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Ariana J. Tadler

Executive Coaching · Leadership & Career Coaching | Practicing trial lawyer, managing partner for 22 years, law firm founder, and founder with a successful business exit.

“"Ariana has a rare ability to hold up a mirror and make you actually look. When I came to her, I was building something real but still second-guessing myself in ways I hadn't fully named. What shifted wasn't just my confidence — it was my clarity about what I was already capable of and where I was playing small. She has a way of cutting through noise without cutting you down, which is exactly the kind of coaching that sticks. If you're a high achiever who's done the work but still feels stuck at the edge of your next level, Ariana is the person who will help you step off it." Founder-Grace M.”

★ 5.0

4 reviews

50 min

zoom · English

Ariana J. Tadler★ Premium

Client Outcomes

Transformaton

Insurance Admin to Soft Skills Expert and Influencer

Owning the Profession

Photographer to Founder of award-winning Media and Marketing Company

You'll walk away with

  • Clarity about what you are already capable of and the conviction to stop playing small.
  • The presence to own the room, make the ask, and negotiate from strength.
  • Decisions you can stand behind about what to pursue, what to change, and what you will no longer accept.
  • A strategy you act on, with the skills and accountability to turn ambition into visible progress.
  • The discernment to choose your priorities and the practical skills to shape your time and energy around your ambitions, relationships, health, and joy.

Works with

C-Suite ExecutivesEmerging LeadersEntrepreneursWomen in LeadershipStartup Founders

About me

I coach accomplished women to lead with authority, negotiate from strength, and build the influence, income, and life they want, on their own terms. You can be exceptionally capable and still reach a point where working harder, taking on more, and remaining constantly...

Credentials

✦Juris Doctorate, Fordham University School of Law (1992)
✦Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship, Cornell University (2022)
✦Certificate, Generative Ai Mastermind (2026)
✦STAR, Chambers and Partners, E-Discovery & Information Governance (2024-2026)
✦Women-Owned Law Firm of the Year, Women Owned Law (2024)
✦500 Leading Litigators in America, Lawdragon
✦AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell (2008-2025)
✦Honorable Shira Scheindlin Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)
✦Long Island Business News's Top 50 Women in Business (2025)
✦America's Top 50 Class Action Lawyers
✦SuperLawyers Top 50: Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers (2014-2019; 2023-2026)

Ways to work with Ariana

Real feedback from real sessions

★ 5.0 · 4 reviews

“I started working with Ariana when I was in my first year of graduate school, early into the COVID-19 pandemic, and during a time when I was unsure of what the future held. It was a period of much anxiety and uncertainty, but Ariana provided stability when I needed it most. I think to some extent I knew I was competent and smart, but I don't think I fully believed in myself until I got that confirmation from Ariana. And not to say that I need external validation to believe what I already know to be true, but it gave me the confidence to take on projects and tasks that I otherwise might not have. Ariana has seen me through a lot of major life events (getting my Master's and clinical licensure, my wedding, and becoming a mom), and I know that I can rely on her for support. It is so rare to find a mentor or boss who will take the time to invest in the whole person rather than just the professional part. Ariana has the unique ability to see how the whole person needs to be supported in order to lead to the highest level of success.”

Katherine I.

August 2026

★★★★★

“Ariana has a way of inspiring you to find the way to achieve your goals and break it down to simple actions. She'll make you believe you can achieve the success you so richly deserve!”

Maggie C.

August 2026

★★★★★

“When I reached out to Ariana, I was navigating a period of uncertainty in my career. I wasn't sure what my next steps should be, and I was questioning my own value. In just a few sessions, she helped shift my mindset and rebuild my confidence. Ariana brought the perfect mix of compassion, clarity, and strategic insight. She asked thoughtful questions, offered powerful perspective, and helped me reconnect with my strengths. More than anything, she reminded me of what I bring to the table — and that reminder has stayed with me. Ariana has a gift for holding space while gently pushing you forward. Her mentorship came at a time when I truly needed someone to believe in me, and I'm grateful she did.”

Jennifer M.

August 2026

★★★★★

“Ariana's direct yet warm approach to problem solving and unblocking progress feels accessible and actionable. Full of anecdotes, this session was engaging and created trust and community amongst attendees. Really enjoyed it.”

Kat D.

August 2026

★★★★★

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. You can book recurring 1:1 sessions weekly, biweekly, or monthly with the same coach to build compounding momentum, or book different vetted experts across the zant Directory as new challenges arise.

Ariana J. Tadler