#22 Why It’s Great to have a Colourful Umbrella

Have you experienced that fabulous feeling when you suddenly realise that what you are doing IS the best thing for you? Because you let yourself totally embrace your passion for what you do, your personal reward is an amazing warm inner glow and on the outside, the world gets to see your huge, wide smile!

Over the past two weeks my moments of realisation have been a perfect illustration of how I have, over time, added so much colour to my umbrella. My bespoke umbrella consists of segments; each one a different colour to represent a unique part of my business. Together they create a beautiful synergy of colour and expertise. Together they offer a canopy of choice to best suit the individual needs of my diverse range of clients. With a firm grip on my colourful umbrella I can really enjoy the challenge, diversity and success of having a portfolio lifestyle!

Perhaps you’ve thought about how you too can build a portfolio career or lifestyle?Or maybe you see the wearing of more than one hat as not being a serious business? Does it say to you, “too many different ideas and mixed messages?”Being so passionate about achieving the right work and lifestyle choices to create a fulfilling and balanced life, I’d like to share my top 10 reasons why it is so great to have a colourful umbrella:1. An Abundance of Opportunities2. Constant Inspiration & Motivation3. Greater level of personal Participation & Contribution4. Greater sharing of Knowledge, Experience and Skills

5. Powerful Joint Ventures or Collaborations

6. Discover Hidden Talents

7. Add Value to your Client Relationships

8. Achieve the Right Life/Work Balance

9. Deliver Unique Solutions

10. It’s Your Choice

So are you ready to experience your light bulb moment of realisation and to develop your own colourful umbrella?