Friday Field Trip: Staying Well During Change

Schedule

Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 am to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ballston Quarter | Arlington, VA

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Improve your life through fun, accessible exercises hosted by an experienced life coach with a day spent in nature and supportive community.
About this Event
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Give yourself a day to connect more deeply with yourself, community, and nature through experiential coaching exercises.

By attending the Friday Field Trip you’ll:

  • Increase your clarity about what you want in life,
  • Build your toolbox of life design strategies,
  • Get more effective at living intentionally,
  • Take a break from daily life and current events,
  • Feel more engaged, clear, hopeful, and empowered about your own life,
  • Find new perspectives that crack open the problems you’ve been working on,
  • Connect meaningfully with others about our shared human experience, and
  • Experience compassion, encouragement, and, if I’m on my game, some good laughs.

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"I wanted to say how meaningful the (event) was. It was such a great opportunity to gather with a group of thoughtful, compassionate, and energizing people. Not only did the experience offer the rare space for introspection and personal growth, but it also encouraged a sense of connection and mutual support with others in similar situations. I left with a sense of optimism and encouragement, and hope others did as well." - Past Participant


"It's a lovely day where you get to talk about how you feel about things and get feedback. I felt very comfortable with the other attendees and an immediate sense of community and connection for the day. I loved some of the breakthroughs I had and found the event helped put things into perspective." - Past Participant


This event is for you if you:

  • have a growth mindset,
  • like figuring out how to make life better,
  • feel inspired by nature,
  • dig connecting with people,
  • enjoy exploring what's possible, or
  • delight in having fun and laughing.

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The April Friday Field Trip theme is Staying Well During Change.
Life is always changing in micro and macro ways. Reflect on the rhythms of change currently present in your life and what you're most needing to navigate those changes.

We'll explore real world activities and coaching exercises to gain insights that will help you to stay well in the midst of whatever is happening in your life.
Whether you're navigating something big or adjusting to a new return to work policy, this event will support you in making the most of the current season that you're in.
By getting out of your day-to-day life in a fun, supportive environment you’ll be able to more clearly see what’s happening in your life as well as what’s possible.

You’ll walk away with a fuller cup, fresh insights, and the knowledge that you can plug back into this group over time to deepen your connection with yourself and others.

Give yourself a Friday off to pay attention to your life and intentionally create it. (Bonus! You’ll still have your entire weekend to do as you please.)


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About Your Event Organizer:

Alison Cardy is a seasoned life coach with over sixteen years experience guiding hundreds of capable people to live more authentic, joyful lives. She is the author of Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career and has been a featured expert on numerous podcasts, stages, and blogs.

Alison brings warmth, compassion, and humor to life design and is an avid explorer of how good life can get. Her brand Clarity Catalyst Coach is all about camaraderie, adventure, and fun and she is on a mission to expand our collective sense of possibility and well-being.


Field Trip Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Warmup, Walking, and Coaching Activities

Info: In the morning we'll gather, get oriented to the day, and embark on our field trip adventure. You'll engage in interesting coaching activities to generate new insights and connections.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lunch, Guided Reflection, and Rest Time

Info: You'll get to pick your own lunch (not provided) and whether you'd like to have some time to yourself or with others. There will be time for more personal reflection and rest, as needed.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Workshop

Info: Learn helpful frameworks to get clarity about what's going on in your life and how to adjust to meet the moment you're currently in. You'll learn more about yourself and gain perspective from others.


🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Dinner, Group Reflection/ Sharing, and Wrap Up

Info: Connect about your day over dinner (included) and cement your takeaways through sharing. Then wrap up and head home.


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Where is it happening?

Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, United States

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Tickets

USD 139.50 to USD 279.00

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