We need sabbaticals because the nature of work is changing. We’re far removed from a time when you work for the same organization for 35 or 40 years and then retire. It’s now common to have almost 5 jobs before the age of 35 according to Bureau of Labor Statistics...
I never wanted to own my own business. I’d been asked by someone I worked with years earlier, “Wouldn’t you ever like to own your own business one day?” My response was, “No, my parents were small business owners and they didn’t really have much balance in their...
The Oxford English Dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” During uncertain times like these we all can stand to build more resilience in our lives and our finances. I know many are wrestling with job...
One of the biggest challenges in acting on our big dreams is this: it’s a part of our human nature to focus on self-preservation. Our fear of making big changes has been explored in scientific studies about behavioral economics. William Samuelson and Richard...
Cady North recorded an episode of the iSmart Podcast with Tom Rogers where she shared more about the history of her career and why she decided to write her new book “The Resiliency Effect.” Give it a listen here.
Behind every strong and powerful woman is a set of adversities she probably doesn’t speak about. Not facing them directly leads to burnout or even stagnation and roadblocks in life. Most people I work with can name several big dreams they have for themselves. Everyone...
What would you do if you had no limitations?
If the answer to that question differs from how you're spending your time today, you should read this book. It offers a path to a more purposeful and fulfilling life through research and stories from real women who took steps to pursue their dreams. Each chapter has a workbook to help guide your self reflection.
