Whistle to Work Podcast

“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 l

Whistle to Work Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Zarir Vakil and Mike Anderson, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Zarir Vakil and Mike Anderson hosts Whistle to Work Podcast, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Loneliness, Stress, and Success: Decoding the Real Challenges of the Portfolio Professional with Ben Legg, Founder of The Portfolio Collective

  Jan 22, 202650 minS2

  <p>Unlock the secrets to building a successful portfolio career with Ben Legg, the founder of The Portfolio Collective, as he recounts his extraordinary journey from the British Army and Google to guiding over 16,000 independent professionals worldwide. Hear his candid advice on overcoming the biggest challenges of the independent work world—complication and loneliness—and learn the exact strategies you need to build your personal brand and pipeline in the age of AI.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>[01:15] Introduction of Ben Legg and his unconventional career path (British Army, McKinsey, Coca-Cola, Google).</p><p>[04:34] Ben's biggest career lessons and turning poin...

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  Episode #4

  Bridging the Gap: Innovation, Experience, and the Power of the 'Grown-Ups' with Alex Meisl of greyhairworks!

  Jan 8, 202643 minS2

  <p>Join hosts Zed and Mike as they sit down with Alex Meisl—entrepreneur, connector, and digital transformation pioneer. As the co-founder of grayhairworks! , Alex shares his journey from a large corporate environment to running multiple ventures globally. Discover the simple, yet powerful, concept behind greyhairworks 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 works. Alex offers no-nonsense advice on building a portfolio career, the importance of trust and relevance, the disciplined art of the 30-minute meeting, and the crucial lessons learned from st...

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  Episode #3

  From Corporate to Community: Shalini Khemka CBE on Building the E2E Ecosystem and the Future of Fractional Work

  Jan 6, 202654 minS2

  <p>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, the support E2E provides (including events, fundraising, and NED recruitment), and her personal reflections on the business's growth and her g...

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  Episode #2

  Intentional Ownership: Reclaiming Your Entrepreneurial Drive and Eliminating Unforced Errors with Andrew B Morris

  Jan 1, 20261h 1mS2

  <p>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.<br/><br/></p><p>Time Stamp</p><p>06:00 The 4-Step Rule That Built a Dynasty - Andrew reveals a deceptively simple principle passed down by his entrepreneur father: “Every fourth step is theirs.”<br/>This single rule reframes how...

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  Designing Work That Adapts With You, Portfolio Life, Done Right with Mike Richardson

  Dec 22, 202549 minS2

  <p>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. </p><p>Drawing on his journey from a 20-year corporate career (including Shell International and the aerospace industry) to 23 years of portfolio life, Mike dives deep into powerful strategies, including the concept of the c...

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