Out of Office Podcast

The podcast for people who want to go freelance or are already doing it. Hosted by freelance writer and author of 'Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss' - Fiona Thomas. Whether you're starting a side hustle or looking for a career change, tune in to learn how to make self-employment work for you.

Pricing and chronic illness with Ruth Poundwhite 11/17/2021

Pricing and chronic illness with Ruth Poundwhite Today I'm talking to Ruth Poundwhite about the work she does with clients around pricing and chronic illness as well as her own personal experience. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/21141980

Patriarchy stress disorder with Dr Valerie Rein 11/10/2021

Patriarchy stress disorder with Dr Valerie Rein You’re brilliant. If you could have figured it out — you would have figured it out long ago. The problem is misdiagnosed. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/21113198

Follow your passions with Alison Powell from Write Club 10/13/2021

Follow your passions with Alison Powell from Write Club Alison 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. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/20776496

Therapy is magic with Jo Love 10/06/2021

Therapy is magic with Jo Love In this episode we cover: /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/20658041

Mental health at work with Lorna Scully from Digital Discussions Unflitered 09/15/2021

Mental health at work with Lorna Scully from Digital Discussions Unflitered An honest chat about work, freelancing, squiggly career paths and mental health with Lorna Scully. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/20358923

Make money blogging with Jenna Farmer AKA The Bloglancer 09/08/2021

Make money blogging with Jenna Farmer AKA The Bloglancer This 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 brands. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/20358482

Self-promotion tips for when you're feeling low 08/25/2021

Self-promotion tips for when you're feeling low Oh 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. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19981262

Strategies for dealing with imposter syndrome 08/18/2021

Strategies for dealing with imposter syndrome Do 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? /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19981091

Are these corporate habits ruining your freelance life? 08/11/2021

Are these corporate habits ruining your freelance life? Corporate hangovers are more common than you think. Here are 5 habits that might be ruining your freelance life. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19909109

Burnout and boundaries with Jo Hooper 08/04/2021

Burnout and boundaries with Jo Hooper I 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 hangovers, to why we need to set boundaries to create sustainable careers. Kick back and enjoy our chat and prepare for more mental health check-ins with Jo in the coming months. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19857515

How to make the leap with Jess Berry from The Coworking Club 07/28/2021

How to make the leap with Jess Berry from The Coworking Club In this week’s episode of Out of Office podcast I’m talking to Jess from the Coworking Club about how to make the leap into freelancing. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19818878

Pitching to publications (Part 2) 07/21/2021

Pitching to publications (Part 2) Do 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 as well, where I can run over pitches with you, answer your specific questions in detail and have a good old chinwag about the freelance writer life. Anyway, here goes - here are your FAQs answered on how to pitch to publications. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19550501

Pitching to publications (Part 1) 07/14/2021

Pitching to publications (Part 1) Do 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 as well, where I can run over pitches with you, answer your specific questions in detail and have a good old chinwag about the freelance writer life. Anyway, here goes - here are your FAQs answered on how to pitch to publications. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19550411

My 3 biggest business fears 07/07/2021

My 3 biggest business fears I'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 what I'm doing about them. . /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19541969

How to make time for your passion project 06/30/2021

How to make time for your passion project Too 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 years. From my first foray into blogging when I was still working in hospitality, to more recently, when I've been laser-focused on writing my first novel. All the links you need are . /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19533539

Using IG reels to sell your services 06/23/2021

Using IG reels to sell your services Instagram 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 my own personal brand... it all became much easier AND effective. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19314359

Is it ever OK to work for free? 06/16/2021

Is it ever OK to work for free? There'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? /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19312754

How to manage your schedule when you have depression 06/08/2021

How to manage your schedule when you have depression Freelancing 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? /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19301510

How to overcome self-doubt in business 06/02/2021

How to overcome self-doubt in business This episode takes you through a few practical ways that you can begin to nurture your confidence and banish self-doubt. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/19275908

How to host an online event 05/26/2021

How to host an online event OK 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, picking the right topic and so much more. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18987050

Are you financially ready to go freelance? 05/19/2021

Are you financially ready to go freelance? Ahh 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. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18985874

How I used Instagram to sell out my writing program in 36 hours 05/12/2021

How I used Instagram to sell out my writing program in 36 hours Here 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! /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18925829

Sharing the launch strategy for my sold-out writing program 05/05/2021

Sharing the launch strategy for my sold-out writing program Ola! Welcome to this highly requested two-part podcast all about how I sold out my most recent program launch in less than 36 hours! /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18925667

Growing your online platform 04/28/2021

Growing your online platform Today 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! /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18403499

Using your blog to get more clients 04/21/2021

Using your blog to get more clients Blogging 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. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18403331

Falling in love with freelancing again 04/14/2021

Falling in love with freelancing again Let me tell you the 5 things that helped me fall in love with freelancing again.. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18403097

Strategies for coping with stress, depression and anxiety 04/07/2021

Strategies for coping with stress, depression and anxiety Pandemic 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. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18402020

4 monthly habits to boost your business 03/31/2021

4 monthly habits to boost your business These are my tried and tested systems for ending the month on a high and feeling prepared for the one ahead. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18013454

Managing loneliness when working from home 03/24/2021

Managing loneliness when working from home Freelancers 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. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18013736

Free tools that make freelancing easier 03/17/2021

Free tools that make freelancing easier I 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. /episode/index/show/outofofficepodcast/id/18013643

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