Host Matt Crabtree speaks with Adrian Hands, Partner at Positive Momentum, whose 30-year career spans media, technology and TripAdvisor before making the move into independent consulting. Adrian shares why curiosity, relationships and redefining success have been central to his journey; offering practical insights on building a trusted network and embracing career reinvention.

Host Matt Crabtree speaks with Paul Goundry, Partner at Positive Momentum with 20 years' experience helping businesses and leadership teams grow; having traded a senior corporate career for independent consulting five years ago, he hasn't looked back since.

From commercial radio to Cambridge, Dr Mark Bloomfield charts a shift from leading transformation at Global to a portfolio career spanning consulting, board work and teaching at Cambridge Judge Business School. A COVID reset clarified priorities and sparked small, deliberate steps that built momentum, including a simple energy filter for choosing projects.

Mark's 100 people in 100 days practice - meeting with curiosity and no agenda - unlocked opportunities and reinforced that relationships beat credentials. He shares practical ways to track AI for commercial impact without the noise, and the everyday benefits of independence, from school pick ups to greater presence. If you are weighing a move from full time leadership to an independent path, this episode offers clear tactics, realistic expectations and a humane lens on success.