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Elegant swans and messy ducks: Maria Evans’ story

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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

Leaving the linear path: Kai-Erik’s story

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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

How courage and curiosity inspired me to lead a more intentional life

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Growing up, I was often labelled the ‘model student’. Surprisingly, this metaphorical badge didn’t come from my parents. It was self-prescribed. The pressure I put on myself was immense to try and be perfect.  I needed to keep my straight As in all subjects, to be an all-star athlete playing sports year-round and to look physically … Continued

How to achieve career success through an inspiring community

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In the grand scheme of things, portfolio careers are a pretty new concept to a lot of people. Sure, the term’s been around since the 90s, but many professionals became wise to the portfolio career path during the pandemic. In fact, it’s only in the past year have we seen the phrase become more commonplace. … Continued

Social investment with an impact: Roshana’s story

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Throughout her entire career, Roshana Arasaratnam has been on a mission to help financial professionals move money for good. That has meant working with both private and public sector organisations on investments that could positively impact the world – and she wasn’t the only one with this desire to change the way we think about … Continued

Meet the team: Stephanie Dotto

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Normally Stephanie Dotto is on the other side of the interview table, having taken up the role as our Content Manager a little over a year ago – but this week, we thought we’d take some time to get to know her story. Stephanie’s experiences through all sides of the marketing mix, different sectors and … Continued

A path of learning and exploration: Toni’s story

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For over two decades, Toni Mitchell’s professional life revolved around one company. Though she moved through different roles and departments, she knew she wanted something more – to explore the diversity of organisations and causes out there in the world. Now, she’s entering a new phase as a portfolio professional, feeling her way through the … Continued

Meet the team: Ella Bernie

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Community is all about connection. For Ella Bernie, that sense of connection has always played a big part in her life. Throughout her younger years, she was inspired by stories and drawn to work that allowed her to build relationships. As she started to formulate a career path, she realised she loved working with people. … Continued

Inspiring a new generation of leaders: Izabela’s story

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When Izabela Wlodarska first moved to the UK, she had no idea the sort of leadership path she would end up on, or that the pandemic would inspire her to launch a business. Nearly two decades in retail fuelled her passion for working with people. Now, she’s embarking on a whole new mission – helping … Continued

Why I chose to work with a startup

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When I started my career as a shoe designer, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Or that everything I’d learn working with shoes would set me up with the experience and mindset I needed to embrace a portfolio career – and soon after that a mentoring role at a startup.Now, I … Continued

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