Building a portfolio career

The speaker shares their journey of becoming a free agent at around age 30, influenced by conflicting advice from two main clients. One client emphasized personal branding, while the other encouraged flexibility and adaptation. The speaker learned to operate differently, embracing new skills and roles, ultimately finding freedom in a diverse career path.

What significant career change did the speaker experience at the age of 28?

• Became a CEO of a major company

• Transitioned to a free agent role

• Started a new business

• Retired from their career

What was the advice given by the head of strategy at Coca-Cola?

• Specialize in a single field

• Pursue a career in media entrepreneurship

• Avoid defining yourself and remain flexible

• Focus on personal branding and defining key messages

What did the media entrepreneur suggest to the speaker?

• Focus on a single skill set

• Let the future specialize you

• Avoid taking risks in your career

• Define a clear career path

What new skill did the speaker have to develop as a free agent?

• Workshop facilitation

• Graphic design

• Public speaking

• Software development

According to the speaker, what is better advice for career development?

• Follow a strict career plan

• Specialize in one area

• Focus solely on personal branding

• Adapt to the environment and be versatile