Biog
I like books and was given the opportunity to set up a new books division, Globe Law and Business, in 2005 where we set out to create law books which are sufficiently high level to be of real use to the experienced professional, yet still accessible. In 2015, I was part of a management buyout/buy-in of the books division when Globe Law and Business was sold to a management team including me. I believe that there is a future in high quality, lovingly produced books with the utmost attention paid to the editorial, design and production processes. For authors, I aim to offer a professional service, with a personal touch- for you to enjoy the experience of being published and bringing your works to the global market. Outside of publishing, I am a British Wheel of Yoga accredited yoga teacher. I teach a hatha flow class, incorporating breath awareness, attention to alignment and mindful flow. In today’s ever-connected, super-stressed world, yoga offers a way to de-stress and to relax and clear the mind. I also write and have also edited two books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers: ‘Yoga Teaching Handbook’ and the new ‘Yoga Student Handbook’.
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Who or what helps you to manage your portfolio career?
I think I have a strong sense of why I am doing both- I am genuinely passionate about both publishing and yoga. Careers can develop, though, so it is worth checking in regularly to ensure you are still where you would like to be. I think being part of the management of a smaller organisation involves quite a bit of work around understanding yourself, your own motivators and strengths/weaknesses etc. I have really enjoyed the book ‘Build, Believe, Become’ by the inspirational founders of The Allbright, the private members’ club of which I am a member- the book includes helpful sections on these points around self-awareness.
How do you approach marketing your portfolio career?
I think I am not a very good marketer of myself! I have a good network and I enjoy people connections but I am not sure I make the most of marketing opportunities for myself!
What advice would you give to someone considering a portfolio career?
I would advise people to go with what they genuinely enjoy. If you are considering a portfolio career, it’s good to keep organised so you don’t take on too much. It’s also quite a broad term so it can mean different things to different people. You can flex the balance as you see fit according to the time in your life.
What 5 tips can you share for people considering a portfolio career?
1 Keep organised!
2 Pursue the things you enjoy.
3 Don’t worry about fitting into labels of who you think you should be.
4 Make sure you look after yourself.
5 Have a clear sense of why you are doing it- what motivates you.
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View Sian’s LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/sian-o-neill-0b3567a/
Browse Sian’s yoga web site https://www.yogawithsian.co.uk/
Browse the Globe Law and Business web site https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/
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