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Embracing the Portfolio Life: Balancing Passions and Pursuits with Christina Wallace
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How can we break free from the traditional job-centric identity? And how can we redefine ourselves beyond our professional roles? Christina Wallace is a true trailblazer in the world of career and life design. She's a Harvard senior lecturer and the author of The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card.
In this conversation, we got into the nitty-gritty of how diversifying your skills and experiences can give you a unique edge in navigating your career. We talked about the power of saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities, drawing from Christina's own life-changing experience of jetting off to a new country with someone she had just met. The impact of that bold move? It's been nothing short of transformative for her as an entrepreneur, parent, and creative soul.
Christina shared practical steps for seeing yourself beyond your job, designing a business model for your life, and crafting a portfolio life that defies the conventional notion of "work-life balance." Let’s challenge the status quo and inspire you to create a life that transcends your business card, and turn the "F-word" (Failure) into a powerful tool for success.
Here are a few key takeaways:
Identity Beyond Career: Learn how defining yourself outside professional roles can unlock your full potential and purpose.
Diverse Skills Pay Off: How Christina's experience in diverse fields enriches her unique perspective, enhances career opportunities and adaptability.
Embrace the Unexpected: Why welcoming spontaneous choices can lead to profound personal and professional growth, broadened horizons and innovation.
Craft a Portfolio Life: Learn how to rethink work-life balance and design a dynamic, meaningful life aligned with passions and interests.
Personal "Board of Directors": How to cultivate personal mentors for diverse life aspects to navigate your journey effectively and achieve holistic success.
LINKS:
- Learn more about Christina Wallace
- Read The Portfolio Life by Christina Wallace
- Interested in saying "yes" to adventure and leaning in to the unexpected? Check out my conversation with Shelby Stanger
- Sign up for my weekly newsletter!
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Manage episode 377671899 series 1458561
How can we break free from the traditional job-centric identity? And how can we redefine ourselves beyond our professional roles? Christina Wallace is a true trailblazer in the world of career and life design. She's a Harvard senior lecturer and the author of The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card.
In this conversation, we got into the nitty-gritty of how diversifying your skills and experiences can give you a unique edge in navigating your career. We talked about the power of saying "yes" to unexpected opportunities, drawing from Christina's own life-changing experience of jetting off to a new country with someone she had just met. The impact of that bold move? It's been nothing short of transformative for her as an entrepreneur, parent, and creative soul.
Christina shared practical steps for seeing yourself beyond your job, designing a business model for your life, and crafting a portfolio life that defies the conventional notion of "work-life balance." Let’s challenge the status quo and inspire you to create a life that transcends your business card, and turn the "F-word" (Failure) into a powerful tool for success.
Here are a few key takeaways:
Identity Beyond Career: Learn how defining yourself outside professional roles can unlock your full potential and purpose.
Diverse Skills Pay Off: How Christina's experience in diverse fields enriches her unique perspective, enhances career opportunities and adaptability.
Embrace the Unexpected: Why welcoming spontaneous choices can lead to profound personal and professional growth, broadened horizons and innovation.
Craft a Portfolio Life: Learn how to rethink work-life balance and design a dynamic, meaningful life aligned with passions and interests.
Personal "Board of Directors": How to cultivate personal mentors for diverse life aspects to navigate your journey effectively and achieve holistic success.
LINKS:
- Learn more about Christina Wallace
- Read The Portfolio Life by Christina Wallace
- Interested in saying "yes" to adventure and leaning in to the unexpected? Check out my conversation with Shelby Stanger
- Sign up for my weekly newsletter!
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