Milly Tamati interviews Taylor Elyse Morrison, who shares her journey through various business environments and her embrace of a portfolio career. Taylor discusses the challenges and joys of having multiple roles, including coaching, facilitation, and her recent venture into a PhD program. The discussion highlights the importance of curiosity, awareness, and balance in navigating a multifaceted career, as well as practical advice for those looking to explore similar paths. In this conversation, Taylor Elyse Morrison discusses her journey in pursuing education and career flexibility, emphasizing the importance of facilitation and coaching. She shares insights on developing presence, the power of asking questions, and the significance of finding community as a generalist. The discussion also touches on predictions for the future of work, particularly in light of AI advancements, and the joy of experimentation in professional growth.

takeaways

• Taylor has worked in almost every type of business except nonprofit and government.
• She thrives in startup environments where innovation is key.
• A portfolio career allows for diverse interests and opportunities.
• Many people are curious about the concept of a portfolio career.
• Embracing a portfolio career can come with feelings of shame and uncertainty.
• Starting small projects can lead to a fulfilling portfolio career.
• The normalization of portfolio careers is increasing.
• Clear value propositions for different roles can enhance branding.
• Intimate content, like email series, resonates well with audiences.
• Curiosity and awareness can lead to unexpected opportunities. I wanted to have more accountability and support in my academic pursuits.
• It's so cool to be like, I would never have met you without this program.
• There's a certain amount of ego death that happens in coaching and facilitation.
• It's really not a situation where you're the star of the show.
• You can just start to be more intentional about how you approach things.
• I believe in having a growth mindset; presence can be developed.
• A good question can change everything in a conversation.
• What would be possible if we shifted our perspectives?
• It feels like a space where I can take up space and share my journey.
• If you can make it fun and bring others along, it just feels like play.

Links:

Follow Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorelysemorrison/

Follow Milly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/

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