5 TED Talks that will make you a sharper freelancer

Hello!

Need some pep and inspiration?

Here are 5 handpicked TED Talks to sharpen your mindset and your business (without feeling like a LinkedIn sales course).

🤳🏽 1. "The art of being yourself" - Caroline McHugh

Charisma that isn't contrived. An inspiring talk about standing firm in yourself - and why authenticity is your strongest brand.

▶️ See here: TEDx - Caroline McHugh

🏁 2. "Start with why" - Simon Sinek

Why should the customer choose you?

Sinek shows why the best salespeople don't talk about what they do - but why they do it.

▶️ See here: TED.com - Simon Sinek

🧠 3. "The psychology of self-motivation" - Scott Geller

Freelance = freedom, but also self-discipline.

Learn what really drives people - and how to keep yourself motivated.

▶️ See here: TEDx - Scott Geller

💎 4. "Know your worth, and then ask for it" - Casey Brown

Gold for those who find pricing difficult.

Casey shows you how to communicate value - so you actually get paid for it.

▶️ See here: TEDx - Casey Brown

🧩 5. "The puzzle of motivation" - Dan Pink

Why doesn't 'reward' always work?

Pink goes through what actually makes us (and our customers) act.

▶️ See here: TED.com - Dan Pink

🎧 Tip: Save a few as podcasts.

Perfect to listen to between client meetings, in the sun or on the way to the next coffee cup.

Which one was your favorite? Or do you have your own tips?

Feel free to write to me - we'll gather more for a future newsletter!

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Be well!

Per Hedelin

Co-Founder at Worknode