What are you working on?

Interview with Katerina, a team collaboration consultant who sees the value of discipline

I work on several projects. Some are my own, and others are from clients. For my company, I work on leadership coaching and strategic advice for team collaboration.

I analyze collaboration patterns, match these patterns with the team culture and goals, and then suggest ways to change the pattern or create processes so that if someone leaves, the team's social capital is not destroyed.

I'm also active in the human resource field where I investigate talent management practices and teach organizational culture and employee engagement.

I also work on a couple of educational innovation projects, some with a strong research focus, others more practical. Finally, I'm leading the Galway Grow Remote chapter.

Katerina fell into remote work by accident - she reveals how easy and straightforward it can be to make discipline a daily part of remote work.

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Interview with Dane, a freelance writer and author with 7 published books

I tend to have quite a lot of work on at any given time, so today I’ve worked on maybe a half dozen different projects.

I started the day by writing an article on the biggest myths about digital marketing strategy before moving on to some work I do on a retainer for a US-based company that specializes in lead generation. They build niche lead generation websites for companies in the Boston area, so I work on the website copy for each of the sites they build.

It basically involves researching and writing about the different services that they offer – whether that’s water damage repair or whether it’s for a party bus company – as well as each of the physical areas that they cover.

One of the biggest projects that I’m currently working on is a book that I’ve ghostwritten for a client in the medical field. We’ve been working on it for the best part of a year now and we’re just going through the final few stages ahead of publication. At the moment, it’s on hold while we wait for his proof copy to arrive as we’ve been making a few last minute tweaks to the cover with his cover designer.

Another project I’ve just had the go-ahead for involves taking the transcriptions of some how-to/tutorial videos about some live-streaming software and turning it into an instruction manual.

I also have a few other one-off articles to do for people on the subject of digital marketing, and then there’s some more retained work for a client who’s a bestselling author and who outsources some of her writing work to me. She works as a consultant with a number of other clients and often gets me to help with that, so for example I recently had to create a 20-page “blueprint” out of a 200-page book that just included the most important information.

Dane is a freelance writer and author who works remotely, and balances client work with writing his own books.

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Interview with Melissa, a co-founder and remote work champion

Right now, we are spending 20 percent of our time on business development, 50 percent working with clients, and 30 percent on mostly operational tasks to keep us going.

The client work today is mostly individual women like us seeking more flexibility. This can take on many shapes. Every person we speak with has a different story, and it's why we love what we do.

They may want help setting clear expectations with their boss for when they leave the office. They may want out of their job completely and are seeking a 100% virtual team, or they simply want the option to vary up their location based on the task at hand.

We have coaching sessions and give them some tough love helping identify potential blind spots they may not be aware of. As an example, one of our sessions is a mock video interview where we are completely in character the entire session. We give comprehensive feedback after on what they did well and where they need to optimize.

Melissa started Work Well Wherever to help individuals & companies embrace remote work—see how she balances entrepreneurship, parenthood, & self-care.

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Interview with Vivek, an entrepreneur building a virtual office for remote teams

After working at the acquiring company for a couple of years, I built a virtual office for remote teams called Pragli.

The product enables remote workers to frictionlessly dive into impromptu conversations with audio channels and direct conversations, similar to a walkie talkie.

Pragli also allows you to feel more present with your team by helping you craft a unique digital identity with live avatars.

The long San Francisco commute sent Vivek into remote work—hear about his three strategies for eliminating distractions & his must-have tools.

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Interview with Marian, a nomadic social media manager and day trader

Right now, I am building my marketing skills, and I work for a few clients. I also work as a Day trader on binary, which allows me to work from anywhere.

Day trading & virtual assisting has allowed Marian to see the world—in this interview, she lays out her routine and priorities for those thinking of traveling while working.

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Interview with Alaina, a nonprofit program state director

I’m currently planning a re-launch of our Atlanta and Columbus chapters. Spread The Vote is currently in nine states, but Georgia was one of the first states, so I am excited to re-introduce our work in those cities that helped build STV in the state.

Our volunteer-led chapters allow us to operate around the state and reach clients in every community. In preparation for the chapter launches, I have been making phone calls to recruit new partners and sending emails to find and plug in volunteers.

I am also managing our social media page, doing publicity and engagement. Another important and ongoing task is fundraising for specific efforts in the state including the chapter launches, purchasing swag and most importantly paying for the IDs and supporting documents for clients.

It takes a minute to find your rhythm in a new remote position—hear how Alaina organizes her time to hit the ground running in a new remote work job.

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Interview with Patric, a UX designer and usability engineer that works from home

Currently I split my time between own (side) projects and freelance UX consulting for medium sized software companies. As a UX freelancer I am defining specifications, wireframes and new products while reviewing old applications for usability issues.

The other part of my time goes into our side projects like digital hiking guides, How to hire the perfect UX Designer, WhatsApp Memo-Bot for notes and ideas and a german DIY blog where I support my wife on the tech side (as well as a few Android Apps which have been running since 2008 now...)

Patric works on his own projects while also consulting for medium sized software companies, learn how he works remotely.

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Interview with Michelle, an organizer of digital nomad experiences

We combined our biggest passions with each other into a unique concept that brings people together and gives them a unique experience of traveling: Co-travel experiences for digital nomads: The Nomad Escape.

While we travel around to film business on the road, we offer the possibility for others to travel with us while giving them a taste of our lifestyle.

Our video production company, The Nomad Escape, specifically provides digital nomads the chance to travel to the most amazing places, connect with interesting people, get some work done, and, most of all, enjoy life.

A solo backpacking trip led to Michelle organizing co-travel experiences for digital nomads—hear how she manages working while traveling.

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Interview with Taylor, a marketing director and intentional digital nomad

I'm the Marketing Director at Tortuga. Our team makes gear for city travelers and are known for our carry on sized travel backpacks.

My specific focus is on product marketing and content marketing. I also run our email marketing as well as our PPC and SEO campaigns. I wear a lot of hats.

Right now I'm working on a launch of five new travel backpacks in March.

Taylor shares how co-working spaces, digital nomadism, and work flexibility gave her the work environment she always wanted.

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Interview with Kay, an independent software consultant who found freedom in remote work

At the moment I'm writing a book on learning React, one of those opportunities I would have to ask my employer, before I could do (and sell) it. Also some companies showed interest in hiring me for some projects in the next months.

Learn how Kay made the jump from full-time employee to full-time remote consultant

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