E81: The Portfolio Career Playbook with Eric Sim

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E81: The Portfolio Career Playbook with Eric Sim

Zivile Einikyte

Jun 30, 2025

Transcript

Join me for an insightful conversation with Eric Sim — former Managing Director at UBS Investment Bank and author of Small Actions. Known for inspiring millions on LinkedIn with his career wisdom, Eric shares how he built a meaningful portfolio career driven by purpose, not just prestige.

In this episode, we explore:

The quiet power of self-discovery and authenticity
How Eric went from stage fright to global speaker and teacher
Practical insights on digital networking, resilience, and redefining success
Why mentorship matters — and how small actions lead to big shifts

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot or searching for more meaning in your work, Eric’s journey is a powerful reminder that success can be reimagined — and lived on your own terms.

About Eric:

Eric Sim writes about career skills for over two million followers on LinkedIn and is the author of “Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success”. Previously, he served as a managing director at UBS Investment Bank as well as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Sim founded the Institute of Life with a mission to help professionals achieve success at work and in life.

More about the Institute of Life:

http://www.iol.life/

🎙️Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:

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🎵 Music by Luca Nioi:

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eric Sim and Portfolio Careers

01:47 Navigating Career Changes and Teaching Journey

04:36 The Importance of Writing and Sharing Experiences