Five people every freelancer needs in their life

by Emma Cossey Admin | Feb 26, 2018 | Freelance General, Freelance Personal Development, Freelance Podcasts, New Freelancer, Podcasts & Interviews

Edit: This is a blog post from 2011, updated in 2018.  A good support structure is so important when you’re a freelancer, or you’re self-employed, particularly when you’re starting out. Having that freelance support network structure can help you get...

My favourite freelancing reads

by Emma Cossey Admin | Jun 23, 2016 | Freelance Personal Development, My Freelance LIfe, Video

When I first found out I was pregnant, I had visions of curling up with some freelancing reads while the baby napped. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Yeah, that didn’t happen. I mean, he actually was (and still is) a good napper. But reading felt like a waste of time when the...

Getting back to a healthier freelance lifestyle 

by Emma Cossey Admin | Nov 20, 2015 | Freelance parent, Freelance Personal Development

I’ve always thought that one of the key ingredients to a successful freelancing career is to be as healthy as possible (for your situation). I’m not talking about living on a sugar free diet, HIT training and taking a million supplements daily. What I mean...

How to overcome a freelancing setback

by Emma Cossey Admin | Oct 14, 2015 | Featured, Freelance Personal Development

Freelancing can be empowering, exciting and freeing. But it can also deal you with the odd whammy that leaves you feeling unconfident and a bit…well, a bit rubbish. It could be criticism from a client, a wobble when presenting something or a contract coming to...

5 ways to be more assertive at work

by Emma Cossey Admin | Jun 29, 2015 | Featured, Freelance Personal Development

A few of the lovely freelancers in my Facebook community have kindly agreed to contribute some guest posts while I’m busy with my biggest project yet – looking after my newborn son! I’m so excited about Hayley’s post below on being assertive as...

It’s my 30th birthday – and I’ve got a bundle for you!

by Emma Cossey Admin | Apr 3, 2015 | Experienced Freelancer, Freelance Personal Development

Eek! I turn the big 3-0 this month (and I’m secretly really excited). *Hits play on the Kool and the Gang Greatest Hits album, brings out the bowls of Wotsits and Twiglets, attempts to have a boogie (which is easier said than done when you’re nearly 7...