We’ve been preaching the gospel of portfolio careers for nearly four years now - longer, in fact, if you count the time we spent building and explaining our own multifaceted careers before The Portfolio Collective came into existence.That’s because fractional work is here to stay. It’s not becoming the norm; we’re already there, with 47% … Continued

Planning is a hugely important part of running a business. It keeps you focused, helps you discover the areas where you deliver the most value - and it allows you to trim out the unnecessary stuff that drains your time and energy.So what if that business is, well, you. A human with a diverse range … Continued

For much of her professional life, Maria Evans was determined to project a swan-like air of composure. She didn’t want the cracks to show; she was afraid of what would happen if her messy underbelly was exposed. But what she learned, through years of hiding her flaws beneath the surface, was that perfectionism is toxic. … Continued

Kai-Erik Sunell always knew he had a passion for engineering - so much so that he spent almost 30 years working as a researcher, developer and standardisation delegate in telecommunications and radio technologies for international companies. Yet something about that path just wasn’t working. It was too linear. Too focused on the now and not … Continued

Picture this. You’ve spent years building up your professional expertise. You put in the grind, established a solid reputation and now people are starting to turn to you as the go-to expert in your field. They’re asking you to lead talks, join panels, take part in conferences and mentor others, and they’re paying big money … Continued