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4 years ago, I traded my office for the world, leading remote teams from anywhere. And later launched my coaching business for career remote work. People said it couldn't work: 💬 "You need face-to-face for real trust" 💬 "Remote is impossible for complex projects" 💬 "You can't read the energy in a virtual coaching space" But here's what I discovered instead: 1/ RACI transforms geography into collaboration strength. 2/ Setting boundaries becomes your superpower. 3/ Remote equity requires intentionality, not assumptions. 4/ Strategic career mapping feels more honest when flexibility is at the core. 5/ Time zones: not problems, opportunities for flex work. 6/ Async-first communication kills meeting fatigue. 7/ Remote isn't lonely – it is built on new forms of connection. 8/ Judged on results, not presence, is quite liberating. 9/ Celebrate small wins without forced fun. 10/ Genuine networking thrives without forced small talk. 11/ Mental health days need no justification. 12/ Honour your natural rhythm for peak performance. 13/ Finding your remote rhythm requires experimentation. 14/ Helping others build flex careers is my passion. 15/ Growth happens between sessions, not just during them. Leading digital projects while coaching others through career transitions has shown me: Wearing 2 hats hasn't diluted either- it's amplified both. ✨ _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

20,000 followers! 🎉 A milestone that means more than just numbers. 4 years ago, I left my corporate role to build something of my own. After years of driving transformation for global brands, I knew there was a bigger impact to make. Was it terrifying? Yes. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. What began as a leap of faith transformed into: → Leading digital programs from anywhere → Working remotely 25+ countries and counting → Finding and building the best remote work community → Helping dozens land their ideal flexible & remote roles But the real achievement is proving that you can succeed on your own terms. 💫 Here are 3 lessons from my journey: ✅ Your corporate experience is your superpower ↳ Those years of strategy, stakeholder management, and driving change were pure gold for what comes next. ✅ Start before you're "ready" ↳ Your experience is valuable RIGHT NOW. Someone needs exactly what you know today. ✅ Build your influence intentionally ↳ Every milestone came from consistently sharing real experiences and helping others navigate their path. And beyond the number & lessons - These 20k souls represent real opportunities to make a difference. → To challenge outdated workplace norms. → To champion flexibility as the future. → To prove remote work creates better lives. → To blend life and work, not divide them. So, this milestone isn't mine alone. It's ours. 🤍 Here's to the next chapter! 😊

I once measured success by hours spent in the office. Then I spent 4 months working remotely from my home-country, Portugal 🇵🇹 , watching my niece grow up in real-time while delivering my best professional work ever. That's when everything changed. ✨ Did you know 54% of workers would accept LOWER pay for better work-life balance? And companies with flexible policies see diversity increases of 4.9-10.8% in management positions! This is why I'm excited to share my latest blog post with Flexa where I explore how flexible companies & benefits empower employees to build truly integrated lives. 👩🏽‍💻👩🏽‍💻 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, the data is clear: 63% now prefer fully remote roles, while only 2% want office-based positions. 👩🏽‍💻👩🏽‍💻 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, embracing flexibility, it's a smart business. It creates more loyal and productive teams. The goal isn't work-life balance as a static achievement, but rather work-life integration. 💜 A continuous alignment between professional & personal goals. 👉🏾 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eg_mJEap #FlexaPartner

Remote work made me more confident. It wasn’t always that way. I used to overthink every message. Waiting for the "perfect" moment to speak up. Over-apologising. Second-guessing myself. Last week, someone messaged me with: “Hi Rita, sorry to bother you but I just wanted to…” And it brought me right back. But after years of leading remote teams, I’ve learned something important: Clear communication isn’t a “nice-to-have”. It’s the heartbeat of a productive, trusting team. When people hesitate to speak up… ❌ Questions go unasked ❌ Projects stall unnecessarily ❌ Misalignments grow quietly And when we don’t address that hesitation, we accidentally signal that communication is disruptive. Let’s change that. Encourage confident messages like: ✨ "When can I expect an update on..."
 ✨ "Could you kindly confirm..."
 ✨ "Can you please clarify..."
 ✨ "I'd like to check if..." Let’s build a culture where reaching out is seen as a strength - not an interruption. Because clear communication is doing the work. Speak up. Be direct. That's how trust gets built. _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

You can have a life and a career. This isn’t a motivational quote - it’s my lived experience. After managing £500M+ in  projects across 25+ countries, I’ve learned this: The most fulfilled people don’t chase perfect choices. They make intentional ones that honour both work & life. Here are 6 practices that helped me live that integration, not just talk about it: 1️⃣ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 - 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 Whether I was WFH, a library, or a co-working space - one thing stayed constant: → I chose companies that supported how I worked best → Flexa is a great resource for finding these companies 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 = 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 I protect 2 hours every day for life stuff - walks, phone calls, slow lunches. Not “squeezed in” time. → No explanation needed - your time isn't up for debate → Defend this time as you would any important meeting 3️⃣ 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 In the early days, I said yes to everything. Burnout wasn’t far behind. → Now I say: "That's not possible with my priorities" → Every "no" is a deeper "yes" to what matters 4️⃣ 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 ≠ 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 Honestly? 60% of meetings I used to attend had no clear outcomes. So I cut them → I redesigned reports and created async-first habits → Focused on impact over optics - every time. 5️⃣ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 "𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵" Success used to be vague. Now I track: → Work metrics and life metrics → Because if I’m only succeeding on one side, I’m not succeeding at all 6️⃣ 3 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 > 8 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 I found my rhythm (early morning + late evening bursts). → No shame in working off-peak → Just create systems that reduce noise and amplify focus Remember, Energy management > time management Track when you feel sharpest - not when you think you should be productive. Align your day around that. Your brain - and your people - deserve the best of you, not just what’s left. What’s one boundary you’re ready to draw this week? _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

How I led a global team from a jungle co-working space🌴 3 years ago, I traded London's winter for Costa Rica's wilderness. Leading a team across 3 time zones wasn't just challenging - it was called impossible. They said distance would break us.  That time zones would be our downfall. But I saw something different. I saw potential where others saw chaos. Here's the framework that turned our geographical challenges into effective remote collaboration. 🎯 RACI: Responsibility assignment matrix 1. Responsible (R): Who's doing the actual work ↳ Matched tasks to peak performance hours ↳ Created context cards for seamless handoffs 2. Accountable (A): Who makes the final decisions ↳ Established 2-3 hour leadership overlaps ↳ Implemented async decision trees 3. Consulted (C): Who provides input ↳ Set 48-hour feedback loops ↳ Built structured input channels 4. Informed (I): Who needs to know the outcome  ↳ Centralised, accessible documentation  ↳ Distributed weekly progress digests While the RACI framework kept us organised, it was our shared commitment to understanding each other that kept us united. ✨ You can be: - Miles apart, yet mentally aligned - Timezone challenged, yet time-efficient - Culturally diverse, yet core united 🇨🇷 Pura vida isn't just a saying in Costa Rica - it's my approach to remote work: simple, effective and human.

8 reasons you should NEVER lead a remote team: 1️⃣ You'll develop too much emotional intelligence. ⚠️ Dangerous levels of empathy ahead! 2️⃣ You'll become a communication expert. ⚠️ Clear messages are disturbingly effective. 3️⃣ Your team will gain unprecedented autonomy. ⚠️ Results over presence becomes the norm. 4️⃣ You'll get really good at trusting people. ⚠️ No more comforting micromanagement. 5️⃣ Your meetings will become purposeful and efficient. ⚠️ Say goodbye to unnecessary Zoom calls. 6️⃣ You'll develop global cultural intelligence. ⚠️ Different perspectives make you too adaptable. 7️⃣ Your documentation will become exceptional. ⚠️ Transparent knowledge-sharing might eliminate silos. 8️⃣ Your leadership skills will transfer to any environment. ⚠️ You'll be too valuable everywhere. Leading £500M+ projects taught me that remote leadership isn't just about managing from afar. The shift taught me 3 lessons: ↳ True leadership is about building equitable spaces. ↳ Intentional connection matters more than proximity. ↳ Transparent communication scales trust automatically. Remote leadership isn't limiting It's just good leadership, anywhere. ✨ _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

This company started at Denny's restaurant. Today, they let 29,000 employees have flexibility without mandates 😎 NVIDIA isn't just winning the AI game. They're winning the remote & flexible workplace. And they did it without forcing office presence. No mandates. No tracking. Just trust. And results. While tech giants force RTO, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang maintains "no issue" with remote & flexible work. The approach is refreshingly different: → No mandated office returns - ever → Teams decide their own flexibility model → Stylish office spaces that people can choose to use → Added 6,000+ employees while maintaining flexibility → Scaled AI & Engineering remote roles against the trend Oh and they grew to $1T+ valuation and outperformed 92% of S&P 500 companies over 5 years. 🤯 Most companies try to control where work happens. NVIDIA focuses on value and impact. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗔? ✅ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 - When people feel trusted to choose how and where they work, they show up stronger. ✅ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 - Top talent isn't just looking for a paycheck. They want flexibility. ✅ 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 - Honestly, the best work happens when people own their own rhythm. ✅ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗶𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: It is about being really intentional about staying connected. It's not about forcing people back to the office. It's about trusting your talent so that location becomes irrelevant. That's the difference between following workplace trends and building a culture that lasts. ✨ PS: What’s your favourite flexible arrangement? _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

And the BEST tech remote-friendly company in 2025 is... NVIDIA 🔋⚡ According to Indeed's latest analysis of 90 top remote & remote-friendly companies, NVIDIA tops the well-being score - making it the leader for remote tech workers! Why NVIDIA stands out: ✅ Parental leave that supports real families ✅ Wellbeing score of 82/100 (highest in tech!) ✅ Flexible work arrangements that actually work ✅ Student loan repayment that makes a difference ✅ Tuition reimbursement that's genuinely accessible ✅ Remote roles across engineering, AI & data science Today, it isn't just about working remotely anymore - it's about finding companies that really support your whole life while giving you the flexibility you need. Other top tech companies for remote work: - IBM - With global remote options - Yahoo! Inc. - With flexible schedules - Microsoft - With flexible & remote work - Salesforce - With global remote options - Dropbox - With 90/10 remote work rule - Coursera - With unlimited PTO (yes, really!) - Atlassian - With their "Team Anywhere" approach - HubSpot - Prioritising your choice (home, flex, office.) I've seen firsthand how the right remote culture transforms work-life integration. It's not just about policies. It's about doing great work, your way. ✨ Which of these companies would you want to work for? ➕ Follow (Rita Batalha) for remote work & career growth.

It's impossible to secure a remote job without a network. I've honestly never disagreed with a statement more. I've landed fully remote roles at top companies  without knowing a single person  🤷🏽‍♀️ The truth is you don't need a vast network to land a remote  (though, and of course having one can certainly be advantageous!) So you’re flying solo in the networking department,  what you need is strategic positioning and intentional outreach. Here's what actually worked for me: 1️⃣  𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲 I knew my consulting background was highly relevant to tech and FMCG/Retail – so I doubled down on those. I revamped my credentials with measurable wins and key projects to help my strengths. 👉🏾 Clarity beats visibility. If you're speaking to everyone, you're speaking to no one. 2️⃣  𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 (𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲) Digital transformation is my space. Instead of spreading across all platforms, I anchored all my content on Medium — now over 1K followers. Each post addresses real industry pain points, trends, or innovations. When I meet new companies, I integrate relevant articles into the talk — not just opinions, but proof of thinking. 👉🏾 It's not about being "everywhere." It's about being where you're trusted. 3️⃣  𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 Forget just CVs and PDFs. I built a Notion portal that showcases my neutralised business cases, outcomes, and process. I use a base template, but each version is personalised to reflect the specific client, role, or company: their priorities, scope, and language. Not mine. 👉🏾 A tailored portfolio shows you're already thinking like part of the team. 4️⃣  𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 I set up Calendly workflows with purpose: virtual coffee chats, intro calls, closing convos - each with a short form to capture context and filter noise. This made my connections and time focused on ROI and data-driven, not random. 👉🏾 Systems create scale — even in relationships. 5️⃣  𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 I didn't try to be seen everywhere - just in the right rooms. I joined 2–3 live industry conversations each week (webinars, social media, and yes, intentional 1:1 chats). I explored Slack communities outside the LinkedIn bubble - places where decision-makers talk shop. 👉🏾 Visibility without relevance is just noise. I chose relevance. You don't need a massive network to land remote roles. You need clarity, credibility, and consistency. If you're applying blindly or waiting to "get discovered," you're playing someone else's game. Start building your own. ✨ _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

When I quit corporate, I didn’t know my own worth. I knew what I didn't want but couldn't articulate my unique value. Looking back, I already had valuable experience in: ✅ Driving digital & IT adoption across diverse markets ✅ Delivering multi-million transformation programmes ✅ Leading cross-functional remote & distributed teams ✅ Designing governance frameworks for agility & speed Yet, when asked what my unique value was... I froze. I couldn't answer with confidence. Not in a way that felt authentic. Not in a way that set me apart. I thought my hard work would speak for itself. That decision-makers would notice. That opportunities would find me. Spoiler:  Some did. Others didn't. 🙃 If I wanted to grow consistently, I had to become my biggest advocate. And that meant learning how to: → Own my value → Communicate it clearly → Build relationships intentionally Once I embraced this mindset shift, everything changed. Since then, I've: ✨ Built my solo career working with top-tier brands ✨ Led £500M+ in projects, 100% remotely ✨ Worked from 25+ countries & epic cities ✨ Coached 60+ professionals on remote careers And the most important lesson has been: You don't need to wait until you feel "ready". Career pivots aren't detours - they're pathways to possibility. What feels like uncertainty today is actually the necessary discomfort that precedes growth. Your value isn't diminished when changing direction but amplified through the unique lens of your skills & experiences, creating something companies deeply need but you don't know that yet. ✨ So go for it... (but with a good strategy please)

Most people treat coffee chats like friendly small talk. That’s why they go nowhere. 😫 I used to do the same. When I first went solo and remote, I set a goal: connect with people I admire across industries and countries. But early on, those chats felt... flat. Polite, but forgettable. Until I made a mindset shift: Treat every conversation as a strategic opportunity - not a pitch, but a genuine connection with purpose. ✨ Here’s the guide I use to turn 1:1 chats into opportunities: 1️⃣ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 Define exactly what I was seeking - insight? intros? → This helped me write intentional outreach messages → And tailor the convo beyond generic questions Strategic clarity → better signal → better response rate 2️⃣ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿é𝘀𝘂𝗺é Instead of a long background dump, I’d open with: → What I’m exploring → Why their perspective felt timely → The dots I’m trying to connect People don't engage because of your credentials — they engage because they see themselves in your journey. 3️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Instead of “Would I be a fit?” I ask: → “If you were in my shoes, what would you focus on?” → “Where do you think I might hit roadblocks?” → “What skills stood out when you did X?” And I’d always ask: “Is there anything you’re currently navigating where I might be helpful?” 4️⃣ 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 - 𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 I don’t just end with “anyone else I should meet?” I ask: → “Who’s shaped your thinking lately?” → “Where are the conversations happening?” → “Is there a community or space you’d recommend?” This wasn’t just about getting hired. It was about getting remembered. This approach helped me: ✅ Land remote transformation projects from anywhere ✅ Reposition into new scopes, industries and markets ✅ Get direct intros to hiring leads - without applying cold ✅ Helping 60+ people navigate their career transitions to remote work with confidence And the best part? It felt authentic. Because it was. 🙃 When done right, these convos don’t just open doors - they open alignment. Remember: A coffee chat without strategy is just caffeine and conversation. But with intention, it becomes the gateway to your next opportunity. That’s where the magic happens. ✨ _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

This is what 38 looks like: → Working remotely from Cape Verde → Embracing slow living → Waiting for waves to surf again → Coaching talented professionals into remote work → Scoping my next digital transformation project → No fixed home and minimal fixed costs Life doesn’t end in your 30s, 40s, or 50s. So, stop acting like it does! Careers and life priorities change multiple times throughout our lives. And remember, Life’s too short to live someone else’s dream. 💙 Q. If you could redesign your work and life completely today what would it look like? ✨

If you're looking for a remote job or want to level up your career, check out my top posts - packed with advice from finding opportunities to leading teams. 👩🏽‍💻 1️⃣ Hey, I'm Rita - here's a sneak peek into my world 😊 > https://lnkd.in/ehKg9Uuc 2️⃣ 3 powerful online communities for remote job seekers: > https://lnkd.in/e_ZFiEpW 3️⃣ Monthly remote job listings (global companies, job boards & freelance marketplaces) > https://lnkd.in/en8Prz6R > https://lnkd.in/e3k_jApt 4️⃣ 9 companies with true flexibility (not just remote work): > https://lnkd.in/edpvidMw 5️⃣ 3 tech & digital job fairs for remote opportunities: > https://lnkd.in/eRkYi9mR  6️⃣ 5 key strategies for navigating & landing remote work: > https://lnkd.in/eztMVCsf 7️⃣ 12 interview questions (with answers that stand out): > https://lnkd.in/eZ7T6DK8 8️⃣ 6 non-coding courses to upskill your digital career: > https://lnkd.in/eM5c8MnK 9️⃣ Going solo at 35: lessons for your next career pivot: > https://lnkd.in/ej4cPBUX 1️⃣ 0️⃣ Productivity practices for sustainable remote work: > https://lnkd.in/enh4TDPi 1️⃣ 1️⃣ My lessons on career, life & digital transformation: > https://lnkd.in/eGWbVn-G 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 5 work-life lessons from remote work in 50+ cities: > https://lnkd.in/eREdsnkB 1️⃣ 3️⃣ How to build inclusive remote teams (my lessons from leading a global team from Cape Verde): > https://lnkd.in/efcW6GD5 1️⃣ 4️⃣ How I Ied £500M in projects - 100% remotely: > https://lnkd.in/e27VtM34 1️⃣ 5️⃣ 4 ways to process remote feedback without the defensive reaction > https://lnkd.in/eavn7w6m Q. Which resource was most helpful to you? 💬 Feel free to tag someone who is exploring remote work and might benefit from these resources! - 👋🏾 Hi, I'm Rita - a remote-first transformation director. 👩🏽‍💻 I help digital & tech professionals go remote.

I've landed roles at Unilever and Meta - but my best prep didn't start with a job description. It started with a single Google Doc. Over the years, I've created an interview prep doc that has helped me land global remote roles and now I help others secure remote & flexible positions too. The truth is: Interviews aren’t just about answers. They’re about clarity, connection, and storytelling. And clarity comes from preparation. Here's my interview prep doc - and why it works: 🌀 𝗠𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 3 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 Not a script. Just the arc of how I got here. → Key career shifts → Relevant projects & clients I managed → 1-2 personal details that humanize the intro 📌 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 This is where I match my experience directly to the JD. → I highlight keywords + translate past wins to fit the role → I provide examples of relevant projects & tools I used → Think: not just “what I did” - but “why it matters here” 💻 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 What I’m doing now — with clarity and numbers. → Scope, team size, metrics → Type of projects I manage → What success looks like and how I contributed 🧭 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 / 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄 Forget the fluff. I answer this with honesty. → What excites me about the role → What value I bring to the table → How it aligns with my personal + professional values ✨ 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲   I share the 3 values that drive my work in every role: → Transparency → Autonomy → Belonging 📊 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 I keep fast, memorable metrics ready. → “£500M in programs managed” → “Global team delivery with 0 in-person meetings” → These aren’t humblebrags, they’re anchors in my story 🔍 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 I do my homework: → What’s the org talking about lately? → Any recent changes, launches, or shifts? → Then I tie it back to why I’m excited 🌴 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 A little humanity goes a long way. → I might drop in that I worked from a jungle in Costa Rica → Or mention that I met tech start-ups in the Middle East → It’s optional, but it makes you memorable 💬 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 Good interviews go both ways. → I ask about culture, leadership style, async work etc. → I also listen for alignment, not just opportunity → I ask about expectations beyond what's in the JD And no, I don’t read this like a teleprompter.  But having it written out means I walk into interviews more grounded, more prepared, and honestly… more me. 😌 And that’s the version of myself I want to bring to every opportunity, every client and every team! Sending luck and confidence to anyone interviewing this week. You’ve got this. ✨ _ 👋🏾 I am Rita, a remote-first independent program director. 👩🏽‍💻 I also help professionals transitioning to remote work.

You don't need to be in the US/EU to land a remote role. So, if you’re looking for a remote job, check out my latest list of remote companies, job boards & marketplaces for both freelancers & permanent roles. There's something for everyone, regardless of where you're located in the world 🌏 ✨ ✅ Marketplaces for Freelancers & Contractors:  1. YunoJuno - yunojuno.com  2. Movemeon - app.movemeon.com  3. Contra - contra.com  4. Outsized - outsized.com (APac, Africa & Middle East)  5. Braintrust - usebraintrust.com  6. Maven - maven.co  7. Fiverr Pro - pro.fiverr.com  8. Talenteum.com - talenteum.com (Africa)  9. Tammwe - tammwe.com (Africa) 10. Expert360 - expert360.com (Australia) 11. TalentVine - Recruitment Consultant Marketplace - talentvine.com (Australia) 12. Doerscircle - doerscircle.com (Singapore / SEA) 13. Hireline.io - hireline.io (Mexico/LATAM) 14. Workana - workana.com (LATAM) 15. Mostaql.com | مستقل - mostaql.com (Middle East) ✅ Remote/Flexible Job Boards: 16. Jobspresso - jobspresso.co 17. Dynamite Jobs - dynamitejobs.com 18. Arc.dev - arc.dev/talent 19. Remote POC - remotepoc.com 20. RemoteRocketship - remoterocketship.com 21. DailyRemote - dailyremote.com 22. Flexa - flexa.careers 23. Escape the City - skipthedrive.com 24. PowerToFly - www.powertofly.com 25. FlexJobs - flexjobs.com 26. We Work Remotely - weworkremotely.com 27. RemoteOK- remoteok.com 28. Remotive - remotive.com. 29. Himalayas - himalayas.app 30. No Desk - nodesk.co ✅ Fully Remote Companies / or Remote Search Filters: 31. Deel - 300+ remote jobs; Hiring strongly in EMEA, AMER & APAC deel.com/careers 32. Atlassian - 300+ remote roles; Hiring strongly in Australia, India & Japan https://lnkd.in/ekNRxAVb 33. Binance - 250+ remote roles; Hiring strongly in Asia/UAE https://lnkd.in/eHwKi2uD 34. Stripe - 120+ remote roles; Hiring in Asia-Pac & LATAM stripe.com/jobs 35. Twilio - https://lnkd.in/eJriz3-v 80+ remote roles; Hiring strongly in Colombia, Canada, MX & India 36. DigitalOcean   - https://lnkd.in/ee4BBBUg 75+ remote roles; Hiring strongly in US & India 37. Shopify - shopify.com/careers 60+ remote roles; Hiring globally & Americas 38. Kraken - https://lnkd.in/eVQpw8jD 60+ remote roles; Hiring in Canada, APAC & LATAM 39. Ahrefs - ahrefs.com/jobs   5+ fully remote roles; Hiring strongly in Singapore 40. Kit - kit.com/careers 5+ fully remote roles; Hiring globally 41. Aha! - https://lnkd.in/e2qx_73g 7+ remote roles; Hiring from Australia, NZ, South America and South Africa - - - ♻ Repost this to help your network land a remote job. ➕ Follow (Rita Batalha) for remote work & career growth.

Parents don’t just want remote work - they want real flexibility for every stage of parenthood. Having flexibility at work lets parents handle school runs, doctor visits, family needs, and still crush their work goals. So, if you're a parent, check out these 7 remote-friendly companies with genuine commitment to family-friendly policies (not just empty promises). They're actively hiring now! All roles are verified by Flexa - the platform that certifies real workplace flexibility. ✨ 💜 🟣 TUI - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 - Remote-first (with infrequent office time) - Time off in lieu + enhanced maternity/paternity leave  - 100+ open roles from 25+ countries - https://lnkd.in/eK_sJjz5 🟣 Boomi - 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Flexibility first, remote-friendly (2 days/month in office) - Flex working week + shared parental leave - 100+ open roles from Japan, US, UK, Spain & more - https://lnkd.in/eMg23VbP 🟣 Circle - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 - Fully Remote - Fully flex hours + enhanced maternity/paternity leave  - 15+ remote roles from anywhere - https://lnkd.in/erBY5RCP 🟣 Adaptavist - 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀, 𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗠, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Fully remote - Fertility treatment, pregnancy loss & adoption leave - 10+ open remote roles from UK, Spain, Germany & more - https://lnkd.in/e-ga9w6s 🟣 Prolific - 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 - Remote-first - Fully flex hours + enhanced maternity/paternity leave  - 10+ remote roles from UK & US (some hybrid roles avail) - https://lnkd.in/egFzEmtW 🟣 Atom bank - 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Remote-first with offices in London & Durham - 4-day week + shared parental leave - 8+ open roles from UK - https://lnkd.in/e6k4HHCH 🟣 Cronofy - 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 - Remote-first – with flexible F2F time - Open to part-time employees + adoption leave - 2 remote roles from UK & Amsterdam - https://lnkd.in/eYmHeFd2 ♻ Repost this to help working parents land a flex role. ➕ Follow (Rita Batalha) for remote work & career growth. #FlexaPartner