What Jay Williams describes as his “worst mistake” in this conversation with Oprah, we at Now What?® would call an Interrupted Dream – to the extreme. This story shows how one man overcame a devastating loss in his life, where he found support, and how he connected his past passion with his current career. So…
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Demand Increasing for Skilled Tradespeople
Though it has long been presented to high school students as the “right” option, college is not right for everyone. Because so many have been pushed along that path, the U.S. is currently facing a deficit of skilled workers. “Skilled trades show among the highest potential among job categories, the economic-modeling company Emsi calculates.” So…
Missed Opportunities?
There may be things you’re missing in your business. Blind spots. Opportunities. Possibilities that you simply can’t see. The podcast, “Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer” is a new resource for you – it features entrepreneurs and CEOs helping others learn from problems they’ve faced. Take a listen on your commute or while you’re out for…
Tapping Your True Strengths
“To thine own self be true . . . ” It’s not just a line from a Shakespearean play! It’s great advice for anyone any time, and particularly for entrepreneurs creating a business that reflects, inspires, and supports them! Stop comparing to others or trying to do things the way someone else does. Find what…
5 Things To Consider Before Making A Career Change
by Nancy Friedberg, Now What? Facilitator Career Leverage When transitioning into a new line of work, you want to make sure you’re prepared. As with embracing any type of change, it can be a bit rocky at first—and the uneasiness can be even harder when it’s about your career, which holds so much value. However,…
3 Signs that Your Career Search Will Tank
Experience helps us to easily recognize patterns. Recently, I’ve seen a scenario enough times to know exactly how things were going to go. I’m here to warn you that if you’re going down a career transition path or completely looking for a career reboot, there are some dead ends you’ll want to avoid. Here are…