Today's episode is with Adrian Cockle. Adrian and I met through Leapers which is a community and support group for freelancers. With our own slack channel we have a great community spirit and I encourage anyone going on their own to join! Adrian is a freelance digital strategy consultant and fractional head of digital - an interim and fractional CDO. Freelance on and off since 2016, previously spent 9 years as head of digital for WWF-UK and WWF International. He has  been doing digital in various forms since working in the UK’s second Internet cafe back in 1995! Currently working with a tech startup, two philanthropic foundations and providing mentoring and due diligence services to an investment firm representing sportspeople.  Outside of work, he is a father to two kids, cyclist, swimmer and mildly obsessive coffee nerd.   Things we discussed: 🙂 Coffee: www.chimneyfirecoffee.com Leaving the corporate world or staying there forever Finding confidence as a freelancer Old school managers not allowing a hybrid approach (4/1) How important accountant s and finances are when going freelnance Transitioning back into a full tiime role and transitioning out again Being an internal consultant The meaning of interim, fractional, non executive, advisor, mentor How to find a job as a freelancer The importance of networking Lunchclub.com Managers looking for output rather than processes to be followed Selling time vs. output/projects Selling a proportion of your brain Working life, family life, work life balance and holidays How to structure your work week Growthmentor.com It's all about the fit Think about your workplace, make it yours and efficient Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancockle/ Volker is a sales, strategy and leadership consultant working as an interim CRO. Find out more on his website or subscribe to his newsletter.