| Subtitle | How to build a portfolio career move-by-move |
| By | Michael Moran |
| Published By | |
| ISBN | 978-1-915465-68-9 |
| Non-Fiction Genre | Career Development, Entrepreneurship, Business & Careers, Self-Help, Personal Development |
| Publication Date | 01/10/2026 |
| Price | 18.99 |
| Paperback Hyperlink | https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915465680 |
| Ebook Hyperlink | https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFYFVZ66 |
Synopsis
Going Portfolio is a practical guide to building a flexible, fulfilling portfolio career. Career coach Michael Moran combines expert advice, real-life stories and actionable strategies to help readers identify their skills, build networks, develop personal brands, manage multiple roles and create work that offers greater purpose, freedom, control and balance.
Authors Biography
Michael Moran is founder and CEO of career coaching consultancy 10Eighty. A seasoned career coach with decades of experience in HR, leadership and career transition, he has supported professionals worldwide across sectors. He is a long-standing CIPD member, mentor and non-executive director, helping people build purposeful, resilient and fulfilling careers.
Reviews
“It’s packed to the rafters with valuable and practical advice that readers can put into action straight away.”
— Trevor Merriden, Executive and Career Coach, Entrepreneur, Broadcaster, Speaker and Author
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Excellent book with great insights well worth a read
Having years of experience in having a portfolio career and coaching clients considering one I read this book carefully to see if there were any gaps. The answer is absolutely not. From deciding what you want to do through to personal branding and networking effectively everything is there. If you are considering a portfolio career then this book is both comprehensive and easy to use. Ideally start at the beginning and read it sequentially or it is possible to dip into it selecting the chapter relevant at the time. Importantly each chapter has a list of key takeaways that are easy to remember. I definitely recommend it as a handbook for any one considering starting a portfolio career.
A must read for anyone planning a portfolio career. Highly recommended for anyone who is considering such a career and also for those who want to review their career to date.
A fantastic book with tons of great tips and practical advice for those interested in gravitating to a portfolio career, a must read.
Going Portfolio is a must-read for anyone looking to enter a different phase of their career. It offers practical advice and inspiring real-life stories to help readers recognise their strengths, build valuable connections and create a career that reflects their passions and goals. This book is particularly valuable in today’s changing world of work, where flexibility, fulfilment and work-life balance matter more than ever. It encourages readers to think beyond the traditional career path and discover how to build a more rewarding and meaningful professional life.
l’ve learned a great deal over the last few years about ‘going portfolio’ but wish I’d had Michael Moran’s book “GOing Portfolio” to start with.
The book contains:
• practical advice around key factors i.e. creating your unique brand; business considerations including tax and insurance; networking and time management support available; plus NED work and volunteering;
• questions to consider to set yourself up for success; and
• personal stories and lessons learned.
Comes highly recommend if you’re considering going portfolio too and mixing things up a little!
A must read for anyone considering a portfolio career. It is full of pragmatic advice, backed with real life examples, and is extremely comprehensive, covering every aspect you need to consider if you are to embark on a successful portfolio career.
A practical, encouraging guide for anyone considering a portfolio career. Packed with all the key information to help you navigate your own journey both in terms of the practicalities as well as your values and preferences.
Highly worthwhile read for anyone looking to begin a portfolio career. It is also great for anyone looking to consider new pathways. Excellent read
Michael’s book comprises many years of huge experience working as a Mentor and Coach. His advice and guidance is rich and compelling. Michael once said to me, “its all about the referrals and the relationships” – he was absolutely right and as someone who now focuses on building those relationships to maintain my portfolio career – I thank you Michael!
Michael’s knowledge and experience in this area is world class – a must read for those considering a Portfolio career. Michael’s advice will be invaluable.
Michael’s knowledge and experience in this area is world class – a must read for those considering a Portfolio career. Michael’s advice will be invaluable.
Michael’s advice and expertise is this area is invaluable. His knowledge and practical experience has had significant impact for many years
The first book to turn to if you’re looking to change your working life and move to a more varied “career portfolio” way of living. Michael’s expertise and insight are invaluable.
The first book to turn to if you’re looking to change your working life and move to a more varied “career portfolio” way of living. Michael’s expertise and insight are invaluable.
Chart your path, decide on your destiny and make it happen. A great read especially now and given the way in which working lives are changing.
Written with Michael’s strong engaging style, with honest and realistic insights into the world of portfolio working, this is a really excellent read for anyone interested in, starting out on or already working as a portfolio executive. Highly recommend it.
An invaluable guide to going portfolio, Drawing on real stories from people who’ve made the leap, it’s a practical roadmap to work on your own terms. Michael Moran shows how to turn your skills into multiple income streams, build the network and reputation to sustain them, and stay sane while juggling it all. I highly recommend it.
Such a timely and much needed resources in the career transition space. Time and again I find myself dipping into it and signposting career clients trying to create their ideal portfolio career. Michael consistently has his finger on the pulse of what job seekers want and need to know. He takes the reader through a step by step process of how to identify your values and skills, translate those into the value you add and then position that value to others.
I love the key takeaways from each chapter as quick reminders. And the insights from others who have created successful portfolio careers brings the learning to life and shows the reader what’s possible.
Such a great practical guide to open up your thinking to what is possible within a portfolio career. Much needed in a time of global transformation to identify strengths and passions to create a career that you love.
This is a practical guide to building a portfolio career, full of tips, information and inspiration.
A wonderfully practical guide book, full of tips, advice and takeaways.
A wonderfully practical guide book full of tips, advice and takeaways.
Such a vital guide to anyone towards the end of a traditional career to help them work our ‘what next’
Michael Moran’s book offers useful business insights for those at all levels, helping to navigate the changing complexion of business demands.
This book tells you everything you need to know about ‘going portfolio’ but were afraid to ask
GOing Portfolio is an amazing resource for anyone considering or in the process of making a change in how they work and seeking to mix things up a little. Often portfolio careers are associated with folks in the latter stage of their career but that is no longer the reality. This book is for people at all stages of their career who are beginning to think about how they might create a blend of work they engage in, or who are actively working on achieving a portfolio career as well as those who find themselves, without intent, GOing Portfolio ! It is a rich resource to mine of easily accessible highly practical guidance!
GOing Portfolio is an amazing resource for anyone considering or in the process of making a change in how they work and seeking to mix things up a little. Often portfolio careers are associated with folks in the latter stage of their career but that is no longer the reality. This book is for people at all stages of their career who are beginning to think about how they might create a blend of work they engage in, or who are actively working on achieving a portfolio career as well as those who find themselves, without intent, in a portfolio career! It is a rich resource to mine of easily accessible highly practical guidance!
A terrific read for anyone embarking on a portfolio career. Full of useful ideas and tips!
Fantastic book from a seasonsed expert. It’s not often you get a close up of insider secrets and tips to supoort you for now and beyonde. Michael is very open, keen to share, and empower those around him.
Great book, full of ideas and inspiration!
GOing Portfolio is a practical, insightful, and genuinely inspiring guide for anyone thinking about building a portfolio career. Michael combines his deep experience with real-life examples and reflective questions that help you explore what this kind of career could look like for you.
What I particularly value is that it’s not a “quick fix” book – it’s realistic about the challenges as well as the rewards. Michael encourages you to think strategically about your skills, your purpose, and how to design a working life that aligns with your values. His advice is grounded, accessible, and full of wisdom from years of helping others make successful transitions.
Whether you’re looking to diversify your work, transition out of a corporate role, or simply gain more control over your career, this book is an excellent companion for the journey.
A great, practical book that combines pragmatic guidance, thoughtful questions and real stories – an invaluable help in shaping a working life around your skills, values and ambitions.