
The Portfolio Pod
The Portfolio Pod explores the future of executive careers and work. Hosted by Jacinta Whelan and Caroline McAuliffe, it’s a forum for experts and leaders to discuss how organisations and individuals are evolving. Focused on agency, empowerment, and readiness, the podcast supports those transitioning from traditional roles into portfolio careers. Each episode offers insight into how to be prepared…Social links:
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Military & Commercial Sector Leader | Interim Executive | Non-Executive Director | Strategic Advisor
Key Themes 47% of the global workforce identifies as self-employed The gig economy accounts for 12% of the international labour market 52% of professionals seek careers beyond a single employer Portfolio careers require strategic planning, adaptability, and strong personal branding Sustainability d…
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Work Futurist | Leadership Expert | Founder of CareerCEO | Author of Future Fit and Adapt
Key Themes Portfolio careers are growing 3x faster than traditional employment 68% of professionals want more flexibility, yet only 32% feel they have it By 2030, 50% of high-skilled professionals will work independently Adaptive intelligence is the new currency for career longevity Failure is a fe…
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Longevity, Freedom & Meaning: How Portfolio Work Creates Balance
Guest: Alison Hernandez, Longevity specialist, Future of Work Advisor, founder of Recreate 100, HSM Advisory. Longevity isn’t just about living longer—it’s about maintaining health, mobility, and cognitive function for a fulfilling life As we all live healthier longer work will play an important pa…
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The Future of Work: Why One Job May No Longer Be Enough
In this episode of The Portfolio Pod, co-hosts Caroline McAuliffe and Jacinta Whelan, explore the seismic shifts redefining the world of work. With traditional career paths giving way to portfolio careers, project-based roles, and flexible work models, we ask: Is one job still enough? Our guest, S…
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The Hallmark Episode — Setting the Scene
In this inaugural episode of The Portfolio Pod, co-hosts Caroline McAuliffe and Jacinta Whelan lay the foundation for a series of conversations that explore the evolving nature of executive careers and the future of work. Born from the insights and momentum of their co-authored book, The Rise of t…
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