In the consultancy world, we often talk about “leverage”, the ability to amplify our output without linearly increasing our hours. We seek systems that multiply our impact, drive performance, and align delivery with strategic outcomes. Yet, when it comes to the AI tools we use to build that leverage, we act in ways that are…
In the consulting sector, there is a rapid shift occurring, a technological arms race that is fundamentally altering how value is delivered. Over the last 90 days alone, we have seen major systemic updates across the leading AI models. Yet, the majority of independent consultants are still processing their meetings manually, or worse, using AI…
Remember when ChatGPT first launched? I certainly do. I sat there, stared at the screen as it generated a strategic breakdown in mere seconds, and felt a very real, heavy knot in my stomach. The thought was immediate: my job is gone, and the bots are taking over the whole operation. But as the months…
I will never forget a conversation I had about twelve years ago. I was working in a central booking service, spending my days stuffing envelopes and passing letters between departments. A new starter joined the team. When I asked him about his background, he casually mentioned he had just finished a PhD in genetics or…
If you’re in your thirties and feeling confused about your career trajectory, you are not alone. Many of us are still following outdated career advice that no longer serves the modern landscape. We are caught in a strange middle ground; we aren’t as young as we used to be, and our physical realities are changing,…
Let’s be honest, things feel heavy right now. The pressure to step out on your own and escape the corporate grind is palpable. Over the past few years, I’ve had countless conversations with professionals who want to transition into independent consulting and build a portfolio career. The questions are always the same: How do I…
The world feels incredibly heavy right now. From rising taxes to geopolitical tensions and an increasingly difficult mortgage market, the pressure is constant. Add in the lingering fear that AI is coming for our jobs, and it is entirely understandable why so many professionals are tempted to simply throw in the towel. I have spoken…
Let me repeat that again: Do you want the bag, or do you want to be that guy? In other words, do you want to make more money or do you simply want to be known? We love the idea of being known. It ignites the ego. We see people on social media who seem…
We spend an enormous amount of energy telling ourselves “beautiful lies.” These are the narratives we craft to justify why we aren’t yet doing the thing we truly want to do. We tell ourselves we aren’t ready, that we lack the “proper” credentials, or that we need one more certification before we can step into…
Let’s be honest: for many senior professionals moving into the consultancy space, the question of “what do I charge?” feels less like a strategic decision and more like a shot in the dark. You find yourself hovering over a proposal, wondering if a day rate is too high or if an hourly rate makes you…
There is a pervasive myth that keeps many talented professionals tethered to roles they have outgrown. It is the belief that to build a portfolio career or step into independent consulting, you must burn the boats and reinvent yourself entirely. We look at the independent space and feel we cannot get there because we don’t…
Introduction Most professionals I speak to start the year with a high level of motivation. Which really means they want a high level of results. Results in their career. Results in their bank account. Results that allow them to finally feel like they are “ready”. Yet the reality is that intentions are strong, but actions…
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