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Ariane de Bonvoisin - Founder and Chief Change Optimist
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Ariane at the Oprah Conference This October

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Ariane will be a keynote speaker at the Oprah conference in South Africa this October.

Ariane Talks about Getting Unstuck

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Getting unstuck in life can depend equally on big and small changes.

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Get Up and Dance!

Want to change the world? Maybe it's time to start dancing. This video is such a simple example of the joys of being part of the human race. Made by a guy named Matt, it reminds me that if we pursue our passions and dreams, change (and fun) will...

Posted: 7/3/08
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How's Your Follow Through?

I was interviewed recently on XM Satellite Radio and the discussion was all about what makes someone follow through on their goals—and why so many of us don't. Last week, I wrote about the difference between being interested in making a change...

Posted: 6/23/08
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Are You Committed, or Just Interested?

There's a big difference between being interested in change and committing to taking the steps to make a change. Think about losing weight—you can be interested in losing those extra pounds or you can be committed to changing your lifestyle...

Posted: 6/16/08
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Obama's Nomination-How Will It Change You?

After a long primary season, Barack Obama has finally effectively clinched the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States. After thanking the state of Minnesota, his family, the volunteers, campaign staff and manager, the candidate...

Posted: 6/4/08
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A River Swells from Little Streams

Change is all about forward motion—making a choice for the positive and going toward it, connecting with something bigger than ourselves and taking action. Recently, I became aware of a movement that was launched, appropriately, at the Apartheid...

Posted: 6/3/08
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Travel Update

Thanks to all of you who have sent emails about the book and how much you're enjoying it! It's making all the airline miles I've racked up in these few weeks worthwhile. Being home for a few days is nice, and before I head out again I'll be at East...

Posted: 5/29/08
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Casting a Vision

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I hope everyone had a refreshing long weekend and took some time away from the voicemail, email and all the other things that divide your time during the busy week. The truth is, it's difficult to create any kind of vision for your life if you don...

Posted: 5/27/08
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