A client asks if your training can be translated... how do you stop it going a bit sideways? Leigh Lovering from Accentua is sharing the top ten localisation pitfalls (and how to avoid them). 30 June, 12pm. Free for everyone. 🔗

Have you completed the L&D Freelancer Insight Survey yet? So far, 88% of respondents say referrals are their number one source of work. Do you agree, or are you finding work elsewhere? Have your say before 26 June. 🔗 Link in bio

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October, and here's who's closing the day. Tom McDowall will be sharing practical ways to build visibility, credibility, and a profile people trust, without becoming a self-promotional caricature. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

Six months of work out of two years. Andy Candler doesn't sugarcoat early freelance life. Learn, Earn, Return — and the honest advice he'd give anyone thinking about making the leap 🎙️ ldfreespirits.com/the-3-stages...

How much do you charge? Andy Candler's answer: a million pounds. His actual pricing logic is even better. Season 2 finale out now 🎙️ ldfreespirits.com/the-3-stages...

The 2026 L&D Freelancer Insight Survey is now open. Built specifically for self-employed trainers, coaches, learning designers and consultants doing their own thing. Takes less than 10 minutes. Closes 26 June. Link in bio 🔗

Half of the freelancers we surveyed last year rated finding clients a 5 or lower out of 10. And referrals were still the number one way people landed work. The 2026 survey opens Monday. Grab last year's report and get on the mailing list to be first in line: linktr.ee/ldfreespirits 🔗

How much do you charge? Andy Candler's answer: a million pounds. His actual pricing logic is even better. Season 2 finale out now 🎙️ ldfreespirits.com/the-3-stages...

100% of people we surveyed rated client satisfaction 9 or 10. Only 57% were happy with what they charge. Brilliant at the work. Not so great at charging what we're worth. The 2026 survey opens Monday. Grab last year's report and get on the mailing list to be first in line: linktr.ee/ldfreespirits

Your "competition" might be your best collaborator. Andy Candler on co-opetition, finding your tribe, and why freelancers shouldn't go it alone. Season 2 finale out now 🎙️ ldfreespirits.com/the-3-stages...

Remember this bad boy? The red folder they drilled into us we HAD to keep updated. Nobody ever asked for it...which got us thinking... do you even need a CV once you're self-employed? Webinar 26/05 @ 12pm ldfreespirits.com/events/do-yo... #FreelanceLife #LearningAndDevelopment

It's Learning at Work Week and we're going on a safari. 🧭 At 8am each day, Kim Ellis will share a free daily reflection worksheet on LinkedIn – built specifically for freelancers and self-employed people development professionals. 🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/kim-ellis...

21 years of freelancing and still experimenting. In this episode of The Free Spirits of L&D Podcast, Mark Gilroy chats with Jules Wyman about confidence, pricing, niching, and building a business your own way. Listen here: ldfreespirits.com/resources/#p...

Big news from the L&D Free Spirits camp 👀 Andy Candler is officially joining the business as Business Partner and COO. Many of you already know Andy as a Wizard, webinar host and community supporter. Now it’s official. Welcome aboard, Andy.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) and this year's theme is ACTION. Here's three things you can do to take action against loneliness 👇👇👇 These tips are great for taking action with your own mental health but this week, why not turn them around and take action to help somebody else too.

You're already negotiating — you just don't know it 👀 Negotiation happens around you (and within you) constantly. Full recording available to Free Spirit members 👉 ldfreespirits.com/

Not everyone needs a niche. Sometimes being a Jack of all trades is actually your biggest strength. If niching down feels like trying to force yourself into the wrong box, this one’s for you 👇check this out

21 years of freelancing and still experimenting. In this episode of The Free Spirits of L&D Podcast, Mark Gilroy chats with Jules Wyman about confidence, pricing, niching, and building a business your own way. Listen here: ldfreespirits.com/resources/#p...

When you’re starting out, so many people will tell you that you need to find a niche, and while that can be helpful, it can also feel like wading through treacle. If this sounds familiar, check out our blogpost all about celebrating the generalists 👉 ldfreespirits.com/being-a-jack...

The negotiation is over before you walk in the room 🤯 Preparation decides everything. Full recording available to Free Spirit members 👉 ldfreespirits.com/

21 years of freelancing and still experimenting. In this episode of The Free Spirits of L&D Podcast, Mark Gilroy chats with Jules Wyman about confidence, pricing, niching, and building a business your own way. Listen here: ldfreespirits.com/resources/#p...

May events are open for booking now 👇 Webinars, Business Clinic, Canva Clinic, sole trader bookkeeping help, freelancer CV advice, plus early bird tickets for Free Spirits LIVE! on 1 October. Book here: ldfreespirits.com/free-spirit-...

I’ve announced this years Social Media team for @learningtechuk.bsky.social Check out this LinkedIn post for all the details! The official event hashtag —> #LT26uk www.linkedin.com/posts/fionam...

I'm chairing 2 sessions at the #LT26uk. On Weds 29th April, Session #T3S1 on Scaling AI, w/Chantelle Hodson & Katy O'Donnell FLPI (N.B: This is a change to the original programme) and on Thurs 30th April, Session #T2S5 AI Market Intelligence, w/David Perring, FLPI & Myles Runham from #Fosway.

Hello Bluesky We back! Gearing up for @learningtechuk.bsky.social in a couple of days time. I’ll be covering: Day 1: 13:55 #T5S2 Instructional Design Day 2: 11:15 #T1S4 L&D’s Future #LT26uk

At Learning Technologies Expo next week? Pop by for Afternoon Tea with Andy ☕🍪 Wednesday 29 April, 3pm Costa, S3, ExCeL Freelancer, consultant, or thinking of making the leap? Come for a brew, a biscuit, and a proper chat. #LearningTechnologies #FreelancerLife

Starting 27 April, we’re sharing a Tip of the Day on Instagram, every day at 3pm (UK time) for the next 12 months. Practical tips for freelancers and self-employed people in people development, no fluff, just useful stuff. Come follow along 👇 www.instagram.com/ldfreespirits/

Most people still treat AI like a fancy search bar. Ask a question, get an answer, move on. But real impact happens when tools like Microsoft Copilot are built into how teams actually work. Brilliant insight from Emma Lancia 👇 ldfreespirits.com/member-spotl...

Free Spirits Live, in a podcast. Real talk on impact, marketing, confidence, and saying no to the wrong work, from people living it. Watch the full episode or grab your October conference ticket linktr.ee/ldfreespirits

📅 Reminder! Business Clinic is coming up next Tuesday. It's your space to bring your business niggles, burning questions — or come along ready to share your wisdom and help others. No agenda, no formality. Just a supportive community. 👉 Sign up here: ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr...

Free Spirits Live, in a podcast. Real talk on impact, marketing, confidence, and saying no to the wrong work, from people living it. Watch the full episode or grab your October conference ticket

📅 Reminder! Business Clinic is coming up next Tuesday. It's your space to bring your business niggles, burning questions — or come along ready to share your wisdom and help others. No agenda, no formality. Just a supportive community. 👉 Sign up here: ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr...

We’ve made it a whole lot easier to get started with Free Spirits. We’ve updated our sign up page so you can now choose your path from the get go, whether you're a guest, member or partner. Come and take a look ldfreespirits.circle.so/become-a-fre...

Free Spirits Live, in a podcast. Real talk on impact, marketing, confidence, and saying no to the wrong work, from people living it. Watch the full episode or grab your October conference ticket linktr.ee/ldfreespirits

LinkedIn shouldn’t be your only social media marketing channel. I’ve been saying for ages that I need to do more with Instagram.

Check out next months events... Full details and booking

COVID didn’t just disrupt Gary’s business, it wiped part of it out completely. Gary Butterfield shares what that actually felt like behind the scenes, the loneliness, the rebuild, and how he reshaped his freelance work around what really matters. ldfreespirits.com/a-story-of-f...

At our last Free Spirits LIVE, speakers could take their fee or donate it. Several chose to give, raising £380 for Target Ovarian Cancer. 💛 From now on, every conference will give back. Join us 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/find...

Most freelancers aren’t bad at negotiating. They just put way too much pressure on themselves. Want to do it differently? Sign up to our workshop: No Drama Negotiation 7 April, 11:00am, free for everyone to attend live 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/no-dr...

2 sleeps to go until the L&D Free Spirits spring conference, Free Spirits LIVE! Tickets will be available until 10am on 4 March. For more info on the freaking awesome line up and to buy your ticket, head over to the website ldfreespirits.com/product/disc...

If you’re joining us for Free Spirits LIVE! on 4 March, here’s something good to know 👀 You’ll earn 7 CPD points just by attending. The Village is already open and we’re sharing practical resources daily. More info and grab your ticket: ldfreespirits.com/product/disc...

Had such a fab day catching up at the #LnDCowork in Leeds today.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 Don't forget the Early Bird special is available until the 8th Feb. YAY! I am helping to moderate some of the great sessions on offer. Looking forward to seeing you there. More info here: ldfreespirits.com/product/disc...

Find out more info and grab your ticket now ldfreespirits.com/product/disc...

Running your own L&D business can feel lonely when you are stuck on pricing, tricky client conversations, or not knowing your next move. That is exactly why the L&D Free Spirits Challenge Hour exists. Join us tomorrow at 2pm GMT 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr...

In our latest blog, After the expo glow, the honest bit, Kim shares what it’s like going to Expos as an independent. Have a read, then watch the full debrief and unpack what makes expos worth it, what to avoid, and how to get the most from your time and energy. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/after-the-ex...

There's so much happening next month....https://ldfreespirits.com/free-spirit-events/

There's so much happening next month....https://ldfreespirits.com/free-spirit-events/

Have you booked your Free Spirits LIVE! ticket yet? The Conference Village opens tomorrow and the main event is happening on 1st October. If you’re serious about self-employment in #LearningAndDevelopment, don’t miss it youtube.com/shorts/xPOCL... Find out more ldfreespirits.com/product/free...