Unpacking the Portfolio Career

We have been brought up to believe that the career ladder is the pathway to success and career satisfaction. However, it is only one way to work in a world of possibilities.  

A portfolio career is another option that provides income diversification, builds agile careers and provides flexibility. Whether it’s out of choice or out of necessity, workers across the globe are diversifying their income with a portfolio career and working differently as part of a new gig economy.  

Join alumni career development specialist Andrea Christensen in a discussion with Gail Kastning, certified career strategist, about the ins and outs of a portfolio career and tips on where to begin your own career portfolio journey.

Alumni career development specialist, University of Calgary

Andrea Christensen, BEd’99, supports alumni in all stages of their career and professional development through coaching and program development. Andrea holds a Master of Education from the University of New Brunswick, has worked in various roles within career development and education, and is a sessional instructor at Mount Royal University. She truly enjoys helping others at different points in their career journey, whether it be to discover their value, find meaningful work, support career pivots or work out next steps.     

Certified career strategist, Purposeful Careers

Over the last 10 years, Gail Kastning has researched changing workforce trends, the gig economy and the global growth in independent workers and portfolio careerists. She has been a non-traditional worker and portfolio careerist for more than 20 years. She has recently launched The Branch Out Workshop Series which provides funded career support for Albertans interested in exploring non-traditional work.