Welcome to Episode 12 of Growing Consultancies, the podcast sharing real stories from leaders shaping the consultancy world across the UK and beyond.

Today, Paul Micallef is joined by Kara Thompson of Faction. Faction are a relatively new player in the UK market, an Australian-founded consultancy where Kara has been leading the charge to establish their UK operation.

Kara’s story is fascinating: she grew up in the UK, built most of her career here, and is now balancing two huge challenges, growing a business and becoming a mum. When we filmed this episode, Kara was seven months pregnant, offering an honest insight into the realities of leadership, growth, and motherhood.

We discuss:

• What it’s like building a consultancy while preparing for motherhood
• The stereotypes and pressures around women returning to work post-pregnancy
• The imbalance between maternity and paternity in our industry and how we can fix it
• Kara’s inspiring story of resilience, leadership, and redefining expectations

This episode isn’t just about running a business, it’s a powerful and important conversation about people, perception, and progress in our industry.

Kara's LinkedIn

Faction's website

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