What does the Autumn Budget 2025 really mean for people like us, consultants, contractors, freelancers, and anyone building an independent career? Is this a step toward stability, or another squeeze disguised as reform? Because when you strip away the headlines, what we’re looking at is more taxes, tighter thresholds, and a system that quietly pulls more from those who earn more.
This episode breaks down the key changes, the hidden implications, and the mindset we need to navigate a system that’s shifting under our feet. More taxes may be unavoidable, but more opportunity is still possible. The goal is simple: understand, adjust, and keep moving towards a flourishing and independent career.
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Michael helps ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of the modern working world utilising the consultant mindset, helping you build deeply fulfilling and profitable portfolio careers.
He is an Independent Management Consultant and Executive Coach specializing in guiding leaders through transformative changes and scaling operations effectively.
Leveraging his extensive experience in programme management and previously working closely with top consulting firms, Michael empowers leaders to achieve sustained success by enhancing strategic decision-making, improving organizational health, and fostering personal and professional growth.
He is also an author of 4 books, Trustee for the Institute of Leadership and has spoken at organisations such as BBC Radio 1, University of Leicester, and CAPCO