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The Power of the Portfolio Career

The Power of the Portfolio Career

Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 5:00 - 6:30 pm EDT

In-Person

The ever-shifting labor market demands that we approach our careers with a learning mindset.  This upcoming BlueSteps webinar is made for this moment. (Yale SOM alumni have access to exclusive BlueSteps content designed for MBA alumni audiences)

Join Jacinta Whelan, Partner at Watermark Search International, for an exclusive session on building a successful portfolio career. A leading executive search consultant, author and thought leader based in Melbourne, Jacinta brings deep insight into how top executives are reshaping their careers through board roles, consulting, advisory work, and fractional leadership. She’ll share practical guidance, trends, and tools for designing a fulfilling and flexible portfolio path. 

What you’ll learn: 

  • What defines a portfolio career and why it’s gaining momentum among senior executives 
  • How to position your experience for board, advisory, and independent roles 
  • Personal branding, pricing, and strategic visibility in the portfolio market 
  • How to structure and manage a multi-faceted career for long-term success 
  • Peer-to-peer networking with executives exploring or building portfolio careers