Full-time to Fulfilled with Matt Crabtree

Matt Crabtree
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Join the author of the book Full-time to Fulfilled, Matt Crabtree, and meet other people who’ve successfully made the transition from a full time role with a single employer to the life of an independent consultant. Find out how they did it, why they did it and most importantly the lessons they’ve learnt along the way.

  1. 18 JUL

    E18: Andy Jones, AQ Revolution

    From finance boardrooms to coaching breakthroughs and bare-minimum Mondays, Andy Jones shares how he rewrote the rules of working life after a high-flying corporate career. Andy reflects on what it took to step away from senior roles at investment banks and financial institutions to build a new life as an executive coach and facilitator. With warmth, humility and humour, he opens up about the moment a coach changed the course of his life, why he returned to the classroom in his fifties, and how a single coffee would kickstart a whole new chapter. This is a conversation for anyone wondering if, and when, it’s time to leap.

    43 min

  2. 16 MAY

    E17 : Mark Evans of Mark Evans Associates

    From executive boardrooms to a colourful “fruit salad” of advisory, coaching, and charitable roles, Mark Evans shares how he transformed a high-powered corporate career into a life rich in variety, purpose, and fulfilment.   Mark reflects on leaving behind his role as Managing Director at Direct Line Group to build a portfolio career aligned with his values. He discusses the power of planning ahead, the importance of reframing ego, and the unexpected joys of coaching and charity work. With refreshing honesty and humour, he also unpacks what he misses from corporate life — and why, despite that, he’s never looked back.

    42 min

  3. 6 MAR

    E16 : Luisa Baldini, Co-Founder at Composure Media

    Stepping away from a high-profile career in journalism to start a consulting business is no small shift, but in this episode, Luisa Baldini shares how she turned her experience as a BBC correspondent into a thriving consultancy in communication and media training. From covering global news stories to coaching senior leaders, Luisa’s transition was driven by a desire for more control, more impact, and a more balanced lifestyle. She opens up about the unexpected challenges of leaving a well-known brand, the power of storytelling in business, and why she believes strong communication skills are more crucial than ever in today’s world. You’ll discover why networking matters more than you think, how to position yourself with confidence, and the importance of pricing with conviction. Whether you’re considering a leap into consulting or just looking to sharpen your communication skills, Luisa’s insights on reinvention, resilience, and staying curious will leave you inspired.

    53 min

  4. 10 JAN

    E15 : Alex Hambrook

    Leaving the security of a corporate career can feel like a leap into the unknown, but in this episode, Alex Hambrook shares how he transformed his experience in corporate banking and FinTech into a thriving consulting practice. As a former Strategic Development Director at HPD Software and with a career that spans RBS, ABN Amro, and Ebury, Alex didn’t just survive stepping out on his own—he flourished, even amidst the challenges of the pandemic and a growing family. In this conversation, Alex reflects on how he built a flexible, fulfilling career while maintaining a strong work-life balance. You’ll learn how to leverage your network, keep your positioning broad yet credible, and craft a consulting model that matches your ambitions. Alex’s insights on variety, resilience, and finding energy in uncertainty will inspire anyone considering a move to independent consulting.

    29 min

  5. 29/09/2024

    SPECIAL: A droidcast!

    A special one off edition of Full time to Fulfilled featuring content produced by Google's extraordinary new NotebookLM platform that in one click has turned my book into an AI generated podcast! It's cheesy and all a bit forced but mind blowing in terms of how easy it was to produce. What could you do with this technology?

    14 min

  6. 26/06/2024

    E14 : Richard Macklin, The Alexander Partnership

    This fascinating episode charts the journey of a global executive leader operating at the highest level in the world of law to the life of an independent coach, advisor and educator. Richard Macklin previously served on the Global Board of the world’s largest law firm as Global Vice Chair and Global Client Partner, responsible for the global client and markets strategy for a $2.5bn business located in 82 countries. Today he's a partner at The Alexander Partnership, a teaching Associate at the Møller Institute at Cambridge University, a course contributor at Oxford Saïd Business School and a Faculty member of Meyler Campbell, delivering executive coach training and leadership development. He also serves on the advisory board of Imperial College’s MBA programme. He's also one of the most energised, wise and inspiring people we know.

    43 min

  7. 09/04/2024

    E13: Kevin Cunningham

    Becoming an Independent Consultant in the first year of the pandemic might seem like a rash idea but in this episode you'll learn how Kevin turned nearly 25 years of corporate experience into a quickly successful practice. As a former senior executive with CGI and subsequently Managing Director of Expleo Technology UK, Kevin had no shortage of experience but it was turning that into a business that gives him both freedom and fulfillment that is the heart of this episode. You'll learn how to position yourself in the market, how to engage with your network, how to stay current and, best of all, how being in charge of your own schedule gives you back the time to do the things that really matter.

    40 min

  8. 14/03/2024

    E12: Julian March

    An expert in the art of storytelling, Julians own career story started in television news with increasingly senior stints at (deep breath) ITN, Sky, ITV and NBC News before the door to the executive suite opened at Future and Made by Many in London and New York. Hear about his latest chapter as an independent consultant, social inclusion agency co-founder (La Piazza Group) and ceramicist (no, really!) in this brilliant conversation. In this episode you'll learn how an experience of burn out led Julian to the path of Independent Consulting and now much better balance in his life, and how he has defined and unleashed the power of CFC's - Curiosity Filled Conversations!

    49 min
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Join the author of the book Full-time to Fulfilled, Matt Crabtree, and meet other people who’ve successfully made the transition from a full time role with a single employer to the life of an independent consultant. Find out how they did it, why they did it and most importantly the lessons they’ve learnt along the way.

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