I've spent the past seven months searching for where I need to be in this world, and it's been right here. I just had to figure out a way to make it happen. NONE of this would have happened without the journey through Act Three... for that, I am so very grateful.Melanie
Julie Shifman created Act Three with a team of experts to help women attain a compelling and exciting next stage of life. Whether that means going back to work, starting a business, or focusing on a community cause, Act Three offers a choice of resources which can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Through individual coaching, group workshops, a stimulating seminars series and special events, Act Three provides guidance one step at a time by helping you:
- Match your passions with your talents
- Determine what kind of engagement or work fits who you are now
- Move your dream to start a business from idea to implementation
- Build a resume that gets you interviews
- Write an elevator speech that leaves a lasting impression
- Learn how to network effectively online and off
- Follow through to reach your goals
For women who want to go back to work or switch careers, Julie has enlisted the help of career transitions coach and womens scholar Carole Morgan Haper. Women aspiring to launch a business can do so with expert advice from former P&G business professional Lou Blanco. Julie herself helps women explore how to lead a more focused, challenging and interesting next stage of life— to discover their "act three", even when that doesnt entail a professional career.
Our team also includes Marketing Director Susanne Quigley.
Whatever combination of Act Three resources you choose, the journey to your act three promises to be easier and a lot more fun!

