Tarka Talks Consulting Podcast

Tarka Talent talks with some of the worlds leading Consultancy firms discussing a range of topics from consultancy, change& transformation, private equity, strategy and growth.

Tarka Talks Consulting Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Tarka Talent Recruitment, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tarka Talent Recruitment hosts Tarka Talks Consulting Podcast, a business show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Season 2 Episode #15: Redefining How Consulting Delivers Value

  Dec 3, 202543 minS0

  <p>In our final episode of this season, Richard Longstreet sits down with Toby Parnell, Founder of majaco, to unpack what it really takes to build a high-performing consultancy that puts outcomes first. </p> <p>Toby shares the honest story behind launching majaco in 2019 with no business plan, just a drive to get hands-on with operational problems and create tangible value for clients. Fast forward five years, and majaco is a thriving consultancy helping food and FMCG businesses scale operations, reduce waste, and drive profitability, all while building a team culture rooted in autonomy, integrity and long-term thinking. </p> <p>Episode...

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  Episode #24

  Season 2 Episode #14: Inside Coppett Hill – Building a High-Impact Consultancy for the PE World

  Nov 19, 202549 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Richard Longstreet speaks with Dave Kirby, Founder of Coppett Hill Growth Advisory, a consultancy specialising in go-to-market acceleration for private equity-backed businesses. </p> <p>Dave shares his journey from strategy consulting and private equity to founding Coppett Hill, and the principles that underpin the firm's rapid growth. The conversation covers the nuances of working with PE portfolio companies, balancing exit mindset with long-term growth, and why results, not just ideas, are what really matter. </p> <p>Episode Overview: </p> <p>[00:21] Introduction  </p> <p>[02:24] What it really means to work with private equity clients </p> <p>[06:29] How to cr...

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  Episode #23

  Season 2 Episode #13: Rethinking sales in consulting

  Nov 5, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Tarka Talks, Richard Longstreet sits down with Roei Haberman, CEO of BIP UK, to explore how the consulting industry is evolving, faster delivery expectations, AI integration, and the shift from generalist to deep-sector expertise.  </p> <p>Roei shares insights on productising consulting, the future shape of consulting firms, and how BIP is building a tech-enabled, expert-led model to stay ahead. He also reflects on career-defining lessons and the importance of aligning technology with tangible business outcomes. </p> <p>Episode Overview: </p> <p>[00:24] Introduction to Roei Haberman and BIP UK </p> <p>[09:14] Roei’s experience in consulting </p> ...

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  Episode #22

  Season 2 Episode #12: Rethinking sales in consulting

  Oct 23, 202548 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Richard Longstreet is joined by Deri Hughes, Founder and MD of Honeycomb Consulting Skills Training; a training business focused on building consulting skills and enabling commercial growth through behaviour change. </p> <p>Together, they unpack why so many consultants shy away from “sales,” how to reframe it as part of the consulting craft, and why relationship-building, authority, and delivery are the three key growth levers every consultancy should nurture. </p> <p>Episode Overview: </p> <p>[02:27] What behavioural shifts are helping consultancies thrive today? </p> <p>[04:48] How do you tailor sales training for different consultancies? </p> <p>[08:22] Who’s dri...

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  Episode #21

  Season 2 Episode #11: From Big Four to boutique: Building Kindred

  Oct 1, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Richard Longstreet is joined by Rebecca Ferguson, Co-Founder of Kindred, to explore how the consulting industry is evolving in the face of AI, shifting client expectations, and changing team structures.  </p> <p>Drawing on her experience across the Big Four, in-house roles, and now leading a boutique consultancy, Rebecca reflects on why human connection, behavioural insight, and storytelling are becoming more critical than ever. They discuss the future of the consulting talent pipeline, how small firms can compete on depth and impact, and why the firms that thrive will be those that focus on outcomes, not ju...

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