Latest Outofoffice Podcast Episodes
Pricing and chronic illness with Ruth Poundwhite
Out of Office Podcast - November 17, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutesNow anyone who has read Out of Office will know that I’ve written about how to raise your prices, I have successfully raised my prices repeatedly throughout the years but this year it’s felt much harder and I was trying to unpick why that might be and I realised that being diagnosed with a chron...
Patriarchy stress disorder with Dr Valerie Rein
Out of Office Podcast - November 10, 2021 10:52 - 38 minutesAll of the hard work, success, and achievement aren’t actually satisfying...You know you’re here for more. You might have tried therapy, coaching, self-help books, retreats, and personal development programs... You’ve made progress. But you’re still not where you want to be. You’ve got tons...
Follow your passions with Alison Powell from Write Club
Out of Office Podcast - October 13, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutesAlison Powell is a freelance writer and creativity coach. She facilitates workshops and courses as part of Write Club, which I've taken part in recently and found invaluable as I write the first draft of my novel. In this episode we talk about: Why building a club for writers is important to...
Therapy is magic with Jo Love
Out of Office Podcast - October 06, 2021 03:30 - 43 minutesEDIT: Jo's book will now be published on Nov 4th 2021 Let me introduce you to Jo Love. She is a Trainee Psychotherapist, award-winning Mental Health Advocate, Artist and Author of Therapy is… Magic. In this episode we cover: Jo’s squiggly career journey from lawyer to business owner to tr...
Mental health at work with Lorna Scully from Digital Discussions Unflitered
Out of Office Podcast - September 15, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode we cover How I discovered I wanted to be a writer My journey through employment and how it all, abruptly came to a halt Facing challenges with confidence and overcoming external expectations set on us by society How social media has helped me create a community and build r...
Make money blogging with Jenna Farmer AKA The Bloglancer
Out of Office Podcast - September 08, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutesThis week Jenna from The Bloglancer is sharing 5 steps to make money from your blog. This episode is perfect for anyone who has a blog as a hobby and is wondering how to monetise. Jenna shares her mindset tips, a simple way to make money as an affiliate and how to optimise your blog to work with...
Self-promotion tips for when you're feeling low
Out of Office Podcast - August 25, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutesOh lordy it's been a bad spell for me and my mental health. But a girl gotta eat. And pay the mortgage. So we continue to self-promote. Here are my tips on how to make it work when you don't feel good about self-promotion. For mental health support call 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258 Learn m...
Strategies for dealing with imposter syndrome
Out of Office Podcast - August 18, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutesDo you ever feel like you're an imposter waiting to be found out? Like all your successes are just good timing? That you've got no right to be thinking about running a business? Today I'm sharing how I cope with imposter syndrome and push on without letting it get in the way. Learn more a...
Are these corporate habits ruining your freelance life?
Out of Office Podcast - August 11, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutesCorporate hangovers are more common than you think. Here are 5 habits that might be ruining your freelance life. Sign up to the Inspire Write Repeat waitlist here. All the other links you need are here.
Burnout and boundaries with Jo Hooper
Out of Office Podcast - August 04, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutesI want to introduce you to Jo Hooper, my freelance pal and mental health mentor. She's an absolute rock and voice of reason when it comes to building a business that supports your wellbeing, and in this conversation, we cover a lot of ground. From my dwindling mental health and corporate hangove...
How to make the leap with Jess Berry from The Coworking Club
Out of Office Podcast - July 28, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutesIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to Jess from the Coworking Club about how to make the leap into freelancing. We discuss: Why side hustles are on the rise post-pandemic Blogging - is it dead in the water? How to manage your mental health when you go solo Where to find your first client...
Pitching to publications (Part 2)
Out of Office Podcast - July 21, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutesDo you dream of seeing your name in print? But not got a clue where to start? The good news is that I've been there and spent years pitching successfully to publications, with my work printed in Grazia, Huffington Post, Happiful and Metro to name a few. Also, I offer 1-1 mentoring calls as...
Pitching to publications (Part 1)
Out of Office Podcast - July 14, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutesDo you dream of seeing your name in print? But not got a clue where to start? The good news is that I've been there and spent years pitching successfully to publications, with my work printed in Grazia, Huffington Post, Happiful and Metro to name a few. Also, I offer 1-1 mentoring calls as wel...
My 3 biggest business fears
Out of Office Podcast - July 07, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutesI'm all for offering practical advice on the podcast, but sometimes it's just as important to share the reality of running a freelance writing business. And I have been feeling a lot of fear and anxiety recently, but I haven't let it get on top of me. Here are my 3 biggest business fears and...
How to make time for your passion project
Out of Office Podcast - June 30, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutesToo often, our dreams are put on hold because life gets in the way. We end up binge-watching The Office all weekend or looking after those around us, never make time for our own passion projects. In this episode, I'm sharing how I have managed to make time for my passion projects over the year...
Using IG reels to sell your services
Out of Office Podcast - June 23, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutesInstagram reels are here to stay, but how can you use them to promote and ultimately sell more of your freelance services? I too was reluctant in the beginning, SO not up for learning dance routines and pointing at floating text. But once I found out how to use reels in my own way, to fit with m...
Is it ever OK to work for free?
Out of Office Podcast - June 16, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutesThere's an ongoing joke in the freelancing community that you can't pay your rent/feed your kids with 'exposure'. We all deserve to be paid fairly for our work... but is it ever OK to work for free? All the links you need are here Video on how to set your rates
How to manage your schedule when you have depression
Out of Office Podcast - June 08, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutesFreelancing can offer so many positives. But what about when you have depression? How can you factor that into your schedule and make sure you still get work done, keep clients happy and grow your business? In this episode I share some practical tips that you can implement in your freelance li...
How to overcome self-doubt in business
Out of Office Podcast - June 02, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutesDo you struggle with confidence? Do you remember all the negative feedback and blatantly ignore the positive? Are you plagued with self-doubt whenever you dare to introduce yourself as a freelancer? I've been there! This episode takes you through a few practical ways that you can begin to nurt...
How to host an online event
Out of Office Podcast - May 26, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutesOK this a proper deep dive! I've been hosting regular online events for a year now and have learned so much. In this episode, I talk you through the technical steps to setting up your online event as well as other important things to consider such as promotion, pricing, writing your sales page, ...
Are you financially ready to go freelance?
Out of Office Podcast - May 19, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutesAhh the money worries are real! In this episode, I'm sharing some tips that will give you the confidence to make the leap without fearing the financial hardships that come with it. Buy my book Out of Office - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/out-of-office-ditch-the-9-5-and-be-your-own-boss/97817...
How I used Instagram to sell out my writing program in 36 hours
Out of Office Podcast - May 12, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutesHere is the second part of a series that takes you behind the scenes of the marketing strategy that I used to promote my writing program and sell it out in 36 hours! In this episode, I get into the details of how I created the content, how I spread it evenly over grid posts, reels, stories, an...
Sharing the launch strategy for my sold-out writing program
Out of Office Podcast - May 05, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutesOla! Welcome to this highly requested two-part podcast all about how I sold out my most recent program launch in less than 36 hours! In this part, I'll talk through my overall strategy, timescales, who I learned all my tricks from, how I figured out what platforms to use and how I brainstormed...
Growing your online platform
Out of Office Podcast - April 28, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutesToday I'm sharing tried and tested ways to grow your platform online to boost your freelance business. Grab a notebook and get ready to create content that attracts more clients! My book Out of Office is out now
Using your blog to get more clients
Out of Office Podcast - April 21, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutesBlogging is what started my freelance career so I felt it only made sense to share my thoughts on how it can help you in your business journey. You can use your blog as a place to talk about subjects that you’re scared to post about on social media as well as a tool to demonstrate your abilities...
Falling in love with freelancing again
Out of Office Podcast - April 14, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutesI've had periods in my life as a freelancer where I've felt a bit stuck and I've questioned if I was really on the right path. Last year, when I lost my biggest client, I was forced to reevaluate what I wanted out of my business and it changed my entire approach. Let me tell you the 5 things t...
Strategies for coping with stress, depression and anxiety
Out of Office Podcast - April 07, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutesPandemic life has well and truly impacted my mental health so I wanted to do another mental health episode to share with you what I've been doing to manage the symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety recently. If you need urgent support call the Samaritans for free on 116 123 24 anytime or ...
4 monthly habits to boost your business
Out of Office Podcast - March 31, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutesThese are my tried and tested systems for ending the month on a high and feeling prepared for the one ahead. Out of Office is available now! My book My website Follow me on Instagram
Managing loneliness when working from home
Out of Office Podcast - March 24, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutesFreelancers are more at risk of social isolation than regular workers, but in 2021 it's a widespread issue for so many people. I've found some simple steps that can help ease the loneliness. Out of Office is available now! My book My website Follow me on Instagram
Free tools that make freelancing easier
Out of Office Podcast - March 17, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutesI know how hard it can be to get going in the early days of freelancing, when every penny counts. That's why I've put together a list of free resources that you can access to make your life easier. Out of Office is available now! My book My website Follow me on Instagram Access my freeb...
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