An attorney who tapped her childhood roots to incorporate more creativity. A reporter who learned how to say “no thank you” and returned to school for a degree in social work. A publicist who decided it was time to start taking risks in her life. A food editor who was drawn to the field of…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
How Good Are You At Asking For Help?
By Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor 72 Thank-You Notes After months of networking and doing all the right things that a professional does when laid off from a 30-year career, Genevieve hit a low point. During two painfully quiet weeks waiting for the phone to ring, all she felt was discouraged. Then it happened. In a…
Have You Found The Entry Point?
by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Clarity Takes You There “If this isn’t it, I trust it will lead there.” I smile when I hear someone I’m coaching say those words. Brenda is at the point of trusting the clarity she has received enough to move forward. This is especially significant as she’s been at the same…
When “Success” is Not Enough
by Kirsten Meneghello, Now What® Facilitator Laurie is a “successful” attorney according to most people. She has earned an advanced degree, prestige as a lawyer, a good salary and is recognized as an expert in her field. Her co-workers and colleagues look up to her as a respected leader. But Laurie doesn’t feel that way…
Which Job Should I Choose? A Common Career Conundrum Solved
By Paula Gregorowicz, Now What?® Facilitator Imagine you have more than one career direction to choose from but you’re not sure which one to choose. Whether you’re 19 or 59 years old the circus in your mind might sound like: Do I choose the one I love? Yeah, but it pays less. Yeah but it…
What Makes A Job Satisfying?
Here’s a list of 10 factors that psychologists correlate with job satisfaction. Which ones stand out as important to you? How does your current job or previous jobs you’ve held measure up when these factors are considered? Are there others you would add? Some that come to our mind are: Values (how your values line up…