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Paul D.

Management consultant, Finance and strategy manager, Founder / Entrepreneur
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Europe
5.0 (10 reviews)
38 clients (50% rebook rate)
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Paul D.

Credits3 credits per 1h session
Management consultant, Finance and strategy manager, Founder / Entrepreneur
SuperCoachPaul is a highly rated and reliable coach. Learn more
Europe
5.0 (10 reviews)
38 clients (50% rebook rate)
About

I was an Engagement Manager after 4 years at McKinsey & Company. My final client engagement designed a charity to address educational disadvantages, so I left to start it up as founding Chief Operating Officer: Teach First.

Today, I am a director of an award-winning, purpose-led, sustainability consultancy (Talik & Company) and a teacher of strategy and consulting at business and public policy schools around the world.

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2016-now: Talik & Company, Director, Milton Keynes, UK 2006-2014: Ashridge Business School, Senior Consultant and Strategy Tutor, Berkhamsted, UK 2004-2005: Accenture, Project Consultant, London, UK 2002-2003: Teach First, Founding Chief Operating Officer, London, UK 1998-2002: McKinsey & Company, Engagement Manager, Associate, and Junior Associate, London, UK and Chicago/Minneapolis, USA
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Having joined McKinsey as an Experienced Hire, from a non-traditional background and a mixed-race family, I help get offers for people who, like me, bring something interesting and diverse to consulting.

I have taught over 2000 executives and MBA students how to use strategy consulting approaches so, given...

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I am especially experienced with clients who are early or late in their careers: times when they really need to take stock of their career situation to see whether what they are currently doing still suits them. My clients usually come to a conclusion or transition they weren't expecting,...

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Chaya
Interview coaching · Mock interview
I worked with Paul preparing for final-round interviews with C-suite leaders at a major pharmaceutical company. Two frameworks he introduced have genuinely stayed with me. The first is the ASTARE format — an evolution of the STAR method that adds a headline abstract at the opening and a personal learning at the close. For senior candidates, this distinction matters: it signals reflective leadership rather than just competent execution. The second is the Trust Equation, particularly the concepts of intimacy and self-orientation in final-round interviews. Understanding that what senior interviewers are really assessing is genuine presence and low self-orientation shifted how I think about high-stakes conversations. Paul's depth is perhaps even more suited to those seeking longer-term leadership development.
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Caroline
Career coaching
Paul is amazing. He came extremely well-prepared for our coaching session, despite my having booked on short notice. He has a wealth of knowledge about the consulting industry across Europe, which he communicates very clearly. Before even getting to the specific coaching, Paul meticulously questioned me and helped me analyse what my motivations are in my career, and what factors would truly drive me down one career path or another. It is abundantly evident that Paul takes his coaching very seriously and genuinely wants what is best for his clients. Thank you, Paul.
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Hugo · Management consultant
Interview coaching · Case mock interview
Paul is a very professional and responsible tutor. He reached out to me before the session to understand my interview preparation status, the areas I wanted to focus on, and all the materials related to the interview. He even pushed me to think about the core qualities I need to demonstrate. During the coaching session, he showed strong expertise in both behavioral and case interviews. As someone new to consulting cases, I found his mock case, detailed feedback, and guidance on how to approach similar cases in the future extremely helpful. It was a very valuable session, and I hope to continue working with him in the future.
Arrow pointing to right Paul replied  •  Jan 19, 2026
Many thanks, Hugo. Thanks for paying such close attention.
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Han · Management consultant
Interview coaching · Case mock interview
Do what Paul tells you to do!
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William · Management consultant
Interview coaching · Case mock interview
Paul has been an excellent coach. He is invested in my growth & development, offers tactical & actionable advice, and provides insightful perspective into the recruiting process.
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