Thriving AF Starts Here

“Before joining the Thrive program, my goals were scattered and lacked direction. I knew I wanted more, but I didn’t have a clear path forward. Through the program’s deep-dive process, I was able to reflect, organize my priorities, and create a realistic plan for achieving my goals. Even more surprising, I uncovered new aspirations I hadn’t even considered before. Thrive helped me gain clarity, focus, and the confidence to move forward with purpose.”

“Dr. Rick Newman has been an incredible asset and mentor in my development from a college intern, to a full-time employee, to a senior program manager. His guidance on goal setting and career planning, coupled with focused development of my personal strengths and a strong professional network, has developed me into a thriving professional.”

“Thrive AF isn’t just a workshop; it’s a catalyst for success! Dr. Rick makes your Work, Wealth, and Wellbeing journey surprisingly fun, all while subtly boosting your confidence and sparking innovative ideas for your next steps. I only wish I had this incredible program (and my amazing cohort) at the start of my career – it’s truly a game-changer for making clearer, more confident decisions. Highly recommend!”

“I can’t even list all the ways Rick has helped me. I have seen firsthand the impact he can have on individuals and large teams alike. He has taught me how to lead, how to navigate conversations, how to negotiate, how to highlight my strengths, how to have confidence in my value, and ultimately how to achieve my goals. What makes Rick special is his ability to connect and relate to you—he truly cares about your happiness. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Rick, and I can’t thank him enough for all that he’s done for me. If you are thinking about signing up to work with Rick—do it.”

“Dr. Newman has been an impactful and insightful collaborator to me in achieving my professional goals for over 15 years. I’ve witnessed Dr. Newman work with individuals, small teams and large organizations to foster culture, develop winning strategies and achieve great outcomes.”

“The value Dr. Rick Newman brought to my career was invaluable. A few of his key points I live by include: What value are you bringing, channel your energy in what you do with great passion, diversify your network to a level that you are seen and heard. I always enjoyed talking to Dr. Newman, as he really listened and always provided good direction on what to do or where to go next. He was always calm and always showed he cared. I kept coming to Dr. Newman because his advice worked and I am living proof of that.”

“Rick has been instrumental to advancing my executive career skills during our work together leveraging his extensive experience and rare insight. He is authentic, kind, and compassionate while providing direct feedback that has really helped me in my career. Rick is not only a great coach, but a better person – I not only have gained a great coach, but a great friend for life.”

“Dr. Rick and the Thrive AF! program gave me the tools I needed to clarify and actualize a life that my younger self could only dream about. He was there every step of the way, and I could tell he truly cared about my success and goals. His decades of experience in business and psychology coupled with his warmth, insight, and motivation made me feel like I had found a coach that both supported and pushed me, as I stepped into and next phase of my life.”

“Dr. Newman has been one of the most impactful mentors I have had in my personal and professional life. From my first time meeting him, I could feel his honest, earnest, and positive energy. The long-lasting transformation for me has happened simply from him exposing me to resources that can help me understand myself, my motivations, my strengths, and my growth areas. I believe that due to Dr. Newman’s mentorship and hard work, I have received 3 promotions within a 3-year timeframe. I am blessed to have him in my corner.”

“As a working professional in the corporate world with goals and ambitions that go far beyond the office space, THRIVE AF was an experience that helped give me a dotted line from my dream life all the way back to my reality. The community that Dr Rick creates and nurtures in this program is exactly the kind of network anyone that is striving to be better should have in their corner.”

“Thrive AF can be a launching pad for those who lack direction, or a booster for those who feel like they are not reaching their goals. For me, it helped with organizing and creating new goals for parts of my life that I knew where I wanted to be but couldn’t figure out how to get there. Thrive helped me align goals, actions, and visions of the future to ensure I am on the right path to living the life that I have always envisioned. Rick is a treasure trove of knowledge & wisdom, his guidance through the program and commitment to seeing me personally grow is unparalleled. Thrive AF’s structure is built so that it support you as an individual. There is something to learn from Thrive regardless of where you are at in your career. Thrive helps ensure that you are hitting personal, financial, career, and health goals while avoiding burn out. If you are looking to paint the life you have always pictured, then Thrive has the tools and inspiration that you’ll need to achieve it!”

“Rick’s Thrive AF program got me results: student loan progress, career clarity, and AI skills I never thought I’d have. I went from feeling overwhelmed by budgeting and directionless in my career to making confident moves that align with my goals. If you’re ready to stop playing small, let Rick show you how to Thrive AF.”