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In this solo episode, Arlene Pace Green digs into the people you spend your time with, or what she calls in her book You Deserve to Love Your Job your "people set."
Season 5 has been all about strategies that actually move the needle on your career and your life, and this one goes right to the heart of that: the circle you build shapes who you become. If yours has grown stagnant, if you've been great at keeping old friends but not so great at starting new ones, or if you just want to nurture what you already have, this episode is for you.
Join us as we explore:
Why loneliness has roughly doubled in less than 40 years, and how the research on isolation, connection, and purpose reframes friendship as essential work, not a nice to have.
Why friends and connections outside your family often offer more empathy and genuine support than family can, and what the research says about adult friendships and self-esteem.
The three lenses to evaluate your current circle: What (are you around people doing what you want to do?), How (are you around people living the way you want to live?), and Why (are you serving the people your gifts are called to serve?).
Arlene's personal story of leaning on other business owners when she started Enelra Talent Solutions, and why generous, further-along mentors are non-negotiable for growth.
The reminder from her husband's grandmother Pearl C. Green: "Show me who your friends are and I'll show you who you are," and why that quiet truth is worth taking seriously.
The "liking gap" and why most of us underestimate how much other people enjoyed talking with us, and how to use that research to feel more confident starting new conversations this week.
Why gradual vulnerability builds real connection, and how asking one "why" question can take a conversation from small talk to something that actually matters.
The power of weak ties: why research shows loose acquaintances often open more doors than your closest friends, and one simple move you can make this week to reconnect with someone who went cold.
Arlene's honest take on being an introvert-extrovert who dreads networking but genuinely loves getting to know new people, and why saying yes anyway is part of the work.
Whether you're building a new circle from scratch, nurturing the one you have, or reconnecting with someone who slipped away, this conversation is full of honest reflection and practical moves you can start this week. Share this episode with a friend who could use a nudge to invest in their people, too.
Connect with Arlene:
- Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.
- Get Arlene's book You Deserve to Love Your Job on Amazon.
- Looking for coaching solutions that work? Visit Enelra Talent Solutions, LLC.
- Visit Arlene's website at www.arlenepacegreen.com
- Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.
- Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group.
New to the show? Tune into our previous seasons and soak up all the goodness here.
Missed the last episode? Don't miss our Essentials episode with Jeff Johnson on how to bounce back after a career setback, where Arlene and Jeff talk about resilience, what it really means to bounce forward, and the practical strategies to move through hard seasons. Find the episode here.
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