Each year we speak to a number of freelancers and consultants ahead of National Freelancers’ Day and our own Freelancers’ Week. Read on to discover their career journeys and gather their insights, hints and tips.
2026
2025
Lynn Podmore
“Leaning into uncertainty and giving yourself permission to not know everything straight away is part of the process”
Michelle Felix
“Sharing your work, values and passions helps others see where you fit – and often leads to projects that align with your approach and purpose”
Thanh Sinden
“I've been able to use my strengths, skills and experience across the sector in a purposeful way while managing the pace of my work”
Chris Webb
“It's less about how many contacts you have, and more about how many relationships you've nurtured”
2024
Alice Briggs
“Being part-time within a museum institution while working as a consultant has offered me the best of both worlds”
Jessica Agudelo
“Listening, asking questions and communicating non-judgementally really helps understand what a person, team or organisation is trying to achieve”
Mark Macleod
“If you can articulate your 'why' and reason for working, it informs what to apply for and makes writing the pitch a whole lot easier”
2023
Emma Shepley
“Aspects of freelance life are revitalising and conducive to high quality work in a way that daily office life sometimes isn’t”
Jenny Mathiasson
“You have to look after yourself. That's the most important part of the job, not the clients or the work you put on your CV”
