Arianna specializes in the intersection of meaningful work, calling, humility, and burnout.
Arianna is a Communication professor at Biola University, where she designs and teaches Organizational Communication courses. She has also partnered with Biola’s Office of Faculty Advancement, leading the Pedagogy Development Consulting program.
Her research focuses on meaningful work, work as a calling, and the link between humility and burnout, with publications in premier journals such as the International Journal of Business Communication and Communication Studies. One of her collaborations won “Article of the Year” in the Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion.
She views her role as a professor through the lens of being a mentor who loves to learn. While she’s been honored with awards like Biola’s Provost Award for “Excellence in Teaching” and the “Faculty Excellence” award, her deepest joy comes from witnessing the transformation in her students' lives.
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Ph.D. in Organizational Rhetoric at the University of Denver, CO
M.A. in Organizational Communication at the University of Portland, OR
B.A. in Rhetorical Studies at Seattle Pacific University, WA
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Arianna is a professor at Biola University where she teaches courses such as:
Communication in the Workplace
Organizational Communication
Methods of Communication Research
Advanced Qualitative Methods of Communication Research
Nonverbal Communication
Small Group Communication
Communication and Calling
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Originally from Seattle, Washington, Arianna is happily married to Dr. Allen Yeh, a professor of Intercultural Studies, and Dean at International Theological Seminary. They fell in love while training for half marathons.
Arianna loves traveling the world and drinking good coffee. Although Arianna and Allen have experienced many great adventures, their greatest adventure is being parents. They have one young son and one old cat.
Offerings
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Book
Arianna’s new book, Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work is here! Discover how to pursue your callings while managing your risk for burnout.
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Speaking
Watch and listen to keynote messages by Arianna, and schedule her to speak at your next event! Choose from one of her signature topics or work with her to develop a message that fits your needs.
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Consulting
Arianna values helping organizations, business professionals, and ministries develop healthy communication. Connect further with her to tailor trainings that serve you and your team best.
Journals & Publications
Dr. Molloy’s work ranges from foundational organizational communication concepts and strategies to particular dynamics like work calling and burnout. Her research has been published in various peer-reviewed and nationally-ranked journals. Her publication, Work Calling and Humility: Framing for Job Idolization, Workaholism, and Exploitation earned the prestigious, most outstanding journal article award. She has also written for Christianity Today on the intersection of work and rest.
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Embracing the Liturgy of Labor Day
In today’s hybrid work culture, Christians should recommit to the biblical rhythms of work and rest.
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Work Calling & Humility
Framing for job idolization, workaholism, and exploitation
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Work Calling
Exploring the communicative intersections of meaningful work and organizational spirituality
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Bridge Discourse & Organizational Ideologies
Managing spiritual and secular communication in a faith-based, nonprofit organization
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Religious Rhetoric & Satire
Investigating the comic and burlesque frames within The Big Bang Theory
Monthly Newsletter & Updates
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