“I was stunned – but thankful.” That’s how Carolyn Starks describes her reaction to losing her job. It sums up how a lot of people feel after being laid off if they are honest with themselves. Underneath the shock and alongside the fear, there is a part of you that knows it is time for…
Today’s Quote: Live the life you have imagined
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” Henry David
What You Can Do With Your Brain and Enthusiasm
The birth of a second child. The hospitalization of an elderly parent. Being offered a severance package. Unfulfilling work and a pervasive feeling of boredom. What led up to the decision points for these women varies yet each of them ultimately chose life changing new jobs. In three cases, glimmers of their interests were present…
Today’s Quote: Reach High & Dream Deep
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” Pamela Vaull Starr
Signs, Seeds, & Rewards
Here Debra Kavalos-Delaney, the owner of MemorableEntertaining.com, reflects on her journey from a 32-year corporate career to starting a business. Debra acknowledges that it took her a long time to “listen” to the signs pointing toward a major career change but that eventually she had a “greater fear of the consequences” of not following her…
Today’s Quote: Courage
” It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E.E. Cummings