Independent work offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to shape your own career. But building a successful independent career takes more than technical expertise. It requires commercial awareness, strong professional relationships, financial planning, and the ability to continually adapt.

In this #myconsultingjourney session, we speak with independent consultant Tony Yunnie, who has spent more than 14 years working independently across banking, insurance, and technology. Drawing on over three decades of industry experience, Tony shares how he transitioned from permanent employment, built a long-term consulting career, secured repeat opportunities, and navigated the realities of working independently.

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What you'll take away from the session:

• How to successfully transition from permanent employment into independent consulting

• Practical considerations before going independent, from company setup to financial planning and taxation

• Why networking and professional relationships remain one of the strongest drivers of new opportunities

• How to determine your consulting rates and position your services effectively

• The realities of managing workload, multiple projects, and work-life balance as an independent

• How to build credibility through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and professional visibility

• Why understanding client culture is essential to succeeding on independent projects

• The mindset shifts that help build a long-term, sustainable independent career

If you're considering your first independent project or wondering how to build a sustainable career outside traditional employment, this conversation offers practical advice from someone who made the transition early and continues to grow through project-based work.