The Michael Tabirade Podcast

Why do so many people wake up in January full of hope, only to end the year in exactly the same place?

If you’ve ever felt like time is moving but your life isn’t, this episode is for you. I break down why repeating the same year isn’t bad luck or lack of motivation, it’s the absence of strategy. Most people rely on resolutions. I rely on systems.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build flourishing independent portfolio career.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

Are you thinking like a contractor… or are you thinking like a CEO? The moment you understand the difference, everything about how you approach your work, your value, your money, and your future changes.

This episode digs deep into the mindset shift required to move from chasing projects to building something meaningful.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build flourishing independent portfolio career.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

What did this year really teach me about the difference between simply surviving as a contractor and genuinely thriving as an independent consultant? In this episode, I take you through an honest reflection of the wins, the growing pains, and the unexpected lessons that shaped my portfolio career over the past year.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build a flourishing independent portfolio career.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

What does the Autumn Budget 2025 really mean for people like us, consultants, contractors, freelancers, and anyone building an independent career? Is this a step toward stability, or another squeeze disguised as reform? Because when you strip away the headlines, what we’re looking at is more taxes, tighter thresholds, and a system that quietly pulls more from those who earn more.

This episode breaks down the key changes, the hidden implications, and the mindset we need to navigate a system that’s shifting under our feet. More taxes may be unavoidable, but more opportunity is still possible. The goal is simple: understand, adjust, and keep moving towards a flourishing and independent career.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

Are you actually overwhelmed…

…Or are your systems broken?

There’s a lot of noise around AI, automation, and “the future of work”, but the truth is most people aren’t burnt out because of technology or a portfolio career. They’re burnt out because they’re trying to run too many moving parts without structure, clarity, or a real system behind it.

If you’re ready to reduce burnout, reclaim your time, and create a portfolio career that runs like a professional consultancy, not on vibes, this episode will show you where to start.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

Are you chasing multiple income streams but finding yourself spread too thin? Real diversification isn’t about doing more, it’s about building leverage. In this episode, I break down how to create sustainable, layered income streams without burning out or losing focus. This is about smarter strategy, not more hustle. When your time multiplies instead of divides, that’s when true freedom begins.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

Are you stuck seeing yourself as just a contractor or a 9–5 worker? Maybe it’s time for a rebrand. Because when you shift from being a doer to being a brand, everything changes, you stop chasing contracts and start attracting premium clients. In this episode, I break down what it really means to position yourself as an independent consultant.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

Is independent consulting really what you think it is? We all crave freedom, the ability to choose how we work, who we work with, and the impact we create. But freedom comes with quiet, hidden costs that most people never talk about.

In this episode, I break down the emotional, financial, and mental realities of becoming an independent consultant.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

Debt keeps rising. Taxes keep increasing. Yet somehow the UK is still borrowing more than ever before. It doesn’t add up on the surface… so I unpack what’s really happening behind the numbers and how it affects your financial future.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO

Most people manage money emotionally. Consultants manage it like data. That mindset shift alone changes everything.

In this episode, I break down exactly how I audit my finances as an independent consultant, not through guesswork or emotion, but through structure, awareness, and discipline. This isn’t about cutting costs or obsessing over spreadsheets; it’s about building financial resilience.

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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.

He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.

Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.

He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO