In today´s episode of 'Professional Success Podcast', host Sheila Boysen-Rotelli, Master Certified Career Coach, Recruiter, and Talent Development Leader, talks about a really popular concept referred to as a "Portfolio Career".
Episode Highlights:
- Sheila Boysen says she has identified that many people struggle to find that one specific path or career which makes them completely happy or fulfilled.
- She questions that what if one don't need to choose a single path or career?
- "What is Portfolio Career?" discusses Sheila.
- As per Sheila, the biggest theme around a Portfolio Career is the idea of self-management.
- Sheila stresses that 'Portfolio Career' allows us to take control over the route of our own career, and enjoy more flexibility and variety in our work.
- It lets us pursue multiple income streams, which could provide financial security and the ability to spread risk across projects or businesses, says Sheila. She updates that she has learned a new educational & psychological term - Multi Potential Reality, which refers to the ability of a person with strong intellectual or artistic curiosity, to excel in two or more different fields.
- The host talks about some examples of what can a portfolio career look like?
- According to Sheila, if you have answered 'Yes' to a certain set of questions, you might want to consider whether a 'Portfolio Career' could bring you that variety, and autonomy that you're looking for.
- She gives examples of two of her colleagues who are into 'Portfolio Career' and are doing extremely well.
- A 'Portfolio Career' doesn't have to be completely independent, states Sheila.
- Sheila gives insights on building 'Portfolio Career', if one really wants to get into it.
- She advises that we need to assess our hobbies; things we love to do. How do we feel during our weekends? What do we do during vacations and leisure time?
- Need to find that support system (Family / Friends) so that we can tap into those while letting them know what we're doing and get them on-board.
3 Key Points:
- Sheila Boysen shares that the rise in self-employment, combined with exploding gig economy, is making the Portfolio Career a viable option for many Americans.
- Sheila points-out that a Portfolio Career is a working style where you combine multiple different streams of income and often what you're doing is creating a mix of full or part time employment, freelancing or working as a Consultant.
- She recommends tapping into our network and talking to them about our 'Portfolio Career' interests so that they can help us in the journey of achieving it.
Tweetable Quotes:
- "I'd say today, more and more workers are prioritizing freedom and flexibility over what used to be considered kind of that standard what everybody wanted, seemingly secure corporate job." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "So to determine if a portfolio career might be the right fit for you, it's good to ask yourself a few different questions." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "In this changing work environment, specializing in one thing can be a little bit risky." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "Luckily, having been a Career Coach Recruiter, and having gone through my own big career changes, I've taken some really great notes." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "Look at your skill sets, what are the things that other people come to you for naturally, that are a huge opportunity to tap into something that can be an important part of a Portfolio Career." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
- "Head over to professionalsuccesscoaching.com to claim your own free comprehensive six step job search success workbook." - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
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