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. 1D AGO

    Confidence Doesn’t Come Before Action EP. 135

    Why are you still waiting to feel "ready"? We often treat confidence like a prerequisite for taking action, but the truth is quite the opposite: confidence is an outcome, not a starting point. If you’re feeling stuck, judged by what you see on social media, or paralyzed by a sense of lack, you’re likely waiting for a feeling that only comes after you’ve done the work. Find out if you're truly prepared to thrive as an independent consultant here šŸ‘‰šŸæ https://tinyurl.com/rravdy63 Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindset’ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a clarity call here: https://tinyurl.com/ybdzndnn 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

    14 min
  2. JAN 14

    You’re Not Stuck, You’re Just Not Trusting Yourself Yet EP. 132

    You’re not stuck, you’re hesitating at the edge of your own ability. In this episode, I break down why capable professionals stall despite having the skills, experience, and knowledge to move forward. The real issue isn’t preparation, it’s belief. I explore how confidence is built through action, why decision ownership matters, and how identity is shaped by the results you create. Progress begins the moment you trust yourself enough to move. Build real self-trust and career clarity. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here šŸ‘‰šŸæ https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindset’ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my ⁠ 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

    18 min
  3. 12/31/2025

    How Gratitude Accelerated My Career Success EP. 130

    What if the leadership trait that moves your career forward isn’t confidence, charisma, or hustle… but gratitude? Most people treat gratitude like a ā€œniceā€ habit. I’ve learned it’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 Mindset’ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ⁠ 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
  4. 12/24/2025

    Discipline Is The Real Shortcut to Your Freedom EP. 129

    Motivation keeps lying to you… …And you keep believing it. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before you take action, this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. Because I believe discipline isn’t punishment, it’s alignment. It’s what holds when emotion doesn’t. And if you want real freedom in your life (freedom in your time, money, habits, and identity), then discipline isn’t optional… it’s the price. Grab the Action Log here and start building real discipline today: https://tinyurl.com/36px3rwn Join my ā€˜Consultant Mindset’ newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mh9xx3my Get a discovery call here: https://tinyurl.com/3jdfa7bw ⁠ 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

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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.