Podcasts
Welcome to Tarka Talks Consulting. We will be speaking to a range of Consultants, Partners, members of Consultancy firm recruitment teams, and thought leaders discussing topical trends and what it’s like to work in the consultancy sector.

Season 2 Episode #1: The Rise of Boutique Consultancies
Host
- Richard Longstreet
Guests
- Ben Edwards
In this episode, Founder of Tarka Talent ,Richard Longstreet sits down with Ben Edwards, VP of Consulting at CMap, to explore the rise of boutique consultancies and how they’re competing
Episode #10: Tarka Talent talks consulting salaries in 2024
Host
- Richard Longstreet
Guests
- Fran Regis Rogers
- Sam Temperton
In the last episode of the first season of Tarka Talks, Richard Longstreet talks to two members of the Tarka Talent team, Fran Regis Rogers and Sam Temperton. Together they
Episode #9: Clarasys talk expansion
Host
- Richard Longstreet
Guests
- Matt Cheung
- Tom Bushell
Richard Longstreet talks to Matt Cheung and Tom Bushell from Clarasys about personal and professional growth, scaling a business and international expansion.
Episode #8: OC&C Strategy Consultants talk retaining women
Host
- Richard Longstreet
Guests
- Katherine Fiander
- Melissa Edmondson
Richard Longstreet talks to Katherine Fiander and Melissa Edmondson from OC&C Strategy Consultants about diversity in consulting and retaining women into leadership roles!
Episode #7: Shiageto Consulting talk going independent
Host
- Richard Longstreet
Guests
- Faris Aranki
Richard talks to Founder of Shiageto Consultancy, Faris Aranki, about working internationally and launching his own business, and much much more!
Episode #6: Project One talk experience
Host
- Richard Longstreet
Guests
- James O'Sullivan
- Sarah-Jane Campbell
Richard talks with James O'Sullivan and Sarah-Jane Campbell about the value of hiring highly experienced staff and the importance of fostering long-term relationships.