Are you feeling the urge to just walk away from your toxic workplace or a manager you don't like? Walking away without a plan isn't bold, it can be incredibly expensive. On this episode of the Michael Tabirade Podcast, I am breaking down exactly why...

Do you want the bag, or do you want to be that guy? Today, we are tearing down the myth that audience size and engagement equal market power. It is easy to look at social media and think you need to be famous to be successful, but in independent cons...

Do you feel like you lack the credibility to finally pursue what you want to do? You’ve been telling yourself a beautiful lie that gives you an easy excuse to avoid doing the work. In this episode of the Michael Tabirade Podcast, we unpack why author...

Are you pricing your services based on your old salary? If you are, you’re doing it wrong.In this episode, we are getting straight into the "sweet science" of pricing. Most senior professionals underprice themselves because they are stuck in employee...

Do you want to be "that guy" chasing attention, or do you want “the bag”?In this episode, I’m breaking down why you need to stop trying to reinvent the wheel and start focusing on relevance.Check out the Independent Consultant Readiness Self-Assessme...

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...

Why does the pursuit of freedom often feel like walking through sludge? We’re told that freedom is being able to do what we want, when we want, but that’s a feeling, not a reality. If you want to experience true autonomy, you have to stop looking for...

Are you still "thinking about" going independent? Let’s be real for a second, how long have you been in the planning phase?We often trick ourselves into believing that more planning, more certifications, and more "safety" is responsible. But usually?...

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 ex...

A new level doesn’t require more effort, it requires belief.In this episode, I walk through my 2026 vision, reflecting honestly on what worked, what didn’t, and why systems alone won’t take you where you want to go.Build a career you actually own.👉...

1 Idea, 1 Quote, 1 Book Recommendation1 IDEA FROM ME Has anyone actually asked you "What is your Purpose?" and if so, what did you say? What would you say?I find this question primitive and annoying... This is because I feel like it creates way...

1 Idea, 1 Quote, 1 Book Recommendation1 IDEA FROM ME Let's be real, even though there is a pandemic, the world is starting to open up again, well, at least in the UK and I'm questioning how I feel about this...The irony is, there is likely to be...

1 Idea, 1 Quote, 1 Book Recommendation1 IDEA FROM ME Do you know who you are? Like really know? I don't think anyone can really know, but we can get close to understanding ourselves.This comes down to being introspective and reception to what pe...

1 Idea, 1 Quote, 1 Book Recommendation1 IDEA FROM ME Over the past 3 years, I have been obsessed with this idea of committing to a sense of Brutal Honesty.It's mainly because I have observed that when I am more honest to myself, whether I like i...

I'm sure there are many of us who have felt like they should have been recognised for their hard work.HPIs are always on time, consistent, and deliver their work to a high standard, yet still they have not been considered for a promotion.In other ins...