What if one job isn't enough anymore? - Michael Moran

In this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Michael Moran, founder of 10Eighty, career coach, former CEO and author of Going Portfolio, to explore why the ‘job for life’ is over and what comes next.

Michael argues that clinging to one job as a source of security is no longer realistic and may even put us at risk. Instead, the future of work is portfolio: combining paid projects, community contribution and personal time to build freedom, purpose and resilience.

From redundancy to burnout, from generative AI to cost-of-living pressures, more of us are working in multiple ways to make careers add up. And yet most organisations remain slow to adapt, risking talent, innovation and wellbeing.

In this candid and practical episode Michael shares:

• Why job security is a myth today and how real security comes from designing your own path
• How portfolio careers are reshaping wellbeing, purpose and engagement at every stage of life
• The three practical steps you can take now to start building a sustainable multi-strand career.

Whether you’re an HR leader rethinking talent models, a manager considering your next move, or simply someone who feels one job isn’t giving you enough this episode will spark new thinking about what work can be.

💡 Key Takeaways

• The ‘job for life’ is gone. Portfolio careers are the rising alternative.
• Employers who ignore this trend risk losing top talent, innovation and agility.
• Security today comes from skills, networks and self-investment.
• Portfolio work can boost wellbeing but only with planning and discipline.
• Three essentials: plan ahead, invest in yourself and build your network.

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