BACKGROUND
Derived from the word ‘Arise’, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as: 1) to begin to occur or to exist-to come into being or to attention, 2) to get up or stand up (RISE), and 3) to move upward. This encapsulates the essence of our mission at ARIZE Enterprises-to empower individuals, groups, and organizations to arise to their identity, reach their full potential, achieve goals, and carve out unique paths to success.
ARIZE was born out of the founder’s journey of rising to their purpose, and the desire to help others do the same. Our organization brings extensive industry experience in corporate, federal and state government, higher education, youth services, non-profit, entertainment, financial, and real estate.
With 20 years of successful, progressive leadership and management experience combined with a Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Carlson School of Management (U of MN), a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Certification, and a Certified Narrative Coach Practitioner (ICF accredited program)-rest assured you are in qualified, capable hands! Beyond the founder’s leadership outlined above, our overall experience spans over 30 years in various areas including, but not limited to: operations, human resources, training, coaching, consulting, senior management, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, digital and physical accessibility, career and workforce development, community and civic engagement, higher and technical education administration, K-12, real estate, and artist/road management.
Empowering Transformation and Growth
Your Partners in Professional Excellence
Who We Serve
Contractual Services: Organizations in need of ‘fill-in’ services or bundling packages, providing flexible, customized solutions.
Individuals/Artists/Professionals: If you are feeling stuck in your career or life, lost, in transition, facing difficulties, or are neurodiverse, ARIZE can help. We help individuals examine their lives and stories, self-defeating and self-sabotaging narratives, and reclaim victories through transformational coaching.
Students: With 12 years experience in higher and postsecondary education administration, we understand the needs of diverse learners. If you need coaching to explore career pathways or which direction to go in your studies. If you have a disability or are neurodiverse, we can assist including accommodation planning.
Leaders: For leaders in transition, facing business challenges, or trying to ascertain who you are as a leader and solidify your leadership style; our narrative coaching or consulting services can assist.
Managers: If you manage an employee with a disability, and need coaching or consulting on how to effectively and compliantly work with them.
Businesses, Educational Institutions, Nonprofits and Government Agencies: On the consulting side, we specialize in areas such as ADA and FMLA compliance, reasonable accommodation planning, developing accessible job postings and position descriptions, and other areas of human resources. If your organization lacks the staff or expertise, ARIZE can collaborate to fill in the gaps. In terms of coaching, we coach employees in the areas of career, leadership, productivity, or if struggling.
Accessibility Advocates: If your organization is ready to embrace and implement digital and/or physical accessibility (or aspects of it), we can guide you through this or connect you with the right resources. Or you may just need us to partner with your mission providing a-la-carte services, such as developing disability-inclusive and compliant job postings, communications, or events.
Our Commitment
Is to partner with you to drive sustainable long-term success, deliver impactful solutions, and empower positive change through customized transformational narrative coaching, consulting, and/or contracting services. We are committed to providing high-quality, personalized service with excellence that caters to the unique needs of our clients. Our approach is grounded in empowering individuals and groups to rise above personal obstacles, and towards desired aspirations and purpose. We desire to help businesses streamline services, create supportive work cultures, and achieve objectives.
Transformational Narrative Coaching-what is it?
Transformation starts from deep within. A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story. Narrative coaching helps you to see and hear the stories at play within your life, whether positive or negative. It goes beyond the surface and helps clients refine and reshape their stories, and shift perspectives. Understanding behaviors and narratives are keys to breakthrough and lasting change. We empower and equip individuals and groups to imagine, to create, to design, and to pilot this change within themselves and their external environments. We are here to help you move forward and upward with proven tools, models, insights, and resources to build confidence and achieve outcomes.
We’d love to hear from you!
Whether you have questions about our services or would like a free consultation, we can assist. Please reach out and a member of our team will respond to your inquiry.
testimonials
COACHING
Patricia L.
Senior Project Manager
“Working with Jill has been a truly transformative experience. Her personalized approach made me feel seen and understood from the very beginning. Through thoughtful conversations, creative exercises and insightful observations, she helped me tease out areas I hadn’t realized I could grow in, along with different ways to approach situations-both professionally and personally. Each session left me with a clearer sense of direction and renewed confidence. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow personally and take their career to the next level.” Oct 18, 2025
COACHING
Kristin W.
“Jill is a fantastic coach. She is a deep listener and asks great “out of the box” type questions that really help her clients figure out for themselves the right answer. She has a professional yet engaging personality and she makes it really easy to talk with her. My favorite thing about coaching is being provided with the space and time (and sometimes silence!) to figure things out for myself and then say them out loud. You will not regret working with Jill!” (Instructor & Mentor Coach, Learning Journeys International Center of Coaching)
CONSULTING
Anonymous
“What a delight it is to work with you! Thanks for being such a great resource for our organization. We truly appreciate how much you contribute to our mission!”
CONSULTING
COACHING