Stand out without boundaries: #PitchPro Michelle Coulson

About this episode

Michelle Coulson discusses her journey to founding Remote Rebellion and shares key pitching strategies for securing remote work.

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Michelle Coulson, founder and CEO of Remote Rebellion, a company that empowers people to design their dream lives with freedom and flexibility by building meaningful, location-independent careers through remote work. A former recruiter from the UK with nearly a decade of experience across London, Singapore, and Australia, Michelle’s career took a pivotal turn during the pandemic when she traded her London flat for the opportunity to work remotely from Bali. When her employer called her back to the office in 2021, she boldly said “no,” stayed in Bali, and launched her own company, Remote Rebellion. Today, she helps professionals secure remote roles that align with their values while connecting remote-first companies with top global talent. Key pitching takeaways from Michelle Coulson on this episode of “Pitch Live”: Build leverage before you pitch—be a top performer and clearly demonstrate your value. Keep a “wins folder” so your achievements are ready to present at any time. Stay visible at work: speak up, show up, and confidently highlight your contributions. Anticipate objections and prepare clear, thoughtful…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Summers

Guest: Michelle Coulson

Topics covered

• remote work
• career development
• flexibility
• pitching strategies
• location independence
• professional growth

Keywords

• remote work
• pitching
• career
• flexibility
• location independence
• professional development
• Remote Rebellion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Remote Rebellion

Places: UK, Bali, London, Singapore, Australia

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