This episode features Ben Legg — former Google Europe COO and co-founder of The Portfolio Collective — as we dive into why portfolio careers are becoming the new normal. Ben explains the shift from single-employer dependence to earning through a mix of consulting, fractional roles, creative projects and more.

We unpack the four types of portfolio professionals, the mindset shift toward life design, why organisations aren’t prepared for a fractional workforce, and the real realities behind going solo. Ben also explores how AI expands what’s possible for one-person businesses and what children will need to learn now to thrive in a portfolio-driven future.

We close with a look inside The Portfolio Collective, a global community of 15,000+ people building sustainable, flexible and fulfilling portfolio careers.