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The Portfolio Pod

Jacinta Whelan and Caroline McAuliffe

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/23d. Total Eps: 5

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.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
27/07/2026
#48
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
21/07/2026
#46
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
19/07/2026
#79
🇩🇪 Germany - careers
03/05/2026
#87
🇫🇷 France - careers
27/09/2025
#80
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
20/09/2025
#97

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The Hallmark Episode — Setting the Scene

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 47:19

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-thinking leaders come together to discuss, challenge, and debate how we engage with work in a rapidly changing world.

As organisations evolve to become more future-ready and sustainable, and individuals increasingly choose portfolio careers over traditional executive roles, this episode sets the tone for what’s to come — a space for education, inspiration, and agency.

Caroline and Jacinta share their vision for empowering professionals to take ownership of their career transitions, offering hope and practical insight into how to be prepared, empowered, and excited about this next phase.

Source References for Episode Quotes & Data Points

'65% of Senior Executives Are Exploring Portfolio Careers'

Rethinking the Executive Path: Rise of the Portfolio Career – Rialto Consultancy

Read the report

'53% of Executives Seek External Roles for Innovation and Learning'

How Portfolio Careers Are Redefining Executive Success – Forbes

Forbes article

'AI and Flexibility Are Driving the Shift'

PwC Future of Work Report

PwC Future of Work

'Human-centric skills and flexible work structures'

Mercer Global Talent Trends Report 2024–2025

Mercer Talent Trends

Book Reference

The Rise of the Interim Executive
Official Website: The Rise of the Interim Executive
Also available on Amazon Australia

Host LinkedIn Profiles

Caroline McAuliffe – LinkedIn Profile
Jacinta Whelan – Linkedin Profile

Disclaimer
The views, opinions, and advice expressed by hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the producers or affiliated organisations. This content is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.

If any topic discussed raises personal concerns or emotional distress, we strongly encourage listeners to seek support from qualified medical, psychological, or mental health professionals.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Military & Commercial Sector Leader | Interim Executive | Non-Executive Director | Strategic Advisor

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 44:09

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 turn a portfolio career into a stable, profitable long-term model. From balancing multiple roles to managing your personal brand and business operations, we’ll share strategies to help you design a career that aligns with your goals and risk profile.Portfolio careers offer freedom and variety—but they also demand discipline. We’ll cover how to stay current, fill your pipeline, and maintain momentum across diverse roles.Let’s dive into the essentials of building a successful portfolio career.

About Lee de Winton

Lee de Winton is a seasoned leader across military, commercial, and corporate sectors. She began her career in the UK Royal Navy as an Air Traffic Control Officer, later serving in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in roles including National Airspace Manager – Defence, Commanding Officer 381 Squadron, and Base Commander in Afghanistan.Her commercial leadership includes CEO of Sydney Metro Airports and Head of Freight Operations at Qantas. She’s held interim executive roles at Georges River Grammar and Pacific Aerospace, and was awarded the 2012 Telstra Business Woman’s Award for Community and Government.Lee currently serves as Chairperson of the Forum on Western Sydney Airport and Non-Executive Director at Newcastle Airport, and remains active in community development through the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce.

Interview Questions

What are the most common questions or surprises professionals face when shifting to a portfolio career?
Can you share insights from your interim and NED roles, and how they differ from your military and corporate experience?

Work Futurist | Leadership Expert | Founder of CareerCEO | Author of Future Fit and Adapt

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 42:25

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 career paths are giving way to portfolio careers—where professionals combine multiple roles, income streams, and areas of expertise. But is this shift sustainable?In this episode, we explore why portfolio careers are becoming mainstream, what’s driving the change, and what it means for professionals navigating today’s evolving landscape. About Andrea ClarkeAndrea Clarke is a work futurist, leadership expert, and founder of CareerCEO. She helps leaders and learners anticipate change and design intentional futures through writing, speaking, and masterclasses.Her first book, Future Fit, won the Australian Business Book of the Year in 2019 and was a finalist in the UK Business Book Awards. Her latest release, Adapt (March 2025), introduces a four-step framework—Engage, Accept, Activate, Release—for transforming life and career in the face of change.In this conversation, Andrea shares insights on adaptive intelligence, career reinvention, and the rise of portfolio careers.

Interview Questions

In Adapt, you talk about shifting from reacting to shaping change. How does this mindset apply to portfolio careers?
You emphasise adaptive intelligence as key to future success. What does that look like in practice?
Are portfolio careers a sustainable future or just a trend? What signals support their long-term viability?
How can professionals overcome fear of failure when transitioning from traditional employment?
You frame failure as a feature, not a flaw. How can professionals reframe setbacks as growth?

Longevity, Freedom & Meaning: How Portfolio Work Creates Balance

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 46:53

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 part in healthy aging
People with more autonomy in their work are 55% happier and 30% more productive

Our Verbal introduction

In today’s episode we explore how portfolio work can create a healthier work-life balance and rediscover purpose. Who doesn’t want to build a career that truly aligns with your values?

Portfolio careers offer a new chapter to those transitioning from traditional executive roles. They allow a way forward where you define your own schedule, choose projects that excite you and create a career that supports your well-being over a longer period. It’s about creating a career that works for you and not the other way around.

Importantly a portfolio career is NOT a replacement for a permanent role, it is a shifting to a whole new way of working. The shift is profound and the coaching needed for individuals to decide if it is right for them cannot be underestimated or undervalued. You need to be clear that you are running towards a portfolio career rather than running away from something be that politics, burnout, disappointment a redundancy or not getting a promotion. A portfolio career isn’t for everyone, we often say, “it’s a stage, not an age” and so today we thought we would talk to one of the best in the business for coaching people through transition.

Our intro to Alison

This podcast is where you come to hear about the future of work and we can’t talk about future of work without overlaying the themes of longevity, transition and career mobility. Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Alison Hernandez, a Longevity Specialist, Future of Work Advisor, and Career Mobility & Transition Expert.

The Future of Work: Why One Job May No Longer Be Enough

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 44:01

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 and Shocks, offering a front-line perspective on navigating disruption and building a resilient, purpose-driven career.

We unpack the evolving nature of leadership and career design in a world where one job may no longer be enough. Steve Vamos shares how the shift from traditional employment to portfolio careers is reshaping how we define success, lead others, and navigate change. We explore the balance between the “being” and “doing” of leadership, and how identity evolves when stepping outside corporate structures.

Steve offers practical insights for managing transitions and uncertainty, especially in careers marked by flexibility and frequent reinvention. Drawing on decades of experience in tech—from mainframes to AI—he reflects on the timeless skills that remain essential and how to prepare for the next wave of disruption.

We also dive into the mindset needed to thrive in a non-linear, multi-career world, including how to lead without a formal title and influence without authority. Finally, we explore how CEOs and corporates are rethinking talent strategies in response to the rise of fractional roles and AI-driven transformation. Steve leaves listeners with one powerful piece of advice for navigating the future of work—tune in to hear it!

Source References for Episode Quotes & Data Points

Featured Book

Through Shifts and Shocks: Lessons from the Front Line of Technology and Change by Steve Vamos

Key Data Points

65% of today’s children will work in jobs that don’t yet exist (WEF)

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