Decoding The Invisible Politics of Freelancing

Client work isn't just about delivering great creative output, it’s also about mastering human dynamics. Behind every work interaction is a hidden system of power, triggers, and unspoken expectations. In this experiential talk, you’ll look under the hood of your own reactions to uncover why certain people push your buttons and where self-sabotaging patterns take over. WHAT YOU WILL TAKEAWAY: Drawing on practical frameworks from Coaching and Organisational Development, you will: • Decode Your Triggers: Identify your default reactive patterns • Master Your Internal State: Shift the underlying beliefs and thoughts that hijack your professional composure. • Expand Your Relational Range: Build the flexibility to handle high-pressure power dynamics without shrinking or over-defending. Come for an insightful night of self discovery and gain practical tools to lead collaborative client relationships with grounded confidence. EVENT DETAILS: 📅 Date: Friday, 18 SEP 2026 🕘 Time: 6.30PM — 8:30 PM 📍 Venue: Beyond X (21 KEPPEL ROAD ), LEVEL 1 MAIN HALL 🎟️ Ticket Price: $ 20 EARLYBIRD OFFER 40% OFF (valid till 17 SEP NOON) Refreshment will be served. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Desmond is a Personal & Organisational Transformation Consultant, and the Founder of Fresh Eyes. At Fresh Eyes, Desmond empowers individuals and organisations to unlock their potential and take bold, intentional steps towards a truly fulfilling life. Over a decade of experience in business, design, psychology, and education has given him a firsthand understanding about why people struggle to live the life they truly desire. Desmond’s passion for people, the art of living, and the courage to embrace one’s true self form the foundation for his work as a personal and organisational transformation consultant. ABOUT THE ORGANISERS: Freelancer Nation, the freelancer empowering arm of CreativesAtWork that aims to bring insights , new perspectives and community learning to Creative Freelancers to enrich and empower them to thrive. Grateful to all our guest speakers who generously volunteers their time out of friendship and goodwill to share candidly about their experiences and insights. WHY IS THIS EVENT TICKETED? Our events are painstakingly curated. Kindly understand that the public events are charged at a small fee to support sustainable operations that include curation, and provision of enjoyable refreshment for the events. Find more about who we are at: freelancernation.asia | creativesatwork.asia