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In 2023, I took a memoir writing class. Nearly every person I talk to says they have a book inside them, and I am no exception. Believe it or not, I even had a friend look it over and suggest that I pivot to writing a screenplay. Me, a screenwriter?? I have visions of Tina Fey and me sitting down to discuss the making of “People Person: The Movie”, and the obvious accompanying Broadway musical, a la her runaway hit, “Mean Girls”! But, if a new year signifies the start of fresh possibilities, then I ask of you, why not?

What desire has been bubbling inside you for years that you haven’t acted on? I know so many people that want to find the career of their heart’s desire, inside and outside HR, that don’t have the time, the energy, the wherewithal to start. When I decided to take a sideways step away from a FT, in-house HR role, I thought about how my skills might translate into something anyone might want or need. That lead me to mediation, as transforming conflicts is like breathing for those of us in HR. So is talent management for a fee, writing curriculum for your local colleges, teaching, career counseling and (some days) being an actor worthy of a workplace Oscar.

Is it time to dip your toes into a new pool to fulfill your dreams in 2024? Been dying to take an improv class? Take on a giant garden to feed your family like farm-to-table chefs? As the saying goes, we ain’t getting any younger, huh?

Also, as a plug, would it be interesting to put my chapters here? Let me know, as I am a feedback fanatic, but am not great at self-promoting. Thoughts?

Thanks everyone, and as the proverb goes, “May we Live in Interesting Times” in 2024!