Going Freelance with Confidence

Going freelance is an option many of us have considered, but we often hold back for different reasons: we might be fearful of the unknown, about finances, or how it’ll feel to be our own boss. This course covers the practicalities and mental health elements of going freelance, looking at goal setting, building a business aligned to your values and being a happy ‘solopreneur’. It will give you the extra boost of confidence you need as well as myriad practical tips on moving into freelance life with confidence, led by experienced freelancer and coach Jenny Stallard.

Choosing to be your own boss is always easier when you’re prepared – physically and mentally. This course will help you do just that, thanks to written exercises and discussions around the realities and challenges of freelancing as well as the positives, too.

With the pandemic throwing many of us into furlough, or the working-from-home situation making us think we could strike out on our own, many are wondering about freelancing as a next step. But is it for you? This course will help you confirm that decision.

With a friendly approach to freelancing, the course will help build your confidence as well as your plans to network and build a successful business.\

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for anyone who is either considering a move to freelancing, is thinking about taking redundancy and setting up on their own or choosing a ‘side hustle’ that might one day be a business.

Timetable

One-day workshop

Benefits

Learn from an industry expert how go freelance with confidence.

• How to be a freelancer on your terms, nobody else’s
• How to set goals and work towards them
• How to find balance with your work and home life, including arranging and managing your practical workspace
• Why looking after your mental health is vital when you’re self employed
• How to network and find like-minded freelancers as well as building a client base (including using social media

A one-day workshop.

Written exercises in class, live tutor support and Q & As throughout.

This course is open to anyone, across industry sectors, who is considering a move to freelance.

English requirements

Fluent spoken and written English is essential.

Please note that the course is not suitable for those wishing to improve their English language skills.

Rebecca Seal, Solo, Souvernir Press, 2020

Alison Grade, The Freelance Bible, Portfolio Penguin, 2020

Fiona Thomas, Out of Office, Trigger Publishing, 2020