Working for yourself

Football players are faster than ever before. But in a game where every tiny decision counts, elite clubs are turning to neuroscience to understand how players can think, decide and perform even faster. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Get a free wo ... Show More

When did you learn to ride a bike? Perhaps you learnt as a child and have not cycled for a long time. Well don't worry, you can pick it up again quickly – it's just like riding a bike! And if you have never cycled, it's not too late to start. With new cycle tracks and electric bi ... Show More

What is the rudest email you have ever received? We all deal with emails on a daily basis, but sometimes people can write them too quickly, without thinking enough about how it makes the other person feel. Is there anything that people write in emails which you find impolite? And ... Show More

What are the psychological and social skills freelancers need to achieve the self-made career they envisioned? Two researchers break down the common existential and interpersonal challenges that come with working in the gig economy. They share routines and practices that help ind ... Show More

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A 2016 survey of freelancers in six countries found that those who freelance by choice– 70% of respondents– were happier than people in traditional jobs, specifically when it came to things like independence and flexibility in terms of where and when they work. So what does it ta ... Show More

Ross and Natalie discuss the intricacies of making career pivots and what signs to look out for when it may be time to move on. They address the key factors when deciding if it’s time to make your side-hustle your full-time job. Stay tuned for some unfiltered takes on LinkedIn en ... Show More

Charli and Femke dive into their experiences working with freelancers and agencies in their side projects and day jobs. Charli shares the decision-making process behind choosing an agency for a recent rebrand at Convert Kit, the challenges they encountered, and how involved they ... Show More

Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?   to work for themselves make the leap to self-employment   the corporate world corporate jobs   ... Show More

Taryn & Tiffani are getting real about the scary, hilarious, and totally freeing world of ditching corporate America to become full-time creative content makers and launch their own businesses. They’re breaking down the highs and lows of entrepreneur life—the terrifying moments, ... Show More

Rob from the Business English Podcast joins me for a fun discussion about jobs, work, business, and entrepreneurship.We share some cultural experiences both in the UK and abroad, the pros and cons of working for yourself, dream jobs, public speaking confidence, switching off afte ... Show More

In this lesson, Mr Meier meets Ms Mueller. They speak briefly about their work. Let's hear about what they do and whether or not Herr Meier likes his job.