In March, 2024, Mary published HER first online course, remote Freelancing Landing The Jobs You Love. Here, for the first time, she shares a FREE taster of this course: 5 of the key pieces of advice shared with the more than 2,500 students from 123 countries who have enrolled on the course.
https://www.udemy.com/course/remote-freelancing-landing-the-jobs-you-love/?referralCode=5CE00C8B037EE91EA48A
Also, this last month, Mary checked in with a few remote workers from her network and they spoke about some of their surprising tips for effective online work.
#RemoteWork #Freelancing #FreelanceTips #OnlineJobs #WorkFromHome #JobsYouLove #FreelanceFreedom #CareerPodcast #OnlineLearning #WorkAnywhere #WorkFromAnywhere #Udemy
[00:00] FREE course taster intro
[00:39] Course Taster 1: Forget "Dream Job"; target something else far more important
[01:44] Course Taster 2: Restricting your key words for job searches is not as limiting as you might think
[02:50] Course Taster 3: Annotation is the key to stand out job applications
[09:47] Course Taster 4: Nodding in agreement with your interviewer at a key moment during the interview will increase your chances of getting the job
[11:38] Course Taster 5: Regular reviews of income can help you target and secure the best clients as a freelancer
[17:20] More top tips for effective remote working from the experts
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In a very busy month for Mary, here's a quick roundup of 5 lessons she's learned as a podcaster. Have you experienced any of these? âď¸đ¤How can @heygen_official be a useful tool for busy podcasters like Mary? đđžââď¸đŁď¸
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
https://linktr.ee/mosaicgold
#PodcastTips #PodcastLife #Podcasting #PodcastersOfInstagram #PodcasterLife #ContentCreator #CreatorCommunity #RemoteWorkLife #WorkFromAnywhere #DigitalNomadLife
Today we'll hear from Melissa Taylor. Based in Manchester, Melissa works as a direct increment investment manager for a British mutual life, pensions and investment company , a company which has been operating since the mid 19th century.
(00:00) Introducing Melissa
(02:19) Transition from 100% in-office to Hybrid
(04:29) Benefits of hybrid working
(12:27) Overcoming remote work challenges
(17:53) Personality traits essential for effective remote collaboration
(22:35) Acquiring and developing new skills through hybrid work
(25:03) When things go wrong
(27:06) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(32:18) Motivating advice for aspiring hybrid workers
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here: https://www.udemy.com/course/remote-freelancing-landing-the-jobs-you-love/?referralCode=5CE00C8B037EE91EA48A&couponCode=LETSLEARNNOWP
https://linktr.ee/mosaicgold
Today, weâre celebrating one full year of the podcast! I want to say a massive thank you to everyone whoâs supported the journey. Whether youâve been a guest, a subscriber, a listener, a viewer, or someone whoâs simply liked and shared along the way.
To mark the occasion, weâll be reflecting on some of the key themes weâve explored over the past year, catching up on the latest developments in remote work, and looking ahead to what the future holds.
(00:00) Thank you for your support!
(00:36) Remote working across industries and borders
(06:33) Digital nomad visas announced
(07:12) Companies enforcing Return to Office Mandates
(07:39) Remote-friendly brands
(08:39) Whatâs next for the podcast?
#PodcastAnniversary #OneYearOfPodcasting #PodcastMilestone #OneYearStrong #CelebratingOneYear #ThankYouListeners #GratefulForYou#PodcastFamily #SupportMeansEverything #RemoteWork #FutureOfWork #WorkFromAnywhere #DigitalNomads #WorkLifeReimagined #YearInReview #LookingBackLookingAhead #WhatWeveLearned #NextChapter #TheJourneyContinues
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
https://linktr.ee/mosaicgold
I'm talking to a chartered accountant, today. However, this episode is quite different to the others. My guest will remain anonymous owing to remote working having become a contentious issue at their workplace.My priority is to maintain the anonymity of my guest, so you'll see me chatting with an AI avatar who will relay the valuable ideas expressed during this episode that I really didn't want you to miss out on.I'm not sponsored by  @heygen_official maybe I should be!!! I was really impressed by the capabilities of their text video function. What do you think?
www.heygen.com
#ManagementAccountant #AccountingCareers #FinanceProfessionals #CloudAccounting #AccountingLife #FinanceRemoteWork #TransactionalToStrategic #ManagementAccountant #AccountingCareers#FinanceProfessionals #CloudAccounting #AccountingLife #FinanceRemoteWork #TransactionalToStrategic #AI #ArtificialIntelligence#FutureOfAI #AITools #AIinBusiness #hybridwork #remoteworking #workfromanywhere #podcast
(00:00) Intro & Anonymity Explained(01:20) Meet the Guest (via AI Avatar)(02:10) Promotion for a Management Accountant During the Pandemic(03:15) Hybrid Benefits: Talent and Lifestyle(05:50) Communication Challenges(08:09) Trust Over Micromanagement (09:40) Avoiding Self-Imposed Pressure(10:25) The Power of Asking Questions(12:50) Email Addiction & Dopamine Loops(14:38) Boundaries Enable Your Best Work(15:36) Career Advice for Remote AccountantsMary has published a course on remote working. Find it here: https://www.udemy.com/course/remote-freelancing-landing-the-jobs-you-love/?referralCode=5CE00C8B037EE91EA48A&couponCode=LETSLEARNNOWP
https://linktr.ee/mosaicgold
Konstantin Kolev is from Sofia in Bulgaria. At the age of 14, Konstantin founded Avocado Shark, a publishing entity in the game development marketplace. Just four years later, Konstantin has built a remote team of freelancers from different countries around the globe. Avocado Shark has achieved thousands of sales, and is already a significant presence in the gaming industry producing multiplayer assets, ads, 3D modelling and customised products. I was particularly interested to hear how Konstantin, a member of Gen Z, viewed the advantages of remote work vs the benefits of in-person interactions. You may well be surprised by how he answers
!#gaming #gamingcommunity #GameDev #GamingPodcast #GameDevelopment #MadeWithUnity #GameDesign #GamingTalk #GameDevChat #MeetTheDev #unityassetstore #discord #photon #fiverr #student #alevels #alevelstudents #bulgaria #hybridwork #remoteworking #workfromanywhere #podcast
(00:00) Introducing Konstantin
(01:58) Starting a business whilst still at school!
(02:29) From YouTube tutorials to selling gaming assets
(05:18) First sale!
(05:57) Building an international team â developers, analysts, editors & artists
(07:27) E-commerce vs in-person
(09:12) Finding a gap in the market
(11:37) Evolution of ideas: from game creation to making assets, from B2C to B2B
(13:37) "A-levels are such a pain!"
(15:05) Building customised assets
(16:04) Building and supporting an online community
(19:09) Standardised and universal products
(22:02) Office environment â a long-term goal? Pros and cons
(27:51) Branding and image considerations
(30:10) Multinational remote operations
(33:08) Pooling global talent & selling worldwide â a global perspective for growth
(36:15) Balancing productivity, flexibility, structure & routine
(43:58) Employees vs freelancers
(48:00) Consider the industry
(50:36) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(52:25) Follow Konstantin!
Software mentioned by Konstantin during this episode:
Avocado Shark on the Unity Asset Store Avocado Shark on Discord Photon Engine - a game development tool
Fiverr - a freelancer recruitment website
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
https://linktr.ee/mosaicgold
Brigitte has over 30 years experience working in purchasing, business development and key account management across Africa, Asia and Europe. Today, she's based in the Netherlands, working in a hybrid role within the automation machinery and manufacturing industry.
#purchasing #businessdevelopment #accountmanagement #africa #asia #europe #holland #automationmachine #automationmanufacting #hybridwork #remoteworking #workfromanywhere #podcast
(00:00) Introducing Brigitte
(04:54) Family life
(05:47) Productivity
(08:15) Hybrid contract
(10:45) Take responsibility, be proactive, enjoy the flexibility
(11:15) Overcoming isolation
(15:00) The best environment for phonecalls
(16:50) The value of maturity in the workplace
(18:28) An 'external' support for the team
(21.03) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(23:36) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question #2 !!!
(26:40) Contact Brigitte
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
Jean-Baptiste Grillon runs a cleaning business operating in London as well as working remotely as a psychotherapist. He is also my brother-in-law! During our chat, youâll hear how he has managed to seamlessly weave the knowledge heâs gained from working in 2 very different professions to support his own personal development and to grow his business, and work remotely from both Colombia and Spain.
#cleaning #windowcleaning #smallbusiness #remoteworking #personaldevelopment #london #spain #colombia #workfromanywhere #podcast
(00:00) Introducing Jean-BaptisteÂ
(01:08) From Self-Employed to remote Company Director Â
(02:04) The importance of micro objectivesÂ
(06:33) Learning financial contentment and gratitudeÂ
(07:57) Delegating and building a team from a distanceÂ
(09:50) Prioritising well-being Â
(16:10) Stop comparing!Â
(17:29) Reinvesting in the businessÂ
(18:42) Loyalty, communication and problem solvingÂ
(19:30)Â Managing an in-person business remotelyÂ
(29:38) Freedom to explore â volunteering, personal development and travelÂ
(39:48) Managing share of information and segregation of duties effectively Â
(47:18) Loyalty, humility and respect in a teamÂ
(52:47) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question Â
(1:00:58) JB's advice for starting a remote business / new projectÂ
Check out the Squeeg.ee app that Jean-Baptiste mentioned during the episode here
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
Laetitia Honsberger is a product manager working in the tech industry. With experience working in Switzerland, Denmark and England for SaaS companies, Laetitia has vast experience collaborating with colleagues across the globe.
#saas #techindustry #productmanager #projectmanagement #startups #software #switzerland #denmark #london #remoteworking
(00:00) Remote from the start! Product management in a tech companyÂ
(02:58) Open communication with a remote team: using software effectively to stay connectedÂ
(05:15) Emojis - an international language?Â
(08:03) Flexibility and well-beingÂ
(10:44) Social interaction and small talkÂ
(11:21) Working whilst travelling Â
(14:25) Structured working: plans & updatesÂ
(16:55) Socialising remotelyÂ
(19:04) Mosaic Gold plate surprise questionÂ
(21:34 Follow Laetitia!Â
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
Today we'll hear from Robert Purdy, a new business specialist within the IT industry, originally from England. Robert's expertise lies in business development, SMB and enterprise sales within the Software As A Service space.
#sales #salesexecutive #corporate #businessdevelopment #saas #enterprisesales #remoteworking
(00:00) Working remotely as a sales executiveÂ
(02:02) Empowered and ready to adaptÂ
(06:15)Â Let the numbers do the talking!Â
(06:38)Â Social connectionsÂ
(07:56) State your priorities, but mind your manners!Â
(09:37)Â A mixture of remote and in-person communication? Timing is everythingÂ
(13:07)Â Type of product makes a differenceÂ
(15:18)Â Patience under pressure, prioritization within a team and polite chat!Â
(18:16) Mosaic Gold plate surprise questionÂ
(21:29) Follow Robert!Â
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
Gracy teaches English and Portuguese online to students located around the globe. Remote working has offered Gracy the opportunity to live in several different regions of Brazil, where she is from, and also in Portugal where our paths originally crossed.
#teaching #languagelearning #brazil #portuguese #digitalnomad #remoteworking
(00:00) Language teaching in Brazil
(01:55) Pandemic! Forced from in-person to remote
(02:07) Beating the traffic and safety considerations
(03:03) Peer-to-peer training and creative thinking
(03:53) Student reactions
(06:13) Travelling
(09:24) Finding the balance between flexibility and discipline
(13:33) Escape the screens!
(15:35) Adapting to improve communication
(18:15) Respecting differences and staying organised
(21:51) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(31:18) Follow Gracy!
Mary has published a course on remote working.
Find it here
Michael is a Software Analyst for Richmond University Medical Center, New York. Originally from San Diego, and most having worked from both Ecuador and Thailand, Michael has significant experience consistently working remotely in the healthcare industry across different timezones.
(00:00) Negotiating remote work with x2 medical institutions
(03:56) Team adapting to remote work
(05:45) Living abroad
(06:55) Flexibility of schedule and dealing with emergencies
(07:15) More creative, better wellbeing, time difference advantages
(09:40) Finding the right environment for work calls (roosters optional)
(10:18) Equipment, setup and connectivity
(11:08) Planning and coordinating with on-site team members
(13:00) Use of phone for flexibility
(14:59) Be responsive
(17:27) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(20:19) Mike's advice for starting a remote career
#dataanalytics #softwareengineer #medicalindustry #hospital #digitalnomad #remotework
Mary has published a course on remote working. Find it here
Eva is a freelance creative and founder of Ekta Studio, based in Paris, France. Her background is in graphic, product, UX/UI and motion design. With a Masters in Design for Social Impact from the Paris College of Art, Evaâs work focuses on conscious and sustainable products. Her clients include award-winning companies in a variety of industries including fintech, crypto and luxury real estate.
(00:00) Working remotely â as an intern, as a recent graduate
(03:37) Freedom and flexibility
(05:05) Coworking space networking
(05:57) Planning and adapting to different timezones
(07:55) Technical setup, developing skills and taking responsibility
(10:15) Being reliable and respecting deadlines
(16:29) Managing client expectations
(19:37) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(23:46) Follow Eva!
EKTA STUDIO:
#graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #uxdesign #uidesign #digitalnomad
Mary has published a course on remote working.
Find it here !
Tom is based in Manchester, England. His experience offers us an interesting insight into remote working within the tech industry. Tom has significant experience working remotely, including several years spent working from northern Thailand for a UK company.
(00:00) Introducing Tom
(00:58) Remote from Asia to hybrid in England
(01:42) Tech industry employment policy changes
(05:03) Saving money, more family time & fewer interruptions
(06:50) Discipline & creativity
(10:20) Cameras on!
(10:49) Social connections
(12:46) Remote meetings
(17:49) Mutual trust vs Keeping up appearances
(21:11) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(23:34) Follow Tom!
#techindustry #dataanalytics #datalead #remoteworking #digitalnomad
Mary has published a course on remote working.
Find it â here
Wiebke works for an international insurance company in London with very interesting remote-friendly policies in place for their employeers. Wiebke has nearly 18 yearsâ experience working in the insurance industry. She deals with commercial debts incurred by overseas buyers and how to recover them, amicably and legally, and to work to navigate clients through the various minefields that can make export overdues difficult. Although Wiebke is in full-time employment, she has both significant experience and an interesting approach to working remotely for a remote-friendly company.
(00:00) Introducing Wiebke
(01:00) Working remotely employed by a global company
(02:27) Hybrid policies
(04:13) Saving time and money
(04:48) Wellbeing benefits
(05:25) Making good use of breaks at home - housework
(07:33) Separation between work and home life
(09:14) Battling isolation & distractions
(12:32) Who chooses to work fully in-person?
(14:22) Right balance of communication
(15:15) Making in-person sessions count
(16:33) Effectively scheduling remote meetings
(18:09) Cameras on!
(19:44) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
#globalinsurance #debtcollection #hybridworking #hybridworkingpolicies #remoteworking #digitalnomad
Mary has published a course on remote working.
Find it â here
Today we hear from Tim Grillon, founder of tailoredguidance.com. Tim is an experienced science teacher and public speaking coach who has been working remotely since 2016 with clients across 3 different continents.
He has been an expert in delivering highly engaging presentations remotely long before the pandemic forced us all online and has a natural talent for communicating enthusiastically with others both in-person and remotely, having done so in 5 different languages!
(00:00) Introducing Tim
(01:25) From classroom teaching to remote lessons
(06:19) Pursuing flexibility and variety
(08:37) Working across timezones
(11:40) Public speaking skills x remote working
(13:20) Remote or in-person? Case by case consideration
(17:31) Saving time and money
(18:46) Motivation, discipline and efficiency
(19:37) Working when you're at your best
(22:05) Separation between work and home life
(23:54) Planning and scheduling
(26:46) Respect the x3 Ps!
(34:28) Mosaic Gold plate surprise question
(40:14) Follow Tim!
Tailored Guidance:
Mary has published a course on remote working.
Find it here