Hey, Rob here.

I was recently chatting with someone who'd just returned from mat leave and was looking to freelance, mostly because of the flexibility. And also because, to quote, "I don't want to go back to corporate".

Between hearing her story, discussing her strengths and trying not to turn the overbearing parental advice machine 9000 on, there were a few resources I shared afterwards that might help with this next stage.

You might also find them useful, especially if one of the side effects of post-Summer is you start considering if the independent life would be a better alternative than sitting in all those meetings, or whatever.

• ​How to sell strategy consulting without feeling sleazy. A consolidated view of everything I've learned from 24+ months of self-employment, and all the mistakes made along the way.
• ​How strategists can add value when the rules keep changing. A more micro view on how to always start with "what's the role of strategy on this project", because chances are it's not always the same. Especially when you're hired to fill gaps.
• ​The best strategy career advice I’ve found so far (curated from the minds of 50+ strategists). A selection of the best practical advice I've written down from Salmon Crew members.
• ​What parenting taught me about strategy. More for fun, if you're not a parent, and maybe a mix of inspiration and consolation, if you are. Kids are the most fascinating 'clients'.

Thanks for reading the newsletter, and whenever you're ready I hope you'll consider joining our collective. It's a beautiful nourishing space.

How else can I help you? Just hit reply and let me know.

Keep swimming,

Rob