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From Disney to Diverse Leadership with Former Walt Disney World Parks President, Meg Crofton

Consulting Matters

Meg's impressive journey to the top and her insights on leadership and personal development are truly enlightening. Growing up with a father involved in the space program and an education in marketing, Meg’s roots have significantly influenced her perspective on leadership.

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How to Build Your Consulting or Coaching Brand on Social Media (even if you’re not a fan)

Consulting Matters

That’s how social media can feel for many consultants and coaches. Download my “Win on LinkedIn” cheat sheet to help you build your brand and get clients. Behind every profile is a person and as a consultant or coach you love people. Imagine walking into a networking event and you don’t know a soul.

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Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell

Consulting Matters

Want a common sense, down-to-earth approach for developing leaders, growing organizations, and creating a profitable consulting or coaching business? Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker.

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The Long Game with Author, Speaker, Consultant, and Broadway Lyricist Dorie Clark

Consulting Matters

During our discussion, we explored Dorie's journey into entrepreneurship and how she transitioned from the non-profit world to consulting. ” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review , she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. magazine.

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5 Shifts to Instantly Increase Your Consulting Success and Impact

Consulting Matters

The cold, hard facts about the consulting profession is that most change efforts fail. Failure has everything do with ineffective change leadership at the top. If you want to make a greater difference with your consulting, it begins with shifting your perspective on what your role is ultimately about. Everything but them.

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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. 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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Narrow Your Niche to Win More Work as a Solopreneur

Successful Independent Consulting

I’ve mentored and represented hundreds of independent consultants and repeatedly I see those with a well-defined niche win more work. Working within the intersection between these disciplines, Jack emphasizes leadership development, inter-cultural business communication, employee engagement, and customer focus.

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