
Great question. I used to, but I discovered it made keeping a low number of clients impossible.
To avoid people drawing out their sessions for months or even years, the best solution I found was to offer packages based on time to ensure I had consistent availability to take on new clients (like you!).
But this expiration actually helps many of my clients stay action-oriented between sessions and maximize each session. Most of us operate better with set deadlines because they focus our attention on consistent execution.
No business operates without set deadlines and clear objectives, why should this be any different?
What if I need help between sessions?
I’ve got you covered. We have asynchronous communication options giving you access to me between sessions. Plus, I have been known to jump on calls between sessions to troubleshoot.
Are you a life coach?
No. Hell no. Not even a little.
You seem expensive. Why should I hire you over “cheaper” options?
I’m not. In fact, you will find I offer tremendous value for the price.
All programs are not created equal.
This is an investment in you. Choosing someone who can help you maximize the return on your investment is critical.
I can’t speak to other programs, but my clients consistently achieve powerful results in a short period of time because of something I bring to the table that 99.9% of other programs can’t—doctoral-level education coupled backed with real-world experience.
You could not work with me and stay on your current trajectory. But if you keep doing what you’ve been doing for the next 3 months, how much progress will you make?
My father always used to say, in a few years you will be a few years older. Will you be a few years older with the results you want, or a few years older without the results you want?
What if I can’t afford this?
I offer some courses and materials. You can find them here.
What if I want to book just one session?
No worries. I can accommodate this. The cost for one session is $150. Just purchase here 👇