The Journey to Becoming a Friendship Coach

The journey of Danielle Byard Jackson into friendship coaching was unplanned, beginning with her experience as a high school English teacher. She noticed that her students were most eager to discuss their friendship issues, revealing how interpersonal dynamics affected their academic performance and overall well-being. This formative experience highlighted the crucial role that connection and belonging play in a person's life, leading her to study the complexities of women's friendships and how they communicate. After transitioning into public relations, she observed similar struggles among successful women, further motivating her to focus on relational health and conflict resolution in friendships.