You may never want to make (or even wear) a hat, but what this video and article reflect is how inspiration can strike by accident! In this case, a chance encounter ignited a passion which led to a unique business based on deep reverence for a craft. Is there an idea burning deep within you,…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
Lean out of Your Comfort Zone
“Discomfort equals growth” is one of our guiding principles at Now What?® By leaping out of his comfort zone, time after time, this CEO has created a career beyond what he could have imagined had he carefully planned it out. He sums it up this way, “It’s been a fun ride, with a lot of…
Where’s Your Trail of Magic?
As you begin your job search, whether you’re a recent college grad or a mid-life re-inventor, it’s not the same-old, same-old that employers really want to see. Do you want to stand out? Let your passion shine through, let them see what Seth Godin calls, “the trail of magic that you regularly create!” “No Direction…
Hope, Help, and Hang in There!
Three seemingly simple, but not-so-simple steps that will serve you well as you venture forward into whatever is next for you. As we know at Now What?, as we move through life and career transitions, it is crucial to see where you’re headed, get some good support in place, and stick with the process. “3…
Tinkering isn’t Only for Elves
Like the elves at Santa’s workshop, this young woman turned her tinkering into “toys” that spark the creativity in others. The side passion that energized her as she slogged through her master’s thesis, drew the attention of her classmates who wanted to learn how they could make their own creations. In less than a decade,…
Purpose is Practical
By Ginny Kravitz, Now What?® Facilitator To the Mountaintop and Back Who am I? Why am I here? Whether it’s for you personally or in an organizational context, identifying your core purpose can have a profound and lasting impact. When I guide someone through the process of discovering his/her purpose, I describe it this way:…