The complete library of IT Contracting Academy videos & downloads - past, present & future!

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  • 423 Videos

  • 0 Quizzes

  • 0 Worksheets

  • 39 Files

  • Video Library Overview

  • "What's the Scorecard Dave?"

  • Productivity Techniques

  • Build Your Network!

  • What would YOU like help with here?

  • Things That Hold People Back...

  • Confidence

  • CV Rewrite Service

  • Productivity when feeling crap...

  • Finances Deep Dive

  • Contracting: The 7 Stages of Mastery

  • What's Your Why?

  • IR35 Latest - October 2022

  • 10 Interview Tips

  • Contract Role Fallen Through!

  • IIPUK Introductory Video

  • Video Library Overview

  • Playing To Win - Vanessa Lanham-Day

  • The Seven Secrets of Success - Caroline Marsh

  • Compound Interest Example

  • 10 Steps to Achieving Anything 10X Faster - Brendon Burchard

  • Azure Networking Cookbook

  • Basic Budget Planner

  • ITIL Sample Paper Questions & Answers

  • CV Accelerator PDF

  • Freelancing Formula for Success PDF

  • Total Happiness in 15 Minutes

  • Inside IR35 Payment Breakdown Example + Pension Benefits

  • The Habit Loop

  • Rob Moore - Yearly Goal Planner

  • Tony Robbins - 5 Keys to Living Your Best Life - Wall Printout

  • Tony Robbins - How To Get The Results You Want - Wall Printout

  • Invoice Templates & Examples

  • Best Websites for Contracting Roles?

  • 5 Steps To Becoming an IT Contractor

  • CV Howlers / Applying for Roles

  • Umbrellas - Restricted List

  • Mastering In-Between Contracts

  • Are you happy in your perm job?

  • Agencies / Rates / Working Overseas [RANT]

  • Out of Work - Coping

  • You Can't Get Contracts in December!

  • Umbrella Take Home % / PAYE Tax Coding

  • Procrastinating About Contracting

  • Fill Your Cup / Applying for Roles

  • Hitting The Apply Button Is The Last Resort

  • Day Rates / Underselling Yourself

  • Invest in Yourself

  • Job Websites

  • Cover Letters

  • Example: 400 Applications with Only 4 Interviews

  • Job Searching & Applying

  • Are You Good Enough to go Contracting?

  • Investing in Yourself Continually / Money Mindset

  • Overseas Roles / Rates / Expenses / Taxes / Agency Miscommunication [RANT]

  • Contracting Fears / What's Stopping You / Taking Action

  • Applying - Don't Hit The Apply Button!

  • Inside IR35 Roles & Rates

  • Self Belief for Contracting / Skills Perfection / Waiting

  • Contracting Benefits / Putting Things Off - One Day Some Day

  • Fill Your Cup / Not Getting Roles

  • Choosing Easy Options / Approaching Agencies / Security Clearance

  • Contract Offers Dilemma / Inside Versus Outside IR35 / Working Away / Working Overseas

  • Having The Confidence To Go Contracting

  • Outsourcing Madness [RANT] / Working Away from Home

  • Wanting To Go Contracting? / Taking Action / Get Outside / Oura Ring

  • 4 Things to Address When Looking for Roles

  • Interested in Getting a Role - or Committed [RANT]

  • Find Time for Exercise / Working from Home Rituals

  • New Contract Start Date Delays

  • Contract On-Boarding Process / 1st Umbrella Role / Blanket Bans of PSCs

  • Umbrella Take Home Percentage Rates / Dodgy Schemes / Check Your Tax Code!

  • Reflection / Daughter Birthday / Gratitude / Contracting Benefits

  • Contract Search Update from Germany / Onboarding Steps

  • Contract Ending Confusion - Umbrella

  • I Don't Do Facebook! / Are You Using Social Media When You Need To?

  • Looking for Roles / Keep Moving Forwards / Do What Serves YOU!

  • Blockages - What's Stopping You from Contracting?

  • Plough Ahead or Change Tactics? / Do You Value Time over Money?

  • Contracting One Day Someday / Contracting Benefits / Live Coaching Course

  • 7 Week Coaching Course Online Soon / Market Upturn / Lockdown Life 2020

  • Fresh Coffee / Skydive / Lacking Confidence / Fears / Embracing Change / Fears of Going Contracting

  • Contracting Benefits / Enjoying the Time Off

  • Post Christmas Run / Contract Ending 2020 / Recharging Your Batteries / Bad CV Sites & Reviewers

  • Dad Death Anniversary / Wanting to Leave Perm Employment / Underpaid & Undervalued?

  • Contract End Confusion / Keeping Positive

  • 1-2-1 Coaching Calls

  • The Power of Mentors

  • FB Livestream - Contract Application and Offer Journey / Deep Dive

  • Course Started 2020

  • Our Facebook Group / Taking Full Responsibility / The Recruiter Mindset

  • Looking for work? Use your time wisely!

  • Happy New Year! Always Invest in Yourself!

  • Do You Need to Pivot?

  • 3 things to sort if you’re looking for your next role…

  • Struggling to Get a Role?

  • "What do you get out of this?" - Response & Services Summary

  • Slippery-Shouldered Work-Shy Fops [RANT]

  • 5 Things to Help You Get Your Next Contract

  • Contract Search Hacks Live

  • Free Clarity Calls - 2 Examples from Today

  • Not getting put forward for roles?

  • FB Live - A Busy Week

  • What NOT to do when looking for a new role

  • Establishing Trust

  • 5 Myths About IT Contracting

  • My Contract Ending Soon! (& how this could benefit you!)

  • Friday Afternoon FB Live! (30/09/22)

  • LinkedIn Tagging Lists Explained

  • Are You Taking Corrective Actions?

  • Contract Rates for 1st Time Contractors

  • LIVE: Is Contracting Really Worth It?

  • LIVE: How I started contracting & why it took 2 life-changing events (which you can avoid!)

  • Remember Why You're A Contractor!

  • Market Picking Up?

  • Market State / Don't hit the "apply" button / Should you focus on your CV or LinkedIn profile?

  • Future Contractor? Discover your contracting readiness score...

  • Market Status & Update (from my POV)

  • Looking for a Role? Take Action, Do Something, Invest in your Future

  • Momentum

  • Week 1 of New Contract Done!

  • Initial Frustrations in a New Role

  • 10 Things You Can Do to Maximise Your Chances of Securing a New Role

  • Just showing up at the gym doesn't get you results...

  • B.U.M.S. - They're letting people go!

  • Christmas Shutdowns - Good or Bad ?

  • November != End of December

  • Some people just don't help themselves!

  • Contract Renewed & Christmas Furlough from Today!

  • Are You Maximising Your Chances (if You're Looking for a Role) ?

  • Market Picking Up?

  • If You're Looking for a Role Right Now Do Not Neglect the Basics!

  • Time Flies!

  • Agency Antics / Interview Miscommunications

  • Agencies / Rates / Working Overseas [RANT]

  • Recruiter Search Process / LinkedIn Reviews

  • Dealing with Useless Agencies

  • Overseas Role Discussions - Valencia

  • Agency - Geography Lesson Required [RANT]

  • Ghosting & Dealing with Frustrating Agencies

  • Dealing With Agencies / Fake Roles / Looking After Yourself / Learning

  • Agency Ghosting / Managing Finances / Pattern Interrupts

  • Vague Contract Offers

  • Choosing Easy Options / Approaching Agencies / Security Clearance

  • Confident Conversations

  • Would You Apply for a Permanent Role?

  • Are You Making it Harder for Recruiters?

  • Negotiating a Higher Contract Offer

  • Are You Raring To Go This Week?

  • Offers of Intent

  • Do You Have a SOUND CV for Contracting?

  • CV Advice

  • CV Sending Problems?!

  • CV Howlers / Applying for Roles

  • CV / Mindset / Pattern Interrupts

  • CV Review Services

  • CV Booster

  • Top 10 CV Mistakes

  • Confidence

  • Procrastination

  • Free CV Advice [RANT]

  • Invest in Yourself

  • Cover Letters

  • CV Cobwebs / CV Booster

  • Example: 400 Applications with Only 4 Interviews

  • CV Booster Review Process

  • CV Express - Now Accepting Digital Wallets

  • Are You Committed? / Free CV Advice / Other CV Services

  • Knowing What You Need To Do / Self-Sabotage / 150 CV Express Reviews Done

  • CV Express / CV Booster Promotion Video

  • Priorities / Time Over Money / Attachment / CV Service Turnaround Times

  • Consultancy Owner Shocked Over Quality of CVs

  • Remember to Send Me Your CV for the Free CV Advice!

  • CV Services Detailed Explanation / Clubhouse Users Welcome

  • Triggering Psychology / Being Stuck / CV Advice from a Recruiter / Procrastination

  • Can't Sleep / Free Training / CV Makeover / CV Nightmares

  • Love or Loathe CVs / Your CV's Mission / Don't Shoot Yourself in the Foot

  • Motivation / Coaching / Optimising Your CV / Confidence

  • Lockdown Learning / Free Stuff Versus Value / Free CV Advice

  • Post Christmas Run / Contract Ending 2020 / Recharging Your Batteries / Bad CV Sites & Reviewers

  • 5K Run / CV Booster / Clarity Calls / LinkedIn Profiles

  • FB Livestream / Interview Feedback / CV Review Services Demo

  • Commitment & Overcoming Resistance Techniques / CV Stagnation

  • Free Stuff / Free CV Advice [RANT]

  • FB Livestream - CV Q&A

  • Lockdown Life 2020 / Web Hosting Companies / Productivity / CV Advice

  • Would I Buy My Own CV Services?

  • Recent CV Booster & CV Makeover Feedback

  • Becky Webber CV Webinar

  • CV Booster Guarantees?

  • CV review 2 phase approach...

  • Do Not Buy The CV Booster (Yet!)

  • Happy Weekend & CV Booster Discounts Response!

  • Are You Doing More Harm than Good by Fixing Your CV?

  • Are You Doing What You Said You're Going To Do?

  • Are You Doing Activities That Support Each Other?

  • Is there a mismatch between your CV and your LinkedIn profile?

  • How long should your CV be?

  • Is it time for an MOT?

  • Should You Have Multiple CVs?

  • 5 LinkedIn Tips for IT Contracting

  • Are You Hiding on LinkedIn?

  • Your LinkedIn Profile

  • Recruiter Search Process / LinkedIn Reviews

  • LinkedIn Tips

  • Example: 400 Applications with Only 4 Interviews

  • LinkedIn Supercharger Offer

  • LinkedIn Tagging / Burnout / Take Your Foot Off The Gas

  • The Week Ahead - What Will You Do Differently? / LinkedIn Tagging / LinkedIn Profiles

  • LinkedIn Tagging / Feast & Famine / Money / Hoarding / Gratitude

  • 5K Run / CV Booster / Clarity Calls / LinkedIn Profiles

  • Recruiters Will Check Your LinkedIn Profile!

  • Why I Believe You Should Update Your LinkedIn Profile Now!

  • Is Your Email Address Visible on LinkedIn?

  • LinkedIn Role Tagging Lists Explained

  • Saying You're "Interested" in a Role on LinkedIn

  • LinkedIn "Interested" Mini-Rant

  • LinkedIn "Interested" Downside

  • Is Your Email Address Visible on LinkedIn?

  • LinkedIn Tagging Lists Updated & Explained

  • Becky Webber LinkedIn Webinar

  • Contract Search Hacks Live

  • Using "Open to Work" posts on LinkedIn? Watch this...

  • Are You Doing Activities That Support Each Other?

  • Is there a mismatch between your CV and your LinkedIn profile?

  • Don't Neglect Your LinkedIn Profile! (Here's Why)

  • Out of Work Public Posting (Mini Rant)

  • 3 Mindset Tips for Interviews

  • Interview Preparation & Feedback

  • Interview Feedback Example

  • Interview Preparation - Wife Example

  • Interview Results - My Wife

  • Interview Dread / Negativity / Pattern Interrupts

  • Telephone Interview Preparation Example

  • Interview Coaching

  • Agency Antics / Interview Miscommunications

  • FB Livestream / Interview Feedback / CV Review Services Demo

  • Interviewing for a role I don't want

  • Post-Interview Tips [FB LIVE]

  • 10 Interview Tips

  • Multiple Interviews Planned?

  • Post-Interview Update

  • Interviews: No News = Bad News?

  • Dealing with Rejection - Upset > Anger > Positives

  • 2nd Interviews - Pros & Cons

  • Mental State / Paying It Forward

  • World Mental Health Day

  • Productivity Tip

  • Confidence

  • Gratitude

  • Procrastination

  • Self-sabotage / Excuses / Benefits of Contracting / Values

  • Abundance / Gratitude / Pay It Forward

  • 3 Mindset Tips for Interviews

  • CV / Mindset / Pattern Interrupts

  • Habits

  • Fear - Managing

  • Honesty / Integrity / Getting Triggered

  • Out of Work - Coping

  • Positivity & Negativity Swings

  • Pattern Interrupts

  • Facing Fears / Bucket Lists

  • Fill Your Cup / Applying for Roles

  • Balance or Burnout

  • Feeling Crap / Negative Self-talk / Imposter Syndrome

  • Day Rates / Underselling Yourself

  • Bucket Lists

  • Interview Dread / Negativity / Pattern Interrupts

  • Are You Good Enough to go Contracting?

  • Pushing Past Fears

  • Appreciating Time Off - Nature Walk & Run

  • Rollercoasters of Emotions / Attachment to Results / Pressure

  • Investing in Yourself Continually / Money Mindset

  • Putting Things Off / Procrastinating

  • Fear & Excuses

  • Fear / Trading / Investments

  • Facing Fears / Anxiety / Shyness

  • How to Generate & Master Confidence

  • What Do You Take for Granted? / Money Worries

  • Productivity - NET Time

  • Mindset - Pushing Yourself

  • Don't Be Too Hard on Yourself - Lockdown Life

  • Self Belief for Contracting / Skills Perfection / Waiting

  • Dealing with Setbacks & Improving Your Mindset

  • Fill Your Cup / Not Getting Roles

  • LinkedIn Tagging / Burnout / Take Your Foot Off The Gas

  • Are You Committed? / Free CV Advice / Other CV Services

  • Knowing What You Need To Do / Self-Sabotage / 150 CV Express Reviews Done

  • Dealing With Agencies / Fake Roles / Looking After Yourself / Learning

  • Having The Confidence To Go Contracting

  • Agency Ghosting / Managing Finances / Pattern Interrupts

  • Showing Up / Failure / Do Something / Accountancy Advice

  • Priorities / Time Over Money / Attachment / CV Service Turnaround Times

  • Manage Your Energy NOT Your Time / Coaching Course Information

  • Find Time for Exercise / Working from Home Rituals

  • Reflection / Daughter Birthday / Gratitude / Contracting Benefits

  • What Excuses Are You Making? / The Ups & Downs of Life / Audible

  • Thinking Time / Getting Outside / Taking Responsibility / Use Resources Available / LinkedIn Role Tagging

  • Being Committed / Facing Fears

  • Keep Going / Momentum / Take Action

  • Pattern Interrupts / People Not Calling / Negative Thinking

  • The Week Ahead - What Will You Do Differently? / LinkedIn Tagging / LinkedIn Profiles

  • Being Committed

  • Live from Hospital - Wealth is Nothing to Do with Money

  • Plough Ahead or Change Tactics? / Do You Value Time over Money?

  • Attitude Plus Latitude Gives You Altitude

  • LinkedIn Tagging / Feast & Famine / Money / Hoarding / Gratitude

  • FOMO Mentality / Consciously Saying No / Exercise Rather Than Rest

  • The Joy of Helping Others

  • Triggering Psychology / Being Stuck / CV Advice from a Recruiter / Procrastination

  • What Do You Want to Do in Life / Training / How Are You Taking Advantage of Lockdowns (2020)

  • Keeping Going / Avoiding Frustration

  • Lockdown Learning / Looking After Each Other (2020)

  • Commitment / Quitting / Getting Your Shit Together

  • Can't Sleep / Free Training / CV Makeover / CV Nightmares

  • Fresh Coffee / Skydive / Lacking Confidence / Fears / Embracing Change / Fears of Going Contracting

  • Take a Step Back to Move Forward

  • 5K Run / Excuses / Failure / Inspiration / Feeling Great Afterwards

  • Motivation / Coaching / Optimising Your CV / Confidence

  • Lockdown Learning / Free Stuff Versus Value / Free CV Advice

  • Take a Step Back to Step Forward 2 / Taking Stock in Life

  • Post Christmas Run / Contract Ending 2020 / Recharging Your Batteries / Bad CV Sites & Reviewers

  • Virus / Don't Panic! / Panic Buying / Looking After Each Other - 2020 [RANT]

  • Start Now (Rather Than Do It Now) / Procrastination / Stagnation

  • Lockdown Update 2020 / Don't Panic / Doing Good Deeds / IR35

  • Commitment & Overcoming Resistance Techniques / CV Stagnation

  • Dealing with Support Helplines [RANT]

  • Getting Triggered / Frustration / Negative Self-Talk [RANT]

  • 1-2-1 Coaching Calls

  • The Power of Mentors

  • Taking Full Responsibility / Helping Others

  • Fears / Leaps of Faith / Pushing Yourself / Benefits

  • Lockdown Life 2020 / Web Hosting Companies / Productivity / CV Advice

  • Email Tone / Misunderstanding or Being Misunderstood on Email / Negative Email Responses [RANT]

  • Groups Gratitude

  • Ad Comments re: Course & Getting Triggered

  • Monday Struggles & Dealing with Ups & Downs

  • Productivity Techniques

  • Can You Kick the Habit?

  • Do YOU Talk To Yourself?

  • Facing Your Fears - Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway - Part 1

  • Facing Your Fears - Post Match Commentary - Part 2

  • Are You Putting Things Off?

  • What Are You Taking for Granted?

  • The Laws of Motion

  • Dealing with Curveballs & Solving Problems

  • (Tell me why) I don't like Mondays

  • Regrets of the Dying

  • Productivity when feeling crap...

  • Happy Fathers Day?

  • Getting Shit Done When You Don’t Feel Like It

  • Getting Advice & Not Acting On It

  • Free Coffee!

  • Take Action & Get Results

  • Fill Your Cup! (taking time out to rest & recharge)

  • Are You Climbing The Right Mountain?

  • Where are You Being Stubborn?

  • Actions Get Results

  • We Can Be Our Own Worst Enemies

  • If You Change Nothing, Nothing Changes

  • Are You Overcomplicating Things?

  • It's ALL Your Fault

  • The Magic of Mentors

  • Are You Doing What You Said You're Going To Do?

  • Are you getting your reps in?

  • Mortality Reality Check

  • Feeling Down

  • Negativity

  • Don't Be Late!

  • One Step At A Time

  • Goals, Primary Thoughts, Excuses, Commitments

  • Feeling Nervous (Me & My Son)

  • Money or Time? Which do you value most?

  • Mondayitis

  • New Years Day Walk & Talk - Look After Yourself & Others

  • Time Off (as a Contractor) - Losing Money?

  • Being Scared & Facing My Fears!

  • 5 Top Tips for Choosing an Accountant you can TRUST

  • Mortgages

  • Umbrella Take Home % / PAYE Tax Coding

  • What Does Wealth Mean To You?

  • Wealth Diversification

  • Weekly Finances Checks / Lockdown

  • Fear / Trading / Investments

  • What Do You Take for Granted? / Money Worries

  • Agency Ghosting / Managing Finances / Pattern Interrupts

  • Showing Up / Failure / Do Something / Accountancy Advice

  • LinkedIn Tagging / Feast & Famine / Money / Hoarding / Gratitude

  • Black Friday Offers & Marketing Techniques

  • Finances Deep Dive

  • Black Friday BS?

  • Money Mindset - Let it Flow

  • S.P.I.D.E.R.S - 7 Things You Can Do with Your Money as a Contractor

  • Inside IR35 Roles & Rates

  • Contract Offers Dilemma / Inside Versus Outside IR35 / Working Away / Working Overseas

  • IR35 Private Sector Announcement 2019

  • IR35 Chat & Predictions 2019

  • IR35 / Taking Breaks / Taking Perm Roles

  • Blaming IR35 for Waiting to Go Contracting 2019

  • Stop IR35! Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee Hearing [RANT]

  • Barclays IR35 Statement PSC Contractor Ban 2020

  • IR35 Positivity / The Contracting Market / Market Correction

  • Market Status / Brexit / IR35 - 2019

  • Lockdown Update 2020 / Don't Panic / Doing Good Deeds / IR35

  • IR35 Livestream Q&A - April 2021

  • IR35 Webinar from JSA - Summary

  • FB Live - Crispin Blunt MP Knocks at My Door! [RANT]

  • IR35 Repealed from April 2023

  • IR35 Latest - October 2022

  • Rishi Sunak is PM...

  • There ARE outside IR35 roles out there!

  • Big Dave's Contracting Nightmares - Renewing "Just for the Money"

  • Big Dave's Contracting Nightmares - Chaotic Clients

  • Big Dave's Contracting Nightmares - Bullying Bosses

  • Big Dave's Contracting Nightmares - Working Away from Home

  • Big Dave's Dream Contracts - London

  • Big Dave's Dream Contracts - Hong Kong

  • Big Dave's Dream Contracts - Sydney

  • California / Bucket Lists

  • Dallas

  • Dubrovnik

  • Harvard University

  • Marrakech Magic

  • Marrakech / Bucket Lists

  • Zakynthos / Zante

  • Marrakech Retreat Accommodation

  • Marrakech Retreat / Travel / Enjoy Your Time Off

  • Marrakech: What Do You Need Help With?

  • Holiday Gratitude

  • ITIL Sample Paper Questions & Answers

  • Azure Documents

  • AWS Certifications & Study Guides

  • Free CV Advice Testimonials

  • CV Express Testimonials

  • CV Booster Testimonials

  • Ricky Testimonial

  • LIVE: Client Success Stories

  • A personal message from me (4/11/22)

  • Lack of Clarity Calls?

  • What is wrong with some people on LinkedIn??

  • Career Spotlight Interview - with David Gerrish & Vanessa Agyemang

  • Services Available Reminder

  • Friday Facebook LIVE 15/12/23

  • A Christmas Message from Me to You! (2023)

  • Do Something! (Funny / Rant)

  • Some People Just Do Not Help Themselves! (Again!) [MINI-RANT]