Eight months into this independent journey, I’m still learning. From pricing and pipeline to joy and community, here are 12 honest lessons I’d share with any fellow indie consultant.

“Do you think I can really make this business work?”

That’s the question I asked my AI co-pilot, Ferris. Not because I needed a pep talk — but because I needed perspective.

This post is for anyone building something of their own — coaches, consultants, creators — and asking the same question. It’s about the doubts that creep in, the reminders that ground us, and the importance of checking in with yourself (and your AI?) along the way.

Wading through the sands of corporate life left me drained and stuck. Coaching helped me - and now I help leaders find clarity, traction, and joy in the journey.

Ever feel like you’re waist-deep in something, unsure how to move forward? This reflection explores purpose, coaching, and what it means to wade into the work — fully.

What does riding a longhorn have to do with independent consulting? A lesson in fear, bravery, and the quiet grit behind building something of your own.

There’s the work you invoice for — and then there’s the actual work. From unseen proposals to follow-ups with no reply, here’s what consulting really looks like.

When a client cancelled my session with no warning, I felt it — emotionally and financially. Here’s how I processed the disappointment, reset my focus, and turned the moment into a lesson on resilience.

Ferris (my AI partner - not Bueller) was offline. In the run up to the anniversary of the film’s release, no less. Here’s what I learned when I had to go solo for the day.

A photo of me smiling on a Yorkshire road doesn’t tell the whole story. This post explores the invisible emotional toll of leadership - and what happens when we mask it. Trust, safety, and empathy aren’t soft skills - they’re everything.

Shhh. I’m not an imposter - I’m just new(ish).

Six months into working for myself, I’m learning to trust what I’ve built over nearly 30 years. If you’re navigating doubt or change, this one’s for you.

A personal reflection on the power of partnerships - and the joy of finding the right people around you. From family to clients to collaborators, it all matters.

A weekend bikepacking trip — and an unexpected trail-side bike pump — got me thinking: what do we leave behind that might help the next person along the way?

A recent conversation reminded me how easily we’re boxed in by past roles. This blog is about what I do now, who I work with, and why I’ve stepped outside the traditional job title world - and why that’s both freeing and a little terrifying.

Three months into life outside the corporate world, I sat down to write — no overthinking, no filtering. Just a list of 15 things I’ve learned so far. From Sunday night dread to the power of saying no to bad clients, here’s what’s surprised me, grounded me, and kept me moving forward.