May 6, 2025
Episode 137: Remote Recruiting Strategy for Companies That Want Top Talent with Michelle Coulson
In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Michelle Coulson, Chief Remote Rebel and founder of Remote Rebellion. Calling in from Bulgaria, Michelle shares her unconventional journey from traditional recruiter to remote work advocate – and why she decided she was never going back to the office after a taste of remote life in Bali.
Michelle opens up about the real challenges of finding remote jobs (even for seasoned professionals), what sparked her mission to help others break free from office mandates, and how companies can better attract top talent in today’s changing work landscape. From rule-breaking to rewriting the future of work, Michelle brings the rebellious energy remote work needs right now.
Remote Recruiting Strategy for Companies That Want Top Talent with Remote Rebellion’s Michelle Coulson
Guest Bio
Michelle is the CEO and Founder of Remote Rebellion, which enables people to design their dream lives with freedom and flexibility by getting remote work and connects remote-first companies with top global talent.
Originally from the UK, Michelle worked as a recruiter for 7 years. During lockdown, she was forced to work remotely, so she took advantage and worked from Bali instead of London!
Then when the ‘return to office’ call came in 2021, she said NO, quit her job and set up Remote Rebellion.
She’s since helped hundreds of people to get a remote job that aligns with their values.
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork
01:10 Meet Michelle Coulson: CEO of Remote Rebellion
01:56 The Journey to Remote Rebellion
04:50 The Birth of Remote Rebellion
05:37 The Philosophy Behind Remote Rebellion
08:44 Challenges in the Remote Job Market
12:24 Connecting with Candidates and Companies
14:18 The Evolution of Remote Work
19:27 Recruitment Strategies and AI
20:54 Advice for Remote Work Beginners
21:50 Leveraging Existing Skills for Remote Roles
24:36 Challenges and Solutions in Remote Work
27:36 Creating Effective Remote Workspaces
30:50 Building Team Connection Remotely
33:54 Innovative Remote Career Fair
39:41 Future of Remote Work
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