Whenever a new type of technology emerges, there’s always an initial surge of panic, followed closely by people worrying it’ll take over their jobs and their livelihoods are in jeopardy. Usually, once the panic has worn off, we can see a little clearer and be able to do our due diligence and learn more about the new trend.

Some juicy highlights from the episode are below:

• 04:55 – What the heck is ChatGPT?
• 07:58 – What can we use ChatGPT for?
• 10:19 – The outline for a romance novel created by ChatGPT
• 11:43 – Where does ChatGPT get its content?
• 18:00 & 19:50 – My opinion on whether or not ChatGPT is ethical

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As a follow-up to Episode 17, Goal-Setting Part 1: Reflection, this episode will take you through my process of creating intentional goals but with a slight twist (hint: it’s not actually about the goals).⁠ I’ve found this process incredibly effective, and it’s completely changed how I approach goal-setting in my editing business. My hope is that these tips will take the ick out of goal-setting and perhaps even make it fun.

In this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the following:

• 07:47 – How I use the Wheel of Life to help me set goals
• 13:39 – How many goals should we set for each month, quarter, or year?
• 17:20 – The most important part of this whole goal-setting process

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Trends in business are constantly changing, especially in the online business world. It can sometimes be hard to keep up. Based on current trends I’m seeing in the editing industry, I’ve created a short list of my predictions and hopes for freelance editors for 2023 and what you can expect to see more (or less) of.

In this episode, you’ll learn the following:

• 01:46 – What is the “cozy web” and how the Freelance Editors Club is part of it
• 05:24 – How the economy could affect the editing industry
• 09:32 – My wish for the upcoming year and what I hope continues to transpire within the editing industry

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Around the end of every year, this buzz phrase starts getting tossed around in abundance: “word of the year.” If you’ve never heard this buzz phrase before and are starting to freak out, don’t sweat!

In this episode, I talk all about choosing a word (or words), why it can be important for your business, and how to do it in a way that will actually help you reach your goals. 

Check out some highlights below:

• 02:57 – How I coincidentally chose the word “community” for the year 2020
• 06:54 – One thing I’ve learned from choosing words over the past three years
• 09:32 – Why having a word of the year helps me make big decisions in my business (and how I came to this realization)
• 16:43 – Why it’s imperative to write your words everywhere!

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Reflection, no matter when it’s done, is an important tool when it comes to prioritizing and setting goals. After reviewing the reflection process, I share some thought-provoking questions to help you pause, reflect, and analyze before you start setting new goals. Grab a pen and paper for this episode!

In this episode, we’ll talk about the following:

• 01:50 – Why there’s no perfect time to reflect or set goals
• 03:18 – Why many of us skip the reflection process before setting our goals
• 04:16 – How to detach your self-worth from your goals
• 09:45 – One of my favourite questions to ask myself when self-reflecting

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Defining your business’s purpose and values will make your decisions that much easier to come to terms with. Your purpose and values are two key components in making business decisions and keeping your goals in alignment with what you truly hold dear.

In this episode, you’ll learn the following:

• 01:49 – How to determine your purpose and values
• 06:06 – Some examples of business values
• 08:15 – How to use your purpose and values to determine who you should work with

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The number of decisions we have to make daily seems to keep going up…and up…and up…

So in this episode, we’re talking about the one simple question you can ask yourself to help you stay intentional in your business and your life. We’re channeling our inner three-year-old today and learning to ask ourselves “Why?”

Here are a few things you’ll hear in the episode:

• 03:11 – How asking ourselves “Why?” can help us decide when we should act on our ideas.
• 06:33 – If you’re considering adding a new service to your roster, you may want to try this first.
• 07:45 – How to prevent getting irritated with all the “Whys?”

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With the growing instability of social media platforms, it’s become even more apparent than ever that we shouldn’t rely solely on social media for our business marketing. There are many ways to market your business outside of social media, and we’re going to look at eleven ways to market your freelance editing business.

In this episode, you’ll learn the following:

• 01:34 – A friendly reminder that we don’t own our social media accounts
• 03:30 – The best way to get your name out there
• 08:14 – How to ensure that you don’t end up on page 20 of a Google search
• 11:14 – Which marketing tool gains you access to another person’s audience

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It’s my anniversary month (October 2022)! This month marks ten years I’ve been in business as a freelance editor. Ten years! To celebrate, I’m doing a podcast series on lessons I’ve learned, pulling back the curtain on the freelance editing industry, and sharing all the things—the good, the bad, and everything in between. So, grab a coffee (or whatever your favorite beverage is) and let’s jump right in!

We’re going to look at ten things I’ve learned over the last ten years in business. It was interesting to reflect on my business, see how far I’ve come, and acknowledge all that I’ve learned. My first lesson for you: don’t wait ten years to sit down and look at your journey!

In this episode, you’ll hear me talk about the following:

• 02:28 – How procrasti-learning might be stopping you from succeeding.
• 05:00 – Why I focus so much on thoughtwork and mindset in my coaching and the Freelance Editors Club.
• 07:15 – There’s a big difference between an explanation and an excuse. I’ll give a sneak peek into how to tell the difference.
• 13:10 – Just because we fail at something doesn’t mean we’re a failure.

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It’s my anniversary month (October 2022)! This month marks ten years I’ve been in business as a freelance editor. Ten years! To celebrate, I’m doing a podcast series on lessons I’ve learned, pulling back the curtain on the freelance editing industry, and sharing all the things—the good, the bad, and everything in between. So, grab a coffee (or whatever your favorite beverage is) and let’s jump right in!

Hindsight is 20/20, and this couldn’t be truer as I reflect on my entrepreneurial journey and talk about five things I wish I had known when I started.

In this episode, I’m diving into the following:

• 01:46 – The number one thing I wish I would have done BEFORE starting my business full-time
• 05:24 – Why I focus so much on mindset at the beginning of your business journey
• 09:32 – How starting my editing business changed my reading-for-fun habits
• 10:45 – Why I rarely post in Facebook editing groups

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