Mental illness, suicide and depression have been everywhere on broadcast and online media in the last week due to the tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. The reality of changing careers by choice or by force can put many of us on a shaky limb with our mental wellbeing. Let’s address some of…
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What Comes with You When You Make the Leap?
Jumping from one industry to another may make it more challenging to relate your relevant skills to the hiring team. Read on for some simple tips to help you identify, own, and clearly communicate the valuable skills you bring with you. Here’s How to Translate Your Skills From One Industry to Another
Life After a Crushing Interrupted Dream
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…
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…