Level Up Your Professional Impact

Hi, I’m Michael Tabirade. I help professionals design independent portfolio careers through bespoke mentorship. I work with senior professionals who want to move beyond traditional employment and build sustainable, independent careers, often through consulting, contracting, or portfolio work aligned to their expertise. My approach combines strategic thinking, real-world experience, and structured clarity, not hype, shortcuts, or generic coaching.

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Diagnostic Clarity Calls

Strategic Portfolio Career Mentorship

Strategy & Programme Consulting

Area of Expertise

Combining practical experience with proven coaching methodologies
Clarity & Decision Support

Strategic guidance for securing high-paying roles and advancing your career.

Independent Work Strategy

Build confidence and develop the skills needed to lead teams effectively.

Personal Brand & Market Positioning

Create a diverse and fulfilling career portfolio that maximizes your potential.

Programme Leadership

Lessons from managing multi-million-pound public sector health tech programmes

My Proven Methodology

A systematic approach that delivers consistent results while respecting your personal boundaries.
Strategic Assessment

We analyze your current situation, identify key leverage points, and create a personalized success roadmap.

Mindset Optimization

Develop mental frameworks that support both high achievement and personal well-being.

Performance Systems

Implement proven systems that maximize your impact while minimizing time and energy waste.

Life Integration

Balance professional growth with personal fulfillment through strategic lifestyle design.

Success Stories

  • “Michael’s practical and bespoke advice laid the foundation for my contracting career“
    Demi Akintewe
    Independent UX Consultant
  • “He clearly knows his stuff and his offering is great! More people need to know about him!”
    Bukky Balogun
    Public Health Specialist
  • “I highly recommended Michael for anyone who has unsuccessfully tried to do it on their own!”
    Rosemary Bonnie
    Project Management Consultant

Sound Familiar?

Many high-achievers face these challenges. The good news? They’re all solvable with the right strategy and support.
I’m not sure how to go Independent

I’m ready to go independent but don’t know the cleanest path

I contract but there must be more

I’m contracting but I feel capped, insecure, or too recruiter-dependent

I know a lot but it’s not translating into money

My positioning is unclear and I do a lot but can’t explain it which is stressing me out

I want to make Money money

I want multiple income streams but I’m scared of losing focus

How we can work together

Start with clarity. Continue with mentorship if it makes sense.

Clarity Call

Roadmap • Report • Recordings

A paid, two-part clarity engagement designed to help you think clearly, assess your options, and decide your next steps with confidence.

This includes a:

  • 90-minute 1:1 clarity session
  • written summary and recommendations
  • follow-up session to review and refine direction
  • video recordings

This is not a discovery call or a sales conversation. It’s a structured diagnostic designed to help you move forward with intention.

Who it’s for:

  • Professionals at an inflection point
  • those exploring independent or portfolio-based paths
  • contractors or consultants who feel capped or uncertain
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Strategic Portfolio Career Mentorship

Bespoke • Personal • Focused

Ongoing 1:1 mentorship for professionals who want support beyond clarity, through decision-making, positioning, and execution over time.

Mentorship is:

  • get same from the clarity call
  • bespoke and adaptive
  • delivered in 3 or 6-session blocks
  • focused on your real-world context, not generic frameworks

While many clients begin with a Clarity Call, mentorship is offered by alignment, not obligation.

Who it’s for:

  • Professionals already independent or moving that way
  • People who value structured thinking and honest challenge
  • Those who want a trusted strategic sounding board
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Who This Is For And Not For

  • People who are not values-driven
  • People wanting a quick fix or result
  • People who are demanding
  • People not committed to the process
  • People who are complete novices
  • Professionals who are values-driven
  • Professionals having at least 5-10 years industry experience
  • Professionals wanting to explore the contracting or independent consulting space
  • Ambitious professionals ready for a career change

Organisations I’ve worked with

Here is a list of clients I worked with through training, consulting or employment

Common questions

Everything you need to know about transforming your career trajectory

My approach combines hands-on experience managing multi-million-pound health tech programmes with strategic career coaching. This unique blend means you get practical insights from someone who’s actively working in the field, not just theoretical advice. I also apply my proprietary frameworks including the Pillars of Masteri ® and MPI ®.

While every client’s journey is unique, most clients see initial improvements within 4-6 weeks. Significant career transitions or salary increases typically manifest within 3-6 months of committed engagement with the program.

No, while I have deep expertise in health tech namely in the NHS, I work with ambitious professionals across various sectors. My methodology for career advancement and leadership development applies broadly, with the added benefit of insights from the innovative health tech space. I do however have a keen interest in helping people within digital and operations working on a programme of change.

Programs include 1:1 coaching sessions, personalized career strategy planning, leadership assessment tools, access to my network of industry contacts, and practical resources from my experience in public sector transformation.

Sessions are conducted via video call and last 60 minutes. We focus on your specific goals, whether that’s career advancement, portfolio development, or leadership challenges. Between sessions, you’ll have action items and access to support via email.

85% of my clients achieve their primary career goal within 6 months. This includes securing promotions, transitioning to portfolio careers, or improving their leadership impact. I maintain this high success rate through selective client acceptance and a focused coaching approach.