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Returning To An Office
“The future of the workplace is about choice.” Justin Bedecarre, HelloOffice CEO We’ve been talking to anybody we can about the return to the office. What will that look like if you’re an employee, an entrepreneur, or someone working remotely and just needs a place to go for collaboration? Here’s some of what we’ve found. LiquidSpace […]
Writing Your Way Forward
“Keeping a diary is about paying attention to my life and then paying attention to what I pay attention to.” Austin Kleon, Author, Keep Going More than ever it’s a good time to do some writing to see what’s hiding in there. Writing enthusiast Austin Kleon inspires us. Here’s our take on his latest book. […]
Something Along the Horizon
“I love the question “What’s next for me?” because it implies that there is something along the horizon for all of us.” – Shilpa Sankaran, Founder, KOSA Ayurvedic Spa Shilpa did a life restart leaving the fast lane of Silicon Valley to return to her home town of Madison Wisconsin to start an Ayurvedic […]
Interview: Shilpa Sankaran, Founder, KOSA Ayurvedic Spa
Shilpa Sankaran is the founder of KOSA Ayurvedic Spa in Madison, Wisconsin. She spent over a year planning and building out her spa when COVID-19 hit. In this interview she discusses her experience with change in her life, the curiosity of her clients, and restarting her business. Navigating change is to me, just a way […]
Modern Elder Academy Alumni Presentation: What’s Next For You
Jeff Tidwell, Next For Me Founder and co-author of “Next For Me: A Guide To Change For Everybody” was a guest of the Alumni program of the Modern Elder Academy. He discussed the book and covered some of the exercises that can be helpful when looking at what’s next. The Modern Elder Academy (MEA) is […]
Be Helpful: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever Before
In times of crisis, we all have our coping mechanisms.Some hunker down in solitude, while others scale up conversations with others.As for me, the first few days of this C-19 quarantine tipped in favor of solitude, prayer, and yes, I’ll admit it – one heck of a pity party with a nice bottle of Josh […]
Underemployed and Faking Normal
Elizabeth White on Instagram Elizabeth spoke at one of our first live events. Her book and TED talk “55, Underemployed and Faking Normal” is a powerful story. We’re rolling out a series of Instagram videos made during an interview with her recently. Instagram | Our Review Are You Built for Startups? We recently joined […]
Taking Time to Investigate Your Next Move
Follow along as our Editor in Chief, Carole McManus speaks to the importance of self-care, resilience, and openness during these uncertain times. Carole and Jeff were guests on the Quarantine Book Club discussing their new book: “Next For Me: A Guide To Change For Everybody.” Among the topics discussed were: using this time to write about your interests […]
Catching Up with the Founders
From our quarantined bunkers we catch up with each other and chat about kneading bread, farming conspiracy-or-not theories, and vital weather reporting. We’re encouraged by the online connection we’re finding with our communities during these uncertain times. Carole McManus assembled these Resources for Staying Connected and Grounded. Our new book “Next For Me: A Guide […]
Next For Us
We’re encouraged by the online connection we’re finding with our communities during these uncertain times. Carole McManus assembled these Resources for Staying Connected and Grounded. Our new book “Next For Me: A Guide To Change For Everybody” is on Amazon now. Change is coming to our work lives, we hope our tips and exercises help […]
Resources for Staying Connected and Grounded
What a long couple of weeks it has been. We’re all inundated with COVID-19 information all day long, and it can be hard to focus. We wanted to share the resources that have been helpful to our team as we shelter in place, keeping in touch as best we can. (Photo credit: Edward Jenner) Gathering […]
Keep Going + Quarantine Book Club
We’re encouraged by the online connection we’re finding with our communities during these uncertain times. We’ve been using What’s App and Zoom to see our friends and family on live video. Both tools are easy to use and free. The Quarantine Book Club a timely project for connection and culture from Mule Design. Chat with […]
Coming to a Town Near You
We’re hitting the road again. This week we’re in the Bay Area for Startup Grind’s Global Conference. We’ll be talking about our new book A Guide to Startups for Dreamers and connecting with entrepreneurs and anybody aiming to take transitions in their stride. We’re broadcasting the complete book. Follow along on YouTube or on Arianna […]
Transformative Change at Any Age
Oprah Meets Gaga Who thought these two would synch on so many topics. Self care, transformation, and self confidence. CHECK IT OUT Can-do CrewWe really like the Duluth Trading campaign “Can-Do Crew” of women taking transition in stride. What do a shop teacher, coppersmith, furniture maker, stained glass artist, live-edge woodworker and a bee charmer have […]
I Spent $25K on Healthhcare
We’re Talking Healthcare Costs A lively conversation in our community exposed some pricey realities this week. What’s your horror story? CHECK IT OUT We just released our latest research report. This time we have one on one conversations with consumers about the impact healthcare costs have on their decisions about work, health choices, and financial readiness. […]
Let’s Go! Oh, Healthcare
A Catalyst for ChangeOur new book, Next For Me: A Guide To Startups For Dreamers, is available now! Get the latest news on book events and where to find it, and read and discuss in our free workshop. BOOK NEWS Pasadena this ThursdayWe have a book event in Pasadena on Thursday at CTRL Collective with […]
Events For Change
On the Road AgainWe took San Francisco by storm last week. Hundreds attended our talks and celebrated our message of change. Next up are book events in Pasadena and Los Angeles. In March we’ll be wrangling two events at South by Southwest.ATTEND AN EVENT A Catalyst for ChangeOur new book, Next For Me: A Guide […]
Thanking Your Mentors
This week we’re honoring those people that made a difference in our lives. Mentors, teachers, and friends that may not have known how much they meant to us and our development. We’re asking the community “Who has been a valuable mentor in your career and what would you say to thank them?” WRITE A THANK YOU […]
Celebrating You
Welcome to 2020. At this time of year we’re especially focused on what’s next. Whether it’s a new career, a new business or a new interest in giving back we’ve got you covered with a few of the books that inspired us in 2019. A Guide to Startups for DreamersWe believe that looking at your next […]
Startups For Dreamers
Our BookWe believe that building a startup that reflects your values is a great way to proceed with your next act. That’s why we wrote our new book Next For Me: A Guide To Startups For Dreamers. Here’s a synopsis. In their new book Silicon Valley veterans Carole McManus and Jeff Tidwell deliver a philosophical and […]
2020 + Shopping + The List
Next Year NowYou may be having that end of the year urge to make “some changes” in 2020. We’re happy to encourage you now before the holidays take over. But first, Shopping! Next For Me Branded GearTell the world you’re looking forward and support our work at the same time. Get Next For Me t-shirts, […]
What’s Next? 2020
Next Year NowYou may be having that end of the year urge to make “some changes” in 2020. We’re happy to encourage you now before the holidays take over. If what’s next includes meeting and expanding your network we’d like to help with some of our best resources. Your Social Media PresenceLike it or love it, […]
Thanking Our Networks
Your Evolution and Your NetworkIt’s a perfect time of year to let the many people in your network know that you appreciate them and the contributions they’ve made in your quest for what’s next. We advocate maintaining a diverse network that you regularly tend to, especially when looking at new horizons. If Next For Me is […]
Weekly Newsletter: Join The Bold School!
With Curiosity and EnthusiasmWashington Post visual journalists Vicky, 64, and Suzette, 55, are publishing a 12-week newsletter series, Bold School: Approach life after 50 with curiosity and enthusiasm. “Bold School aims to nourish, educate, inform and stimulate you, all while helping you save time and money. Younger generations seem to navigate this rapidly changing world […]