Portfolio Career Design Program™

You have the experience, the ideas, and the sense that you're capable of more.
What's missing is the structure to design it.
Turn your potential into real career options - step by step, without the chaos.
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Management consulting industry can burn you out, make you lose sight, shake up long-term perspective. Working with Ania has helped me …… become more strategic and confident in building my own working life. I particularly appreciated our scheduled meetings aside, she made herself available at any time.
William, Boston Consulting Group, UK.
Anna is a very special and professional. She helped me to shape my personal and professional life. If I can say in 1 line " I am a completely different and better version of myself and I continue to be"
Danish Hayat, Business consultant
Anna is a rare kind of sparring partner: competent and no-nonsense. Her program navigates professional and personal challenges with clarity and confidence - while expecting me to show up and do the work. Her mix of support, accountability and strategic challenge is what makes working with her so powerful.
Claudio C.J., Director, UBS Wealth Management
After 20 years in banking, Anna helped me regain motivation, rethink uncertainty and see my life through the lens of options. Her perspective and strong network opened up new possibilities and helped me move forward with renewed confidence and energy.
Michael M., Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild
I also highly recommend working with Ania. She helps broaden perspectives, bring clarity, and uncover new directions for professional growth. Truly worthwhile.
Katarzyna Kowalska-Jarnot, Coach | Trainer
I recommend Ania and her program, it really helped me organize my thinking about this area of ​​​​life.
Joanna Welerowicz, Banking
My clients come from:
Sound familiar?
You earn well. Maybe very well. But you wake up with the same thought:
What if one decision made by somebody else changes everything?

What if your company restructures?
What if you’re made redundant?
What if in 5 years you look back and think: “I should have tried”?

You have ideas. Maybe two, maybe three. But they go unrealised, because you don’t know how to launch them alongside a full-time job. Without chaos and without risk.

Or maybe you don’t have an idea yet, just an intuition that you’re capable of more. .
Recognise this?
A promotion no longer brings security, it just adds more pressure to prove your worth all over again.

You have ideas for something of your own, but without a clear structure, pursuing them feels like a risk you can’t afford to take.

Your life hinges on one paycheque. One employer. One decision you don’t have control over.

And you hope it’ll work out somehow. 

What if you
do nothing?
A year from now, you’ll be in the same place. With the same “someday” in your mind.

Except the market won’t wait.
AI is taking over tasks. Companies are restructuring. People you know are losing their jobs overnight.

And you’re still betting it won’t happen to you.

The question isn’t “whether” to build a Plan B. The question is “when,” and whether you’ll make it in time
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Who is Portfolio Career Design™ for?
This is for you if:
  • You earn well, but your security hinges on just one thing – one salary, one employer, one decision.
  • You want to build additional income streams, but you don’t have 40 hours a week for a “side project”.
  • You have ideas but lack the structure and plan to launch them.
  • You need someone who knows the market, understands your situation, and can help you connect the dots.
  • You don’t want another online course you’ll finish 10% of, you want a guided process with a real person.
  • You have a successful career, but you feel it’s not the full extent of your potential - you want more options, greater autonomy, and a more fulfilling working life.
This is NOT for you if:
  • You are not ready to take responsibility for your next professional chapter - support matters, but no one will do the work for you.
  • You’re happy relying solely on employment for your career.
  • You’re currently unemployed and looking for a traditional job.
  • You’re looking for magic tricks and quick fixes without doing the work.
  • You prefer to watch from the sidelines rather than take action.
  • You expect someone to hand you a ready-made idea on a silver platter.
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Why I created Portfolio Career Design™?
For nearly 30 years in outplacement, I’ve sat across from people whose lives had just been turned upside down.
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Why me?
29 yrs business practice
20,000+ professionals - have been helped to navigate a career change.
3,000+ people have completed my programmes. 
Clients from: Google, Meta, Accenture, PwC, UBS, Lufthansa, BP, LOT, WarnerBros
7 businesses , that I’ve built myself - I live what I teach
16 years of research in portfolio psychology
My clients come from:
How does the process work?
01
Foundation
You map the experience, strengths, assets and patterns that already exist in your professional life - but are often under-valued or invisible to you.

This stage creates the foundation for building options intentionally instead of reacting emotionally to the market.
02
Anchor
You define the deeper drivers behind your next chapter, so you stop chasing random opportunities and start making more intentional decisions.

Your anchor becomes a filter for what is worth pursuing - and what is simply distraction.
03
Opportunity Map
You identify multiple professional directions, income paths and opportunities that align with your strengths, personality and market reality.

The goal is not to find one perfect answer - but to expand your optionality strategically.
04
Validation
You test ideas early, quickly and with low risk before investing serious time, money or energy.

Instead of guessing, you gather real-world feedback and identify what has actual market traction.
05
Implementation
You leave with a structured action plan: priorities, positioning, next steps and implementation support.

Inside the program, participants also gain access to expert guidance across LinkedIn, AI, legal, finance and business topics.
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Every challenge you face has a solution
“I don’t know what my second career path could be. I don’t have any ideas.”
We map your skills, experiences, and passions. You’ll discover options you didn’t know you had. Most people have far more skills than they think, but no one’s ever shown them.
“I have too many ideas and don’t know which to choose.”
You get clear evaluation and prioritisation criteria. You test before you decide. You choose based on data and market feedback, not emotions and guesswork.
“I don’t have time because of my job.”
The programme is designed for 3-4 hours per week. You work at your own pace. I make sure you keep moving forward without getting stuck or putting things off.
“I’m afraid I won’t manage. Technology and social media overwhelm me.”
We start small with quick, low-risk experiments in a safe, judgment-free space. You test your ideas before committing real resources. And when it comes to tech or social media, specialists guide you in plain language so it actually makes sense.
“I don’t know how to price it or who to sell it to.”
You get ready-made templates on how to describe your offer, set a price, and run your first sales pitch. You get practical tools and frameworks you can use immediately, rather than just theory.
“I’m too old for this. My ship has sailed.”
Not true. Most of my clients are 40-50+. Your experience, your connections, and your self-awareness give you a competitive edge. We also work on the beliefs that hold you back, because even the best plan won’t help if your own doubts stand in the way.
This is not another online course you’ll abandon
You know how it goes. You buy a course, do 3 lessons, then life gets in the way and you never go back to it. Portfolio Career Design™ works differently.
This is a project-based, transformational program.
You implement, in real time, step by step.
A unique blend: a self-paced online platform + real people who walk with you through the process.
You’re not left alone with materials.
You’re part of a process, with support.
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How you’ll feel after 90 days?
  • No more fear about the future.
    That 3 a.m. thought of “what if I get fired” stops paralysing you. You have something to fall back on.
  • A new kind of confidence.

    You know what you can do, and you can name it, price it, and sell it.
  • A sense of calm you haven’t felt in a long time.
    One employer’s decision no longer holds you hostage. You have options. You have a plan. You have control.
  • Clarity instead of chaos.
    You know which idea makes sense and what to do first. No more putting things off for "someday."
  • Work that actually means something.
    You're doing this because you want to, not because you have to.
If you see that the market has changed, and the next promotion doesn't solve your problems - this is the right place.
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Why this process works differently?
Portfolio Career Design Program™ was built for ambitious professionals who do not need more inspiration. They need structure, strategic perspective and a way to translate their experience into real-world options.
This is not passive learning.
Participants work inside a structured process that combines:
  • strategic reflection,
  • implementation,
  • accountability,
  • idea validation,
  • expert feedback,
  • and ongoing pressure-testing in a high-level peer environment.
What supports the process?
  • live mentoring and mastermind sessions
  • one-on-one strategic check-ins
  • implementation-focused workshops and expert sessions
  • structured tools, prompts and frameworks
  • a high-level community of ambitious professionals
  • ongoing accountability and support
How does the transformation look?
Monica
Chief Operating Officer, Chemical Industry
She dreamed of combining her career with a passion for sport and mindfulness. Today, she’s a rest coach, running workshops for women and selling her own online course, all without quitting her day job.
Thomas
Senior Manager, PwC
He reduced his position to part-time and co-founded a children’s clothing business with his wife, creating two income streams and gaining a greater peace of mind.
Peter
Lawyer, BP
He started writing for industry publications. He is building a personal brand as an expert. He gets invited to share his perspectives and is cited by peers. His intellectual property works for him.
What participants say
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Your safety is guaranteed
14-day money-back guarantee – no questions asked
If within 14 days of purchase you decide this isn’t for you, you are entitled to a full refund. No questions. No justification needed. Zero risk.
Results guarantee
If after the 12-month program you haven’t built your second career path despite following the guidance, attending sessions, and completing the requirements you’ll get:
  • Lifetime access to the platform and all materials.
  • 3 months of coaching to help you get there.
I don’t leave you without results. Either you will have created new opportunities, or you receive additional support to make it happen.
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The program is open, but my calendar is filling up fast!
I conduct the monthly one-on-one check-ins personally.
This quarter, I am able to take on 5 more people.
Ask yourself: where will you be a year from now if you say “not yet” again today?
Reserve your spot!
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Want more one-on-one support?
If you know you need more intensive individual guidance, explore Portfolio Career Design Premium with 12 additional private sessions.
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Frequently asked questions

No. Many participants start without a specific idea and just with an intuition that they’re capable of more. Steps 1-3 of the programme help you to discover what your idea is. 

3-4 hours. The programme is designed for people with full-time jobs and other commitments. 

No. The entire point of Portfolio Career Design is so you can build yourself options alongside your job, not instead of it. 

Because this isn’t a course you “work through alone.” You have weekly Q&As, monthly check-ins with me, masterminds, and a community. It is a structure that won’t let you stall. 

The programme takes you through discovery, validation, and preparation for implementation. The hands-on launch (website, company registration, ads) is your responsibility. But you’re not alone. We bring in specialists who show you how to do it. 

You can tell them. In fact, you probably should. We don’t teach people to do anything behind their employer’s back. Everything is transparent and compliant. We explain the legal rules and ethical considerations involved, so you understand what is allowed and what isn’t. Many employers value people who develop themselves. And if yours doesn’t, that’s all the more reason you need additional options. 

Immediately after payment. 

Yes. 

Yes. Portfolio Career Design™ is industry-agnostic. It’s worked for lawyers, COOs, consulting managers, HR specialists, engineers, and marketers. I don’t teach you a specific business. I teach you the process of discovering and testing your ideas, regardless of where you’re coming from. 

You can complete the core of the programme in as little as 90 days, but most participants take 3–6 months depending on pace and their situation. You have full access to the platform, Q&A sessions, masterminds, and community for 12 months. I’m there to make sure you don’t stall. The check-ins, sessions, and masterminds are all designed to keep you moving forward, not postponing. 

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