Who’s it for? Freelancers | Remote workers | Solo-preneurs | You
For decades there have been freelance consultants, artists, authors, and sales people, to name a few. But in recent years there has been a sea-change toward the independent, the artisan, the maker, the remote worker, the anywhereWORKER.
For most of the 20th century, working meant we commuted to and from a physical work location every day. But in this century our technology and global economy has opened up a fundamental shift in the nature of when, where, and how we work.
These shifts are happening – ready or not! With the shifts in technology come the needed change in how we approach our remote and independent work.
UPDATE: In 2020 many of us are finding ourselves ‘suddenly remote.’ Both leaders and workers must adjust to travel and meeting restrictions as the world fights a virus. I’m offering free consultations (normally $100) for individuals through June 30, 2020 to help with your transition.
In my own work as an indie / remote worker and as a coach to other anywhere workers, three broad skill areas repeatedly appear:
- Powerful communication skills and strategies are critical to your success to stay connected with your strengths, your mission, your clients, and your team. (Look here for even more on mastering communication skills.)
- Stay collaborative and adaptive are demanded as Indie and remote workers. You work across time and space with clients, on-demand teams, and strategic partners in ever changing context. The power of collaboration will serve you well as Indies can’t do it all alone, and the diversity you bring to the team is critical to it’s success.
- Ultimately you need to deliver your body of work. As an indie / remote worker you juggle many responsibilities and face numerous obstacles (internal and external). You must master staying creatively productive or you won’t succeed.
The collection of resources in these categories are geared to help you focus on doing:
The right work
at the right time
for the right reason.
Read recent posts on staying connected:
- AnywhereWorker Turns 10
- What you don’t know about remote work.
- Tell me: what’s blocking your success?
- How to design your conversation impact assessment
- Are you ready to change the conversation?
Read recent posts on staying collaborative:
- AnywhereWorker Turns 10
- 1 Success Step Often Missed
- 4 Steps to Ignite Your Career With Masterminds
- 5 tips for virtual team success
- Taking Collaboration Virtual
Read recent posts on staying creatively productive:
- Obstacles, setbacks, and anywhere worker resilience.
- What do you still need to know about the situation?
- AnywhereWorker Turns 10
- Winning the struggle between uncertainty and control.
- Business not going as planned?