Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 28, 2023

Debunking Myths and Understanding the Psychology A few months ago the PICA community gathered for a webinar with Stacey Brown Randall , a leading light in business referrals strategy. She spoke about one of the biggest problems in solopreneurship: the feast-famine cycle. One minute, there’s an overabundance of work, and the next minute there’s none. “ I get a couple clients, I put my head down and do the work.

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David A Fields

JUNE 27, 2023

You make decisions in the course of creating value for your consulting firm’s clients. That decision-making ability can be captured in a simple, powerful format that will reduce your labor intensity and, potentially, attract clients. If your consulting firm assesses situations and dispenses advice (e.g., “Your cookies are too soft because the oven is overheated; … Continued The post A Flow Chart for Your Consulting Firm’s Success appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 23, 2023

What is a consulting coach, and why should you consider hiring one if you’re a consulting business founder looking to grow your business? A consulting coach is a business coach for entrepreneurial consultants. Think of a personal trainer, who helps you get results inside of the gym. But instead of helping you get results in.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where technological advancements and market dynamics are constantly changing, the concept of continuous learning has become vital for individuals and organizations. Fostering a culture of continuous learning within organizations boosts employee engagement and satisfaction and fuels innovation, growth, and long-term success.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Do you ever feel like you're working tirelessly and still feel unfulfilled and disconnected? Puja Madan, a leadership coach who blends spirituality and entrepreneurship, shares her journey through the contrasting worlds of meditation centers and tech startups and how she developed her Amplify Model to help entrepreneurs find clarity in their values, vision, and voice.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and streamline their operations. One technology that is revolutionizing the business landscape is artificial intelligence (AI). From enhancing customer experiences to optimizing decision-making processes, AI is reshaping the way businesses operate and opening up new possibilities for growth.

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David A Fields

JUNE 20, 2023

Most of your consulting firm’s business comes from referrals. Sure, inbound leads inspired by your marketing are great; however, leads who have been introduced to your firm by an independent source turn into paying clients faster and more often. Are you getting as many referrals as you could? Not by a long shot. Before diving … Continued The post Why Your Consulting Firm Doesn’t Receive Enough Referrals (and How to Fix It) appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 26, 2023

Jamie Douraghy uncovers the secret to expanding your consulting practice by navigating the delicate balance between work and life. His insights on expanding a consulting practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance revolve around two key aspects: aligning with like-minded individuals and building a supportive network. The alignment of like-minded individuals helps foster a sense.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 5, 2023

Up until now, when thinking about risks, I defaulted to the risks in the project pyramid. That's because each project offers different value over the product's lifetime. (See Product Roles, Part 4: Product Orientation and the Role of Projects for images of why we want ever-increasing product value, but why we might space the projects out.) If we understand our boundaries and constraints, we can trade off the various risks in the project.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Discover the transformative power of the Enneagram in my recent conversation with expert Sarah Wallace. Through her vivid explanations and personal journey, Sarah will empower you to harness the Enneagram's unique approach to understanding motives and behaviors in order to break free from your comfort zone and take big risks in your consulting and coaching journey.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

JUNE 20, 2023

Four times in the last two weeks, I’ve been asked to help a client or their management team hone their communication skills so they better understand one another and so their meetings and strategic planning update sessions are ‘tighter’ and more productive. In various ways each client said, “Help! We’re drowning! We’ve got too […] The post Communicating With Executives So They Get It appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

LinkedIn is an often overlooked part of the management consulting application. A candidate might spend hours on their resume and cover letter but put little thought into their LinkedIn profile other than a profile picture and a cheesy blurb in the “about” section. LinkedIn is actually a key part of the management consulting application. Although it may be less important than a resume, it is a crucial way to sell yourself as a qualified candidate.

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David A Fields

JUNE 13, 2023

You’re already leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) in your consulting practice. How could you use these tools more and better? A few weeks ago, I snorkeled a Caribbean reef with a marine biologist who pointed out various sea life, latched a white sea urchin onto my hand … Continued The post 10 Clever Uses of Tech in Consulting Firms appeared first on David A.

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JUNE 12, 2023

There is an art to facilitating workshops, especially if you wish it to be impactful. Today’s guest is Myriam Hadnes, who founded Workshops Work to support individuals and organizations to grow their facilitation skills. She shares her thoughts on helping clients create a smoother workshop, drawing from the best practices she has learned from navigating.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 27, 2023

Several people have contacted me recently about “missing” articles on this site. They say, “Here's a URL and why isn't the article there?” The article isn't there because I didn't write it. Yet. But the people contact me because the LLMs (Large Language Models) claim I have written these articles. How did the LLMs do that? They scraped my site with all of my writing so they could predict the article exists.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 8, 2023

Can your image make or break your business's success? Find out how personal branding photography can transform your online presence and create a powerful connection with potential clients. Join me, Betsy Jordan, as I chat with the incredibly talented Suzanne Rothmeyer, a photographer with over 20 years of industry experience and a specialization in personal branding photography.

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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

The number of companies adopting and managers leading remote work teams has increased significantly. The COVID-19 pandemic initiated this trend. Now however, controversy about the productivity challenges of leading remote work teams confront organizational assumptions about its effectiveness. According to Gitnux blog 56% of companies actively use remote workers.

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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. Before outlining the benefits of internal strategy, I want to highlight a few things: I generally enjoyed my time as a consultant and view the firm I left with high regard.

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David A Fields

JUNE 6, 2023

As a consulting firm leader, you’re winning projects, delivering client delight, upgrading your support infrastructure and pondering strategies for growth. What if there was a simple routine you could layer into your ongoing activities that would accelerate your progress? Your consulting firm may already incorporate a post-project retrospective into your standard operating approach.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 9, 2023

How does a high 6 or 7-figure consulting business owner think? At Consulting Success, we teach consultants about more than how to get more clients, raise your fees, or build a team. At the foundation of your business is your consulting mindset: how you think and make decisions. Everything you do stems from what’s going.

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Chad Barr

JUNE 14, 2023

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, grappling with what idea to pen, or struggling to place the first word? Have you ever started to craft your next masterpiece only to slam on the brakes? If these scenarios ring true, you’ve met with writer’s block, or as Steve Pressfield names it, “the resistance” In Pressfield’s words, the resistance can be a formidable adversary: “Should you think resistance isn’t real, it will bury you.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 1, 2023

In this fascinating conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Renaissance woman, Dorie Clark. Dorie is a speaker, author, writer, Broadway producer, and lyricist, with a diverse and inspiring career journey. We discussed her various pursuits, from her time as a non-profit executive director and spokesperson for political campaigns, to her experience as a newspaper reporter and theology student at Harvard Divinity School.

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The Management Centre

JUNE 2, 2023

I find it really hard to say no to colleagues’ requests – never mind my manager – and I feel like I’m drowning at times. Help! Ah, yes – you’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges participants talk about on our management training courses is ‘I just don’t know how to say no.’ Like many people, it sounds as though you want to be a team player and so end up saying yes to every request that comes your way – whatever your own pressing priorities.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 19, 2023

Here are several unsolicited offers I received in email and various messaging today: An unsolicited email explaining my site was slow and not high-ranking in SEO. Another unsolicited offer to totally redo my social media. And yet a third unsolicited offer to make my consulting business much more successful by allowing AI to write content for me. (Me!!

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

JUNE 6, 2023

Have you ever needed to secure buy-in from a board member or a potential employee in order to have them join your team or gain their support for a project? How did you handle the situation, and what insights did you gain from it? In this interview, we have the privilege of talking to Alastair Wood , Vice-President & General Counsel at Rhino , a New York-based real estate startup that aims to bring greater financial freedom to renters everywhere.

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