The traditional career ladder is vanishing. In its place is a more dynamic, varied, and potentially liberating landscape: the portfolio career. But what exactly is it, and more importantly, how do you build one successfully without getting overwhelmed? A portfolio career isn’t necessarily about inventing an entirely new professional existence. It is essentially the career…
Introduction There was a time when I genuinely believed that being busy was proof I was doing something right. A former rugby teacher even reinforced it: “You’re most successful when you’re busiest.” At fifteen, that sounded like wisdom. Years later, it felt more like a quiet curse. The calendar is filled. The to-do list grew….
The Illusion of More A few years ago, I fell into a familiar trap, the chase for “more.” You know the one. Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about having seven streams of income, passive earnings, or financial freedom through endless side hustles. It sounded exciting at first. I was running my consultancy, working on…
There comes a moment in every professional’s journey when you realise the label you’ve been carrying no longer fits. For years, I called myself a contractor. It felt respectable and secure. I was earning well, delivering projects, and ticking boxes. But beneath the surface, I was stuck in a quiet loop, chasing contracts instead of…
When I first stepped into the world of independence, I imagined one thing: freedom. No more long commutes. No more endless meetings that led nowhere. No more waiting for permission to make progress. For a while, that sense of control felt incredible, like walking into fresh air after being cooped up for years. But over…
Most people manage money based on how they feel. Consultants, on the other hand, manage it like data. That small difference is what allows them to stay calm when the economy shifts. I learned this the hard way. During the 2024 General Election, several public sector projects I was involved in were suddenly frozen. For…
It hasn’t been easy, but let’s be real, things feel heavy right now. Prices keep rising, jobs are harder to find, and even those earning well are struggling to stay ahead. Many people I speak to, including consultants and professionals, are asking the same question: How do I actually make more money in today’s UK…
When you scroll through LinkedIn or Instagram, it feels like everyone’s shouting about their “seven figure journey” or how they’ve “quit their 9 to 5 to live life on their own terms.” It’s tempting, isn’t it? You start asking yourself: Am I doing enough? Should I be building my own thing? Is playing it safe…
What makes you truly irreplaceable in the age of AI? That’s a question I’ve been wrestling with myself, not just as a consultant but as a human being trying to navigate change. Like many professionals, I’ve had moments where I’ve wondered: Will my skills still matter in five or ten years? Will my role even…
Have you ever felt like your CV is disappearing into a black hole? You’ve tailored it, written the cover letter, pressed “submit”… only to be met with silence, or worse, a cold rejection with no explanation. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and so have countless professionals I’ve worked with. The…
Have you ever looked at your payslip and thought, “What the hell is this?” More numbers, more deductions, less in your pocket. At the same time, bills are rising, jobs feel insecure, and burnout is now the leading cause of long-term absence in the UK workplace. So the question many ambitious professionals are asking is…
Introduction Have you ever found yourself sending countless applications, tweaking your CV over and over, and tailoring cover letters until you feel like a copywriter… …Only to hear nothing back? If that’s you, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. I remember a time early in my career when I thought the formula was simple:…
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