Episode 14 - What happens when you finally quit and go freelance?

Join us on the Free Spirits of L&D podcast as we explore the emotional and practical reality of going freelance.In this episode, we sit down with Sara Duxbury, a business psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Blooming Potential. Just three months into freelancing, Sara shares an honest account of burnout, stepping away from in-house roles, and building a career that aligns with her values and energy.We talk about the slow decision to go freelance, why rest feels uncomfortable, how the inner critic changes shape, and what it really means to earn enough. Sara also breaks down her day rates, her sliding scale coaching model, and how she reframes pricing conversations without discounting her value.This episode covers boundaries, money, community, energy management, and why freelancing is as much a psychological shift as it is a practical one.If you are considering the leap, already freelance, or feeling definitely quietly exhausted in an in-house role, this conversation will resonate.Find Sara on LinkedIn, follow Blooming Potential on LinkedIn & Instagram, or visit https://www.bloomingpotential.co.uk/https://www.bloomingpotential.co.uk/