Beck Henshall’s Post

Wrapping Up 2024: Growth, Gratitude, and New Beginnings 🌟 As we approach the final days of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the journey this year has been. From milestones achieved to challenges that stretched me, this has truly been a year of growth, learning, and intentionality. Key Moments of 2024: 1️⃣ Personal Growth: I completed my MSc, a journey that tested my endurance and solidified my passion for Finance and Technology. This milestone has further inspired me to pursue a PhD in Finance in the future. Learning never stops, and I’m excited to keep going! 2️⃣ Professional Transformation: This year, I expanded my freelancing career, embracing new challenges, projects, and clients that pushed me to be the best version of myself. I also took a bold step into thought leadership by starting to share insights about remote work, freelancing, customer support, and tech on LinkedIn—a journey I plan to continue. 3️⃣ Empowering Others: I started a one on one session to guide people transitioning into freelancing and tech. 4️⃣ Community Building: I started dreaming of a women-focused community —a space for networking, collaboration, investment, and empowerment. Though it’s in its early stages, I’m excited about the potential it holds to uplift and inspire women. Gratitude🙏🏽: I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of my journey this year—my family, friends, clients, mentors, and online community. Your encouragement and belief in me have fueled my desire to keep reaching higher and striving for excellence. Looking Ahead to 2025: The upcoming year is already shaping up to be exciting. I will be starting my MBA, resuming a new job, writing an e-book and taking further steps to grow my woman-focused community. I’m eager to learn, grow, and make an even greater impact. As we step into a new year, let’s carry the lessons, wins, and hopes from 2024 with us. Here’s to dreaming big, working hard, and showing up for ourselves and others every single day. What was your biggest win of 2024, and what are you looking forward to in 2025? Let’s celebrate together! Happy New Year in advance! #2024Reflections #Gratitude #GrowthJourney #Freelancing #TechCareer #WomenEmpowerment #FinanceAndTech #LifelongLearning #CareerDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #RemoteWork #Mentorship #NewYearGoals #2025Ready #CelebratingWins #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Have you ever wondered how just one year can completely transform your career and perspective? 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. My journey over the last 365 days has been a thrilling ride of milestones, profound growth, and moments of resilience that have reshaped my professional path. I went from laying the groundwork for my freelancing career to diving headfirst into projects that ignite my passion. Working with inspiring clients in the dynamic world of data analytics has been transformative. Each challenge was a launchpad propelling me forward, while setbacks became invaluable lessons that bolstered my resourcefulness and unyielding determination. This year has revealed the 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, the craft of building an online presence, and the immense value of sharing my journey with others. It’s more than personal growth; it's about connecting with a vibrant community of driven moms and professionals, each charting their unique course to success. Freelancing has shown me how to align my passion with purpose. I've learned the crucial role of adaptability as I navigate various projects, and the importance of making a positive impact on those around me. A single year can reshape who you are. It can spark the creation of a stronger, bolder version of you and remind you of your limitless potential. Here’s to embracing change, pursuing knowledge, and making a lasting impact with every step we take. Praying for many more years of growth, resilience, and happiness ahead! I'm deeply grateful to God for guiding me through this journey, and I look forward to embracing what’s next with open arms and an open heart. Let’s grow together on this amazing journey! 🌱 #Freelancing #DataAnalytics #CareerGrowth #Resilience #Networking #FreelanceJourney #WomenInData #CareerTransformation #MomsWhoUpskill #PassionToPurpose #Adaptability #LearningAndGrowing #BuildingCommunit

For you, how important is Optimism at work? Last weekend, we celebrated the first Freelancer of the Trimester award for 2024, where the Corp Team came together to have some fun and celebrate growth. We had the opportunity to participate in an optimism workshop by Coach Eugenio Pérez Toledano, where we learned how maintaining a positive mindset can help us achieve more and increase productivity. In a world of constant change and challenge, fostering an atmosphere of optimism within our teams is not just valuable; it's vital. Why? Because when optimism thrives, so does productivity. At Freelance Latin America, we take great pride in fostering a positive work environment. Our goal is to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and valued, and that their work is meaningful and impactful. To achieve this, we believe that having an optimistic attitude is essential in everything we do here. #Freelancelatam #teambuilding #companyculture

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🤲🏼 A new week means a fresh start to chase our goals, embrace new opportunities, and make progress in our personal and professional lives. As freelancers, we juggle many roles, face challenges head-on, and still find ways to deliver exceptional results. Let’s start this week with affirmations to keep us inspired and motivated: 💡 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲. 💡 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 💡 𝐈 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞. 💡 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝, 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞. 💡 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 💡 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. 💡 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 💡 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬' 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 💡 𝐈 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲. Remember, freelancing isn’t just about the work, it’s about creating a life of freedom, passion, and purpose. Let’s embrace this week with confidence and determination. Let’s make it count! #NewWeekAffirmations #LinkedInFamily #PositiveMindset #FreelancerLife #MondayMotivation #AffirmationsForSuccess #ProfessionalGrowth #Inspiration #CareerGoals #StayMotivated #GoalSetting #VirtualAssistant

Instant gratification is the biggest trap of the 21st century—and it's holding so many 20-somethings back from the success they dream of. In a digital era where everything is a click away, we’ve become impatient: - Anxious if our DMs aren’t answered within hours. - Giving up on cold emails when there’s no instant reply. - Dropping new skills when we’re not experts in two months. - Quitting freelancing after six months if it’s not paying big. We treat our careers like instant coffee—quick, but lacking depth. Real success, though, is more like fine wine. It takes time, patience, and care. I know this because I’ve been there. I quit many opportunities when I didn’t see quick results. But when I committed to freelancing, no matter the struggles—sleepless nights, self-doubt, financial hurdles—I stuck it out. The result? I built a successful agency with a current team of 15+. If you’re in your 20s, remember: Don’t expect quick wins. Focus on learning before earning, take small steps, and aim for sustainable growth. Tell yourself, “I’ll give it my all for one year and see where it takes me.” The results will surprise you and you’ll thank yourself later. Have you ever fallen for the trap of instant gratification? #GrowthMindset #PatienceIsKey #TrustTheProcess

As 2024 comes to a close I am reflecting on my 30 years as independent consultant 'Susan Harwood & Associates' - the company I established in 1994 as a temporary measure when I found myself unemployed in the aftermath of a bruising public sector restructure. Until then my job had been in a workplace I loved, and in a role I had thrived in. It’s a story of career ‘love and loss’ that will be familiar to many. Having to work through and then rebuild my life after that shock to my system gave me what I came to reframe as invaluable insights and lived experience. That is, I learned what it feels like to not fit the template, to not be recognised and rewarded for hard work, and worse still to be on the receiving end of what we now describe as psychosocial harms. So what happened next? While testing out the dimensions of my new (precarious) path as a freelancing consultant, I discovered the advantages of being able to bring an external voice into organisations: coaching individuals and teams while dipping in and out of their workplaces, without becoming captive to their cultures. I have worked with some great delivery teams and engaged in some of my best work by being part of a collective of experts. What a great adventure it has turned out to be - largely working from my home office, being around for my (then) teenagers and later, having the flexibility to take on both short and long-term overseas development projects. While building my business I continued to build on my skills and knowledge (including in this journey a mature-age PhD). I take time to seek out professional development opportunities to renew, refresh and recharge. Crucially, I have worked with and learned from superstars in my field. I am grateful to colleagues and friends whose humour and strength supported me through challenging times, as well as to those who generously contributed to the success of my "word of mouth" business. This week everything I have done to this point came together when I signed a full-time, short-term contract as a GEDSI Technical Adviser to support climate resilient communities in the Indo-Pacific region. My work is not done and I am still following my passion - a great footnote to the 30-year anniversary.

Leaving the 9-5 Didn’t Mean I Couldn’t Go Back. 🤔 A week into my new role at Wilde Aparthotels, and it’s been a chance to reflect on the unexpected turns that come with changing career paths. When I left the 9-to-5 world to freelance and travel, I thought I’d never look back. The freedom to choose my own projects, work from anywhere, and experience new places was incredible. But after a year of that, I started to realize something was missing—the connection of working with a team. What I love about returning to full-time work is the social element. Collaborating, bouncing ideas around, and just being part of a group again—it’s energizing. It’s reminded me that leaving the 9-5 doesn’t mean it’s permanent. You can step away, explore, and then come back when the time feels right. Career paths aren’t always linear, and it’s been refreshing to realize that flexibility is key—whether you’re freelancing, traveling, or jumping back into a full-time role. Excited to see where this journey takes me next and remember the 9-5 does not have to make you feel miserable! 🚀✨ #CareerJourney #WorkLifeBalance #Teamwork #FlexibilityInWork #NewBeginnings #WildeAparthotels

There are only 100 days left until the New Year, and it’s got me reflecting deeply. It’s easy to get caught up in the goals we haven’t yet achieved, but what truly matters is our willingness to keep pushing and trying again. It’s not over until it’s over. I’ve decided to jump on a challenge with my team—Make Your First $1,000 in 100 Days. Now, while I’ve made that and more, this challenge is for those who are still finding their footing, especially freelancers who have honed their skills in today’s competitive world. For the next 100 days, I’ll be sharing my journey—highlighting the income-producing activities I’m doing so I stay on track too. It’s a journey I don’t want to miss out on, and by December, I want to have a very ‘detty’ and fulfilling celebration by God’s grace. So, what about you? How are you approaching these last 100 days? What steps are you taking to move closer to your goals? #goals #100daystotheNewYear #reflection #thoughts #productivity #notion

This Holiday Season, Invest in Yourself and Your Future✨ As we wrap up 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect: 💭 Did you grow in the direction you hoped for this year? 💭 Are you clear about the next steps in your career or how to achieve them? The truth is, whether you're seeking clarity in your career or ready to share your expertise with the world, the right guidance can change everything. That’s where goformeet comes in. ✅ For seekers: Connect with experts in fields ranging from freelancing and finance to wellness and engineering—because everyone deserves a guiding light. ✅ For experts: Monetize your knowledge, reach more people, and make an impact doing what you love. Let’s make it personal: What’s one goal you’re setting for the new year? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to cheer you on🎯 Start your journey with goformeet today🌟 Tap and connect with us👇 https://www.goformeet.co/ Together, let’s make 2025 the year of purpose, progress, and possibilities. #Goformeet #CareerGrowth #GoalSetting #ExpertAdvice #PersonalDevelopment

Kicking off Learning at Work Week as a freelancer! This week, you’ll see many posts about what organisations are doing for Learning at Work Week. While that's wonderful for those employed, it can leave freelancers feeling a bit left out. So, how can we join in? 🌟 The theme this year is ‘Learning power’. So why not explore how lifelong and continual learning gives us power to change, grow and achieve our individual goals. 🌟 Identify a skill or area you want to master this week. Set a clear goal and schedule 30 minutes daily to dive deep! 🌟 Connect with fellow freelancers to share challenges, insights, and learning experiences. Virtual coffee chats or webinars can make it even more engaging. 🌟 Organise a lunchtime learning session to explore this years theme or a hot-topic. To support your journey, L&D Free Spirits is launching on 1st September with a mission to champion and empower the self-employed L&D community. Join the waitlist now, and participate in the 90-Day Booster pilot starting on 1st June to boost your network, brand, and portfolio (link in comments). Let’s invest in ourselves and grow together this Learning at Work Week! 🌱 What's on your learning list? #LearningAtWorkWeek #LAWW #Freelancers #PersonalDevelopment #CollaborateAndLearn