Skillful Living Now:
Elevate Your Potential with Essential Soft Skills
Empowering individuals with the critical soft skills needed for career success, leadership, and personal growth in today’s ever-evolving world.

Skillful Living Now (SLN) is more than just a book—it’s a movement dedicated to equipping individuals with the essential soft skills that drive success in both personal and professional life. Founded by educator, author, and entrepreneur Ray Agliata, SLN was born out of a passion for bridging the gap between education and real-world application. Recognizing that technical skills alone aren’t enough in today’s workplace, Ray created Skillful Living Now to provide practical, actionable strategies that help individuals build confidence, enhance communication, and develop leadership abilities.
Through books, courses, workshops, and a growing online community, Skillful Living Now is on a mission to make soft skills training accessible to professionals, students, and organizations. As we look to the future, SLN is expanding into digital learning experiences, certification programs, and corporate training solutions, ensuring that individuals everywhere have the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Whether you’re seeking career growth, leadership development, or personal transformation, Skillful Living Now is here to help you unlock your full potential.

Meet Ray
Ray Agliata is a seasoned educator, author, and entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning the education, construction, insurance, and retail industries. With years of executive and managerial experience, Ray has seen firsthand how soft skills—not just technical expertise—separate high achievers from the rest. His passion for workforce development, leadership training, and professional growth led him to create Skillful Living Now, a resource designed to equip individuals with the skills they need to succeed in any field.
Ray believes that soft skills are the true game changers—the foundation of strong leadership, effective communication, and career success. Through his book, courses, and speaking engagements, he is on a mission to transform the way people approach professional and personal development, making soft skills training accessible, practical, and impactful. Whether helping individuals advance in their careers or guiding organizations to build stronger, more adaptable teams, Ray is committed to empowering others with the tools they need to thrive in today's fast-changing world.