Exceptional careers happen when someone conceives a brilliant plan and executes it flawlessly, right? Wrong. Every career is an ongoing process of experimentation. You learn by doing and recalibrate as you gain new experiences and knowledge. But this doesn’t mean you don’t need a plan – you need plans, plural, that you continually update.
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Sep 2022
Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?
Remote work, the creator economy, and peer-to-peer gig services have given rise to the modern “portfolio career.” This approach is exciting: by diversifying your income stream, the types of work that you do, and the people you work with, you can forge a unique and versatile caree ... Show More
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Feb 2025
187. Experimenting, Failing, and Finding Your Job Fit - Catalyze Your Career
Rethink career success by testing, adapting, and staying open to unexpected opportunities.Career planning isn’t as straightforward as we often assume—but according to Dorie Clark, that’s actually a good thing. Instead of following a rigid path, she believes we should be “treating ... Show More
21m 17s
Jan 2020
Brave New Work 9. Skip the Plan and Learn by Doing with Ben Kaufman
When starting something new, most of us tend to research, analyze, plan, and procrastinate. Because we don't want to fail. We don't want to be exposed as imposters. And we don't want to take big risks. But in novel and complex spaces, that strategy doesn't help, it only slows us ... Show More
42m 5s
Jul 2021
MBA1831 How To Keep Your Product Fresh Every Year
<p>In business, you evolve or die.</p><p>You can’t rest on your laurels. You can’t let your product and marketing be the same quarter after quarter, year after year. But sometimes, it can be hard to know what’s next. What’s the next update? The next big (or small) news?</p><p>Tod ... Show More
10m 11s
Feb 2024
How to take your good idea to the next level
You have a fantastic idea, but you're going to need help with execution. Thankfully, that’s what your network is for. In this week’s episode, a listener who developed her own pilates equipment business comes to Anne and Frances for advice on how to turn a successful product into ... Show More
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