Ready to turn a solid charity career into a resilient, human-centred freelance practice? Jane sits down with leadership coach and My Emotional Work Life host, Jen McCanna, to explore how she moved from events fundraising to learning and development and built a coaching business that lasts. Jen shares the underrated skills that still pay off, and how they translate into confident facilitation and trusted delivery.

We dig into energy management as strategy, not self-care fluff: the rhythm of client days and desk days, the power of social energy, and the telltale sign she watches for as a cue to reset. If you’re juggling big roles, tough stakeholders, or a leap into freelancing, her tools for noticing early and adjusting fast will help you protect your capacity to lead.

We also get practical about finding clients and staying booked. Jen talks long-game marketing, LinkedIn patience, and why your first work comes from people who already trust you. Expect thoughtful insights on designing work around life, shedding old rules, and building a business that feels energising, not draining.

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Jane Curtis helps charity professionals transition from 9-5 employment to flexible and profitable freelance careers.

With over 20 years in the charity sector, she led teams that raised tens of millions of pounds from events before going freelance in 2018 and launching her own business in 2020.

She supported over 100 event fundraisers through her Collective membership during the pandemic. Now, she offers her signature "Charity Freelancing Course"; a high-touch 1:1 mentoring programme for consultants, coaches, and freelancers seeking to make more money working fewer hours doing what they love; and in-person events like The Rich & Restored Retreat. She also provides occasional strategic events consultancy to charities.

The Charity Freelancing Course is now open for new members. Check out Jane's website for more details: www.janecurtisevents.com

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