How to Quit Corporate and Start a Portfolio Career – A Step-by-Step Guide by Ani Filipova

In this episode of "Change is Possible - Your Career Transformation Guide" podcast, Ani Filipova⁠ reflects on her personal journey of career transformation. She shares insights into how to recognize when a career change is needed, the three major driving forces behind her decision to leave her corporate career, and how she transitioned into building a portfolio career. With a deep focus on reclaiming time with family, prioritizing health, and embracing new opportunities, Ani walks us through the mindset and practical steps required to successfully change career paths. Whether you're considering a major shift in your professional life or just curious about the process, Ani’s story offers invaluable advice.

Ani Filipova is a former Chief Operating Officer for Citibank's Treasury and Trade Solutions in Asia, where she managed operations across 16 countries. Throughout her career, she has worked in various leadership roles in global banking and has led transformative projects in the digital banking space. With over 20 years of experience, she now embraces a portfolio career, balancing coaching, public speaking, and other projects.

In this episode, Ani discusses the challenges of her high-flying career in banking and why she ultimately decided to step away from the corporate world. She shares the three driving forces behind her decision: the need for more time with her family, the importance of maintaining good health, and the realization that corporate roles no longer aligned with her values. Ani also outlines the importance of preparing for a career transition by planning finances, discussing options with family, and considering what truly matters in life. She introduces the concept of a portfolio career and offers practical steps for building one, including coaching, public speaking, and developing multiple income streams.

Expect to Learn:

• How to recognize when it's time for a career change

• The importance of preparing financially for a career shift

• The value of a portfolio career and how to start building one

• The significance of work-life balance and family time in career decisions

• How to maintain health and well-being while climbing the career ladder

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] - Introduction: Feeling Stuck in Your Career? [00:00:56] - Ani's corporate career: An inspirational journey [00:04:54] - Ani’s Big Career Leap: Opportunities with Audit & Risks at Citibank [00:07:08] - How and why Ani left the corporate career [00:07:34] - The Driving Forces you need to look for [00:12:54] - Learn how to prepare for change [00:14:50] - Find out what you are going to do! [00:16:35] - Don't make these mistakes in your early career [00:18:08] - What is a Portfolio Career? [00:21:54] - Learn from Ani's diverse portfolio [00:22:46] - Conclusion: It's not a rocket science!

LISTEN ON:

• Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hIdk5DTJA46Wjd88gC1UK⁠⁠⁠

• Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/change-is-possible-your-career-transformation-guide/id1609990507⁠⁠⁠

• Podcast site: ⁠⁠⁠https://changeispossible.site/⁠⁠

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