Introduction You likely started your leadership journey with a distinct sense of purpose. You stood for something bold and had a clear vision of the impact you wanted to create. But lately, you might find yourself staring at a screen or sitting in a boardroom, realising that the fire has gradually burnt out. The work…
There comes a point where the corporate machine stops serving you, and going independent feels like the only logical next step. It is a thrilling prospect. Then a frustrating reality blocks your path. What exactly does a consultant do on a day-to-day basis? The answers you find online are usually vague and entirely unhelpful. In…
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 Many of us are still following outdated career advice that no longer serves the modern landscape.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…
Introduction Most professionals I speak to want more money.Which really means they want more freedom. Freedom to choose how they work.Freedom to decide who they work with.Freedom to stop feeling like their life is being dictated by calendars, inboxes, or someone else’s priorities. Yet the reality is that many people want freedom, but very few…
Introduction There is a profound difference between arriving at a destination and merely thinking about the journey. I see it often, and if I’m honest, I have suffered from it myself. It is that comfortable purgatory where we convince ourselves we are making progress simply by contemplating the logistics. We ask ourselves, “What does it…
Introduction At some point in your career, you realise you’re not simply “doing work” anymore, you’re building something. I saw this repeatedly while coaching professionals who felt stuck, frustrated, and strangely capped. They weren’t lacking talent. They weren’t lacking opportunity. What they were lacking was a shift in identity. For years, many of us have…
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? The answer lies in utilizing a structured Portfolio Career Method. A portfolio career isn’t necessarily about inventing…