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...

Have you booked your Free Spirits LIVE! ticket yet? The Conference Village opens soon 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...

The best sparks at a conference often happen between sessions 💡 That’s why #FreeSpiritsLIVE25 has 5 breakout rooms for real conversations + ideas that stick. Tickets capped — grab yours before 22 Sept 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/free...

LinkedIn isn’t broken. But the way you’re using it might be. Learn how to: ✅ Write posts that land ✅ Use images & video strategically ✅ Understand what LinkedIn really rewards 📅 Wed 17 Sept, 11am BST 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/make... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Second-guessing what to post on LinkedIn? 🤔 Hashtags? Links? Images? 🙃 Wondering why no one sees your content? Time to stop guessing. 📅 Wed 17 Sept, 11am BST 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/make... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Have you booked your Free Spirits LIVE! ticket yet? The Conference Village opens soon 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...

For £55 you get CPD-accredited FreeSpiritsLIVE! access, a 3-week Conference Village (opens 22 Sept) + full community membership. Stay on after for just £30/month with weekly webinars, Pitchathons, Fiestas + 29 support channels. ldfreespirits.com/product/free...

Feel like you’re fighting the LinkedIn algorithm? 👀 It’s not about tricking it — it’s about making LinkedIn work harder for you. Join Hayley Maisey for this webinar: 📅 Wed 17 Sept, 11am BST 🎟 Free for members / £19.99 non-members ldfreespirits.com/product/make... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Absolutely chuffed to share that Jayne Bates from Growth Spark Training will be co-exhibiting with me + Free Spirits at #WOL25! Come see us on stand H90, NEC Birmingham, 7–8 Oct. Free passes 👉 www.learnevents.com #WOL25 #WOLCE25 #LearningAndDevelopemnt #LnD #Freelance

Congrats to Jayne Bates @ Growth Spark Training 🎉 She’ll be joining Free Spirits on stand H90 at the World of Learning 2025! Huge thanks to everyone who entered – the L&D talent out there is incredible. #WOL25 #LearningAndDevelopment #Freelance #LnD

Fancy a round-up of what’s been happening… and a sneak peek at what’s coming next? Make sure you’re on our mailing list before the next newsletter lands on 18 August. If you’re only following us here, you’re only getting half the story. 📥 Subscribe now: mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit...

We used AI (ChatGPT, Colossyan, NotebookLM & Opus Clip) to create a mini podcast about Free Spirits LIVE! — the one-day virtual conference for self-employed L&D pros. No AI note takers on the day, but we do love a bit of tech.

The agenda’s live for Free Spirits LIVE! 🎉 A virtual conference for self-employed L&D pros, packed with practical sessions, keynotes and community vibes. Happening 1 Oct, tickets just £25 for members. Full line-up and details here: 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/free-spirits-live

Happy Yorkshire Day! Whether you're born ‘n bred or just fond of a brew, you’re welcome in our corner of the freelance world. L&D Free Spirits is where self-employed L&D folk find their people, share the graft, and get cheered on. #YorkshireDay #FreelanceLife #LearningAndDevelopment

Just over an hour to go until we're getting top tips on creating healthy habits ldfreespirits.com/product/how-...

The application window for sharing the L&D Free Spirits stand at the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition in October has now closed! Get yourself subscribed to the mailing list to be the first to find out who'll be sharing the stand with us ldfreespirits.com/events/world...

You service your car… so why not yourself? Build a business that doesn’t burn you out. Join our webinar on sobriety & wellbeing with Vince Hannant. 30 July, 2pm BST. Free for members, £19.99 for non-members. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/how-... #LearningAndDevelopment #Freelance

CVs don’t win clients. Proof does. Case studies show your impact and help you land work. Here are 5 quick tips to make yours stand out 👇 #Freelance #LearningAndDevelopment

“You gotta be systematic… hydromatic… automatic…” But your business? Still running on guesswork? Learn how to turn warm leads into income (without chasing). With systems wizard Becs McNeill. 🗓️ 23 July, 2pm BST 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/syst... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Bigger ≠ better when it comes to your network. Relevance is what opens doors. Join the Great Network Glow Up on 22 July and make your network work. 👉 thelearning-network.org/event/join-t... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

The 2025 L&D freelancer isn’t just one “type.” They’ve come from everywhere — and they’ve got serious skills. Full insight report lands soon. Grab first access here 👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Time to glow up your network? If your feed’s full of fluff or people you don’t know — it’s time for a refresh. Join Kim Ellis and for a free session on building a network that actually works for you. 🗓️ 22 July, 12pm 👉 thelearning-network.org/event/join-t... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Running on empty but pushing on anyway? Let’s change that. Learn how sobriety & wellbeing can up your game — and keep your business sustainable. Wed 30 July, 2pm BST. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/how-... #LearningAndDevelopment #Freelance

Who are the L&D freelancers of 2025? They’re not newbies. They’re not winging it. And they’re definitely not all ex-trainers. Insight Survey results dropping soon 👇 👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Posting. Following up. Hoping for the best? There’s a better way. Join @BecsMcNeill for a practical session on smart systems to turn interest into income — with ease and zero tech drama. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/syst... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Freelancers: your ideas are your edge. Protect them properly. Join Saad Qureshi’s free session on trademarking your products today at 2pm BST. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/prote... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Freelancers: your ideas are your edge. Protect them properly. Join Saad Qureshi’s free session on trademarking your products. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/prote... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Your next big idea could be pinched by someone else unless you protect it. Learn how to trademark your frameworks & products like a pro. Free session with Saad Qureshi 👇 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/prote... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Still screen sharing + webcam + slide swapping for demos? OBS makes it look next level — branded, smooth, pro. Mark Berthelemy’s running a masterclass on how to get it set up on 16 July at 2pm BST. It's free for members...👉 lnkd.in/e3qwguwC #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

In Challenge Hour we dig into the nitty gritty of being a #freelancer in L&D. Next one is on Wednesday at 2pm BST ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr... #LearningAndDevelopment #FreelanceLife #LinkedIn #GettingClients #Portfolio

The Learning Network focuses on skills. L&D Free Spirits focuses on the business side of freelancing. Together? A perfect match. LN members now get 15% off membership! 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

🚨 The 2025 L&D Freelancer Insight Survey is now LIVE! If you're self-employed in L&D, we want to hear from you. 💬 Rates, clients, challenges — tell us what life really looks like. 👉 forms.gle/9Uck1QbzgNU4... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

✨ Your value = more than just your deliverables. Want dream clients? Start by knowing what makes you worth hiring. Catch this mini-moment from our Challenge Hour Next one 18 June ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr...

Ever got more reach from your comments than your posts? Andy did – 10,000 impressions' worth. Turns out, the comments section is where the magic happens… #LearningAndDevelopment #FreelanceLife

What’s really going on in the world of L&D freelancing? That's what we asked a bunch of people in last years L&D Freelancers Insight Survey. This years survey launches on Monday, get it first by signing up to the mailing list: 👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit... #Freelance #LearningAndDevelopment

Some client relationships just click. Others feel like wading through custard. Insights Discovery can help you understand why — and how to work better with everyone. 🗓 Tomorrow 3 June, 2pm 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/conn... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

We go together like tea & biscuits… L&D Free Spirits is now an Industry Partner with @thelearningnetwork.bsky.social‬ 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Freelancing doesn't have to be a guessing game. Viv Cole, Wizard of Coaching, shares his top 5 tips. Smart, practical advice from someone who’s been there — and coached others through it. 🧠 No fluff. Just useful stuff. 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Dreamed of passive income when you went freelance? “I’ll build a course, pop it online and the cash will roll in.” Kim did too… but it didn’t quite go to plan. Read her story 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product-or-s... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

The tool you use should never come first. Start with what the learner needs — then choose the right platform to deliver it. Parta.io might be the one you’re missing. 🗓 28 May, 2pm BST 👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/colla... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Wrapping up season one of the Free Spirits of L&D podcast is Tom McDowall. Listen here... ldfreespirits.com/what-makes-a...

You don’t need to fight the algorithm to stay in the loop. Freelancers in L&D — sign up for tips, events & community support. 💌 Mailing list link: 👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Coaching that helps you ask the “silly” questions — and actually move forward. That’s what Ed said about working with Viv Cole. L&D Free Spirits members get access for just £600. 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Want to build stronger client relationships (and maybe win more work)? Learn how Insights Discovery can help you adapt and connect with anyone. 🗓 Tues 3 June, 2pm 🎙 With Carly Tysoe 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/conn... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Membership gives you access to ALL our events, replays + community. £30/month. No fluff. Just value. 👉 ldfreespirits.com #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Dreaming of bigger clients and bigger projects? Learn how to position yourself for success. Webinar with Saad Qureshi — Happening today at 2pm BST. 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/how-... #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment

Just starting out? Stuck in the messy middle? Wherever you are on your freelance journey, coaching can help. L&D Free Spirits members get 6 sessions with Viv Cole for just £600. 👉 buff.ly/RW94bWK #Freelance #LearningandDevelopment #Coaching #FreelanceLifecycle