In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Emily Rust!Emily is an organisational psychologist who transitioned from traditional consultancy firms to running her own practice five years ago. She specialises in helping businesses tackle strategic challenges related to hiring, retention, leadership development, and organisational change. Emily is also the co-founder of Stones, a leadership development platform built for modern leaders in small to medium enterprises.The conversation explores Emily’s career journey—from psychology graduate to independent consultant—including her formative experience winding down struggling businesses, which taught her valuable lessons in resilience and relationship management. She shares candid insights into solo consulting, from managing unpredictable cash flow to setting realistic timelines and boundaries with clients.They also discuss the launch of Stones, a platform designed to bridge the leadership development gap for mid-level managers. Combining micro-learning with local expertise, the platform offers a fresh approach to leadership that balances agility with depth.This episode is packed with strategic insight for business owners, consultants, and anyone leading people through periods of growth or change.Check out Stones here: www.leadwithstones.com
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