Angus Nelson talks about the critical nature of self-awareness and coaching for free agent workers. The scope of self-awareness is going a key component, particularly in the transaction of contracts. Big brands can no longer make unreasonable demands on you. Company leadership will have to take on a different approach in how they treat their contract labor force with empathy, compassion, and understanding. On the other side of the equation, as a contractor, it’s critical to develop the soft skills of negotiating and networking, making them as important as your hard skills. You are now developing rapport and relationships in developing your network and connections, so you have to learn the savvy of interaction.