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Paul D.

3 credits

Per 1h session

Management consultant

Accenture, McKinsey

23 clients (56% rebook rate)

5.0 (6 reviews)

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

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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Interview coaching

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...

Career coaching

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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Jun 11, 2025

Han · Management consultant

Interview coaching · Case mock interview

Do what Paul tells you to do!

Sep 03, 2024

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.

Mar 11, 2024

Arlette

Career coaching

I am looking forward to booking more sessions with Paul. His energy and wisdom not only inspire me but also create a very supportive atmosphere. The dreading topic becomes an enjoyable one due to his talent for tackling complex problems. After only one session, I have a lot to think about. I am happy that I don't have to go through this process alone!

Paul replied • Mar 11, 2024

Thanks, Arlette. I’m delighted to accompany you on your journey and continue to make it more enjoyable than dreadful!

Sep 07, 2023

Lenka · Management consultant

Interview coaching

Thank you Paul for our career coaching session earlier! Especially for giving me an extra 15 minutes and sending me the actions/inactions summary as a follow-up. I wrote a reflection on our session, in case anyone would be interested in taking a closer look at how my session went. Here it is: -------------------------------------------------------------- Our conversation started around two possible (but opposed) directions we could take in our career coaching session: 1. "What would have to happen between now and the next 5 years, so I can base a cybersecurity company?". 2. Looking into the gap that is between now and later or finding a way to go with the uncertainty. We followed up with the direction of exploring different ideas rather than creating a strict plan. Highlighting the importance of looking into as many possibilities as possible. Challenging me to expose myself to the options with a "What if" mindset. And taking into account my resources, which aren't only about the money, but also about my knowledge, character, and experience. The exploration phase could be done by talking to people and collecting their opinions on my situation (based on the idea that the best research doesn't come from googling, but by picking up the phone and asking around). Asking them for 30 min advice. In regards to the cybersecurity direction, a way to start could be looking into it closely, e.g., volunteering in cybersecurity or shadowing someone in the field for a day. That might bring the reality of the job into view. I could use my network on Linkedin. Overall, taking the time to think, and not rushing into a solution even though the one solution might, in the end, be the one, is important. Not leaping into the answer before research. And once deciding on what direction to go, it is important to have a compelling story. Answering if this new direction is what I want to do.

Nov 25, 2022

Spas · Management consultant

Interview coaching

Paul was great to work with. He provided my feedback filled with constructive criticism. He dedicated actively himself carving up my cover letter and CV. Gave me great advices and offered me great unorthodox approaches. I am greatly thankful for how attentive he was in our first session and how generous with his time he was. He also treated me with great respect and understanding. Anyone who's open for constructive criticism and is determined to succeed should contact Paul and listen to his advices.

Companies

Worked for:

Accenture McKinsey

Also helped candidates for:

Bain BCG Deloitte EY-Parthenon IBM Kearney L.E.K. Consulting PWC

Hard skills

Strategy MBB Case Consulting

How many credits do I need?

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