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The Free Spirits of L+D

Hosted by L+D Free Spirits · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes

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20
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43m
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About this podcast

This is the L&D Free Spirits Podcast, where we share everything about life as a freelancer in the world of learning and development, and ask our guests all the questions you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask). We even talk about how we get business AND what we charge. And as a bonus, each guest gets to set a question for the next. Whether you're thinking about taking the leap, you've just started freelancing, or an experienced freelancer - you won't want to miss this.

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L+D Free Spirits hosts The Free Spirits of L+D, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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Episode 19 - The 3 stages of a freelance L&D career

May 25, 202648mEp. 10S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we explore the world of freelancing in learning and development. In this episode — the final of Season 2 — we talk with Andy Candler, founder of Aprendido and self-styled "pl

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Episode 18 - Is your freelance L&D business solving the right problem?

Apr 27, 202642mEp. 9S2

In this episode of the Free Spirits of L&D podcast, we chat with Jules Wyman, coach, speaker, and founder of Positive Belief — who, it turns out, may well be the longest-serving L&D freelancer we’ve ever had on the show,

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Everything you missed from Free Spirits Live (Spring '26 edition)

Mar 30, 202645mEp. 8S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast for a very special episode — we're bringing you the full Free Spirits Live conference in a box. Mark chats with speakers, attendees and the Free Spirit behind it all as the day

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Episode 16 - Losing it all and starting again as a freelancer

Feb 23, 202645mEp. 7S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into life as a freelancer navigating identity, impact and reinvention. In this episode, we chat with Gary Butterfield, founder of Joy Junction and a wellbeing consul

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Episode 15 - The hidden cost of giving your value away

Jan 26, 202643mEp. 6S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we explore what happens when freelancing grows up. In this episode, we sit down with Emma Coller, a retired police officer turned executive coach, consultant, and co-founder

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Episode 14 - What happens when you finally quit and go freelance?

Dec 22, 202542mEp. 5S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we explore the emotional and practical reality of going freelance. In this episode, we sit down with Sara Duxbury, a business psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Bl

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Episode 13 - A squiggly story about freelancing in L&D

Nov 24, 202546mEp. 4S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we explore what it really takes to build a meaningful freelance career in learning and development.In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Potter, coach, consultant and fou

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Episode 12 - How to future-proof your L&D freelance career?

Oct 27, 202543mEp. 3S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we explore the world of freelancing in learning and development.In this episode, we chat with Kelly Rodrigues: a learning designer, people leader, and part-time dancefloor qu

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Episode 11 - What happens at Free Spirits Live… ends up on the podcast!

Oct 3, 202544mEp. 2S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into the world of freelancing in learning and development. In this special live episode, recorded during the very first Free Spirits Live virtual conference, we’re j

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Episode 10 - Are you charging enough as a freelancer?

Sep 29, 202548mEp. 1S2

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into the world of freelancing in learning and development. In this episode, we chat with Jo Cook — virtual classroom specialist, editor of Training Journal, and foun

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Episode 9 - What makes an L&D freelancer 'valuable'?

May 26, 202543mEp. 9S1

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into the world of freelancing in learning and development.In this episode, we chat with Tom McDowall — founder of Evolve L&D, learning strategist, and long-time cont

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Episode 8 - How do you build a freelance business that runs itself?

Apr 28, 202549mEp. 8S1

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into the world of freelancing in learning and development. In this episode, we chat with Paul Matthews, a CEO, author, speaker, and L&D strategist with over 25 years

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Episode 7 - What happens when your freelance pipeline dries up?

Mar 24, 202550mEp. 7S1

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into the world of freelancing in learning and development. In this episode, Mark chats with Jude Sclater, a coach, writer, and trainer. Jude shares her journey from

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Episode 6 - Does your freelance business need a side hustle?

Feb 24, 202550mEp. 6S1

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of freelancing in learning and development. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Alaina Szchlacta, an author, founder, and measurement architec

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Episode 5 - Why your freelance origin story matters more than you think

Jan 27, 202555mEp. 5S1

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast, where we explore the ins and outs of freelancing in the world of learning and development. In this episode, we sit down with Hari Patience-Davies, a storytelling coach, trainer

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Episode 4 - Why day rates are killing your business

Dec 16, 202441mEp. 4S1

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we explore the realities of freelancing in learning and development. In this episode, we chat with Kirsty Lewis, founder of the School of Facilitation, who has been freelanci

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Episode 3 - The five steps of a freelancer's journey

Nov 25, 202434mEp. 3S1

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we delve into the world of freelancing in learning and development. In this episode, we chat with Viv Cole, an experienced instructional designer and trainer who has been fre

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Episode 2 - Freelancing with purpose, play and intent

Nov 22, 202439mEp. 2S1

In our second episode of the series, podcast host Mark sits down with Maria Salkeld, a strengths-based coach who is now on her third era of freelance work in the L&D industry! Maria shares her journey from redundancy to

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Episode 1 : The mountains and valleys of freelancing

Sep 30, 202442mEp. 1S1

In this inaugural episode, podcast host Mark sits down with Kim Ellis, a seasoned professional in learning and development who transitioned from traditional roles to founding her own business. Kim shares her journey from

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Everything you wanted to know about freelancing in L&D

Sep 24, 20240m0

Coming soon to your podcast feed - the Free Spirits of L&D is your insider guide to freelancing in the learning and development industry. We'll be asking all the questions you always wanted to know... but were afraid to

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