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, build market presence, and thrive in a flexible, purpose-driven career.
Episodes
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 depends on financial stability, pipeline management, and self-agency
Verbal Introduction
In this episode, we explore how to tu...
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 feature, not a flaw—especially in non-linear careers
Verbal Introduction
The world of work is changing fast. Traditional ...
Guest: Alison Hernandez, Longevity specialist, Future of Work Advisor, founder of Recreate 100, HSM Advisory.
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, Steve Vamos—former CEO of Xero and veteran of Microsoft, Apple, and IBM—shares insights from his book Through Shifts...
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 the Interim Executive, this episode introduces the why behind the podcast: to create a forum where experts, practitioners, and forward-thi...
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