From Boardroom to Beach:

There’s a growing tribe of professionals ditching corner offices and glass boardrooms in favour of coworking cafés, Airbnb apartments, and 11am swims in warm oceans.

And I’m one of them.

As a seasoned ICT consultant with decades of experience in the corporate world, I’ve traded boardroom politics and permanent parking bays for global flexibility and lifestyle-first decision-making.

But I’m not a backpacker with a laptop.
I’m a professional — still advising clients on digital transformation, IT strategy, governance, and cyber resilience. The only difference? I don’t need to be in Sandton to deliver.

This is what the digital nomad consultant lifestyle looks like — not in theory, but in practice.

Why I Chose This Path

After years in corporate roles and consulting gigs tied to a physical location, I realised something:

Almost all of my value comes from thinking, writing, advising, designing, and solving — not from where I physically sit.

If I could:

• Stay connected,
• Deliver outcomes,
• Communicate clearly…

…then I could work from anywhere. And I do.

The Foundations of a Nomadic Consulting Life

There’s a myth that this lifestyle is chaotic or unprofessional. In truth, it requires more structure, not less. Here’s what I’ve put in place to make it work:

1. Systems and Tools That Travel With Me

• Google Workspace: My digital HQ
• Monday.com, Google Meet, Google Chat: Seamless comms and collaboration
• ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude: AI partners that travel light
• 1Password & VPNs: Cybersecurity without compromise
• eSIMs and global data plans: Stay online anywhere

These tools ensure that my clients experience consistency — no matter what timezone I’m in.

2. A Remote-Friendly Service Model

I focus on services that are output-driven:

• Strategy documents
• Architecture designs
• Frameworks and policies
• Stakeholder interviews and diagnostics
• Retained advisory

Because I define my value by outcomes — not hours in a chair — I can work asynchronously and remotely with ease.

3. Clear Client Communication

Remote success comes down to one thing: managing expectations.

• I communicate availability and time zones upfront.
• I over-deliver on timelines to build trust.
• I stay reachable — but not 24/7.

It’s not about being always on. It’s about being always dependable.

4. A Mobile Business Back Office

• Cloud accounting & invoicing
• International payment platforms
• Virtual admin support
• Simple CRM and lead tracking tools

This ensures that my business runs smoothly — whether I’m in Cape Town, Croatia, or Costa Rica.

5. Challenges No One Talks About

Let’s be real — it’s not all sunsets and espresso in Lisbon.

• Time zones can be tricky — especially for workshops or exec meetings.
• Connectivity is non-negotiable — and not all Airbnbs deliver.
• Boundaries blur — it’s easy to feel “always at work”.

But with discipline and planning, these are manageable. The freedom more than makes up for it.

6. The Benefits? Profound.

• Focus: Fewer distractions. More deep work.
• Inspiration: New places spark better thinking.
• Lifestyle: A life by design — not by default.
• Clients: They get a sharp, focused, agile consultant.

And yes — I still meet clients in person when needed. But those are choices, not requirements.

7. Is This Lifestyle for You?

If you’re a senior professional or independent consultant, you don’t need to burn out in a boardroom to stay relevant. You can redesign your life without sacrificing impact or income.

Start small:

• Take your next engagement remote.
• Spend a month in a new city.
• Rewire your delivery model around outcomes.

You don’t need to disappear. Just unplug from the old model.

Final Thought

In 2025, the most valuable consultants aren’t tied to desks — they’re tied to outcomes.

The boardroom is wherever I log in. And the beach? Well, that’s just a bonus.

Curious about how I make it all work — or need a strategic ICT advisor who delivers from anywhere?

Contact me at www.m-konsult.com or drop me a message on LinkedIn.