Welcome to another episode of my podcast.
Today we take a slightly different tack, but one that is close to my heart, having spent 5 years as an independent management consultant.
We are all aware of the narrative that is playing out around the "Great Resignation" and "The Great Re-Shuffle" as we all assess our working lives and what this means in how, where and whom we work for.
My guest today wants to re-imagine how Independent Consultants, collaborate and co-create with each other, and how how they can access the market for work opportunities.
Rollo Crichton-Stuart is the founder of https://www.mychoix.com/ - pronounced "choice" - you will hear the amusing story that led him to this name - not quite the Shoe Dog and Nike swoosh story, but similar.
Whilst this episode leans toward those who are in the professional services marketplace, the vision Rollo and his team have is that this is relevant for all independent consultants who are able to advise across a myriad of subject matter expertise.
Rollo shares his story which led him to build Choix and why.
His experience of serving in the British Army, and challenging the status quo.
This led him into the City,
working in a fund management business,
to leading a transformation project for a global search firm,
to working in PR,
then startup world, to where we are today.
Choix describes itself as :
"Redefining Consultancy
Connecting buyers and sellers of professional services have never been so streamlined. At Choix we have built a secure platform that helps consultants and businesses meet, benefiting the entire industry."
For those of us in this market, we are all to aware of the huge demand for talent, and this is where Choix comes in - this is not a recruitment play, but being a marketplace to connect the best independent talent out in the market, with clients who need the flexibility on "the bench".
However, it goes further, in that this is how Rollo and the team are building a community - we are seeing the rise of the "Chief Community Officer" role, and Choix is tapping into the burgeoning market and way of thinking.
Not only this, Rollo is passionate about how Choix can bring those that have taken career breaks, for whatever reason, back into the market in a way that suits their lifestyles, and gives access to brilliant talent for businesses.
We also get paid a visit by a gentleman in a hi-vis jacket on a scaffolding. Which is a first for me on a podcast recording.
I for one know that if Choix had been available when I started my journey as an Independent, I would have wanted to be part of this community.
Thank you to Rollo for sharing his story and vision, and challenging the status quo.
To learn more, go to www.mychoix.com
Connect with Rollo on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rollo-crichton-stuart-95a07b2/
especially if you are interested in joining the team, as you will hear toward the end, he is hiring.
As always, thank you to my listeners, and, if you believe your networks will find this podcast insightful, please do share!
