Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

The Freelancer's Teabreak

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The Freelancer's Teabreak is the short and sweet podcast you can enjoy while you make a cuppa, full of tips, tricks and advice for freelancers.

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Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

What Drives You As A Freelancer? Driver #5 Try Harder 17.10.2016

This is the last in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us as freelancers. Over the week, we've looked at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up and Please Others. Today's podcast episode looks at Work Harder. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in...

What Drives You As A Freelancer? Driver #4 Please others 13.10.2016

This is the fourth in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast episode looks at Please Others. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this mo...

What Drives You As A Freelancer? Driver #3: Hurry up 11.10.2016

This is the third in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast is all about Hurry Up. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book i...

What Drives You? An Introduction and Driver #1: Be Perfect 10.10.2016

This is the first in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast is an introduction and am overview of the first driver: Be Strong? Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/...

What Drives You As A Freelancer? #2 Be Strong 10.10.2016

This is the second in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast episode looks at Be Strong. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here http://www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/Messages.php Want to explore th...

#31 What will you do this month that's fun? 01.09.2016

Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8 www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk

#30 Graduate? Freelancing is perfect for you! 13.07.2016

Are you a graduate, or soon to be? Freelancing could be the ideal way for you to kickstart your career, whether you go on to be self-employed or find your perfect role. Want to go freelance, but not sure where to start? I've got an e-course that takes you through the first 30 days of setting up as a freelancer. thefreelancelifestyleecourse.usefedora.com Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in...

#29 How to use Snapchat as a freelancer 02.06.2016

Thinking of using Snapchat for business? Here are my top three tips! Want to see what I do? I'm 'emmacossey'. You can also find my previous 'Pitch Snaps' on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGj_2Bl3ObfVW8mGZGRTPVLQoTJqZorjt Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#28 Identifying the energy vampires 02.06.2016

Feeling exhausted, but not sure why? It might just be an energy block! Let's chat about how putting stuff off can have a very physical impact on you. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#27 What to do when you can't focus 19.05.2016

We've all had those days when we can't focus and don't know where to start and EVERYTHING IS TOO MUCH ARRRGHHHH. Don't worry. I have a simply trick to cut through the panic and get sh*t done. Liked this? Come on over to www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#26 My Top Tools For Freelancers In 2016 19.05.2016

The one where I share the tools I've been geeking out about this year. Being Freelance podcast: http://www.beingfreelance.com Tools mentioned: Cloudpress: http://www.cloud-press.net/ Teachable: https://teachable.com/ Instapage: http://instapg.es/fj6hv Receipt Bank: http://www.receipt-bank.com/ Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/en/ Clean Calm Space Community: https://www.clearcalmspace.com/bluepri...

#26: An interview with Daire Paddy, new freelancer 17.03.2016

Something a little different this week, an interview with Daire Paddy, a new freelancer sharing her experiences of the transition from the corporate world to being a creative copywriter. You can find Daire on her blog now http://openwaydesigns.com, or like her Facebook page for regular creative and copy snippets. https://www.facebook.com/openwaydesigns New to the podcast? My name is Emma Cossey, a...

#25 Why freelancers should hire a coach 28.02.2016

Have you thought about hiring a coach, as a freelancer? In this episode, we take a look at how hiring a coach can benefit a freelancer - from accountability to beating those brain gremlins that stop us really going for our goals. Visit the website at www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk, tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#24 Keep it simple, stupid 30.12.2015

In 2016 my main goal is to KISS - keep it simple, stupid. After a year of overwhelm, I'm looking forward to simplifying things in the coming year. What's your motto for 2016? Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#23: My Favourite Chrome Extensions For Freelancing 03.12.2015

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#22 Creating routines for freelance success 19.10.2015

In this week's episode, I chat about the routines that have helped me develop a more organised, healthier and happier freelance lifestyle Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#21: Three things I've given up to be a more productive freelancer 29.09.2015

*Apologies for the sound quality on this one, this is what happens when you wear a microphone on a noisy top!!* Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#20 Getting the most out of LinkedIn as a freelancer 11.09.2015

Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn? It's not just a social network for job hunters - it's also the perfect place to find new clients (after all, everyone is in 'business mode' when they login). Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#19: Reader Question - Time management with multiple clients 10.09.2015

This week, read Kerri Walker asks about the best way to deal with multiple clients. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#17: Are you wasting time? 26.08.2015

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#18: Business activities you can do in 15 mins 26.08.2015

Got 15 minutes? Try some of these quick and easy business activities. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

#16: Back with a baby and housekeeping 25.08.2015

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back! Catch up on what's been happening the last few months and what's to come. Tweet me @freelance_life, or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter

Got a freelancing question? 11.05.2015

I would love to answer some of your freelancing questions on a future podcast! There are a few ways you can send me your question: On Twitter @Freelance_life On Facebook in the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464948493770611/ or page https://www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle By email: hello@emmacossey.com Or by jumping over to www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk and recording me a podcast using...

#15: 3 Surprising Perks To Freelancing 22.04.2015

This is my third attempt today at recording this podcast. Lessons learnt: Recording podcasts in the car only works if you drive a Hybrid, and Evernote is marvellous unless you have fat fingers. Anyway, onto the podcast! This week's three minute tea break podcast is all about the surprising perks of freelancing Want to tell me about your surprising benefits of freelancing? Tweet me @freelance_life,...

#14: How to be a happier freelancer 17.04.2015

Having a bit of a freelance slump? Listen into this week's teabreak podcast for some cheer up tricks to be a happier freelancer

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