First of all, congrats on this anniversary and thanks for being such an inspiration to so many people throughout the years.

The journey ahead is difficult for the artisan consultant. They compete in a crowded space of brands, pseudo-experts, and gurus who know more about marketing than about their subject matter but are more visible. On the other hand, when you manage to establish trusting relationships with clients who support your work, the satisfaction is immense. I think that the more years one spends in artisan consulting, the less one envision themselves working in a company. It's a mutual feeling: neither they seek you, nor do you seek them. Perhaps we lack creative ideas here: part-time continuity projects, interim roles, and collaborations that would be a win-win for everyone. Because for the artisan consultant, the discontinuity of work is a constant challenge. The fact that you have been able to sustain this role for 20 years and make a living from it is an enormous achievement in my opinion.

I don’t wish you to spend your time freelancing at 80, but here's to many more years of health and cycling.