Hoping to go solo in 2020?

Whether you’re launching your first side-hustle or leaving the safety of full-time employment entirely this year, chances are you’d happily accept some free advice if it’s going.

Here’s the good news; there are plenty of kind and helpful folk who host fun evening events and workshops in Cork almost every month – all you have to do is register, show up and learn something new.

Here are three upcoming freebies that are worth signing up for:

1. VIDEO EDITING 

When & Where: Tuesday, January 14th, 2020, St John’s College, Sawmill Street, Cork

This evening workshop (6pm-8.30pm) will introduce you to the apps you can use to get creative. Learn how to record and edit movies using the Everyone Can Create Video guide and get the basics on using iMovie, Clips, and Camera.

Register here.

2. PODCASTING

When & Where: Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 (6pm-8pm) at Republic of Work, 12 South Mall, Cork

Rob O’Donohue is Director of Project Management & Leadership Coach at Dell Digital (TMX). The host of the 1% Better, a weekly self-improvement and coaching podcast, Rob’s free talk ‘Podcasting Uncovered’ will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how he got started.

Register here.

3. PUBLIC SPEAKING

When & Where: Multiple dates, The Castle Hotel, Main Street, Macroom

Does the idea of addressing a large crowd fill you with dread? Moira O’Brien is hosting a free evening entitled ‘Overcome Your Fear of Speaking in Public’ where you can find out about her structured educational programme, which is designed to help you deal with your nerves before a big presentation.

Register here.