The Michael Tabirade Podcast

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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.

  1. 23H AGO

    How Gratitude Accelerated My Career Success EP. 130

    What if the leadership trait that moves your career forward isnā€™t confidence, charisma, or hustleā€¦ but gratitude? Most people treat gratitude like a ā€œniceā€ habit. Iā€™ve learned itā€™s actually a strategic advantage, because it changes how you show up, how you lead, and how people experience working with you. When gratitude becomes part of your leadership style, trust grows faster, relationships deepen, and influence becomes something you earn naturally, not something you chase. In this episode, I break down why gratitude is the most overlooked leadership trait and how it reshaped my career. Unlock weekly career + leadership wins, grab the free newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    11 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Discipline Is The Real Shortcut to Your Freedom EP. 129

    Motivation keeps lying to youā€¦ ā€¦And you keep believing it. If youā€™ve been waiting to feel ready before you take action, this episode is the wake-up call you didnā€™t know you needed. Because I believe discipline isnā€™t punishment, itā€™s alignment. Itā€™s what holds when emotion doesnā€™t. And if you want real freedom in your life (freedom in your time, money, habits, and identity), then discipline isnā€™t optionalā€¦ itā€™s the price. Grab the Action Log here and start building real discipline today: https://tinyurl.com/36px3rwn Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    19 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Why Most People Repeat the Same Year (And How Consultants Donā€™t) EP. 128

    Why do so many people wake up in January full of hope, only to end the year in exactly the same place? If youā€™ve ever felt like time is moving but your life isnā€™t, this episode is for you. I break down why repeating the same year isnā€™t bad luck or lack of motivation, itā€™s the absence of strategy. Most people rely on resolutions. I rely on systems. Access my Action Log for your New Year here https://tinyurl.com/36px3rwn Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    28 min

  4. 12/13/2025

    How to Think Like a CEO, Not a Contractor EP. 127

    Are you thinking like a contractorā€¦ 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. Work out whether you are ready to be an independent consultant! Take this assessment to find out: https://tinyurl.com/rravdy63 Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    22 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    My Consulting Career in 2025 (What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next) EP. 126

    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. Donā€™t guess, measure your consulting readiness now here: https://tinyurl.com/rravdy63 Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    27 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    The UK Autumn Budget 2025 How This Hits Consultants & Contractors EP. 125

    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 weā€™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 thatā€™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. Download the Escape the Career Ladder! https://tinyurl.com/ycxys2hp Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    33 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    How I Began Automating My Portfolio Career (and Reduce the Burnout!) EP. 124

    Are you actually overwhelmedā€¦ ā€¦Or are your systems broken? Thereā€™s a lot of noise around AI, automation, and ā€œthe future of workā€, but the truth is most people arenā€™t burnt out because of technology or a portfolio career. Theyā€™re burnt out because theyā€™re trying to run too many moving parts without structure, clarity, or a real system behind it. If youā€™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. Download the Escape the Career Trap here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxys2hp Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    24 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Everyone Says ā€œBuild 7 Income Streamsā€ā€¦ But Hereā€™s What They Donā€™t Tell You EP. 123

    Are you chasing multiple income streams but finding yourself spread too thin? Real diversification isnā€™t about doing more, itā€™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, thatā€™s when true freedom begins. Download Escape The Career Trap here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxys2hp Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindsetā€™ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ā  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

    16 min
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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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  • Creator
    Michael Tabirade šŸŒŸšŸ˜€
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    131
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    Clean
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    Ā© Michael Tabirade šŸŒŸšŸ˜€
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    The Michael Tabirade Podcast