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Relationship Success Is Not About Avoiding Conflict.
It’s About Maintaining a Continuous You Inside While Staying Connected.
In order to preserve connection, we sometimes
adjust.
over-explain.
hold back.
We adapt to authority, urgency, love, or expectation.
But over time, something inside feels smaller.
Dr. Barbara L. Ciccarelli
Relationship Success Coach
Teacher | Author | Speaker
Relationship Success is the ability to remain connected without disrupting the version of yourself that makes you whole.
Not rigid.
Not detached.
Not self-protective.
But coherent.
I work with people navigating relationship change —
in love, dating, work, school, and life abroad —
who want clarity, boundaries, and connection without losing themselves.
What becomes clear is this:
relationship success is about how you relate, not communication skills alone.
Sometimes the way you’ve been relating no longer fits who you are becoming.
That doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It often means something new is trying to begin.
You may feel at a turning point —
wanting relationships that feel fair, honest, and respectful,
while also wanting to stay true to yourself.
You might notice yourself pausing more.
Thinking things through.
Self-editing.
Over-explaining.
Needing time before you respond —
not to withdraw, but to make sure your voice isn’t reshaped by someone else’s expectations.
Whether you are single, partnered, navigating workplace dynamics, or building a life abroad,
this is a space for people who want to move forward
with clarity, steadiness, and meaning —
without guilt, collapse, or apology.
Free Audio
Meditation
Free Relationship
Success Wheel
A short, focused conversation to explore where you are and what may be ready to shift.
• Name what’s happening.
Clarify the patterns, tension, or questions you’re experiencing.
• Look at your current process.
See how you’re navigating growth, connection, or success — and whether it’s supporting you.
• Consider aligned next steps.
Identify what forward movement could look like and whether working together makes sense.
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Find calm in motion — reset your mind while you tidy your space.
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Turn routine into reflection — restore focus and flow in minutes.
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A mindful pause for changemakers— simple, free, and grounding.
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See where you stand — map your strengths and blind spots in relationships.
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Find balance abroad — gain clarity on what connection and support mean to you.
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Your first step to thriving, not just surviving — download the free Success Wheel.
Why Me As Your Coach/Consultant?
WHY PICK ME AS YOUR COACH:
I'm not here to root for you from afar or steer you toward someone else’s path of success. I'm here to help you define it for yourself—and then walk a path that fits your life--not someone else's expectations--so that you obtain happiness.
You're not lost—you just haven’t had the right person to guide you.
You’re smart. You haven't missed a beat. But you still feel like you are standing still, unsure, or worn out.
Maybe you're questioning whether your career still aligns with your values.
Maybe your confidence has taken a hit.
Maybe goals that once felt exciting now just feel like another unchecked box.
Or maybe you've spent so long showing up for everyone else, you've lost sight of what success looks like for you.
Hi, I’m Dr. Barbara L. Ciccarelli, and I help people like you gain clarity, build confidence, and move forward with purpose and success to find fulfillment. I offer coaching that’s supportive, real, and focused on you—not some perfect version of who you think you're supposed to be.
Here is a general idea of where things start, but in practice it would be customized for each client.
Target: navigating disruption in relationships (singles, work, friends) who are ready to evolve, not retreat.
Blueprint: The Reinvention Protocol
This framework is built for driven, visionary individuals who don’t want to “bounce back” — they want to pivot forward into something bolder, truer, and more powerful than ever before.
Phase 1: Reframing the Narrative
Mindset Shift:
This isn’t a breakdown. This is about upgrading the operating system, not restoring it.
Objectives:
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Reframe the life event as a turning point
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Extract value from the chaos
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Declare your reinvention manifesto
Coaching Actions:
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Reinvention Declaration: “I am no longer available for _____. I am now committed to _____.”
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Narrative Shift Exercise: Rewrite the old story in third person. Then write the rebirth story in first person.
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Power Questions:
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What truth did this event reveal?
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What illusion did it destroy?
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What’s now undeniable about who I am?
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Coaching/Consulting Services
BOOKING SERVICES
What It’s Like to Work With Me
No pressure. No judgment. Just honest, kind, focused conversations built on questions with you finding
your own answers when you are ready with my guidance or with my direction.
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I’m here to reflect what you can’t always see, and support you as you move forward—on your own terms.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Let’s talk. Whether you’re ready to dive in or just explore, a free discovery call is a great place to start.
Book a Free Discovery Zoom or email me barbara@drbarbaraforsuccess.com
OUR STORY STARTS HERE
30+ Years of Expertise
Dr. Barbara L. Ciccarelli Coaching for Life and Career Success, is dedicated to helping you stay true to yourself when wanting to connect with others and achieve respectful and fair relationships where you have a voice. I focus on setting goals that lead to transformative changes. My online platform makes scheduling appointments quick and easy, ensuring you have the support you need to thrive in all areas of your life.