How to Monetise Your Professional Skills through Coaching, Consulting, or Freelancing

Preface
Your Experience Is Invaluable and Highly Sought After
After a lifetime of work, many retirees assume their income-earning days are over. However, the truth is that the knowledge, skills, and life experience you’ve built over decades are not just valuable, but marketable…
This eBook is part of the Wise Friends Cost-of-Living Crisis Series, helping seniors transform experience into meaningful part-time income through coaching, consulting, teaching, or freelancing.
This guide will help you:
- Identify your most valuable knowledge areas
- Set up a simple, flexible service or “mini business”
- Find paying clients online or in your local area
- Earn income while helping others on your own terms

Introduction
Your Experience Is Invaluable and Highly Sought After
After decades of work and life experience, you might wonder, “Do I still have something to offer?” The answer is a resounding yes…
Whether you’re a retired teacher, accountant, builder, nurse, or manager, your guidance can help many others.
Difference Between Coaching, Consulting, and Freelancing:
- Coaching: Helping someone reach their goals through support and guidance.
- Consulting: Providing expert advice based on your experience.
- Freelancing: Doing small jobs or tasks on a one-off or project basis.