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Julie Shifman

Julie Shifman is an inspirational keynote speaker, career coach and the author of Act Three: Create the Life You Want, which is available on Amazon.com and in bookstores. You can buy a signed copy at her website.

Reading letters from your teenage years can show how you've grown as an adult.

My 17-Year-Old Self Came Back to Haunt Me

A cache of rediscovered letters written one summer long ago were embarrassing — but also enlightening
May 10, 2013
Maple syrup farmer Dan Berger

Career Shift: Goodbye, Law; Hello, 3 New Pursuits

Dan Berger quit his law practice at 55 and is now loving life as a maple syrup farmer, caterer and musician
December 26, 2012
A woman over 50 interviewing for a job can take steps to look her best.

Job Interview Advice Older Women Don't Want to Hear

A career coach offers insightful, sometimes blunt, tips to help women over 55 look younger when applying for work
December 10, 2012
a woman walking over stepping stones across a creek

Take Small Steps for a Big Career Move

Whether you're planning to go back to work or shift fields, the process will be easier if you take it step by step
September 19, 2012
signing a work contract

Looking for Work? Try a Temp Job

Hiring is brisk for temporary workers, with plenty of high-skilled jobs that can lead to full-time positions
September 6, 2012
Julie Shifman as a young ballerina

Rediscovering Old Passions

Love – for an art, sport or hobby – can be sweeter the second time around
June 11, 2012
a college-aged son sitting in between grey-haired parents

How to Deal With a Returning College Student

My son’s back home for the summer, which means renegotiating some family rules and dynamics
June 1, 2012
younger businesswoman interviewing older applicant

Create a Winning Midlife Résumé to Get Hired

Here's how to exude professionalism when you want to hide gaps in your employment history and dates that show your age
May 25, 2012
factors that go into setting a goal, written in sketch book

How to Set SMART and Effective Goals

You need more than a dollar and a dream to reach your objective
April 16, 2012
woman with 6 arms juggling laptop, phone, gift box

Instead of One Career, Try Having a Few Careers at Once

Part-time projects can add up to a career that offers flexibility and excitement
February 28, 2012
hands of clock pointing to 'the time is now'

How to Counteract Complacency

A simple but effective way to motivate yourself to do almost anything
February 27, 2012
close up of training wheels off of bicycle

Small Failures Can Lead to Big Successes

Reframe your fear to 'the fun of failure' and use it help you grow
February 21, 2012
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