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He brings together practical advice, thought-provoking questions and real-life stories (including mine) to show that a portfolio career isn’t just a fallback option; it’s a dynamic, rewarding way to work that’s increasingly relevant in today’s world. Careers are too important to leave in the hands of others. Building a portfolio career is not a linear path, nor is it a quick fix. It requires resilience, a willingness to take risks and a commitment to lifelong learning. My journey may not be typical of a portfolio career but it has prepared me to guide those who are ready to embrace this path. Through this book, I hope to share insights and strategies that will help you take control of your career, find work that aligns with your values and build a life that’s both fulfilling and financially secure. Making the leap to a portfolio career isn’t about having all the answers from day one. It’s a journey of exploration — understanding your skills, identifying what drives you and learning how to position yourself to add value in different contexts. This book provides you with insights, tools and strategies to help navigate that process.

Table of Contents:
Contents  Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Contributors  Chapter One   Welcome to the work revolution: Your guide to thriving in a portfolio career  Journey to a portfolio career: Lessons from John Marsland  Chapter Two  A tapestry of talents: Unpacking the portfolio career  Reasons for choosing portfolio working  Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Three  Seizing the moment: Why a portfolio career is today’s ultimate employability strategy  Shift in employment patterns and preferences  Technological advancement and globalisation  Changing perspectives on career longevity and retirement  Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Four  Crafting your unique blend: Unearthing skills, passions and interests for your portfolio journey  Identifying what you value  Identify your passions and motivated talents  Identify your skills — Map your skills against those required in the market  Navigating your portfolio life: Lessons from David Mellor  Key takeaways from this chapter6  Chapter Five  Creating your portfolio: Strategic planning  Start early by developing your network  Explore your options and develop your skills  Get a side hustle  Get a mentor  Navigating your portfolio life: Lessons from Sue Mandelbaum  Taking the plunge  Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Six  Valuing your expertise: A guide to pricing and practicalities  Admin angst  Your business structure  Accounts advice  Navigating your portfolio life: Lessons from Barry Joinson  Don’t forget insurance  A word on IR35  Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Seven  Presenting your best self: Mastering personal branding and promotion  Skills needed to sell yourself and market your offer Crafting your elevator pitch: you in 30 seconds  Telling your story  Drafting your online presence  Personal branding checklist  Navigating your portfolio life: Lessons from Mike Grant  Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Eight  Cultivating connections: The art of networking and relationship building  The 6Rs of good networking  Navigating your portfolio life: Lessons from Carol Ashton  The role of social networks  Key takeaways from this chapter  Downloading your LinkedIn contacts  Chapter Nine  Mastering the clock: Effective workload and time management strategies7  Lessons on managing time  Strategies to tackle procrastination  The support you have and need   Navigating your portfolio life: Lessons from Michaela Henshaw   Look after your health and work-life balance   Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Ten   Never too early: embracing the portfolio career as a young professional   Six steps to your portfolio career   Things to watch out for   Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Eleven   Boardroom bound: Venturing into non-executive director roles in your portfolio journey   Guidance for getting your first NED role   Navigating your portfolio life: Lessons from Mark Sismey-Durrant and Paul Mussenden   Some words of warning  Trustee and other roles  Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Twelve  Volunteering: Giving back  The benefits of volunteering  Where to find opportunities  How to get the gig  Strategically plan your volunteering  Key takeaways from this chapter  Chapter Thirteen  It’s all about you:  What’s next? Write your own adventure  Chapter Fourteen  Concluding thoughts: Designing your future with a portfolio career  Appendix One: Access to Fuel50  Appendix Two: Our stories -notes from the interviews referenced  References 

About the Author :
Every step of my path has been driven by the same principles that underlie this approach — seeking purpose, making calculated choices and staying open to change. I haven’t always known where each decision would take me but I’ve always trusted in the power of learning, resilience, and connection to move me forward.    Following a career in HR Leadership in the NHS, I learned that great teams need more than just policies; they need leaders who understand and appreciate the human side of business.    My career took a turn when my then-employer invited me to move from HR into operations management — a chance to lead from the centre, overseeing the ‘back 12 office’ while managing revenue-generating activities. It was here that I gained hands-on experience in areas beyond HR, like managing IT projects and relocating an entire dealing room. These years shaped my business acumen and taught me the importance of agility and a broad skill set — qualities I now see as critical for anyone pursuing a portfolio career. 


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781915465689
  • Publisher: Filament Publishing Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Filament Publishing Ltd
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 268 mm
  • Weight: 363 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1915465680
  • Publisher Date: 02 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: How to build a portfolio career; move by move
  • Width: 152 mm


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