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Use the Power of Intention for Critical Conversations

Successful Independent Consulting

Whether you’re meeting a potential client for the first time or you have to deliver some difficult feedback, it’s hard to over prepare. I call it “the big ears diagram” because that’s what it looks like when you’re done and it makes it easy to remember. Steps: List your objective(s).

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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

First, solopreneurs are experts who are good at helping clients solve problems or achieve certain goals, but they are not usually trained in sales or marketing. Second, when knee-deep in actually doing "the real work," solopreneurs are hard-pressed to find time to publish thought-leadership articles or create and manage marketing campaigns.

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Mobile – How to Make it Easy for your Clients to Find You

Women in Consulting

Most websites usually do a good job of presenting to clients and prospective clients the professional image the consultant is trying to convey, at least on a desktop computer. The problem is that many times clients are not seeing your web site on a desktop computer. Imagine a client of yours, driving to a meeting with you.

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Supplement Your Consulting Pipeline by Subcontracting

Successful Independent Consulting

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. Even if you’ve been self-employed for years, dry spells between projects can still happen, and if you’re just starting out it’s especially difficult to find your own work. Contract administration is fast and easy.

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What Clients Look for When Hiring a Solopreneur

Successful Independent Consulting

The client comes first: It’s easy for you to keep their priorities and interests at the forefront of your mind. You realize that by making them look good to others (especially to their boss or significant other), you’ll end up looking good to them. Glass half-full” people are more successful than “glass half-empty” people.

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Why Your Prospect Pipeline Dries Up

Successful Independent Consulting

The most successful independent consultants find their own work by building a pipeline of leads through their own outreach efforts. Using a customer relationship management tool (CRM) can make this so much easier. So make sure you put time on your calendar every week for talking to prospects and partners.

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Is Stress Killing Productivity? Here's How Leaders Improve Efficiency & Wellbeing

Organizational Talent Consulting

Given the significant challenges increased workplace uncertainty poses, from decision-making and strategic planning to employee engagement and personal well-being, leaders need to reduce stress proactively. How gratitude makes a difference Grateful leaders experience less stress, and expressing gratitude helps both the giver and the receiver.