
Michelle Newell on moving from freelancer to thought leader
About this episode
This week Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Michelle Newell, a narrative strategist based in Melbourne/Naarm who shares her expertise on using storytelling for content strategy and branding. During our chat, we talk about:
- How freelancers can transition into thought leadership – and why they should
- Why you need a unique point of view
- How to leverage personal branding
- How to handle a fear of visibility and trolls
- How to secure speaking gigs, enhance visibility, and charge premium rates for your services
Connect with Michelle via her website: https://thestorytelling.biz/
or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-newell/
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Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co
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