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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If you're coming to World of Learning this week make sure you drop by the L&D Free Spirits stand to chat all things freelancing with Kim Ellis, Andy Candler and Hayley Maisey... or if you're in the market for some eLearning, chat to Craig Stevenson from Arck Learning and he'll sort you out.

Kim, Andy, Hayley and Craig looking rather chuffed with their WoL stands.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Third time really is a charm! We've had a moment to catch our breath after Free Spirits LIVE!, so here are our reflections on the day... plus the 2027 themes, early bird tickets and how to apply to speak. ldfreespirits.com/reflections-...

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Andy Candler - Aprendido @aprendido.co.uk · 22/09/2026

🎉 𝗜’𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! Hosted by Kim Ellis, powered by L&D Free Spirits 📅 1 October 2026 💻 Zoom 🎟 £100 general / £25 member* *𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 £𝟥𝟢 ldfreespirits.com/product/find... #FreeSpiritsLIVE26 #FreelanceLD #LDFreeSpirits @kimellis.bsky.social @ldfreespirits.bsky.social

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Heading to World of Learning next week? Come and say hello to Andy Candler, Hayley Maisey and Kim Ellis at stand H90! We’ve got some biz-development goodies to give away to help you find your niche, build a business plan and tame your wobble gremlin. There’ll be weekly goal setter desk pads too.

Alt text: Graphic inviting visitors to meet L&D Free Spirits at stand H90 at the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, 6–7 October 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. A photo shows Hayley Maisey, Andy Candler and Kim Ellis

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

iSpring Solutions is sponsoring Free Spirits LIVE! on 1 October. Explore tools for creating and sharing eLearning, plus freelancer licensing: www.ispringsolutions.com/?utm_source=...

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Hayley Maisey shares a little taster of her new article, exploring how freelancers and independent professionals can make more of what they already know. Read the full article and book your conference ticket via the links in bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

An all-day online event that stays interesting? It can be done! At Free Spirits LIVE!, you can choose from talks, Skills Labs and panels, take breaks when you need them and join the conversations that matter to you. We’re back on 1 October. Tickets start at £25. Link in bio to book.

Free Spirits LIVE! feedback: “It’s hard to run an all-day online event and keep it interesting, but this was great.”

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Going to World of Learning this October? Why not start the networking before you even get there? Free Spirits LIVE! happens on 1 October, our Conference Village opens on 17th Sept, giving you three weeks to meet people, swap ideas and start conversations before World of Learning. Link in bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This month's Member Spotlight features Jill Sainsbury, filmmaker and content producer for training and education, and founder of Switched-on Multimedia. 🔗 Link to blogs and insights in bio

Quote from Jill Sainsbury of Switched-on Multimedia: “If you need films that are clear, accurate and get to the point, I’m your girl.”

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Freelancers deserve events built with them in mind. 💚 Free Spirits LIVE! is a day of practical learning, honest conversations and genuine connection for independent professionals. Join us live and online on 1 October. Tickets start at £25. Link in bio to book.

Free Spirits LIVE! feedback: “It’s great to see events for freelancers. Thank you for making it happen.”

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We have our winners! A huge congratulations to Scott Rutherford and Deanne Walsh, who've each won a free ticket to L&D Free Spirits LIVE! on 1 October. If you haven't got your ticket yet, they're £25 for members and £100 for non-members (link in bio)

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Your business already has a personality. But does it feel like you? Join Anja Drop for a free practical branding webinar on 15 September at 12pm. ldfreespirits.com/events/what-...

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How do you prove your learning worked when you can’t access the client’s business data? Adam Portsmouth shares a practical way to gather credible evidence that behaviour is changing. ldfreespirits.com/proving-your...

"L&D Free Spirits blog graphic. A person holds a pen, pointing towards a group of smiling attendees in a bright training room. Bold text reads 'Prove your training actually worked!'"

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“The best conference I’ve attended in a long while.” No pressure for the next one, then! 😅 Free Spirits LIVE! returns on 1 October with talks, Skills Labs, panels and plenty of opportunities to connect. It’s live, virtual and won’t be recorded. Link in bio to book.

Free Spirits LIVE! feedback: “A thoroughly enjoyable day at the best conference I’ve attended in a long while.”

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A useful conference should give you something from every session: an idea for your business, a fresh perspective or inspiration for your next piece of content. That’s what we’re creating at Free Spirits LIVE! on 1 October. Tickets start at £25. Link in bio to book.

Free Spirits LIVE! feedback: “I got something from every session I attended, whether it was something I could implement in my business or a quote to inspire content for my audience.”

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Imagine reaching lunchtime and realising every session you’ve attended has been useful. 💡 Choose your own route through the Free Spirits LIVE! agenda on 1 October, with talks, Skills Labs and panels packed with ideas you can use. Tickets start at £25. Link in bio to book.

Free Spirits LIVE! feedback: “Getting to lunch and realising all the sessions had been useful was a bit of a revelation!”

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Free Spirits LIVE! agenda is here! 🎉 Join us online on 1 October for talks, Skills Labs and panels. Tickets are £25 for members or £100 for non-members, with a portion donated to St Gemma’s Hospice. See the agenda and book:

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Blinking ’eck, can you believe Free Spirits is TWO? 🎉 And we’ve packed a lot into the past 12 months… 🎤 25 webinars 💡 10 Business Clinics 🚀 9 Pitchathons ✍️ 30 blog posts 🌟 6 member spotlights 🥳 49 Fiestas 🎟️ 2 Free Spirits LIVE conferences Thats a whole lot of awesome!

Kim and Andy blowing out a numebr 2 candle on a birhtday cake

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thought-provoking, inspiring, informative and packed with practical tips. 🙌 Free Spirits LIVE! brings together useful ideas, new opportunities and brilliant people from across freelance L&D. Join us online on 1 October. Tickets are £25 for members or £100 for non-members. Link in bio to book.

Free Spirits LIVE! feedback: “Very thought provoking, inspiring and informative with lots of practical tips. I have signed up to so many things and connected with loads of new people today. Such a great day, thank you!”

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Brilliant people and oodles of value, exactly what Free Spirits LIVE! is all about. ❤️ We’re doing it again on 1 October with talks, Skills Labs, panels and plenty of opportunities to connect. Tickets are £25 for members or £100 for non-members. Link in bio to book.

Free Spirits LIVE! feedback: “Thank you for bringing together these brilliant people. There was so much value over the day, really fab event.”

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Andy Candler - Aprendido @aprendido.co.uk · 14/08/2026

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Five members applied, but there could only be one winner… 🏆 We’re delighted that Craig Stevenson of Arck Learning will be sharing our stand at World of Learning! Join us at the NEC Birmingham on 6–7 October. Come and say hello at stand H90.

Promotional graphic announcing that L&D Free Spirits will share stand H90 with Arck Learning at World of Learning, held at the NEC Birmingham on 6 and 7 October 2026.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Here's another speaker joining us at Free Spirits LIVE! Hari Patience-Davies will be sharing practical ways to tackle stage fright and bring your best self to any stage, whether that's a conference, a client presentation, or a networking room. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Here's another speaker joining us for Free Spirits LIVE! Joanne Lockwood will be exploring how to build an authority ecosystem around your work, so that clients, event organisers and AI tools can find you, understand you, and trust you. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Here's one more speaker joining us at Free Spirits LIVE! Dr. Heidi Kirby will be exploring what to do when a pitch or proposal gets declined, and how to use rejection as the prompt to build your own room instead of waiting for a seat at someone else's table. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October. Here's another speaker joining us on the day. Paul Service will be exploring where visibility and profile-raising actually sit within a business growth system, and why getting seen is only part of the picture. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

Promotional graphic for Free Spirits LIVE! 2026. The headline reads, "Getting seen is only half the job. Here's the other half." It introduces Paul Service as the Skills Lab Host alongside a smiling portrait of him wearing glasses and a light blue shirt. The graphic includes the event date, 1 October 2026, the tagline "Grow your voice, your visibility and your business", and a call to action that tickets are available now. A strip of small images showing people working and presenting runs across the top.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Each month we spotlight a Free Spirits member. This month it's Adam Portsmouth, who went freelance at the start of 2025 and founded Pathway Talent Development with one goal: make L&D impossible to cut. Full spotlight link in bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Applications to exhibit with us at World of Learning close soon. Jayne Bates of Growth Spark Training exhibited with us in Oct 2025. It led directly to a commission delivering neurodivergence training for businesses she met on the stand. Members only, £30/month. Link in bio 🔗

Kim Ellis stands smiling at an exhibition stand, holding a fan of £50 notes. The graphic reads, "One of our members is going to save thousands of pounds!!" with a call to apply to share the L&D Free Spirits stand at the World of Learning exhibition before applications close on 24 July.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ever sat in a training session knowing full well you'd implement none of it? Natalie Herrett on why great training rarely shifts behaviour on its own, and what to do about it. 28 July, 12pm. Free to attend live. Link in bio to book your spot.

Promotional graphic for a free webinar titled "The missing link between knowing and doing" with Natalie Herrett. A woman in a bright blue cardigan stands with her hand on her chin, looking thoughtfully upwards. A blue panel on the right displays the webinar details: 28 July, 12pm (UK time), with a magenta ribbon in the top left stating "Free for all". Across the bottom, white text on a dark green background reads: "Your training landed brilliantly. So why's nothing actually changed? Find out what's really getting in the way, and what you can do about it."

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Want to share our stand at World of Learning? Last year's winner, Jayne Bates from Growth Spark Training, has secured new clients as a direct result of exhibiting. Applications close at 5pm on 24 July. 🔗 Link in bio #WoL26

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

One thing stopping freelancers and small businesses exhibiting at the big events is cost...so we're fixing that. One lucky member will share our stand at the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition this October. Bring a banner, we'll handle the rest. Link in bio. #WoL26 #WOLCE26

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Two years ago Kim ran a session on how to be the unicorn of freelancers. Now I've combined that session with diversifying your skillset into one practical webinar. If you're wondering whether to niche or diversify, this one's for you. 🦄 🔗 Link in bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Ever start explaining what you do and somehow make it sound more confusing? 😅 That's exactly why we run Pitchathon. A friendly space to practise your pitch, get feedback and build confidence. On 14 July it's open to everyone! Link in bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October, here's one of our Skills Lab hosts. Jill Sainsbury, former BBC journalist turned filmmaker, will be walking you through how to create a showreel that's professional, personal, and something you're proud to share. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in bio.

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Promotional graphic for Free Spirits LIVE! 2026 featuring Skills Lab host Jill Sainsbury. The headline reads, "Professional. Personal. Memorable. That's a great showreel." The graphic includes a portrait of Jill Sainsbury wearing a black top, event branding, a collage of people working and collaborating online, and details stating "1 October 2026" and "Tickets available now". The tagline reads, "Grow your voice, your visibility and your business."

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October, here's who you'll be hearing from. Kara Stanford will be challenging the idea of "finding your voice" and sharing a practical framework for getting clear on what you actually want to say. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

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Promotional graphic for Free Spirits LIVE! 2026 featuring speaker Kara Stanford. The headline reads, "The right message beats more marketing every time." The graphic includes a portrait of Kara Stanford wearing a white jumper, event branding, a collage of people working and collaborating online, and details stating "1 October 2026" and "Tickets available now". The tagline reads, "Grow your voice, your visibility and your business."

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Applications are open for one Free Spirit to share our stand at World of Learning, NEC Birmingham, 6 & 7 October. Free exhibition space, your own banner, the full support of our team. A cracking chance to network and tell your story. Details and form, link in bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🚨 Members can grab a Free Spirits LIVE! ticket for just £15... but prices increase on 1 July. Join Erica Farmer, Tom McDowall and an incredible speaker line-up on 1 October. Grab yours now. 🔗 Link in bio #FreeSpiritsLIVE #LnD #FreelanceLnD #Conference

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Last chance to have your say on the 2026 Freelancer Insight Survey...forms.gle/rrsix32453au...

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October. Have a nosey at who we've got lined up. Sarah Pocklington will be sharing practical ways to build real warmth and connection, cameras on or off. Early bird pricing is available until 30 June. Prices increase on 1 July. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in bio.

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Promotional graphic for Free Spirits LIVE! 2026 featuring speaker Sarah Pocklington. The headline reads, "Cameras off. Connection on. Engagement isn't what you think." The graphic includes a portrait of Sarah Pocklington wearing glasses and a blue patterned top, event branding, a collage of people participating in online meetings and remote work, and details stating "1 October 2026" and "Tickets available now". The tagline reads, "Grow your voice, your visibility and your business."

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Tell us what it's really like freelancing in 2026 by completing the Freelancer Insight Survey...forms.gle/rrsix32453au...

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Got 5 minutes? Have your say on the 2026 Freelancer Insight Survey...forms.gle/rrsix32453au...

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Your brand is making an impression before you've even said hello. If you run your own business, that first impression could be the difference between winning a client and losing one. Join us on TODAY at 1:30pm and learn how to close the credibility gap. 🔗 Link in bio

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Dan Roddy From an English degree to two decades in L&D and now founder of Handprint Training, Dan shares why training isn't always the answer, what clients really need, and what he's building next. Read the full spotlight via the link in our bio. #LND #FreelanceLife

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October. Hayley Maisey will be sharing how to turn your expertise into content that actually lands, without the endless content grind. Early bird pricing is available until 30 June. Prices increase on 1 July. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

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Promotional graphic for Free Spirits LIVE! 2026 featuring speaker Hayley Maisey. The headline reads, "Stop feeding the content machine. Start repurposing strategically." The graphic includes a smiling portrait of Hayley Maisey, event branding, a collage of people working and collaborating online, and details stating "1 October 2026" and "Tickets available now". The tagline reads, "Grow your voice, your visibility and your business."

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October, and here's who's opening the day. Erica Farmer will be introducing the concept of the AI Dividend™, exploring what AI gives back to you personally: more time, more headspace, more confidence to do the work that matters. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in bio.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A client asks if your training can be translated... how do you stop it going a bit sideways? Leigh Lovering from Accentua is sharing the top ten localisation pitfalls (and how to avoid them). 30 June, 12pm. Free for everyone. 🔗

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Top 10 Pitfalls: Localisation in Learning - L and D Free Spirits

Translation and localisation aren't the same thing. Leigh Lovering from Accentua Group walks through the 10 most common pitfalls that derail global eLearning projects, and how to avoid them.

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Have you completed the L&D Freelancer Insight Survey yet? So far, 88% of respondents say referrals are their number one source of work. Do you agree, or are you finding work elsewhere? Have your say before 26 June. 🔗 Link in bio

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Free Spirits LIVE! is happening on 1 October, and here's who's closing the day. Tom McDowall will be sharing practical ways to build visibility, credibility, and a profile people trust, without becoming a self-promotional caricature. 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

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Promotional graphic for Free Spirits LIVE! 2026. Dark green background with the headline "Free Spirits LIVE! 2026" and a strip of small images showing people working, learning and collaborating online. Main text reads: "Grow your voice, your visibility and your business" and "Be generous. Get noticed. Stay useful. That's how real profiles are built." Featured speaker Tom McDowall is highlighted as the Closing Keynote speaker, with a portrait of Tom wearing glasses and a grey jumper against a blue sunburst background. Event date shown as 1 October 2026 with the message "Tickets available now".

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Six months of work out of two years. Andy Candler doesn't sugarcoat early freelance life. Learn, Earn, Return — and the honest advice he'd give anyone thinking about making the leap 🎙️ ldfreespirits.com/the-3-stages...

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L&D Free Spirits @ldfreespirits.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

How much do you charge? Andy Candler's answer: a million pounds. His actual pricing logic is even better. Season 2 finale out now 🎙️ ldfreespirits.com/the-3-stages...

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