Tarka Talks Consulting Podcast

About 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.

Publisher

Tarka Talent Recruitment

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Apr 2024

Latest episode

3 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Dec 2025

   Season 2 Episode #15: Redefining How Consulting Delivers Value

   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. 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. Episode Overview: [00:50] Why Toby started majaco [02:46] Early-stage vision and how defined it really was when launching the business [03:48] How Toby landed majaco’s first client [06:52] Building the team in majaco’s early days [10:20] Approach to building the majaco team [13:15] Building majaco with a flexible team model from the start [16:29] Articulating majaco’s value proposition to new clients as the business grows [18:00] Structuring fees based on value delivered [19:16] Justifying a value-based fee model to clients [22:29] Building a culture focused on outcomes [25:15] Shaping culture intentionally vs. letting it grow organically [29:47] What majaco looks for in a new hire [30:58] How majaco goes about recruiting and new hires [34:02] The interview process at majaco [34:56] The majaco elevator pitch for potential hires [39:36] What is the biggest learning from your career? [41:16] Do you have any horror stories from your career? [42:16] What do you know now that you wish you'd known at the start of your career? A big thank you to Toby for your insights – it was brilliant to have you on the show! Find out more about our guest: Connect with Toby Parnell Follow majaco on LinkedIn Visit their website 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.

2. 

   19 Nov 2025

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

   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. 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. Episode Overview: [00:21] Introduction [02:24] What it really means to work with private equity clients [06:29] How to create step-change impact in private equity-backed businesses [08:54] Balancing long-term exit plans with short-term focus [11:43] Navigating relationships between PE funds and portfolio leadership teams [15:37] The shift from output to outcome - redefining value in consulting [19:37] How have consulting buyers changed over the last 10–15 years? [22:42] How the skillset of a strategy consultant is evolving [26:31] How Coppett Hill is developing junior consultants for the future of strategy consulting [29:48] What Coppett Hill looks for in graduate hires and early experience [31:41] What the culture is like at Coppett Hill [34:05] What graduates can expect from the application process at Coppett Hill [36:14] What the application process looks like for experienced consultants at Coppett Hill [37:05] Why Coppett Hill? The elevator pitch for joining the team [38:52] What is the biggest learning from your career? [40:26] Do you have any horror stories from your career? [45:59] What do you know now that you wish you'd known at the start of your career? A big thank you to Dave for your insights – it was brilliant to have you on the show! Find out more about our guest: Connect with Dave Kirby Follow Coppett Hill on LinkedIn Visit their website 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.

3. 

   5 Nov 2025

   Season 2 Episode #13: Rethinking sales in consulting

   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. 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. Episode Overview: [00:24] Introduction to Roei Haberman and BIP UK [09:14] Roei’s experience in consulting [13:35] Exploring how clients and consultants define value. [18:23] Has the definition of value in consulting changed? [20:44] Is consulting becoming more productised? [24:21] Is the role of a consulting Partner about to change? [26:43] Is AI the future of consulting, or a consultant’s biggest ally? [31:02] What’s the culture like at BIP? [34:11] What are the key attributes BIP look for when hiring [35:54] Why should someone want to join BIP? [36:58] What is the biggest learning from your career? [37:35] Do you have any horror stories from your career? [40:55] What do you know now that you wish you'd known at the start of your career? A big thank you to Roei for your insights – it was brilliant to have you on the show! Find out more about our guest: Connect with Roei Haberman Follow BIP Group UK on LinkedIn Visit their website 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.

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• John Howard
• Carrie Osman
• Hannah Farrar
• Karen Thomas-Bland
• Anush Newman

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