Where do you conduct your work?

Interview with Deborah, a remote entrepreneur changing perceptions about remote work

Ah, well, there is no simple answer to that question. Sometimes I work at home in London, sometimes at cafes or coworking spaces, sometimes from wherever I happen to be nomadding at the time... and then there are clients who prefer me to work in-house with them.

I try to build as much flexibility into contracts as possible, but there's still a lot of work to be done to build enough trust with clients that the work will still get done to the same standard if I am not sitting at a desk in their office.

When I started writing these responses, I was sitting on a train heading back to London from Glasgow, and as I finish them, I am on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica. Tough, I know.

Deborah has traveled the world sharing her research about the pros of remote work. See how she is helping companies and clients understand the importance of location independence.

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Interview with Mehmet, a nomadic digital maker and entrepreneur

Our team is super distributed in multiple timezones in the US and in Europe. So I find myself taking calls in weird hours (especially when I travel to the west coast). I generally work from co-working spaces.

I’m a member of one that has 10 locations in Manhattan (NY) and Brooklyn, where I reside. I often bounce around different locations depending on how my week/day goes.

Mehmet has embraced his remote team leadership style. Hear about his most helpful productivity trick and why he has "quiet" days for his staff.

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Interview with Pola, a Paris-based content writer

I have a dedicated workspace in my apartment, plus a few favorite coworking cafes in the neighborhood. As it happens, our office is a few minutes away, so I can walk over there if I want company or have a meeting with the team.

Even though we work remotely, we still like to get together sometimes to discuss business or have a team lunch.

A job ad in an online group led Pola to find her ideal career as a content writer—see her remote work & job seeking takeaways.

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Interview with Lauren, a content marketing team lead and hybrid remote worker

I split my WFH time about 50/50 between my home and coffee shops. I really like working in environments where other people are also getting some work done. The library is another great spot because the energy feels serious.

I feel more accountable to actually do work when others are working around me.

For Lauren, remote work was a non-negotiable arrangement—see how she manages a hybrid remote work situation and her tips for those on the remote job search.

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Interview with Mike, a business developer with a one task a day remote work routine

I used to work in a coworking space, but I recently moved to a dedicated home office.

The most important benefit of working from home is being close to my family. I can take a half-hour break to bring my daughter home from kindergarten or take a stroll with my baby son right after I’m done with my days work. I absolutely love that.

Mike had a lackluster experience with remote work 12 years ago. Today, he has embraced location-independence. Hear about his "one task a day" routine & vital tip for job seekers.

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