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Author: Zarir Vakil and Mike Anderson

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“Whistle to Work” delves into the journey of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship in a portfolio career. Mike and Zed share personal anecdotes, professional insights, and strategies for thriving in new communities while effectively managing career shifts. The podcast provides a welcoming and supportive space for learning and personal growth.

Portfolio careers cannot rely on your past role and  ‘brand’ alone. In this series we’ll focus on how you’ve got to “show up properly”. That means, purposefully, organised, prepared, knowledgeable, and a myriad of other things that we will talk about during this series. It's serious stuff but not dull.


The primary objective of “Whistle to Work” is to assist individuals in navigating portfolio career opportunities. The podcast aims to share real-time narratives on managing portfolio careers, impart productivity, personal branding, and targeted learning principles, and foster a community of engaged listeners.


Hosted by Zed Vakil and Mike Anderson

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Zed Vakil   https://www.zarirvakil.com/

Mike Anderson  https://dottt.co.uk/


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Join hosts Zed and Mike as they sit down with Alex Meisl—entrepreneur, connector, and digital transformation pioneer. As the co-founder of Gray Hair Works, Alex shares his journey from a large corporate environment to running multiple ventures globally. Discover the simple, yet powerful, concept behind Gray Hair Works and its sister consultancy, Grace and Co: connecting corporates searching for genuine innovation with a boutique network of seasoned, 'grown-up' executives who know what truly w...
In this episode of "Whistle To Work," hosts Zed and Mike interview Shalini Khemka CBE, Founder and CEO of E2Exchange. Shalini shares the journey of building E2E into one of the UK's most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems, supporting over 24,000 SMEs and enabling £230 billion in economic impact. The conversation covers her transition from a corporate career in banking and private equity to founding E2E as a passion project. They discuss the key challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs, ...
Andrew B Morris, serial investor and dynamic coach, shares his inspiring journey from transforming his family's Business Design Centre to his current "Hub and Spoke" portfolio model, which centers on his Scale London platform for entrepreneurs. He discusses the innate nature of entrepreneurship, the power of ownership, the value of charging a fee, and the importance of focus and empowering others. Time Stamp 06:00 The 4-Step Rule That Built a Dynasty - Andrew reveals a deceptively simple pr...
In this episode, we speak to Mike Richardson, Agility expert. Are you considering transitioning from corporate life, or are you an existing fractional executive or entrepreneur seeking valuable, light-hearted content to build a successful portfolio career? Join hosts Zed and Mike on Whistle to Work for a real treat as they welcome veteran Mike Richardson, a pioneer and veteran of portfolio careers and peer-to-peer communities. Drawing on his journey from a 20-year corporate career (incl...
In this episode we discuss value proposition design, how it can be done effectively and ultimately getting you clients. We share with you our experience of why you need to "keep searching to find the truth" and "don't skip the hard yards". Time Stamp: [02:00] The tip of your spear resolves the problem in hand [06:00] Being clear about value proposition for your target market [10:25] Showing up as a person they need right now [13:10] Scouting for customers, underselling your self [16:1...
In this episode we discuss target markets, who do we serve and the persona. How you prepare the tip of the spear to reach your target audience. Time Stamp: [03:00] Low hanging fruits to get to a paid market [07:40] How to make yourself easy to "buy" [11:00] Iterating and solving problems for target market [14:00] Shaping your value proposition for target market [16:00] Plan but expect to change [19:00] The tip vs the handle of your spear [22:00] Why you need to practise writing a bri...
In this episode we discuss how to identify your target market as you start your portfolio career. We look at how your passion, purpose, values impact your selection of clients. We explore the importance of joining networks to help you connect. Time Stamp: [04:50] How your lifestyle and passion affects your business decision [10:20] Narratives and stories that are grounded in your purpose and value [12:10] Goals of having a portfolio career [15:30] Why you need to join networks [17:30]&n...
In this episode, we’ll be talking about how to show up in your portfolio career. Zed and Mike explore how to identify your passionate purpose, clarify your business hypothesis, and use both to shape a model of work that’s purpose-driven, market-ready, and authentic. Whether you're transitioning from a corporate role or already navigating portfolio life, this episode will guide you to organize and articulate your offering with more confidence. [2:19] Discovering Your Passionate Purpose - Sep...
In this series we will be talking about Showing Up For Your Portfolio Career. We talk about the recalibration process as you transition into a portfolio career. We explore the initial considerations required. We look at why its important to think about your portfolio career as a business and how to go about doing it. Whistle To Work Podcast is hosted by Mike Anderson and Zed Vakil. Timestamp: [1:40] Now what? Recalibrating yourself [6:20] Who you should talk to when making a decision to hav...
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