Adrian Ashton - not your typical consultant

10/08/2026

I'm very appreciative to BOXmediaTV for the invitation to guest on their podcast about the scale of the problem that the economy is facing because nearly 1m unpaid carers aren't recognised as such (as well as some tangents about pineapples, dogs, and toilets...)

In 2026, the UK economy is leaking £10 billion a year due to a cris...

03/08/2026

Excited to be a ‘cover pin up’ for The Real Edits after they spotted me as a person who’s story they felt deserved to be told more widely.

https://therealedit.site/adrian-ashton/

20/07/2026

We may now be over half way through 2026, but no-one's yet claimed the prize against my 'bingo card' for this year - which means you're still in with a chance of winning a prize from me?

20/07/2026

Number 5 is why your boss is your boss.

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13/07/2026

Gods, crossing the road, and the eternal controversary about which is better: cake or ice cream - my contributions at #214 of the top tips for the best possible freelance life you can have (as collated by Sophie Cross for Freelancer Magazine).

While I'm feeling elated that Freelancer Magazine has reached Issue 22, The Dunker has been quietly ticking along in the background and has reached edition 200! I've written 200 tips, so I'll keep this bit short. I'm including tips I've received from the community below, or you can add your best tip

10/07/2026

'business' books are written in a sequence that the author wants you to follow.

I wrote Flushed! to be read in whichever order makes the most sense to you (see 'read sample' button on the Amazon page for the contents pages -https://amzn.eu/d/01RGM8oH)

Adrian Ashton never meant to create his own business - but as part of celebrating reaching it's 20th anniversary, he wanted to pause to reflect on how he's approached working with clients, changed the rules, and generally got in (and out) of trouble during these 2 decades. This curated collectio...

07/07/2026

"hysteria is a perfectly valid response to overwhelming circumstances" - and other insights I've shared in the latest Freelancer Magazine about running a business while also being an unpaid carer...

Freelancer Masterclass LIVEGet on the waitlist to secure your seat for 2027 –> NEXT ISSUES… #21 Creating Connections, #22 Freelancing with Family, #23 Goals & Growth FIND A FREELANCER DIRECTORY View…

07/07/2026

26/06/2026

Great to be invited to reflect on my freelancing story of breaking rules over the last 20 years, and what others might be able to take encouragement from in that...

Adrian Ashton, a freelance consultant, facilitator and researcher, shares what more than 20 years of freelancing has changed in how he thinks and works.