Welcome to the Michael Tabirade Leadership Podcast, where we explore the strategies, skills and mindset required to be a great leader! Host Michael Tabirade, a Leadership and Performance coach, shares practical tips and real-world experiences from his illustrative portfolio-career to empower you in leadership and personal growth. Join us to unlock your full potential and make a positive impact in your professional and personal life.
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I am noticing a massive shift right now: capable project professionals are quietly walking away from permanent roles. When I quit my job back in 2021, it was not just exhaustion; it was values-based burnout. I was stuck in a toxic environment defined by poor leadership and constant reactivity. If you feel like you are waking up in The Truman Show every single day, you are not alone. Fill out the…
What exactly do you sell when you call yourself a consultant? Many professionals leave corporate life thinking their job title is their product. It is not. The reality is that organisations bring on external help to see what they cannot see, validate what they already suspect, or simply transfer the risk. In this episode, I strip away the vague corporate definitions and give you the exact…
Are you suffocated by how much you know but failing to actually apply it? You probably have years in the game, but when it comes time to land your own independent consulting clients, you hesitate. Most professionals get stuck because they do not have a clear, step by step process for turning their deep expertise into a signed client and a real fee. Today I am breaking down the exact framework you…
Are you settling for a day rate when you should be charging for your true expertise? Transitioning from a permanent role to independence feels risky, but staying stuck in a structure that undervalues you is worse. In this episode, I break down the stark reality of contracting versus consulting. Join my six-week sprint to become a successful independent consultant and take control of your career:…
Are you actually moving the needle in your career, or are you just addicted to the feeling of being busy? It is easy to look productive when you are constantly switching contexts, answering notifications, and leaning on AI to do your heavy lifting. Ready to escape the daily grind and build a high-income consulting business on your own terms? Secure your spot in our upcoming six-week sprint right…
Are you trying to help organizations navigate the current market using outdated strategies? I recently spent time in the rooms where the real conversations are happening. Small businesses and charities are feeling squeezed, and habitual spending by their audiences has completely disappeared. Grab the exact roadmap to build your six-figure portfolio career right here:…
In this episode, I break down the 5 specific ways organizations are deploying AI architectures safely. You do not need to be a software engineer to advise on this. You just need to ask the right questions and align the technology with the company's risk profile. It is time to step up and guide these businesses through the noise. Secure your spot in the six-week sprint and learn how to land clients…
Are you constantly jumping between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, wondering which one will finally streamline your business? The truth is, the consultants winning right now aren't the ones testing every single new release, they are the ones who pick their tech stack and go deep. Ready to build a high-value, flourishing portfolio career? Join my six-week sprint here:…
Without a system, AI is just another tab you've got open. But with the right structure, it becomes a leverage machine. Are you still processing your consulting meetings and deliverables manually? In this episode, I break down the exact AI workflow that runs my independent consulting practice. Ready to build a high-value, flourishing portfolio career? Join my six-week sprint here:…
AI is everywhere right now, but how is it actually changing the consulting industry? I am looking at what AI can touch and what it cannot. We are exploring the gap between the hype and the reality of tools like Claude and Gemini. I will show you how to use AI and agents to automate tasks, digitize your frameworks, and become a trusted advisor. If you want to protect your independent consulting…
