Can I Pick Your Brain? How to Protect Your Time and Calendar Ep 91

Ever felt that twinge of guilt when you turn down a "quick coffee" because deep down, you know your time is worth more? In this talk, I'll take you on a journey through my own experiences, from the early, over-eager days of saying yes to every coffee invite, to the present where I've mastered the art of graciously declining while keeping my connections robust and my calendar in check.This episode is peppered with humor and the hard-earned wisdom that comes from setting boundaries that ensure our expertise isn't just appreciated but compensated.Being freelance does NOT mean you work for free!Learn how a cheeky Instagram post about consulting fees became a viral sensation, and more importantly, how it underscores the message that our time as freelancers is precious. I'll share practical tips for balancing professional commitments with personal time—because no one wants to spend their weekends playing catch-up when they could be sipping mimosas at brunch, right?Original IG post from 2019:https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AbUYQldtD/2024 LinkedIn Post:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brendameller_consultant-coach-solopreneur-activity-7186317493982916608-DTKOWant to "Pick My Brain"? I do offer 1-to-1 LinkedIn coaching services. Visit this to learn more: https://www.mellermarketing.com/1-to-1-linkedin-coaching and pick an option to get started 😎Support the show**************************************My name is Brenda Meller. I'm a LinkedIn coach, consultant, speaker, and author. My company is Meller Marketing and I help business professionals get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn pie.  Visit mellermarketing.com Let's connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brendameller (click MORE to invite me to connect and mention you listened to my podcast)