Episode 79: The Rise of Portfolio Careers: Embracing Diversity with a New Career Perspective
In this conversation, Arielle Thomas and Anna Mackenzie explore the concept of career frameworks, contrasting the 'architect' approach with the 'archaeologist' mindset. They discuss the significance of portfolio careers, the shame associated with diverse career paths, especially as creatives, and the importance of embracing a multifaceted professional identity. Anna shares her journey of committing to writing and the transformative power of habits over rigid goals. The discussion also delves into managing capacity and client work in a portfolio career, emphasising the need for flexibility and self-expression. In this conversation, Arielle Thomas discusses the intricacies of managing time and billable hours in her business, highlighting the importance of tracking tasks to understand capacity. Anna and Arielle reflect on the significance of gut instincts in decision-making, especially when balancing opportunities and focus on business growth. Arielle shares her journey of going all in with her podcast, nods to Anna's newfound power of writing, building a personal brand, and the challenges of authenticity and vulnerability in personal branding. She addresses misconceptions about portfolio careers and the evolving nature of work in the modern landscape.
What we cover in this episode:
The concept of career frameworks
Significance of portfolio careers
The importance of flexibility and self-expression
Decision making
Challenges of authenticity
Misconceptions about portfolio careers
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