The Curtain Calls You to

The Third Act

Today, as we enter our fifth or sixth or seventh decade of life, many of us have the opportunity to create the Third Act of our lives. We are entering a period of life that is virtually uncharted, a time in which we are free from social expectations and reduced family obligations, with the freedom and the need to find new activities which provide meaning and purpose. We have had a challenging, fast-paced, successful and often stressful Second Act.

We have dedicated ourselves to raising a family, pursuing a career or both.

As we look ahead, we want something different...a slower pace, to learn to be challenged, to pursue an interest or avocation we haven't had time for or to make a contribution to our community. We are living longer than ever before in better health and our choices are expansive as we shift our view from building a career in our Second Act to creating the Third Act of our life story.

Third Act Coaching and Third Act Workshops both provide a supportive and personal opportunity for exploration and design of the next stage of life with meaning, purpose, fulfillment and fun.

• Reflect on who you are now, how you got there and where you are going

• Explore the roles and shifts you anticipate and want to plan for

• Create a renewed sense of purpose and direction

• Imagine and design an alternative future

What is Third Act Coaching?

Through one-on-one sessions for 1 to 2 hours with individual work assigned between sessions, Third Act Coaching:

• Honors the client as the expert in his/her personal and professional life with the agenda that provides the direction for the coaching relationship.

• Supports and encourages the client in self-discovery; and exploration of options and potential

• Helps clients to design a plan for a life that has vitality, balance and fulfillment.

Click here for more information on Third Act Coaching.

What are Third Act Workshops?

Third Act Workshops are weekend workshop for women professionals in their 50's, 60's and 70's who want to intentionally design the next stage of their lives with meaning, purpose, fulfillment and fun.

We are the first generation of women who have had careers for most of our lives. We are entering a period of life that is virtually uncharted, a time in which we are free from social expectations and reduced family obligations, with the freedom, resources and desire to engage in new activities with meaning and purpose.

It is not news that we will live longer and with generally better health than previous generations. This will give us the opportunity to turn our dreams into realities, to consider options previously considered impractical, and prioritize how we want to spread our time. Science and medical advances have extended our years. Now, it's up to us to decide how to plan for our continued vitality. 

Most of us are uncertain what we want from the next 20, 30 or even 40 years ahead of us. Although we may be clear that we don't expect to follow in the steps of our parents and grandparents, few of us have maps for how we want to proceed. 

As you think about this next phase, what we are calling The Third Act, do you find yourself wondering...?

• I don't want to retire but I want to work less

• I want something more meaningful than just playing golf and traveling---while these are fun they are not enough

• I want to make a difference

• What will I do with my time if I quit work?

• I want more leisure time

• I want to continue to learn and be challenged

• I want to do those projects I've never had time for

• Or...?

We too are asking these questions and exploring these issues as we approach our Third Act. We have spent our careers addressing development and change, consulting with organizations to create more meaningful workplaces. We have coached individuals to support the development of their potential. The richness of life-long learning and the significance of meaning and purpose have been foundations for us personally and in our work with others. We want to use our expertise and our life experience to support others in creating their own Third Acts.

Upcoming Workshop

The next workshop will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 from 10AM to 5PM at a Marin County location.

To register or get more information, please click on the "REGISTRATION" button below or email bev@bevscott.com.

Workshop fee is $99 (before June 10th) and $115 (after June 10th).

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Or for more information, please call 415-863-2994 or email bev@bevscott.com .