@ldfreespirits.bsky.social
The community for the small business owners and self-employed folks of L&D. If you want to join a community where you can talk shop with like minded professionals head over to https://ldfreespirits.com
We used AI (ChatGPT, Colossyan, NotebookLM & Opus Clip) to create a mini podcast about Free Spirits LIVE! — the one-day virtual conference for self-employed L&D pros. No AI note takers on the day, but we do love a bit of tech.
07.08.2025 12:06 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0The agenda’s live for Free Spirits LIVE! 🎉 A virtual conference for self-employed L&D pros, packed with practical sessions, keynotes and community vibes. Happening 1 Oct, tickets just £25 for members. Full line-up and details here:
👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/free-spirits-live
Happy Yorkshire Day!
Whether you're born ‘n bred or just fond of a brew, you’re welcome in our corner of the freelance world.
L&D Free Spirits is where self-employed L&D folk find their people, share the graft, and get cheered on.
#YorkshireDay #FreelanceLife #LearningAndDevelopment
Just over an hour to go until we're getting top tips on creating healthy habits ldfreespirits.com/product/how-...
30.07.2025 11:54 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0The application window for sharing the L&D Free Spirits stand at the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition in October has now closed!
Get yourself subscribed to the mailing list to be the first to find out who'll be sharing the stand with us ldfreespirits.com/events/world...
A promotional image for a webinar titled “How Sobriety and Wellbeing can help up your game,” happening on 30 July at 2pm BST. The banner says “Free for members” in the top corner. The image shows a woman sitting cross-legged, meditating with palms together. The bottom text reads: “Healthy business owners build healthier businesses... it really is that simple.”
You service your car… so why not yourself? Build a business that doesn’t burn you out. Join our webinar on sobriety & wellbeing with Vince Hannant. 30 July, 2pm BST. Free for members, £19.99 for non-members.
👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/how-...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Freelance
CVs don’t win clients. Proof does.
Case studies show your impact and help you land work.
Here are 5 quick tips to make yours stand out 👇
#Freelance #LearningAndDevelopment
“You gotta be systematic… hydromatic… automatic…”
But your business? Still running on guesswork?
Learn how to turn warm leads into income (without chasing).
With systems wizard Becs McNeill.
🗓️ 23 July, 2pm BST
👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/syst...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A promotional graphic for a free webinar titled "Join the great network glow-up" on 22 July at 12pm BST. The background shows a phone screen with hands giving thumbs-up and hearts floating above, suggesting social media engagement. Text at the bottom reads: "Get ready to cut the dead weight and give your LinkedIn network a glow-up over summer." The event is co-branded with The Learning Network.
Bigger ≠ better when it comes to your network.
Relevance is what opens doors.
Join the Great Network Glow Up on 22 July and make your network work.
👉 thelearning-network.org/event/join-t...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A vibrant café scene with diverse professionals working on laptops and chatting over coffee. Text reads: "Who are the L&D freelancers of 2025?" with the L&D Free Spirits logo below. The image hints at community, connection, and the future of freelance work.
The 2025 L&D freelancer isn’t just one “type.”
They’ve come from everywhere — and they’ve got serious skills.
Full insight report lands soon.
Grab first access here 👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A promotional graphic for a free webinar titled "Join the great network glow-up" on 22 July at 12pm BST. The background shows a phone screen with hands giving thumbs-up and hearts floating above, suggesting social media engagement. Text at the bottom reads: "Get ready to cut the dead weight and give your LinkedIn network a glow-up over summer." The event is co-branded with The Learning Network.
Time to glow up your network?
If your feed’s full of fluff or people you don’t know — it’s time for a refresh.
Join Kim Ellis and for a free session on building a network that actually works for you.
🗓️ 22 July, 12pm
👉 thelearning-network.org/event/join-t...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A promotional image for a webinar titled “How Sobriety and Wellbeing can help up your game,” happening on 30 July at 2pm BST. The banner says “Free for members” in the top corner. The image shows a woman sitting cross-legged, meditating with palms together. The bottom text reads: “Healthy business owners build healthier businesses... it really is that simple.”
Running on empty but pushing on anyway? Let’s change that. Learn how sobriety & wellbeing can up your game — and keep your business sustainable. Wed 30 July, 2pm BST.
👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/how-...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Freelance
A vibrant café scene with diverse professionals working on laptops and chatting over coffee. Text reads: "Who are the L&D freelancers of 2025?" with the L&D Free Spirits logo below. The image hints at community, connection, and the future of freelance work.
Who are the L&D freelancers of 2025?
They’re not newbies.
They’re not winging it.
And they’re definitely not all ex-trainers.
Insight Survey results dropping soon 👇
👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
Promotional graphic for an L&D Free Spirits webinar titled "Systemising the Superfan Cycle", happening on 23 July at 2pm BST. It features a hand typing on a laptop with digital icons symbolising automation and systems, plus a bold message: “Tired of posting, chasing, and guessing what to do next? Build a system that actually works.”
Posting. Following up. Hoping for the best?
There’s a better way.
Join @BecsMcNeill for a practical session on smart systems to turn interest into income — with ease and zero tech drama.
👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/syst...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A promotional image for a free webinar titled “Protect your ideas – trademark your products” happening on Wednesday 2 July at 2pm BST. The background shows a cartoonish burglar sneaking in an office with a computer, reinforcing the message about protecting your work from being stolen. A banner at the bottom says: “If you’ve created a standout course, concept or product… make sure no one else can nick it.”
Freelancers: your ideas are your edge.
Protect them properly.
Join Saad Qureshi’s free session on trademarking your products today at 2pm BST.
👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/prote...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A promotional image for a free webinar titled “Protect your ideas – trademark your products” happening on Wednesday 2 July at 2pm BST. The background shows a cartoonish burglar sneaking in an office with a computer, reinforcing the message about protecting your work from being stolen. A banner at the bottom says: “If you’ve created a standout course, concept or product… make sure no one else can nick it.”
Freelancers: your ideas are your edge.
Protect them properly.
Join Saad Qureshi’s free session on trademarking your products.
👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/prote...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A promotional image for a free webinar titled “Protect your ideas – trademark your products” happening on Wednesday 2 July at 2pm BST. The background shows a cartoonish burglar sneaking in an office with a computer, reinforcing the message about protecting your work from being stolen. A banner at the bottom says: “If you’ve created a standout course, concept or product… make sure no one else can nick it.”
Your next big idea could be pinched by someone else unless you protect it.
Learn how to trademark your frameworks & products like a pro.
Free session with Saad Qureshi 👇
👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/prote...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A person is watching a laptop with an L&D Free Spirits webinar slide that reads “Freelancing isn’t a lifestyle upgrade — it’s a mindset shift” alongside a smiling presenter giving a thumbs up. Text on the image says: “Take your live software training to the next level.”
Still screen sharing + webcam + slide swapping for demos?
OBS makes it look next level — branded, smooth, pro.
Mark Berthelemy’s running a masterclass on how to get it set up on 16 July at 2pm BST.
It's free for members...👉 lnkd.in/e3qwguwC
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
In Challenge Hour we dig into the nitty gritty of being a #freelancer in L&D.
Next one is on Wednesday at 2pm BST ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr...
#LearningAndDevelopment #FreelanceLife #LinkedIn #GettingClients #Portfolio
Dark green background with bold heading “A match made in heaven.” Logos of L&D Free Spirits and The Learning Network are shown with an ampersand between them. Text boxes highlight: L&D Free Spirits: “The community for the self-employed: helping your business thrive” The Learning Network: “The community for all L&D folk: helping you grow your skills & connect” Bottom text: “Proud Industry Partners.”
The Learning Network focuses on skills.
L&D Free Spirits focuses on the business side of freelancing.
Together? A perfect match.
LN members now get 15% off membership!
👉 ldfreespirits.com
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
🚨 The 2025 L&D Freelancer Insight Survey is now LIVE!
If you're self-employed in L&D, we want to hear from you.
💬 Rates, clients, challenges — tell us what life really looks like.
👉 forms.gle/9Uck1QbzgNU4...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
✨ Your value = more than just your deliverables.
Want dream clients? Start by knowing what makes you worth hiring.
Catch this mini-moment from our Challenge Hour
Next one 18 June ldfreespirits.com/events/ld-fr...
Ever got more reach from your comments than your posts?
Andy did – 10,000 impressions' worth.
Turns out, the comments section is where the magic happens…
#LearningAndDevelopment #FreelanceLife
What’s really going on in the world of L&D freelancing? That's what we asked a bunch of people in last years L&D Freelancers Insight Survey.
This years survey launches on Monday, get it first by signing up to the mailing list:
👉 mailchi.mp/ldfreespirit...
#Freelance #LearningAndDevelopment
A promotional graphic for a workshop titled "Connect with clients through Insights Discovery," taking place on Tuesday 3 June at 2pm BST. The event is free for members. The image features a smiling woman in a brown blazer speaking with someone across a desk. The caption at the bottom reads: "If working with some clients feels like herding cats, Insights might be your new best friend."
Some client relationships just click.
Others feel like wading through custard.
Insights Discovery can help you understand why — and how to work better with everyone.
🗓 Tomorrow 3 June, 2pm
👉 ldfreespirits.com/product/conn...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
Dark green background with bold heading “A match made in heaven.” Logos of L&D Free Spirits and The Learning Network are shown with an ampersand between them. Text boxes highlight: L&D Free Spirits: “The community for the self-employed: helping your business thrive” The Learning Network: “The community for all L&D folk: helping you grow your skills & connect” Bottom text: “Proud Industry Partners.”
We go together like tea & biscuits…
L&D Free Spirits is now an Industry Partner with @thelearningnetwork.bsky.social
👉 ldfreespirits.com
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
Freelancing doesn't have to be a guessing game.
Viv Cole, Wizard of Coaching, shares his top 5 tips.
Smart, practical advice from someone who’s been there — and coached others through it.
🧠 No fluff. Just useful stuff.
👉 ldfreespirits.com
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
A promotional blog graphic featuring a smiling woman in a floral top and glasses, surrounded by falling money. The text reads: "Do you dream of a passive income?" in a blue box with a maroon border. The L&D Free Spirits logo is in the bottom left corner and a large blue "BLOG" button is shown in the bottom right.
Dreamed of passive income when you went freelance?
“I’ll build a course, pop it online and the cash will roll in.”
Kim did too… but it didn’t quite go to plan.
Read her story 👉 ldfreespirits.com/product-or-s...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
The tool you use should never come first.
Start with what the learner needs — then choose the right platform to deliver it.
Parta.io might be the one you’re missing.
🗓 28 May, 2pm BST
👉 ldfreespirits.com/events/colla...
#Freelance #LearningandDevelopment
Wrapping up season one of the Free Spirits of L&D podcast is Tom McDowall.
Listen here... ldfreespirits.com/what-makes-a...
