Kimberley Davenport had thought her idea of going freelance was a pipe dream. Then, her circumstances changed. Here's how she managed a steep learning curve to go from a now-or-never moment to a business of her own.

Verity knew it was time for a new challenge: something that would both stretch her and offer the flexibility she needed. She had a powerful set of skills, but getting recruiters in new fields to see that was no easy task. Here's how she persevered to find new work that inspires her.

Stifled and far removed from the positive impact she wanted to make, Laura Rimmer decided to launch out on her own. Here, she shares how a common-sense approach and a healthy dose of realism kept her finances on track and made her leap possible.

Ben Haber hadn't been happy in his role for a long time. A refreshing introduction to a new sector opened up a world of possibilities that he hadn't considered before. Even so, it's taken time (and a stint back in his old sector) to make the transition permanent. Here, he shares how he finally managed to make the leap.