Tarka Talks Consulting Podcast

Richard talks with James O'Sullivan and Sarah-Jane Campbell about the value of hiring highly experienced staff and the importance of fostering long-term relationships.

00:01:09 – 00:07:16: Guest introductions and overview of Project One

00:07:17 – 00:12:06: Project One’s proposition in the market

00:12:07 – 00:21:55: James O’Sullivan’s career and transition into consulting

00:21:56 – 00:23:51: Attracting management consultants to Project One

00:23:52 – 00:29:47: Nurturing customer relationships

00:29:48 – 00:35:05: Company culture at Project One

00:35:06 – 00:44:36: What do Project One look for in their hires?

00:44:37 – 00:51:15: Final thoughts

A big thank you to James and Sarah-Jane for your insights. It was brilliant to have you both on the show! Find out more about our speakers and Project One below:

• Connect with James O’Sullivan

Tarka Talks is hosted by Tarka Talent, leading management consulting recruitment agency. Find out more about our work and get in touch for support with your hiring needs.

Richard Longstreet speaks to Jeremy Smith, Managing Director & Managing Partner along with Joanne Smith, Managing Consultant about the growth of boutique consultancies and relationship building.

00:00:00 – 00:00:59: Introduction

00:01:00  – 00:06:12: Guest introductions and overview of 4C Associates

00:06:13 – 00:10:51: The transition to management consulting

00:10:52 – 00:22:34: How are boutique consultancies currently performing?

00:22:35 – 00:24:24: Relationship-building in boutique consultancies

00:24:25 – 00:30:26: The company culture at 4C Associates

00:30:27 – 00:40:15: What does 4C Associates look for in their recruitment processes?

00:40:16 – 00:42:56: When do 4C Associates approach hiring?

00:42:56 – 00:45:46: Why should someone join 4C Associates?

00:45:47 – 00:51:34: Final thoughts

Richard Longstreet, Founder of Tarka Talent, talks to Jila Bahri-Esfahani from BJSS Consulting about their growth, women and diversity in consulting and why they are 'nicely nerdy'!

00:00:00 – 00:01:16: Introduction

00:01:17 – 00:05:26: Guest introduction and introduction to BJSS

00:05:27 – 00:11:42: Collaboration and knowledge sharing

00:11:43 – 00:16:51: Growing the business consulting arm of BJSS

00:16:52 – 00:21:58: Growing your career as a woman in consulting

00:21:59 – 00:25:07: How to break into consulting with BJSS

00:25:08 – 00:27:57: Retaining women in consulting through to leadership level roles

00:27:58 – 00:36:35: What does BJSS’ company culture look like?

00:36:36 – 00:38:50: The recruitment process at BJSS

00:38:51 – 00:39:50: Why should someone join BJSS?

00:39:51 – 00:44:15: Final thoughts

A big thank you to Jila for your insights. It was brilliant to have you on the show! Find out more about our Jila and BJSS below:

• Connect with Jila Bahri-Esfahani

Tarka Talks is hosted by Tarka Talent, leading management consulting recruitment agency. Find out more about our work and get in touch for support with your hiring needs.

This week we talk to Woodhurst Consulting. We are delighted to be joined by Josh Rix, Co-Founder and Melissa Munnich, People Lead for Woodhurst Consulting. During the conversation we cover the risks and highlights of launching your own business and how far Woodhurst Consulting have come in a short period of time.

00:00:00 – 00:01:15 : Introduction

00:01:16 – 00:04:30: Guest introductions, career journeys and experiences

00:04:31 – 00:13:43: The launch of Woodhurst Consulting

00:13:44 – 00:15:39: Developing the consultancy proposition

00:15:40 – 00:17:42: How do you assess skills for a tech consultant?

00:17:43 – 00:22:25: Continued growth through the pandemic

00:22:26 – 00:26:00: Building relationships and capabilities in the market

00:26:01 – 00:27:53 What benefits do a boutique consultancy bring?

00:27:54 – 00:32:56: Hiring Consultants into a boutique firm

00:32:57 – 00:40:36: Building a company culture for the first time

00:40:37 – 00:43:53: Fostering diversity from the start

00:43:54 – 00:50:13: Woodhurst Consulting’s recruitment and interview process

00:50:14 – 00:53:06: Why should Consultants join Woodhurst?

00:53:07 – 1:04:05: Final thoughts

A big thank you to Josh and Melissa for your insights. It was brilliant to have you both on the show! Find out more about our speakers and Woodhurst Consulting below:

• Connect with Josh Rix

Tarka Talks is hosted by Tarka Talent, leading management consulting recruitment agency. Find out more about our work and get in touch for support with your hiring needs.

In this episode, we talk with Jonny McCormick, from LanciaConsult, and one of their first hires into their Belfast office. Jonny discusses growing that office, what makes them different, and also their ‘Gateway’ initiative.

0:00:00 –  0:00:50: Introduction

0:00:51 – 0:04:55: Jonny’s consulting career journey

0:04:56 – 0:07:02: Overview and history of LanciaConsult

0:07:03 – 0:13:45: Client engagement and consulting practices

0:13:46 – 0:19:00: Moving from the Big 4 to a scaling consultancy

0:19:01 – 0:25:32: Launching and growing an office in Belfast

0:25:33 – 0:27:43: The differences between a Big 4 firm and a boutique consultancy

0:27:44 – 0:32:13: Being a Graduate Consultant at LanciaConsult

0:32:14 – 0:34:16: Consulting apprenticeships at LanciaConsult

0:34:17 – 0:39:57: Social mobility in the consulting industry and The Gateway Project

0:39:58 – 0:43:43: Company culture at LanciaConsult

0:43:44 – 0:51:00: What does the recruitment process at LanciaConsult look like?

0:51:01 – 0:52:00: Why work for LanciaConsult?

00:52:01 – 00:58:54: Final thoughts

A big thank you to Jonny for your time and insights – it was a delight to host you on our second episode of Tarka Talks. Find out more about Jonny, LanciaConsult and The Gateway Project below:

• Connect with Jonny McCormick

Tarka Talks is hosted by Tarka Talent, leading management consulting recruitment agency. Find out more about our work and get in touch for support with your hiring needs.

Richard Longstreet, Founder of Tarka Talent recruitment agency, introduces his new podcast Tarka Talks

Tarka Talent talks with Katy and Katharine from The Berkeley Partnership about their varied careers and the role of women in consulting.

Chapters

00:00:45 – 00:02:13: Guest introductions, career journeys and experiences

00:02:13 – 00:08:26: Career journeys and experiences

00:08:26 – 00:13:23: Managing imposter syndrome for career progression

00:13:23 – 00:22:32: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in consulting

00:22:32 – 00:27:20: Social mobility

00:27:20 – 00:30:30: The history and evolution of Berkeley

00:30:30 – 00:33:55: The recruitment process and candidate experience at Berkeley

00:33:55 – 00:37:27: Why work for The Berkeley Partnership?

00:37:27 – 00:45:50: Final thoughts

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