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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 responses before your pitch.
• Ask for a remote-work trial period and treat it like an audition to prove you can excel.
• Avoid bragging about remote work: reassure leadership that you’ll keep it low-key and professional.
• Subtly plant the seed that long-term flexibility matters to you and may affect future retention.
• Lean on your support network during major career transitions to stay grounded and confident.

Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchPro Michelle Coulson to access Michelle’s pitching strategies and success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩

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