• The Most Important Thing to Keep in Mind on the Job Hunt

    The Most Important Thing to Keep in Mind on the Job Hunt
    Making a career change can bring up a lot of negative emotions. Most of us are not excited about looking for a new job, even when we know it's the best move for our careers and our sanity. When I was acting, every audition was like an interview for a new job, and I had to get used to a lot of rejection.The job market can be an unfriendly place, filled with rejection and waiting. I've had ...
  • The Entrepreneur's Path Is Rarely Straightforward

    The Entrepreneur's Path Is Rarely Straightforward
    I had never heard the word "entrepreneur" until I went to college in California in the '80s. As a kid, I wanted a career in international business because I spoke French and thought jobs in finance sounded cool (my father and both grandfathers were commercial bankers). The only other career I seriously considered was being an ambassador or diplomat, which also seemed like a natural way to leverage my interests in foreign ...

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