Jan de Graaf, PhDbusiness consultant for European trade with Asia, specialized in the food industry and China — Business consulting executive for international companies and their business development and expansion in China as well as other East Asian markets. Working in Asia since 2001, more than 15 years in China.
Michal Kratochvilbrand designer who transforms brands through design-driven marketing solutions — A seasoned professional with a unique blend of brand design and marketing expertise, delivering effective visual communication and results-driven campaigns, combining creative strategy with functional design to elevate brand presence.
Mira Vlachproject manager and project management consultant — I will help you to employ project management in a simple and effective manner. I have a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, 16 years of professional experience, and use best practices based on established PM methodologies.
Roman Sokolaexpert provider of ready-made Czech companies and virtual company headquarters — Roman’s agency Ofigo is a leading provider of ready-made limited-liability companies and virtual company headquarters in Czechia including Prague, one of EU’s hottest offshoring hotspots. 99% customer satisfaction. Fast communication. Fair prices.
Michal Lysekbusiness and marketing strategist for business growth — Helping established companies not just allocate marketing budgets effectively, but more importantly, discover new paths to sustainable growth. Strategic marketing oversight with proven results. Trusted by satisfied clients.
Martina Galandovatranslator, interpreter, and founder of a translation agency — A translator and interpreter, and founder of a language agency offering all-purpose translations and interpretation between English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Estonian. Express services 24/7.
Tomas Cernovskydigital marketer focused on social media and PPC — Generated more than €41 million for clients in campaign revenue through online marketing in 11 years of professional practice. Experience with top brands such as O2, Skoda, and Heineken.
"Am I running my freelance life in a way that truly feels like me—or am I performing 'the ideal freelancer' for clients, peers, or social media?"
Hardy Brooklyn explores why mindset—not productivity hacks or new tools—is the ultimate filter for freelance success. He argues that many freelancers get stuck in a loop of overworking because they are performing a "role" to please others rather than building a business aligned with their values. Instead of an overwhelming overhaul, the text suggests a targeted approach: identifying and fixing your single biggest "energy leak"—like an underpriced project or an overreaching client—to reclaim control and build real self-trust.