As the world of work changes, portfolio careers are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to a traditional full-time job. If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping the nine to five, come along to this unique evening class with lecturer and changemaker Samantha Clarke.
Ideal for entrepreneurs, business professionals and freelancers, the class offers fascinating insights into the future of work, plus expert advice on combining your multiple skills and interests into a thriving portfolio career.
Over the course of the evening, you’ll learn ways to leverage your skills, create a personal brand and adapt to changes in the digital age. Crucially, you’ll also receive tips on making time for rest and relaxation, so you can build a successful portfolio career without burning out.
Course Content
- The trends disrupting the future of work – and why it’s important to future-proof your skills
- How to find opportunities and cultivate a portfolio plan that’s right for you
- Self-employment and different types of work: combining part-time, freelance and temporary roles
- Building a distinctive personal brand and promoting your skills toolkit
- Making the best use of new technology in your work and life
- Expert advice on how to make time for rest and relaxation, no matter how busy you are
- The tactics needed to make a portfolio career work in the long term, including the importance of being adaptable
- Practical activities to help you identify your personal portfolio plan, leverage your skills and find the support you need to succeed
- Case studies, resources and Q&A
You will be sent a link to the webinar 2hrs before the start time of 6pm (BST).
This course is for ...
- Anyone who is interested in building a portfolio career and is looking for advice and guidance for getting started
- Freelancers who are looking for ways to diversify their income, future-proof their skills and nurture a healthy work life balance
Tutor Profile
Samantha Clarke has developed a portfolio career as a lecturer, changemaker and consultant. She’s also the owner of Samantha &, a happiness and change consultancy. Samantha specialises in inspiring individuals to realise their potential, and helping companies develop innovative ways to shape culture, relationships and work processes. She tweets @samanthaand_.
Course Details
- Date: Monday 27 September 2021
- Time: 6pm-8.30pm (BST)
6.00pm BST | 7.00pm CEST | 10.00am PDT | 1.00pm EDT
This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
You will be sent a link to the webinar two hrs before the start time. Please email masterclasses@theguardian.com if you have not received the access link within one hour of the scheduled start time.
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