Embrace the Future of Work: Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

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Are you feeling constrained by your traditional medical job? Yearning for more variety and control in your professional life? A portfolio career might be the answer you're looking for. 

What's a Portfolio Career? 

A portfolio career involves combining multiple part-time jobs, freelance work, or side projects instead of working a single full-time job. It's about diversifying your professional activities to create a more fulfilling and flexible work life. 

My Portfolio Career Journey 

As a former NHS Consultant Anaesthetist, I discovered the power of a portfolio career when I added Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) work to my professional mix. This diversification transformed my outlook on work and life. I started small, with one afternoon a week, so that it was not overwhelming or scary. That was just the beginning of my portfolio career journey, and it has grown and evolved with time. I love the control that it provides and I love wearing different work hats on different days (there are also days when I wear many hats!).

Benefits You Could Experience: 

1. Increased professional variety 

2. Enhanced job security through multiple income streams 

3. Opportunity to pursue various passions 

4. Continuous skill development 

5. Greater control over your work-life balance 

Take Action Today: 

1. Assess Your Skills: What diverse abilities could you offer in different role. 

2. Identify Your Passions: Which areas of work truly excite you? 

3. Start Small: Begin by adding just one new element to your career portfolio. 

4. Network Widely: Connect with professionals across various industries. 

5. Manage Your Time: Develop strong organisational skills to juggle multiple roles. 

Building Your Portfolio Career: 

1. Audit Your Current Situation: Evaluate your skills, interests, and current job satisfaction. 

2. Research Opportunities: Explore part-time, freelance, or consulting roles in your areas of interest. 

3. Create a Transition Plan: Outline how you'll gradually move towards a full portfolio career. 

4. Develop New Skills: Identify and acquire abilities that will make you more versatile. 

5. Set Clear Goals: Define what success looks like in your portfolio career. 

Your Next Steps: 

1. Self-Reflection: Spend 30 minutes considering what your ideal portfolio career would look like. 

2. Skills Inventory: List your transferable skills and how they could apply to different roles. 

3. Opportunity Search: Find one new opportunity that could become part of your portfolio career. 

Remember, a portfolio career offers the chance to create a professional life that truly reflects your diverse talents and interests.  

How will you start building your career portfolio? 

Why not book an hour of coaching with me to start making your plans today. It costs £200 and the link to book is here: 

https://calendly.com/drlucindahomercoach/one-to-one-coaching-session 

That's it for now. If you would like to explore how to take the next steps please check out my website to find out more about working with me. I have two places left for one to one coaching starting in October, and I would love to chat with you to see how I can help you to make a start on your next fabulous adventure.

Best wishes,

Lucinda x

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