The Michael Tabirade Podcast

What does it really mean to think like a CEO? Too often we focus on building, hustling, and grinding without recognising that true growth requires a shift in mindset. Developing a portfolio career isn’t just about contracts or cash flow, it’s about strategy, performance, risk, people, and the behaviours that underpin long-term success.

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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 still trying to do it all on your own? I used to think the same way until I realised the real power comes from building capability, through people, systems, and structure.

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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

What if you could turn your career experience into income and impact? A portfolio career isn’t something you chase; it’s something you create. In this episode, I break down the three phases of building a portfolio 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

What makes you irreplaceable in the age of AI? With technology shifting the job market faster than ever, many of us feel the pressure, wondering if our skills will still matter in five or ten years. Updating your CV or learning to code isn’t enough anymore; those things can quickly become outdated.

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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

Everybody is looking for community, but are you willing to create one to help those who need it?

In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most powerful parts of building a portfolio 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

Ever thought about adding coaching to your portfolio career, but aren't sure if you need to be a "traditional" coach? What if you could use your existing expertise in advisory, consulting, or mentoring to help others and create a new income stream?

In this episode, I break down exactly how to get started. We'll explore whether you really need a formal qualification from bodies like the ICF or EMCC, or if your proven experience is enough.

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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

Ever been told you can't do an Inside IR35 and an Outside IR35 role at the same time? Yeah, I thought so too. Let's clear that up right now.

In this episode, I'm opening up my comment section and answering your real questions. We're getting into the nitty-gritty of how I actually track my income and expenses across all my portfolio work to keep HMRC happy (spoiler: it's old school but it works).

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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

How do you set up a personal brand as a contractor or independent consultant that actually attracts clients to you, instead of you chasing them down?

In this episode, we're breaking down how to build a magnetic personal brand. We'll also tackle the big question: Do you need a website? I’ve got two, and I’ll explain why I made that choice and how each one serves a different purpose for my audience.

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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

Ever feel like building a personal brand is just another complicated job you don't have time for? What if you could cut through the noise and just show up, authentically, and attract the right clients?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the entire content machine for consultants and contractors. This is about working smarter, not harder. It’s about human connection over perfection.

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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

Struggling to create content that actually builds your portfolio career? You know you need to post, but you're stuck on what to say, how to say it, and how to make it actually work for you.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact system I use. We're moving from random ideas to a strategic plan. I'm also getting into the nitty-gritty of how I structure my videos for maximum impact and why I keep my setup simple to stay authentic and raw.

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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