A lot of us have friendships that we just accept will stay as surface-level relationships, or perhaps we talk ourselves out of taking the next steps to explore if there might be capacity for something deeper to evolve after all. Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares three tactical strategies that you can use to be more intentional about deepening your so far surface-level friendships, as we head into the new year.    And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week’s homework.    To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.    To join the “Be A Better Friend” 21-day challenge, click here   Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.    To find out more about Danielle’s Friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here.    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com