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125: The Secrets to Thriving as a Virtual Assistant Freelancer with Digital Nomad Hannah
In this episode, Nienke and Hannah talked about the nitty-gritty of building a thriving freelance career, from getting started as a VA to setting those crucial client boundaries. They tackled challenges head-on and have shared valuable insights and actionable tips to help you conquer the digital nomad world! As a VA and Freelancer Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit, Hannah's rocking multiple income streams while helping thousands of others reach their nomadic goals. With her expertise highly sought-after by major publications like Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and Forbes, she really is shaping the future of digital nomadism! π₯ Actionable steps to start your career as a freelancer or VA π₯ Mastering clarity in your offerings and upskilling strategies for success π₯ Tips for maintaining balance & setting expectations with clients π₯ Building a sustainable freelance career from Hannah's 15-year journey Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin β this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π
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125: The Secrets to Thriving as a Virtual Assistant Freelancer with Digital Nomad Hannah
In this episode, Nienke and Hannah talked about the nitty-gritty of building a thriving freelance career, from getting started as a VA to setting those crucial client boundaries. They tackled challenges head-on and have shared valuable insights and actionable tips to help you conquer the digital nomad world! As a VA and Freelancer Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit, Hannah's rocking multiple income streams while helping thousands of others reach their nomadic goals. With her expertise highly sought-after by major publications like Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and Forbes, she really is shaping the future of digital nomadism! π₯ Actionable steps to start your career as a freelancer or VA π₯ Mastering clarity in your offerings and upskilling strategies for success π₯ Tips for maintaining balance & setting expectations with clients π₯ Building a sustainable freelance career from Hannah's 15-year journey Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin β this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π
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A Digital Nomad Couple's Journey to Minimalism and Sustainable Travel
Is it possible to travel across different climates with only hand luggage? According to Paul and Sandra it is. They've been traveling for years, focusing on minimalism and sustainability. And they've come on the podcast to share their tips with us! Connect with Paul and Sandra: MinimalistJourneys.com Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes
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What Is a RACI Matrix? Definition, Examples, Uses
A RACI matrix assigns clear roles for each team member for the duration of a project. Every member of the project team is assigned a clear role and expectations: The post What Is a RACI Matrix? Definition, Examples, Uses appeared first on project-management.com. View the full article
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8 New Remote Jobs for Introverts β Trending Work from Home Jobs
In this blog post, I want to show you 8 new remote jobs for introverts that are currently high in demand and relatively new on the market. These jobs can be done from anywhere in the world and they donβt require you to make calls or participate in meetings. Here you have minimal interactions with [β¦] The post 8 New Remote Jobs for Introverts β Trending Work from Home Jobs appeared first on Digital Nomad Soul. View the full article
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Remote meetings 101: Everything you need to know
Team meetings are beneficial to keep everyone aligned no matter where they're located. If you're a remote team manager or a leader within your company, it's important to consider every time you ask your team to join a meeting if the meeting is necessary, beneficial to everyone involved, and at a time that is convenient to all remote team members. View the full article
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A Complete Guide to Santiago Chile for Travelers and Nomads
For nomads and travelers wandering South America, itβs part of the goal of travel to explore and experience all of the highlights and significant locations β¦View the full article
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Remote Work, Productivity and Human Design, with Digital Nomad Elizabeth
6 months ago, Elizabeth traded her Orange County cubicle in for the vibrant streets of MedellΓn. She took her corporate career with her on the road and started her own business as a human design expert. Connect with Elizabeth: @elizabeth_enlightens on instagramHuman design reading Connect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co
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The 4 Best Mendoza Winery Tour Experiences: A Complete Guide to Tastings, Restaurants, Wineries, Bike & Wine & more
Mendoza, Argentina is one of the global capitals for wine production, known for growing and vinting wine that competes with the best from France, Italy, β¦View the full article
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How to set up a hybrid + flexible 'hyflex' school environment
Managing students in the classroom can be a challenge on its own, but teachers are now faced with the difficult task of facilitating students both in the classroom and from home now that hybrid learning has become so prevalent. Transitioning to hybrid learning is bound to come with some challenges, but by investing in the right classroom technology tools those challenges can easily be overcome. View the full article
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6 of the Best IT Management Software Solutions
IT departments are the backbone of any modern company, but they're only as strong as the software that supports them. They're responsible for employee technology, company security, data infrastructure, and more. Though their work days may often consist of telling people to βTry turning it off and turning it back on again,β the support they provide is essential for any company, from large enterprise organizations to new small businesses. View the full article
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How to create a seamless hybrid work culture
Hybrid work has surged in popularity in recent years, rapidly becoming the preferred model for countless organizations worldwide. This rise in popularity can be attributed to several factors, including advancements in technology that enable seamless remote collaboration, the growing emphasis on work-life balance, and the realization that hybrid arrangements offer the flexibility and autonomy that many employees crave. View the full article
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Why you should try a four-day workweek (+ how to pitch it)
What would you do with a three-day weekend? You might spend more time with your family, catch up on a hobby or project, or learn to cook something new. The popularity of remote and hybrid work has many employers reexamining what styles of work make for the happiest and most productive employees. Many of those employers have decided to try something that would have been considered radical just a few years ago: a four-day workweek. View the full article
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What is asynchronous communication + how do you use it?
With the rise of hybrid and asynchronous work schedules, weβre willing to bet you rarely β if ever β stroll casually over to a coworker's desk to discuss the details of an upcoming project. View the full article
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How to Balance Travel and Business/Career Growth
Last time Adam was on the podcast, he was in the early stages of his nomadic journey. Since then, he traveled, acquired a new company, and grew his remote business. Strap in for a conversation that bridges the gap between professional ambition and the lust for travel. Listen to part 1 of Adam's story. Connect with Adam: Get Adam's AI Airbnb negotiator (make sure you have ChatGPT-4!)@adamirosen on instagramthenomadcloud.com Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes
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Mendoza Argentina Guide: The Essentials for a Wonderful Stay of 2 Days or 2 Months
Argentina is a vast and beautiful country with so many experiences, sights, and tastes you could spend years wandering and not experience them all. However, β¦View the full article
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New Data: Owl Labsβ Latest US Workers Pulse Survey Results - March 2024
Owl Labs recently released new survey data about the state of todayβs workplace, four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Surveying more than 500 full-time knowledge workers across the United States after the annual New Year return to office (RTO) push, the data provides a pulse check on the current state of hybrid work, demonstrating that many employers are grappling with a desire to return to pre-pandemic policies despite employee resistance to attempts to turn back the clock. View the full article
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A leader's guide to hybrid work
In recent years, the work landscape has transformed, driven by the rise of hybrid work models. No longer confined to traditional office spaces, professionals now have the flexibility to blend remote work with in-person collaboration, and that flexibility is not something that most people want to give up. Hybrid work is here to stay. The shift towards hybrid work comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, particularly when applying effective leadership strategies to manage hybrid teams. Navigating the unique dynamics of hybrid teams requires a nuanced understanding of their composition, challenges, and opportunities. Letβs take a closer look. 1. Understanding hybrid teams First things first, let's define a hybrid team. Simply put, a hybrid team comprises both remote and in-person members. This blend of physical and virtual allows for greater flexibility in how and where work gets done. Take a deeper dive into hybrid teams >> While many employees enjoy the flexibility that hybrid work provides, itβs not without its challenges. Maintaining a strong team culture, giving employees access to resources when needed in an asynchronous environment, and ensuring time in the office is valuable - and not just an example of coffee badging - requires intentional planning. Let's explore some key tips for navigating hybrid dynamics: Embrace technology: Leverage hybrid meeting technology, communication platforms, and project management software to bridge the gap between remote and in-person team members. Ensuring everyone has access to the necessary technology and training maximizes efficiency and connection. Establish clear communication channels: Effective communication is the lifeblood of any team and critical in a hybrid setup. Establish clear communication protocols, set expectations for response times, and encourage open dialogue to foster transparency and trust among team members. Cultivate inclusivity: Be mindful of the potential for remote workers to feel disconnected or left out of important discussions, which could damage team culture and effectiveness. Actively include remote team members in meetings, decision-making processes, and social interactions to ensure everyone feels valued and engaged. Promote flexibility: Recognize that different team members may have varying work preferences and schedules, and intentionally create procedures that facilitate efficient collaboration between individual contributors on different schedules. Embrace flexibility by offering options for varying hours, physical locations, and alternative meeting formats to accommodate team needs and promote work-life balance. 2. Identifying challenges in hybrid meetings Hybrid meetings have become the new norm in today's workplace. While they offer flexibility and inclusivity, the hybrid format inherently creates challenges for participants that leaders need to account for to maintain effectiveness and inclusivity in hybrid meetings. Solving potential technical barriers and establishing meeting etiquette to maximize participation Embracing these strategies fosters inclusivity and productivity in hybrid meetings, helping you make the most of your hybrid schedule. Our blog, "The biggest hybrid meeting challenges for remote + in-person workers,β offers actionable solutions for the most common pain points, such as remote workers feeling excluded, difficulty feeling heard, and feeling disengaged. 3. Developing effective leadership strategies Leadership in hybrid and remote work environments demands tailored approaches to motivate and manage teams effectively. Without guaranteed physical facetime, hybrid leaders need to employ a different, dynamic management skill set than fully in-person leaders to help their team thrive. Here are a few attributes that are important for any hybrid leader. Adaptability: Leaders must adapt their leadership styles to accommodate hybrid and remote teams' unique needs. Communication: Clear, frequent communication is paramount in fostering trust and collaboration across distributed teams. Empowerment: Empowering team members with autonomy and decision-making authority fosters engagement and ownership. Flexibility: Flexible policies and practices accommodate diverse work styles and preferences, promoting work-life balance. Recognition: Regular acknowledgment of achievements and contributions boosts morale and reinforces team cohesion. 4. Crafting work policies for hybrid environments One of the downsides of a hybrid work environment is that teams with fragmented schedules are trickier to coordinate. Creating clear hybrid work policies facilitates effective communication. Let's explore what the components of effective policies look like and where to find valuable guiding resources. Components of good policies Clarity and consistency: Policies should provide employees with a clear understanding of expectations, promoting consistency across the organization. Equity and fairness: Well-defined policies ensure fairness by establishing transparent guidelines for remote and hybrid work arrangements. Legal compliance: Clear policies help organizations comply with legal requirements related to remote work, reducing the risk of legal issues. Employee well-being: Policies that outline guidelines for work-life balance, communication expectations, and performance evaluation contribute to the overall well-being and satisfaction of employees. For help crafting remote, flexible, or hybrid work policies, check out our collection of free customizable templates. 5. Promoting team collaboration and engagement Fostering team collaboration and engagement is an essential part of effective remote and hybrid setups. Without it, the absence of physical proximity can easily lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection. By implementing strategies like virtual team-building activities and leveraging tools like Slack, organizations can cultivate collaboration and engagement, unlocking the full potential of their remote and hybrid teams. For more detailed team-building ideas specifically tailored to remote and hybrid teams, check out our blog post: "5 Slack Team Building Ideas for Your Remote or Hybrid Team." By embracing flexibility and innovation, leaders can position their teams for success in the hybrid era and beyond. Together, we can thrive in the midst of change and continue to achieve great things together, no matter where we are. In recent years, the landscape of work has undergone a profound transformation, propelled by the rise of hybrid work models. No longer confined to traditional office spaces, professionals now have the flexibility to blend remote work with in-person collaboration, and that flexibility is not something that most people want to give up. Hybrid work is here to stay. View the full article
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Working Abroad and Volunteering to Transitioning into a Nomadic Lifestyle
Esperanza, our inspiring guest, invites us into her world where the simplicity of indigenous life and the freedom of nomadic living converge. As a yoga teacher and spiritual guide in the mystical town of Palomino, Colombia, she shares her extraordinary journeyβa transition from the hustle of varied jobs around the world to an existence thatβs deeply rooted in the arms of an indigenous village. Connect with Esperanza: @hope.yoga.stars on instagram Connect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co
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124: Celebrating 20 years of working remotely with Liam
Are you also working remotely and is this the ONLY way? In this eye-opening episode, Nienke Nina has a sit down with Liam Martin, an OG in the remote work world. He is the visionary CEO behind TimeDoctor and co-founder of Running Remote - the largest conference on remote work that attracts remote professionals, remote companies and digital nomads from all over the world. Diving into his 20-year journey of remote work and digital nomadism, Liam takes us behind the scenes of his life and shares how working remotely has been life-changing. Get ready to be inspired and learn how to navigate your digital nomad life in 2024 with expert insights and personal stories. π₯ The future of work and digital nomadism π₯ The power of remote work to transform lives π₯ Why mastering the art of asynchronous management π₯ Expert predictions and data-driven insights about the future of work π₯ The biggest conference about remote work Running remote in 2024 Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin β this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π View the full article
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124: Celebrating 20 years of working remotely with Liam
Are you also working remotely and is this the ONLY way? In this eye-opening episode, Nienke Nina has a sit down with Liam Martin, an OG in the remote work world. He is the visionary CEO behind TimeDoctor and co-founder of Running Remote - the largest conference on remote work that attracts remote professionals, remote companies and digital nomads from all over the world. Diving into his 20-year journey of remote work and digital nomadism, Liam takes us behind the scenes of his life and shares how working remotely has been life-changing. Get ready to be inspired and learn how to navigate your digital nomad life in 2024 with expert insights and personal stories. π₯ The future of work and digital nomadism π₯ The power of remote work to transform lives π₯ Why mastering the art of asynchronous management π₯ Expert predictions and data-driven insights about the future of work π₯ The biggest conference about remote work Running remote in 2024 Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin β this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π View the full article
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124: Celebrating 20 years of working remotely with Liam
Are you also working remotely and is this the ONLY way? In this eye-opening episode, Nienke Nina has a sit down with Liam Martin, an OG in the remote work world. He is the visionary CEO behind TimeDoctor and co-founder of Running Remote - the largest conference on remote work that attracts remote professionals, remote companies and digital nomads from all over the world. Diving into his 20-year journey of remote work and digital nomadism, Liam takes us behind the scenes of his life and shares how working remotely has been life-changing. Get ready to be inspired and learn how to navigate your digital nomad life in 2024 with expert insights and personal stories. π₯ The future of work and digital nomadism π₯ The power of remote work to transform lives π₯ Why mastering the art of asynchronous management π₯ Expert predictions and data-driven insights about the future of work π₯ The biggest conference about remote work Running remote in 2024 Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin β this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. π CLICK HERE TO APPLY π View the full article
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Mastering Financial Freedom: Michael Kim's Journey to Digital Nomadism and Money Mindset Shifts
Michael Kim is a personal finance coach, CPA, digital nomad, and TEDx speaker. In today's episode, he shares how he went from living and working in Toronto, to becoming fully nomadic while running his own business. Connect with Michael: On Youtube@michaeleekim on instagramLearn more about personal finance coachingConnect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes
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Unlock the Power of Sync (Ebook)
In Unitoβs Power of Sync ebook, youβll discover: The current state of integration (and how itβs bringing your teams down) Why 2-way sync is the simpler approach to integration Which existing 2-way sync solution is right for you Donβt get triggered by automation, get in sync Data integration hasnβt been a luxury for decades. With the explosion of software tools in recent years β and your teamβs increasing dependence on them β your organization is creating a ton of data with every task, every deliverable, and every customer. That data is the fuel your top performers need to crush their goals. But getting that data to them is fraught with headaches. Whether you havenβt yet deployed a dedicated integration solution organization-wide or youβre still relying on one-way automation, you getting that data to the right place is important. Youβre just not sure how to do it. Thatβs where data syncing, and specifically the 2-way sync, comes in. In Unitoβs Power of Sync ebook, youβll learn why the 2-way sync is the only data integration method that scales with your organization β no matter what kind of data youβre working with. Get the eBook View the full article
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What I Learned After 1,5 Years of Interviewing Digital Nomads
Kendra recaps some of her key takeaways, learnings and inspirations after 1,5 years interviewing other digital nomads. Listen to get to know her perspective on the beauty and magic of the digital nomad lifestyle. Connect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co