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  • How I Built a Portfolio Career and Created a 6-Figure Path
    Career Development

    How I Built a Portfolio Career and Created a 6-Figure Path

    ByMichael Tabirade 24/08/202523/08/2025

    Are you still climbing the corporate ladder, wondering why it feels more like a cage than a career? I know that feeling well. At one point, I was burned out in the NHS, frustrated by toxic cultures, and questioning whether I had more to give. I realised the traditional path wasn’t built for everyone, especially…

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  • Thriving in the Age of IR35 and AI: A Contractor’s Playbook for the Modern Market
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    Thriving in the Age of IR35 and AI: A Contractor’s Playbook for the Modern Market

    ByMichael Tabirade 17/08/202516/08/2025

    “It’s not just about surviving market change, it’s about positioning yourself to lead through it.” If you’ve been in the contracting world for a while, you’ll know the landscape is never static. Rules shift, budgets change, and technology continues to rewrite the game. The latest twin forces shaping our world? IR35 and AI. For many,…

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  • Stop Renting Your Career: How to Build a Path You Actually Own
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    Stop Renting Your Career: How to Build a Path You Actually Own

    ByMichael Tabirade 10/08/202510/08/2025

    Ever felt like your career just “happens” to you? Like you’re grinding Monday to Friday, not for purpose or progression, but just to maintain the status quo? If that’s hit a nerve, stay with me. Because this is about the shift from renting your career… to owning it. For years, I played by the rules….

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  • Stop Applying for Jobs — Do This Instead
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    Stop Applying for Jobs — Do This Instead

    ByMichael Tabirade 03/08/202531/07/2025

    I’ve applied to hundreds of roles…  …And heard nothing back. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not doing anything wrong. But you may be doing something outdated. Let’s be honest. The way we’ve been taught to find work doesn’t reflect today’s reality. The game has changed. And if you’re…

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  • 7 Skills That Will Future-Proof You in 2025
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    7 Skills That Will Future-Proof You in 2025

    ByMichael Tabirade 27/07/202526/07/2025

    Have you found yourself wondering lately, Am I still relevant in today’s world of work? Maybe it’s while reading the news, or after a conversation with a colleague. With AI disrupting industries and uncertainty hanging in the air, even the most experienced professionals are asking tough questions. You’ve done everything right. Built your experience. Followed…

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  • The Rat Race Is Designed to Keep You Average; Here’s How to Break Free
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    The Rat Race Is Designed to Keep You Average; Here’s How to Break Free

    ByMichael Tabirade 20/07/202519/07/2025

    “Why does it feel like we’re running faster than ever, yet we’re still standing still?” That question used to rattle around my mind during sleepless nights. And if you’ve ever felt like no matter how much you earn or achieve, you’re barely making a dent in your long-term goals, know this: you’re not imagining it….

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  • Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough Anymore (And What To Do Instead)
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    Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough Anymore (And What To Do Instead)

    ByMichael Tabirade 13/07/202512/07/2025

    Are you working harder than ever and still not seeing the rewards you expected? You’ve ticked all the boxes: qualifications, accreditations, experience. Maybe even a niche certification, only 1.25 people on an obscure island have ever achieved (obvious sarcasm here). And yet nothing’s shifting. You’re doing everything right, and still feel like you’re stuck in…

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  • Remote Work, AI, and the Unsettling Truth About the Future of Jobs
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    Remote Work, AI, and the Unsettling Truth About the Future of Jobs

    ByMichael Tabirade 29/06/202529/06/2025

    Are we building careers on sand? One minute, remote work is the gold standard of flexibility and freedom. Next, headlines shout about CEOs demanding a full return to the office. You find yourself wondering, “Where’s all this headed?” You’re not alone in feeling this tension. As an independent consultant who works with professionals across industries,…

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  • Why High Performers Are Still Stuck in 2025 (And What To Do About It)
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    Why High Performers Are Still Stuck in 2025 (And What To Do About It)

    ByMichael Tabirade 22/06/202504/06/2025

    Have you ever looked around and thought, “I’ve done everything right, so why am I still here?”You hit your targets. You’re dependable. You’re the one people rely on when the pressure’s on.Yet when it comes to that next-level promotion or leadership opportunity, someone else’s name gets called. Sound familiar? If it does, you’re not alone,…

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  • Is the Traditional Career Ladder a Cage? Here’s What You Can Do Instead
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    Is the Traditional Career Ladder a Cage? Here’s What You Can Do Instead

    ByMichael Tabirade 15/06/202503/06/2025

    Let me ask you a tough question: When you look at your career, does it feel like a ladder or a cage? Are you climbing step by step toward something meaningful, or do you feel trapped, waiting for someone to retire or, worse, for life to happen before you can move up? If you’ve ever…

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  • Why the UK Job Market is Quiet Quitting and What You Can Do About It
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    Why the UK Job Market is Quiet Quitting and What You Can Do About It

    ByMichael Tabirade 08/06/202531/05/2025

    Have you ever sat at your desk, eyes glazed over, mind drifting, wondering why you’re even here? You’re not alone. There’s a growing wave of people who feel exactly the same. They’re not leaving their jobs physically, but mentally, they’ve already checked out. It’s what’s called “quiet quitting,” and it’s shaking up workplaces across the…

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  • The Career System is Broken: Here’s How to Escape It
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    The Career System is Broken: Here’s How to Escape It

    ByMichael Tabirade 01/06/202503/06/2025

    Are you tired of playing by the rules, ticking all the boxes, and still feeling like your career is going nowhere? You’re not alone. Let’s be really honest, the traditional career system is broken. It was designed for a world that no longer exists, and many of us are trapped in a cycle that no…

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