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The Workstyle Revolution is a global movement supported by all kinds of individuals and businesses. From freelancers to full-timers, bankers to bakers, coders to carers. No matter your profession, location or background - you deserve to be able to fit your work around your life with a workstyle that works for you.
You can support the revolution in several ways - by reading the book, using the word ‘workstyle’, and by joining the Workstyle Revolution slack community to get involved in our global movement as well as meet and support other workstyle revolutionaries - changing the world and having some fun along the way!
Workstyle Stories - LIZZIE PENNY
In the first ever recorded Workstyle Story, Workstyle Revolution cofounders Alex Hirst and Lizzie Penny discuss Lizzie’s workstyle journey, why they founded the Workstyle Revolution and how, for some, workstyle is more than a choice, it’s a necessity.
Lizzie also talks about how recent events in her life have meant she’s needed to adjust her workstyle again and how it has played a transformative role in her life.
Workstyle Stories - Gonçalo Hall
Ever dreamt of creating your very own workstyle, where "work doesn't feel like work", by combining quality time and community connections? In this week's Workstyle Story, we welcome Gonçalo Hall, Digital Nomadism expert and co-founder of Remote Europe & Remote Portugal, tuning in from Madeira island (Portugal). He shares with Alex Hirst his epiphany that led him to embrace remote working and a balanced routine. Four words: flip flops + beach shorts!
Workstyle Stories - Laurel Farrer
Have you been finding it challenging working remotely and managing your team from a distance? Now, imagine doing all of that way before cloud computing and video calls were available. That's exactly what Laurel did. We're thrilled to welcome international remote work expert Laurel Farrer as our guest for this week's Workstyle Stories. In her enlightening chat with Alex Hirst, the founder and CEO of Distribute Consulting tells us all about her pioneering journey as a remote work advocate, in a time when the resources for working outside of a traditional office environment were essentially limited to emails and phone calls.
Workstyle Stories - Qiulae Wong
Whereas most people eventually make a career shift due to the lack of purpose, Qiulae had been lucky enough to do meaningful work since the beginning of her professional life. However, at some point, even her strong sense of purpose wasn't enough to compensate for the weight she felt while coming back to the office after a holiday break. If you've been considering a career change but can't seem to find the right time to make it happen, you will not want to miss the insights shared by Hoxby member Qiulae Wong in this week's Workstyle Stories. In her chat with Alex Hirst, Qiulae talks about the unique problem-solving tactic she has developed and how it's ok to make a move, even when you don't have it all figured out.
Workstyle Stories - Georgi Razack
As it happens to so many of us, Georgi realised that the rigidity of her London based 9 to 5 job, combined with long commutes and the recurring need to work overtime, just left her feeling stifled and unfulfilled at the end of the day. In her search for a more versatile and creative path, she developed a unique workstyle and is now fully embracing her portfolio career based out of Athens, Greece. In this episode of Workstyle Stories, Hoxby member and creative producer Georgi Razack talks to Alex Hirst about the important role that her diverse family background has played in shaping her professional life, and explains how she finally found work that reflects her personal essence, while still leaving room for the pursuit of her many interests.
Workstyle Stories - Lui Hepworth
It was during a holiday in Nepal, staring at the Himalayas, that Lui decided it was time to quit his job back in the UK and find work that was more aligned with his personal values. It was on a small island in Asia where he found the balance he was looking for. Find out more about Lui Hepworth's curious journey in this week's Workstyle Story, as he tells Alex Hirst all about how he went from a stressful corporate job in Brighton to becoming a diving instructor in Vietnam before finally choosing to settle in the Philippines
Workstyle Stories - Ali Greene
The 9 to 5 corporate life had Ali struggling with motivation. Trendy startup environments didn’t do it for her either. With an extreme dislike for routine and fixed schedules, Ali needed an extra dynamic life to feel motivated, so she went on to create her very own workstyle revolution. A passionate remote work advocate and speaker, Ali Greene’s Workstyle Story is proof of how she walks the talk. In her chat with Alex Hirst, Ali shares a unique approach to work-life balance that will inspire you to take a second look at your own workstyle.
Workstyle Stories - Ella Grieves
When it comes to work-related stress, the ability that freelancers have to choose when, where and who to work with can make a big difference. That's what marketer and Hoxby member Ella Grieves realised just before the pandemic hit us all. In this Workstyle Stories episode, Alex Hirst chats with Ella about her exciting journey from the stressful days working at marketing agencies to her current workstyle, which now allows her to move from Bedfordshire to Cyprus without having to think twice.
Workstyle Stories - Caroline Bar
When describing her previous workstyle as a TV production manager, Hoxby member Caroline Bar recalls that "The concept of any work-life balance was non-existent." Today Caroline has found a workstyle pace that accommodates her new priorities. In this week's Workstyle Stories, Alex Hirst and Caroline talk about how success is an evolving concept and why we should design our workstyle to adapt to life's many twists and turns.
Workstyle Stories - Charlotte Seibert
Prepare to be inspired by this week's Workstyle Stories episode, as we embark on a refreshing journey featuring Charlotte Seibert. From Hamburg to Mexico via London, Charlotte talks to Alex Hirst about life as a digital nomad and explains how - despite challenges by her nearest and dearest - she has mapped out her own version of success.
Workstyle Stories - Ali Lawrence
If a traditional 9 to 5 workday plus commute can make it hard for any of us to maintain a good work-life balance, it is definitely extra challenging when you have a chronic illness. For project manager and marketer Alison Lawrence, reclaiming control over her schedule was the only way. On this episode of Workstyle Stories, Alex Hirst chats with Ali about how being able to choose when and where to work can benefit people living with chronic illness, and the importance of clear communication in successfully establishing your workstyle.
Workstyle Stories - Kat Gilbert
Like so many working parents, Kat Gilbert faced multiple challenges while trying to balance her career as a marketing and advertising executive, with the roles of wife, mother, and carer. Utterly committed to being a present parent, at one point, Kat commuted every week between her home in the north of England and her workplace in Athens, Greece. In this chat with Alex Hirst, Kat talks about motherhood, presenteeism, and how she finally crafted her ideal workstyle.
Workstyle Stories - Sam Robinson
“When life turns you upside down, simply adjust your view.” Doug Firebaugh Of course, not always easily done, but in this week’s #Workstyle story, Alex Hirst invites marketer/Dadpreneur Sam Robinson to share his own experience of ‘adjusting his view'. An inspirational story of courage and tenacity that ultimately reminds us about the importance of choosing work that allows us to cherish our loved ones and our lifestyle.
Workstyle Stories - Toks Coyle
In searching for her place in the sun, Hoxby member Toks Coyle had to overcome several challenges that were a direct product of discrimination and a flawed society. In her chat with Alex Hirst, Toks tells us how her struggle to find gratifying work led her to create her own opportunities. This episode of Workstyle Stories is a great reminder of the importance of actively engaging in creating a world of #WorkWithoutBias.
Workstyle Stories - Brittnee Bond
In this week's Workstyle Stories, Brittnee Bond chats with Alex Hirst about how she went from a stressful routine, more likened to something out of the TV series Suits, to dreamy island life in Thailand, with plenty of time for morning swims and meditation. #Hoxby #WorkstyleStories #FutureOfWork #PersonalStory
“I no longer have to choose between carer or career because of workstyle.”
Only 67 per cent of adult carers have a job, with the majority of the rest saying they’d like to do flexible work, but are unable to. The Workstyle Revolution is about to change all of that.
THE CHALLENGES OF A LEARNING DIFFICULTY IN A TRADITIONAL WORKPLACE
Workstyle is a godsend for those of us looking for flexibility and to curate our own working environment.
Workstyle Stories - Laurel Farrer
Have you been finding it challenging working remotely and managing your team from a distance? Now, imagine doing all of that way before cloud computing and video calls were available. That's exactly what Laurel did. We're thrilled to welcome international remote work expert Laurel Farrer as our guest for this week's Workstyle Stories. In her enlightening chat with Alex Hirst, the founder and CEO of Distribute Consulting tells us all about her pioneering journey as a remote work advocate, in a time when the resources for working outside of a traditional office environment were essentially limited to emails and phone calls.
Workstyle Stories - Qiulae Wong
Whereas most people eventually make a career shift due to the lack of purpose, Qiulae had been lucky enough to do meaningful work since the beginning of her professional life. However, at some point, even her strong sense of purpose wasn't enough to compensate for the weight she felt while coming back to the office after a holiday break. If you've been considering a career change but can't seem to find the right time to make it happen, you will not want to miss the insights shared by Hoxby member Qiulae Wong in this week's Workstyle Stories. In her chat with Alex Hirst, Qiulae talks about the unique problem-solving tactic she has developed and how it's ok to make a move, even when you don't have it all figured out.
Workstyle Stories - Georgi Razack
As it happens to so many of us, Georgi realised that the rigidity of her London based 9 to 5 job, combined with long commutes and the recurring need to work overtime, just left her feeling stifled and unfulfilled at the end of the day. In her search for a more versatile and creative path, she developed a unique workstyle and is now fully embracing her portfolio career based out of Athens, Greece. In this episode of Workstyle Stories, Hoxby member and creative producer Georgi Razack talks to Alex Hirst about the important role that her diverse family background has played in shaping her professional life, and explains how she finally found work that reflects her personal essence, while still leaving room for the pursuit of her many interests.
Workstyle Stories - Lui Hepworth
It was during a holiday in Nepal, staring at the Himalayas, that Lui decided it was time to quit his job back in the UK and find work that was more aligned with his personal values. It was on a small island in Asia where he found the balance he was looking for. Find out more about Lui Hepworth's curious journey in this week's Workstyle Story, as he tells Alex Hirst all about how he went from a stressful corporate job in Brighton to becoming a diving instructor in Vietnam before finally choosing to settle in the Philippines
Workstyle Stories - Ali Greene
The 9 to 5 corporate life had Ali struggling with motivation. Trendy startup environments didn’t do it for her either. With an extreme dislike for routine and fixed schedules, Ali needed an extra dynamic life to feel motivated, so she went on to create her very own workstyle revolution. A passionate remote work advocate and speaker, Ali Greene’s Workstyle Story is proof of how she walks the talk. In her chat with Alex Hirst, Ali shares a unique approach to work-life balance that will inspire you to take a second look at your own workstyle.
Workstyle Stories - Ella Grieves
When it comes to work-related stress, the ability that freelancers have to choose when, where and who to work with can make a big difference. That's what marketer and Hoxby member Ella Grieves realised just before the pandemic hit us all. In this Workstyle Stories episode, Alex Hirst chats with Ella about her exciting journey from the stressful days working at marketing agencies to her current workstyle, which now allows her to move from Bedfordshire to Cyprus without having to think twice.
Workstyle Stories - Caroline Bar
When describing her previous workstyle as a TV production manager, Hoxby member Caroline Bar recalls that "The concept of any work-life balance was non-existent." Today Caroline has found a workstyle pace that accommodates her new priorities. In this week's Workstyle Stories, Alex Hirst and Caroline talk about how success is an evolving concept and why we should design our workstyle to adapt to life's many twists and turns.
Workstyle Stories - Charlotte Seibert
Prepare to be inspired by this week's Workstyle Stories episode, as we embark on a refreshing journey featuring Charlotte Seibert. From Hamburg to Mexico via London, Charlotte talks to Alex Hirst about life as a digital nomad and explains how - despite challenges by her nearest and dearest - she has mapped out her own version of success.
Workstyle Stories - Ali Lawrence
If a traditional 9 to 5 workday plus commute can make it hard for any of us to maintain a good work-life balance, it is definitely extra challenging when you have a chronic illness. For project manager and marketer Alison Lawrence, reclaiming control over her schedule was the only way. On this episode of Workstyle Stories, Alex Hirst chats with Ali about how being able to choose when and where to work can benefit people living with chronic illness, and the importance of clear communication in successfully establishing your workstyle.
Workstyle Stories - Kat Gilbert
Like so many working parents, Kat Gilbert faced multiple challenges while trying to balance her career as a marketing and advertising executive, with the roles of wife, mother, and carer. Utterly committed to being a present parent, at one point, Kat commuted every week between her home in the north of England and her workplace in Athens, Greece. In this chat with Alex Hirst, Kat talks about motherhood, presenteeism, and how she finally crafted her ideal workstyle.
Workstyle Stories - Sam Robinson
“When life turns you upside down, simply adjust your view.” Doug Firebaugh Of course, not always easily done, but in this week’s #Workstyle story, Alex Hirst invites marketer/Dadpreneur Sam Robinson to share his own experience of ‘adjusting his view'. An inspirational story of courage and tenacity that ultimately reminds us about the importance of choosing work that allows us to cherish our loved ones and our lifestyle.
Workstyle Stories - Toks Coyle
In searching for her place in the sun, Hoxby member Toks Coyle had to overcome several challenges that were a direct product of discrimination and a flawed society. In her chat with Alex Hirst, Toks tells us how her struggle to find gratifying work led her to create her own opportunities. This episode of Workstyle Stories is a great reminder of the importance of actively engaging in creating a world of #WorkWithoutBias.
Workstyle Stories - Brittnee Bond
In this week's Workstyle Stories, Brittnee Bond chats with Alex Hirst about how she went from a stressful routine, more likened to something out of the TV series Suits, to dreamy island life in Thailand, with plenty of time for morning swims and meditation. #Hoxby #WorkstyleStories #FutureOfWork #PersonalStory
“I no longer have to choose between carer or career because of workstyle.”
Only 67 per cent of adult carers have a job, with the majority of the rest saying they’d like to do flexible work, but are unable to. The Workstyle Revolution is about to change all of that.
THE CHALLENGES OF A LEARNING DIFFICULTY IN A TRADITIONAL WORKPLACE
Workstyle is a godsend for those of us looking for flexibility and to curate our own working environment.
