by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor This Is Your Life I was 30 years old and sitting in a counselor’s office contemplating the next chapter of my life, having recently decided to get divorced. Elaine (the counselor) commented that she had observed it often took about six years post-divorce to be ready for a serious relationship again.…
Now What? Facilitator Grads
The Effect You Have
by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Today’s profile demonstrates that while sometimes big changes are needed to fulfill your life’s passion, it’s not always necessary to carve out an entirely new career path. For some people, passion is directly related to the fields they choose. For others, passion exists alongside the career, each supporting the other. Mindy’s…
Now What? Q &A: Back to School?
Today’s question is one we are often asked and is answered by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: I will need additional training for the field I’m interested in but when I think of going back to school, it feels like it will take forever. How do I decide whether to start a training program? Answer:…
Now What? Q &A: Help Others to Help You
Today’s question came from a caller from New Jersey during a recent Community Call and is answered by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: I’m working my way through the Now What? program and am on Chapter 11. Can you elaborate on what it means to “correct the behavior” of people in your life who are trying to…
Now What? Q &A: Doubts, Fears, & Big Undertakings
Today’s question is an excerpt from Ginny’s interview with lawyer-turned-chef, Andy Broder, highlighted in yesterday’s article. GINNY: Once you decided to build your own studio, was there any point where you had doubts or fears arise? And if so, how did you deal with them? ANDY: Well, I think there are always doubts. I don’t…
Cooking Up a Change: Lessons from a Lawyer Turned Chef
by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Pre-Cooking As a kid, Andy Broder spent his Saturday mornings watching Julia Child on TV, but a career in cooking wasn’t even on the radar. It’s hard to imagine now but this was before celebrity chefs and Food Network. Viewing cooking as a hobby, Andy chose the field of law for…