Tarka Talks Consulting Podcast

Episode #5: 4C Associates talk growth

Richard Longstreet speaks to Jeremy Smith, Managing Director & Managing Partner along with Joanne Smith, Managing Consultant about the growth of boutique consultancies and relationship building.
 
00:00:00 – 00:00:59: Introduction
 
00:01:00  – 00:06:12: Guest introductions and overview of 4C Associates
 
00:06:13 – 00:10:51: The transition to management consulting
 
00:10:52 – 00:22:34: How are boutique consultancies currently performing?
 
00:22:35 – 00:24:24: Relationship-building in boutique consultancies
 
00:24:25 – 00:30:26: The company culture at 4C Associates
 
00:30:27 – 00:40:15: What does 4C Associates look for in their recruitment processes?
 
00:40:16 – 00:42:56: When do 4C Associates approach hiring?
 
00:42:56 – 00:45:46: Why should someone join 4C Associates?
 
00:45:47 – 00:51:34: Final thoughts

Episode #4: BJSS Consulting talk diversity

Richard Longstreet, Founder of Tarka Talent, talks to Jila Bahri-Esfahani from BJSS Consulting about their growth, women and diversity in consulting and why they are 'nicely nerdy'!
Chapters
00:00:00 – 00:01:16: Introduction
00:01:17 – 00:05:26: Guest introduction and introduction to BJSS
00:05:27 – 00:11:42: Collaboration and knowledge sharing
00:11:43 – 00:16:51: Growing the business consulting arm of BJSS
00:16:52 – 00:21:58: Growing your career as a woman in consulting
00:21:59 – 00:25:07: How to break into consulting with BJSS
00:25:08 – 00:27:57: Retaining women in consulting through to leadership level roles
00:27:58 – 00:36:35: What does BJSS’ company culture look like?
00:36:36 – 00:38:50: The recruitment process at BJSS
00:38:51 – 00:39:50: Why should someone join BJSS?
00:39:51 – 00:44:15: Final thoughts
 
After listening:
A big thank you to Jila for your insights. It was brilliant to have you on the show! Find out more about our Jila and BJSS below:
Connect with Jila Bahri-Esfahani
Find out more about our work with BJSS
Find out more about BJSS
 
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Episode #3: Woodhurst Consulting talk launching a consultancy

This week we talk to Woodhurst Consulting. We are delighted to be joined by Josh Rix, Co-Founder and Melissa Munnich, People Lead for Woodhurst Consulting. During the conversation we cover the risks and highlights of launching your own business and how far Woodhurst Consulting have come in a short period of time.
 
Chapters
00:00:00 – 00:01:15 : Introduction
00:01:16 – 00:04:30: Guest introductions, career journeys and experiences
00:04:31 – 00:13:43: The launch of Woodhurst Consulting
00:13:44 – 00:15:39: Developing the consultancy proposition
00:15:40 – 00:17:42: How do you assess skills for a tech consultant?
00:17:43 – 00:22:25: Continued growth through the pandemic
00:22:26 – 00:26:00: Building relationships and capabilities in the market
00:26:01 – 00:27:53 What benefits do a boutique consultancy bring?
00:27:54 – 00:32:56: Hiring Consultants into a boutique firm
00:32:57 – 00:40:36: Building a company culture for the first time
00:40:37 – 00:43:53: Fostering diversity from the start
00:43:54 – 00:50:13: Woodhurst Consulting’s recruitment and interview process
00:50:14 – 00:53:06: Why should Consultants join Woodhurst?
00:53:07 – 1:04:05: Final thoughts
 
After listening:
A big thank you to Josh and Melissa for your insights. It was brilliant to have you both on the show! Find out more about our speakers and Woodhurst Consulting below:
Connect with Josh Rix
Connect with Melissa Munnich
Find out more about Woodhurst Consulting
 
Hosted by Tarka Talent
Tarka Talks is hosted by Tarka Talent, leading management consulting recruitment agency. Find out more about our work and get in touch for support with your hiring needs.

Episode #2: LanciaConsult talk initiatives

In this episode, we talk with Jonny McCormick, from LanciaConsult, and one of their first hires into their Belfast office. Jonny discusses growing that office, what makes them different, and also their ‘Gateway’ initiative.
 
Chapters
0:00:00 –  0:00:50: Introduction
0:00:51 – 0:04:55: Jonny’s consulting career journey
0:04:56 – 0:07:02: Overview and history of LanciaConsult
0:07:03 – 0:13:45: Client engagement and consulting practices
0:13:46 – 0:19:00: Moving from the Big 4 to a scaling consultancy
0:19:01 – 0:25:32: Launching and growing an office in Belfast
0:25:33 – 0:27:43: The differences between a Big 4 firm and a boutique consultancy
0:27:44 – 0:32:13: Being a Graduate Consultant at LanciaConsult
0:32:14 – 0:34:16: Consulting apprenticeships at LanciaConsult
0:34:17 – 0:39:57: Social mobility in the consulting industry and The Gateway Project
0:39:58 – 0:43:43: Company culture at LanciaConsult
0:43:44 – 0:51:00: What does the recruitment process at LanciaConsult look like?
0:51:01 – 0:52:00: Why work for LanciaConsult?
00:52:01 – 00:58:54: Final thoughts
 
After listening:
A big thank you to Jonny for your time and insights – it was a delight to host you on our second episode of Tarka Talks. Find out more about Jonny, LanciaConsult and The Gateway Project below:
Connect with Jonny McCormick
Find out more about The Gateway Project
Get in touch with Nicola Nicol about The Gateway Project
 
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Tarka Talks is hosted by Tarka Talent, leading management consulting recruitment agency. Find out more about our work and get in touch for support with your hiring needs.

Introduction to Tarka Talks Podcast

Richard Longstreet, Founder of Tarka Talent recruitment agency, introduces his new podcast Tarka Talks

Episode #1: The Berkeley Partnership talks women in consultancy

Tarka Talent talks with Katy and Katharine from The Berkeley Partnership about their varied careers and the role of women in consulting.
 
Chapters
00:00:00 – 00:00:45: Introduction
00:00:45 – 00:02:13: Guest introductions, career journeys and experiences
00:02:13 – 00:08:26: Career journeys and experiences
00:08:26 – 00:13:23: Managing imposter syndrome for career progression
00:13:23 – 00:22:32: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in consulting
00:22:32 – 00:27:20: Social mobility
00:27:20 – 00:30:30: The history and evolution of Berkeley
00:30:30 – 00:33:55: The recruitment process and candidate experience at Berkeley
00:33:55 – 00:37:27: Why work for The Berkeley Partnership?
00:37:27 – 00:45:50: Final thoughts
 
After listening
A big thank you to Katy and Katherine for your insights. It was brilliant to have you both on the show! Find out more about our speakers and The Berkeley Partnership below:
Learn about our work with The Berkeley PartnershipConnect with Katy SpencerConnect with Katharine BrecknellFind out more about The Berkeley Partnership 
Hosted by Tarka Talent 
Tarka Talks is hosted by Tarka Talent, leading management consulting recruitment agency. Find out more about our work and get in touch for support with your hiring needs.