Beyond the Layoff: Building an Unshakable Portfolio Career with Abby Schommer

from Strategic Thinkers · host Sean M. Atkinson

Discover how to transform career uncertainty into professional resilience with Abby Schommer. After being laid off from Facebook despite stellar performance, Abby shares her journey to becoming "the lady with nine jobs" through developing a portfolio career. Learn practical strategies for building multiple income streams, managing time across different commitments, and gaining control over your professional future. From leveraging freelance platforms to creating systems that prevent burnout, this episode offers a blueprint for anyone looking to future-proof their career in today's unpredictable job market. 🔑 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 - Introduction to Portfolio Careers 04:52 - Building Resilience in Uncertain Job Markets 11:18 - Taking Control: The Shift to Portfolio Careers 17:10 - Finding Clients and Building a Freelance Career 23:17 - Navigating Confidence and Emotional Well-being 29:44 - The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptability 36:51 - The Birth of CalPal: A Solution for Freelancers 41:39 - Proactive Time Management Strategies 47:48 - Building a Business While Maintaining Other Income 53:10 - Navigating Layoffs and Job Market Challenges 🔗 CONNECT WITH ABBY: CalPal: https://getcalpal.com Code: STRATEGICTHINKERS50 Offer: 50% off your first three months of any paid CalPal plan The Marginalized Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MarginalPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyschommer/ 📱 FOLLOW US: https://thestrategicthinkers.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoachesCorner-SBA/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-atkinson-b854152/ https://www.facebook.com/majority.medina https://www.instagram.com/thestrategicthinkers/ #PortfolioCareers #LayoffRecovery #CareerStrategy #FreelanceLife #MultipleIncomeStreams #ProfessionalResilience #TimeManagement #JobSecurity #CareerDevelopment #Entrepreneurship

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