To a baby boomer that’s been asleep for 20 years, the term ‘gigster’ might sound like a cross between gangster and hipster. But no blood relationship running there. Sue Ellson’s new book Gigsters is actually a user friendly ride through the workplace and life choices we have now like never before. This book takes the daunting out of digital and provides some helpful advice to navigating our way and careers in the modern world, with a full head of steam. Entrepreneurship is now far more accessible to all. Read Sue’s book to find out where, why and how.
Peter Wilson AM FCPA FCPHR FAICD, Chair Australian HR Institute and Immediate Past President of World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA), Author of Make Mentoring Work, Melbourne, Australia
With technology evolutions, the rate of change is happening faster than ever before. The Future of Work is actually happening now, and as we’ve already seen, the sharing and gig economy is here to stay. So for anyone looking to find work, or embrace the Future of Work, Gigsters is a must read!
Tony Wu, Co-founder & CEO @ Weploy, Melbourne, Australia
Gigsters by Sue Ellson provides a reflective collection of the author’s own transition and development as a gigster herself. Through her own experiences, Sue has developed a range of assessments and principles to help position readers as to the type of gigster they identify as, and highlights that the journey and situation of a gigster “. ..is what it is” at the time so you have to make the best of it. Sue then shows how to tackle the opportunities presented by society today through her 10 Gigster Commandments as guiding principles to actions the reader should take. This is a book for gigsters of every generation and age. As long as you are tech savvy, have an open mind, and are prepared to take even small steps towards achieving your goals, then Gigsters will provide the bible reference and insights you need for your journey.
Rob Chiarolli, Business and Leadership Coach, Melbourne, Australia
In Gigsters, Sue Ellson offers a solution for those who struggle with the idea that entrepreneurship is not for them. But the fact is, the world is looking for problem solvers and your skill set could be the solution to the world’s problem. Dig deep into the principles that Sue offers within Gigsters and give the world your best.
Robert T “YB” Youngblood, Chief Connecting Officer, YBConnects, LLC, Richmond, VA, USA
This book by Sue Ellson is a thoroughly researched and carefully considered blueprint for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit. It provides a practical checklist and strong support mechanism for men and women of all ages to “have a go” and achieve the utmost from their experience, skillset and desire to control their own destiny.
This book is compulsory reading for existing Gigsters or those who want to be one.
John McCaskill, Recruitment Specialist, Melbourne, Australia
This is an exciting, interesting and easy to read book. However, Sue has not avoided the challenges life can throw up at any time and she encourages you not to give up but to keep trying until you succeed.
Suzanne Dunlop, Chairperson BNHW (Not for Profit), Melbourne, Australia
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