When most people think about freelancing, they focus on their “hard skills” —writing, customer service, marketing, or design for example. But while those are important, there’s another skill every successful freelancer needs: a strong, flexible mindset. Robert & I have coached dozens of people through their freelance journeys, and […]
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Navigating Online Freelance Communities for Support
Freelancing comes with a lot of perks—flexibility, independence, and the chance to build the career you truly want. But it can also feel isolating at times, especially when you don’t have coworkers or a team to bounce ideas off of. That’s where online freelance communities come in. The right […]
Read MoreExciting Changes Ahead for Our Freelance Coaching Journey
Exciting Changes Ahead for Our Freelance Coaching Journey As the end of August rolls around, it’s a time of change and renewal. While Panama doesn’t have the traditional four seasons like our friends in the U.S. or Canada, we still feel that subtle shift—something in the air that signals new […]
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Wow, it is August already!! Where did July go? Robert and I have been very busy during July, and we still are this month. In July, we just finished a challenge for our prior coaching clients entitled Winning With Freelancing. Next up, we are offering a free workshop introducing online […]
Read MoreSometimes Things Don’t Always Go As Planned
Don’t you just hate it when you start your week with a great plan? Sundays are my planning days for the week. Sunday morning, Robert and I get up at 5 am or thereabouts, and we have our weekly meeting. This is where we rehash the things we want to […]
Read MoreGetting Excited
We are going to Contadora Island!! Contador means counter or bookkeeper in Spanish. This is the place used by the Spanish conquistadors for making a stop to count their “booty” before returning to Spain. Contadora was developed in the 1960s as the getaway for the rich and famous … the […]
Read MoreBeach Business Networking
We like to be involved while living in our community in Playa Coronado. Beach Business Networking allows us to learn about the different businesses in the area. And also to learn about the ex-pats living here in the Beaches, as we like to refer to this area. Three years ago, […]
Read MoreSunday Drive
Yesterday was Sunday, and we decided to take the day to travel to El Valle and visit the Farmer’s Market in the center of the town. Things pretty much came to a standstill in Panama during Covid-19 for well over a year, so now that many are fully vaccinated, things […]
Read MoreTrying Again
Wow, back in 2017 is when I first wanted to start writing a blog. A lot of changed since then 2017!! The starting part for change started in Feb 2013 when I was first diagnosed with BREAST CANCER … the horrible thing a woman never wants to hear! I was […]
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