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The Consultancy Edge
The Consultancy Edge is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Matt Hodkinson, where he interviews thought leaders, clients and influencers in the consultancy space. The show focuses on providing actionable insights, unique perspectives and strategies that help consultants and business leaders differentiate themselves and stay ahead of the curve.
Episodes
18 episodes
Ep. 17 Referrals, revenue and reputation with Danilo Kreimer
Still waiting on referrals to fill your pipeline? Danilo Kreimer says that’s not a growth strategy - it’s a gamble.In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, I sit down with Danilo, founder of the Boutique Consulting Club, ...
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Ep. 16 Scaling, selling and smashing barriers with Marcia Marini
How do you take a consultancy from zero to £20m in just seven years? Marcia Marini did it - and then became the first female executive leader at Mott MacDonald Group. In this powerhouse episode of The Consultancy Edge, Marcia shares th...
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Ep. 15 Listening, leading and winning over Gen Z with Isobel Camier
Think great leadership is all about talking? Think again. In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, communication expert Isobel Camier breaks down why listening is the ultimate leadership superpower - especially when manag...
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Ep. 14 Positioning, productisation and pushing boundaries with Florian Heinrichs
On this episode of The Consultancy Edge, I talk with Florian Heinrichs of The Visible Authority. We dive deep into the power of positioning for consultancies, the pursuit of higher performance and the controversial stance on productising consul...
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Episode 14
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Ep. 13 - Empathy, efficiency and scaling with Matt Atkinson
In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, I sit down with Matt Atkinson, a military veteran turned consultancy leader, to unpack his incredible journey from high-stakes operations to driving digital transformation and business growth.
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Episode 13
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Ep. 12 - Strategy, execution and leadership with Dom Moorhouse
On the 12th episode of The Consultancy Edge, I talk with Dom Moorhouse - a powerhouse of scaling consultancy success with precision, culture and courage. Dom’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From Royal Marine to founder of Moo...
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Ep. 11 - Craft, graft and ethics with Umbar Shakir
On this episode of The Consultancy Edge, I sit down with the incredible Umbar Shakir - a technologist, consultant and advocate for human-centered innovation. From her 25+ years of consulting experience to her forward-thinking perspecti...
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Episode 11
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Ep. 10 - A masterclass in consulting with Alan Weiss
In the tenth episode of The Consultancy Edge, I sit down with none other than Alan Weiss, widely recognised as the "rockstar of consulting." Author of over 60 books, including the iconic Million Dollar Consulting, and a renowned...
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Episode 10
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Ep. 9 - Breaking barriers, growth and testing your proposition with Chris Parry
I sit down with Chris Parry, an entrepreneur, mentor, and coach, as she shares her journey from computer science to successful entrepreneurship. Chris opens up about her early career as a programmer in an all-male environment and the drive that...
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Episode 9
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Ep. 8 - AI, data and the power of partnerships, with Leon Gordon
In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, I sit down with Leon Gordon, founder of Onyx Data, to explore his journey from footballer to AI and data analytics expert. Leon shares his passion for upskilling, experimenting with new technologies and ...
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Episode 8
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Ep. 7 - M&A, consulting trends and boutique success, with Professor Joe O'Mahoney
In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, I chat with Professor Joe O'Mahoney, an M&A growth expert and Professor of Consulting at Cardiff University. Joe shares his journey and insights into the consulting industry, including 15 year...
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Episode 7
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Ep. 6 - Becoming a visible authority with Luk Smeyers
In this episode, I chat with Luk Smeyers, founder of The Visible Authority, about the importance of shifting from an "ad hoc" approach to a well-structured strategy that sets consultancies up for long-term success. Luk explains how his own jour...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5 - Consulting skills and balancing business with life, with Deri Hughes
In this episode, I speak with Deri Hughes, founder of Honeycomb Consulting Skills Training, as we explore the importance of continuously developing your consultancy team's skills. Deri shares his fascinating journey from his early days at Bain,...
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Episode 5
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Ep. 4 - Bootstrapping, fintech and social impact, with Tony Clark
In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, Matt Hodkinson has an insightful conversation with Tony Clark, founder of NextWave - a London-based fintech consultancy. Tony shares his journey of bootstrapping NextWave since its inception just before ...
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Episode 4
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Ep. 3 - Insights into intelligence, advisory and M&A, with Ramone Param and Nathan Simon
In the next episode of The Consultancy Edge, I sit down with Ramone Param and Nathan Simon, partners at Kennedy Intelligence, based in Florida, USA. Specialising in intelligence, advisory, and M&A, Ramone and Nathan share their deep experti...
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Episode 3
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Ep. 2 - Building quality networks on LinkedIn with Colleen McKenna
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Colleen McKenna, the founder of Intero Advisory, an international firm specialising in leveraging LinkedIn for business success. Colleen shares her unique perspective on how to effectively use Linked...
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Episode 2
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Ep. 1 - Embracing vibrancy in business with Sarah Matthew
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Sarah Matthew, the dynamic founder of The Vibrant Company, as she shares her journey and insights on building a vibrant business. In this episode, Sarah opens up about her passion for empowering people...
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