Fruitful Friction® is designed to transform everyday sparks into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. Through ARTiculateRC’s Fruitful Friction® learning experiences, you will gain the tools, self-awareness, and confidence to notice friction, work with it skillfully, and unlock its potential for yourself, your teams, and your organization.
Welcome to the Fruitful Friction® Learning Experiences.
Here, you'll rewire your understanding of tension-filled conversations. Instead of avoiding or smoothing over friction, you'll learn to engage with it as a natural and necessary force for growth. Through guided practice, real-world examples, and interactive tools, you'll develop the ability to stay grounded in moments of discomfort, turning those moments into pathways for authentic connection and collective progress.
Hilary Blair and the ARTiculate team were absolutely fantastic in helping our teams understand the importance of effective, clear communications in business and in life.
Kevin Brusca, PartnerSynergy Hive Marketing
Hilary Blair
Certified Professional Speaker (CSP) & Organizational Relationship Coach
Hilary Blair is a keynote speaker (CSP), champion of human connection, and the CEO of ARTiculate: Real&Clear . She is impassioned by moving beyond habits and learned behaviors to uncover what is unique and authentic in individuals and groups. A presentation and speaking voice expert, Hilary is a highly regarded coach and facilitator working extensively across the globe with a variety of businesses including Maersk, Starbucks, Slalom, and Amazon Web Services.
MoreWe always notice changed behavior after Hilary's programs — our participants are more authentic and she’s always a highlight in our leadership programs.
Amy Blair, Chief People OfficerLiberty Global
Hilary had everybody at the edge of their seats, participating, laughing and learning things we had never heard of before.
Setareh Ziai MDCanadian Women in Medicine
Fruitful Friction gave me a fresh way to approach tricky conversations and differing ideas. Instead of avoiding conflict or trying to “fix” it right away, I learned how to stay in the conversation, where real change can happen. The tools I learned will help me stay engaged, find traction and encourage open participation even when opinions differ.
Paula JensenHuman Resources Professional
Goals of Certificate Program
- Confidently notice, name, and harness Fruitful Friction® in your own conversations.
- Support teams and organizations in creating spaces where friction fuels Innovation, collaboration, and growth.
- Move from awareness to action, transforming sparks into traction for progress.
If you're not ready for the FULL program, contact us to chat about Fruitful Friction® Quick Start or Foundations.
Fruitful Friction® is designed to transform everyday sparks into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. Through ARTiculateRC’s Fruitful Friction® learning experiences, you will gain the tools, self-awareness, and confidence to notice friction, work with it skillfully, and unlock its potential for yourself, your teams, and your organization.
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Virtual Pass
Watch and re-watch the lessons on-demand at your own pace for 6 months. -
Cohort learning
Meet with your peers on regular video calls to experiment and practice. -
Embodied group practice
Join live-practice groups for full immersion & real-life practice. -
Workbooks & resources
Download workbooks & access comprehensive resources. -
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Notes & more LeaderPass features in your personal account.
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