Makarios Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a leader, you have the primary responsibility to deal with them – and deal with them you must, because such issues never resolve on their own! And the list goes on. Whatever tough people issues are causing your stomach to churn, here are nine questions to ask to help you tackle the matter and get your business back on track!

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 30, 2023

You know this, but you may still have the lame blue-gray square on our personal LinkedIn profile—the one that appears next to your current job listing. You need to look like—and, of course, be—a legitimate business, not just someone doing side projects while looking for a full-time position. Click on “Company.”

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I'm sure you have personally lived through those 70-hour workweeks that took you from your hobbies and time with your family. And now that you have broken free of your golden handcuffs and escaped your 9-5, you want to make sure no one else experienced what you did.

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Buzzsprout

MARCH 11, 2024

In this step-by-step guide, we will look at what makes show notes an important part of your podcast workflow and why they're worth the extra effort! Get more guests via cross-promotion When potential guests see that you promote people and businesses in your show notes, they are more likely to agree to be on your podcast.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 8, 2020

"If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all." You want to take charge of your career and time but how? Step 1: Make a Bugs List. On the surface they seem to be about the nutty way your company redefined your job (or took it away.)

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Seems like a good excuse to raise your rates, and now is the perfect time. The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just around the corner, now is the time to inform your clients that your rates will be going up next year. Jot it down.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 29, 2024

While most of what follows will seem intuitive, the key rests in the order in which the steps are completed. Skipping any of these steps will severely limit a team’s potential, but adhering to them will result in a winning performance. Before the case competition even begins, you should have people in mind you want to work with.

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Halo Psych

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s because the phrase impostor syndrome isn’t the correct one. Whereas phenomenon suggests that it’s something interesting, unexpected, and there might be other things going on that play a part. Focusing on failure and ignoring your successes. You can complete the assessment here [link] 2. I know, right?!

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

When Roy and I started working on his business build and brand several years ago, at the time, it made sense for Roy to leverage his process and system expertise as the foundation of his consulting business. Still, he had a tough time pulling the trigger on this business model. 2) You don't have to do it yourself.

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The Management Centre

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Then take these two steps to boost your energy…. To boost your energy you need to focus on the right things for you. To boost your energy you need to focus on the right things for you. Social life: are you spending time when you are not working doing the things you enjoy, or with the people you really like to be with?

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes. I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. So, what’s the key to getting people to connect with you and your brand on LinkedIn?

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 3, 2023

Unclear roles and responsibilities are one common workplace stressor. Here is one simple yet powerful tool busy leaders can successfully apply to deal with ambiguity. An increasingly ambiguous world impacts all of us. Having a reliable way to clarify workplace ambiguity helps you avoid costly mistakes and improve performance.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Over the years there has been one particular roadblock that I watch both new and experienced consultants and coaches hit time and time again. We can see the transformation that’s waiting for them… …But when it comes time to put that value into words and communicate it to those same clients?

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we begin this new year, I encourage you to spend some quiet time reflecting on this past year - the unforeseen challenges, the changes you made to your leadership habits, and what is most important. Critical reflection on personal experiences unlocks learnings that leads to better judgment and decision-making. Responsibility.

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UPD Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2023

I have outlined simple but critical steps organizations can take to create buy-in, facilitate change, and complete their initiatives. I have outlined simple but critical steps organizations can take to create buy-in, facilitate change, and complete their initiatives. an opportunity to drive, inform, or consult on the project work).

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

This article is your first step. When you make these seven decisions, you will gain CLARITY on what success looks like (to you) and cultivate the CONFIDENCE needed to pursue success without hesitation boldly. The first thing your on-purpose business needs is a more significant reason for existence than making money.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

One of my favorite things to write and talk about is copywriting. If you're ready to discover how to talk about what you do in a way that is compelling to your ideal clients, then read on. Which for most of my clients - it's their absolute least favorite thing. Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. Go to Amazon.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 4, 2024

Recent evidence suggests that the percentage of data-driven organizations recently doubled, an increase greater than at any time before. Recent evidence suggests that the percentage of data-driven organizations recently doubled, an increase greater than at any time before. What sets a data-driven organization apart?

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Halo Psych

APRIL 17, 2024

Based on my experience, not just of the past few months, but of many years working across all sectors, leadership teams from different sectors have more in common than not. And one of the things they have the most in common is a frustration with meetings. Poorly timed meetings. People not contributing during the meeting.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes. If you are aiming for a consulting internship or full-time job, there is also an unavoidable hurdle you will need to jump – case interviews. It can be as simple as “I have two main buckets, now I want to dive into the first one’. Case interviews can be stressful. Explain your thought process.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You are not alone if you are on a quest for that perfect career or feel stuck in a rut. Here is what you need to know about an ancient Japanese concept called ikigai and three steps to find career fulfillment. Here is a short video on the concept of mental imagery used by athletes. Here is a short video on the meaning of ikigai.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2023

More than a few things have recently changed, and one thing that experts can agree on is that the world and workplace will remain turbulent in the future. Being able to make change work is one of those leadership skills that are more important now than ever. We all will likely need to make some changes soon.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 12, 2023

This seems like a simple task because formal education has forced us, at one time or another, to take notes. The world of formal education, however, is typically parsed out so an individual only needs to focus on one subject at a time. Multiple people can speak at the same time.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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. On a daily basis, consultants are helping their clients resolve challenging issues to bring about desired outcomes.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

As someone who recently completed graduate school and began a consulting career, I have learned what was useful and important during my academic career as well as what was a waste of time. This article reflects on 4 activities that were common time sinks in college. I am a big proponent of diversifying your education.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Imagine this: you are three months away from graduating, and you have five job offers printed out and sitting in front of you on the table. Which one do you pick? If all else is equal, you pick the highest paying one, right? Or, do you pick the one that moves you to your dream city?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 3, 2022

Break the journey into smaller steps. It can be difficult to appreciate the effect of each small step towards completing the ultimate goal. Looking down a long tunnel towards a tiny glimmer of light at the end of a very long passage can make beginning to walk down that passage seem like a waste of time.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2023

Unlike their undergrad-sourced peers, most grad school-sourced consultants start thinking about their career next steps on an accelerated timeline, around the 2-year mark. The consulting perks of fancy dinners and luxury hotels kind of lose their appeal over time. Both pathways involve more intense work schedules.

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The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And you haven’t been sure how to keep your business going during these crazy times. Three steps that I take every day keep me sane and moving forward. In challenging times, it only makes things worse if we make up stuff that’s simply not true. Breathe, and get present in the here and now several times a day.

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LSA Global

MARCH 11, 2024

Although most believe that the ability to measure the effectiveness of corporate training is too challenging or too expensive, evaluating the impact and return on training investments can and should be done in the right situations. Let’s look at the research and a proven model to measure the effectiveness of corporate training.

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Buzzsprout

APRIL 1, 2024

Follow this step-by-step guide to learn the tools you can use to transcribe your own podcast! The turnaround time for a human scribe is also longer, ranging from six hours to a full day. This method is free and costs only your time. One tool we have built is Cohost AI. Temi Rev Sonix.ai

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2021

You need to make each of those 7 seconds count by submitting a CV that is properly structured, impactful and that ensures you move on to the interview phase. While you can certainly place this as your LinkedIn URL on your CV, it is much better if you simplify the link by following these simple steps: Go to your personal profile.

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Buzzsprout

JANUARY 8, 2024

A little time spent on this step can go a long way toward keeping the conversation productive and avoiding awkward silences. What is the one thing I want to accomplish or convey? Do some research It's up to you how much research you want to do on your guest beforehand. Can you give an example?

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Buzzsprout

APRIL 8, 2024

Most of the time, you want to make your podcast as accessible to the public as possible. In this step-by-step guide, we'll break down the unique perks of private podcasts and the best platforms for distribution based on your needs. So, what exactly can a private show accomplish that a public podcast can't?

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The Management Centre

JULY 5, 2023

Here’s a scenario we hear regularly from participants on our training programmes, and we think many people will identify: Your big or complex task keeps getting moved from one to-do list to the next without making progress on it. Then WHAM, it’s suddenly urgent as well as important and you have minimal time to work on it.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 21, 2022

Many students spend too much time focused on the present: whether it’s homework assignments, working a part time job, or looking forward to the weekend. Thus, you will be sending out many applications to potential employers hoping to land one or more positions. To begin your career, you need to land an initial job.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 2, 2022

Most leaders want a better year than the one they just had. The slogan Press On! Fueled by passion, perseverance requires sustained commitment and discipline despite the difficulty or length of time needed to succeed. Researchers concluded that success involves a sustained and focused application of talent over time.

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