Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. Subcontracting to a well-established consulting firm or through an agency or online platform can be an attractive option. It’s an easy way to see if you even like consulting. Subcontract to a major consulting firm.

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s why leading instructional design consultants leverage the technology, as it allows them to offer the best possible results to client organizations. Will AI Replace Instructional Design Consulting Firms? Plus, the consultants can add the human touch, leading to more engaging coursework that’s highly engaging.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 29, 2023

How Do eLearning Consultants Measure the Results of Online Training Securing the strongest possible return on investment (ROI) when offering online training to employees is a common goal for businesses. Fortunately, by partnering with experienced eLearning consultants, achieving a high ROI is straightforward.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Do you have the mindset and strategies you need to create a thriving consulting or coaching business so you can reach your full potential in your career and life? Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Carden, a highly successful consultant and fellow mentor to other consultants.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations. Consulting Services to Facilitate AI-Powered Clean Tech Consulting firms specializing in clean tech can offer invaluable support to companies aiming to integrate AI-powered renewables into their operations.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 23, 2022

And it's paying off because I'm attracting the people I love helping who need the gifts I love offering. And this is the goal we are after for you! My branding program will help you get clear on who you help and the value you offer, and my website copy program will get you copy for your website and marketing. It's a win-win.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 27, 2022

Dan Weedin, a treasured colleague of mine for over ten years, is an experienced entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and award-winning speaker who has a passion for consulting, coaching, and mentoring other entrepreneurs and business professionals. How to trust that your ideas have something to offer others and the world.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

While consultants do need strong analytical skills, the latter half of this saying holds true; you need to network. As any aspiring management consultant knows, networking is both an art and a science. After all, according to Forbes , disengaged employees have a 15% lower profitability for a company.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 9, 2022

How the corporate speech used in your past career won't help you land clients as a consultant or coach. Next steps: Identify what is standing in your way of clearly communicating what you do and try out one of the solutions I offered. Step Into Your Power As A Consultant And Coach with Jahaan Blake.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Have you switched up your career from leadership to consulting and coaching? Kyle is a former CIO turned consultant, and one of the big things that held him back from launching his business and marketing was not having a straightforward way to express what he does. Our goal is not to sell someone after a quick monologue.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

Last year, after 2.5 years in management consulting, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 US company in an internal strategy role. Having had about a year on the new job, I want to highlight the benefits of this transition to give the many consultants out there some perspective. Internal strategy isn’t for everyone.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

It makes sense that as consultants and coaches with tons of skills, certifications, frameworks, and methodologies, our path to success is either narrowing down the services we offer or making our approach attractive to many potential clients. Myths that keep consultants and coaches from using an ideal client archetype.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 1, 2018

One of the main considerations for those of you considering consulting is what you’ll do after you leave. Or put another way, many people enter consulting to leave it! The post Consulting Firms that offer MBA Sponsorship appeared first on Management Consulted. For those of … Continued.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

After living in Orlando for over 30 years, I moved to Denver! In this episode, you'll hear: The big mistakes consultants and coaches make in branding. Why you need to understand the deeper meaning, higher purpose, and intangible value you offer to clients. I’m continuing my Brand You series. But first, I have big news!

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Today, I'm sharing the top solutions that every consultant should know. Do you have a goal of growing a high-impact, high-income consulting business? Here's the problem – especially if you're brand new, you probably have a misconception of what a consultant does. In this episode, we're going to turn this around.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In this short post, we will briefly explore how consulting firms work, the hierarchy within firms, the main types of firms, and a few ways to learn more about a particular firm as you chart your career path, prepare your applications, and get ready to matriculate into the consulting industry.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

Beyond its undeniable environmental benefits, clean tech also offers businesses a source of significant cost savings, competitive advantage, and long-term sustainability. As businesses increasingly recognize the potential of clean tech, consulting firms play a vital role in guiding organizations towards successful adoption.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly impact the entire company. What is Management Consulting A lot of people ask me, “What is management consulting exactly?”It’s

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Tom Spencer

JULY 14, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how the increased use of renewable energy is impacting the consulting industry, and what consulting companies must do to adapt and thrive in this changing landscape. The sector has become a significant employer, offering opportunities across various segments of the value chain.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The role of a consultant is dynamic and complex, requiring a unique blend of skills that go beyond pure technical proficiency. In this 2-part article, I will outline the 5 key skills of an effective consultant, then discuss how to hone and highlight these skills.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

How can you evolve from being a transactional consultant to a recognized industry leader? So when he got laid off unexpectedly, he was immediately presented with consulting opportunities. So when he got laid off unexpectedly, he was immediately presented with consulting opportunities. What tactics need to change?

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Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Sarah and I met in 2012 when she hired me to consult with her and the senior team at Wyndham Vacation Ownership on a massive org transformation project she was leading. She does it all through her ability to influence, which is an essential skill for consultants and coaches – both internal and external. That is not true!

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's be real - you don't want to grow your OWN consulting or coaching business for the money. If your goal is to grow your consulting or coaching business to a place where it earns passive revenue so you can follow your real passions, I promise you are setting yourself up for years of spin and struggle. Why consulting or coaching?

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

After spending 18-years under the guidance of your parents, you gain the freedom to explore the world, study a degree of your choice, discover who you are, and explore potential career options. My interest in consulting began at university , before then I was certain I would become a diplomat. Join a consulting club.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Thinking about consulting as a career? You are probably curious about HOW exactly an MBA program will support you with your transition to consulting. Maybe you’ve heard about school consulting projects, strong alumni networks, and classes that can supplement your experience. Global Consulting Project. Creative thinking.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 30, 2023

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. In simple terms, asset management firms are the ‘manufacturers’ of investment products (e.g., clients can purchase iShares on the RBC Wealth platform).

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 2, 2022

It was also where I had the initial idea to pivot my business from consulting to executives to mentoring other consultants and coaches. At the time, I wanted to monetize my consulting best practices and tools. Schedule a consult call to talk about what you need to do to get seen and paid as the expert you already are: [link].

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

No one enjoys being turned down, especially in the case of a consulting role where a lot of preparation is required. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all. approach: Reflect, Identify and Refine.

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The Consultants Peer Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In 1973 during my first job in management consulting and while facing a decision with a client, my mentor Nathaniel Hill said, “Do you want your actions to be above the fold?” The reverse also holds, what if a foreign firm was working in the U.S. Yes, I’ve been around long enough to remember and appreciate the impact of his reference.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Lately, we’ve been hearing the same question from more and more law students – How do I transition to management consulting after law school? This may surprise some of you: after all, why “waste” law school and go into an entirely unrelated field? Or why leave a partner track in a law firm to start over?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2020

I don’t remember anyone talking about it back when I was recruiting for consulting, but I have noticed that one major contributing factor to consulting workplace satisfaction is having friends at the firm. More than anything, it is emotionally healthier to enter consulting knowing that it can be a source of strong social bonds.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the second article of this series, you will learn about the often-underestimated motivation questions like “why consulting?” and “why this firm?”. Why consulting?” Why this firm?”

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 22, 2021

With the tight professional services market in the US, everyone I know in consulting has talked about how they know people who jumped consulting firms (this does not count those who changed firms after attending graduate school). Why Firm Jumping Happens in the First Place.

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Then I wondered what would happen if I had been paid on a W-2 basis through a staffing firm and maxed out my 401(k) contribution (assuming the staffing agency offered one). To get the same sort of tax savings I did, you need to have enough total income after business expenses to offset that employer’s tax contribution.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Do you want to know what executives in world-class companies think about leadership and why they hire consultants and coaches? I have worked on and off with Jim since 1999, first as his Organization Development Consultant at Disney and, more recently, as a sounding board when he retired from his 43-year career. But they do. Learn more.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 21, 2023

This is the seventh of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. Since AI systems can perform much of the data collection and analysis, consultants must bring higher level skills to the table, such as interpretation, effective problem solving, and clear communication.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 16, 2020

Consulting is a career where you hit the ground running. Having a clear direction and strategy for your career early on can grant you amazing advantages, but so can keeping your options open and exploring the opportunities offered by consulting. The joys of consulting. Consulting offers many attractive benefits.

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