Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?
IIn 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 learnt 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.
Advises Sheila 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
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Resources Mentioned:
· Sheila Boysen-Rotelli: Website
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