Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Being a self-employed consultant or “solopreneur” isn’t for everyone. I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Now I run a national talent agency for HR consultants as well as the Professional Independent Consultants of America, both organizations that help independent consultants be successful.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

As businesses increasingly recognize the potential of clean tech, consulting firms play a vital role in guiding organizations towards successful adoption. Here are five opportunities for consulting firms to serve clients in the clean tech space. Consulting firms can assist by conducting thorough financial modeling and ROI analysis.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 4, 2022

I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. It takes a tremendous amount of confidence and energy to be successfully self-employed. Is there a lot of demand for your expertise on an interim, consulting, or outsourced basis? Can you manage a higher deductible and possibly reduced coverage?

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

An empath is someone with an extremely reactive neurological system which causes them to absorb both the positive and stressful energies around them. The first step towards managing your empath abilities and keep them working for you is to own that you are an empath and learn how to set boundaries around your work. I'm an Empath.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

If you want to start or grow a profitable consulting and coaching business you need systems and processes to consistently attract, impress and convert a steady stream of ideal clients and deliver exceptional results once you land them. Here's 10 ways to perceive the significance of your role and why consultants and coaches matter.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Below is our list of top 10 Canadian schools for those hoping to launch a career in management consulting. University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management). McGill University (Desautels Faculty of Management). HEC Montreal. University of Waterloo. The answer lies in a variety of factors.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

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. Last year, after 2.5 Internal strategy isn’t for everyone.

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The Management Centre

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I need to manage my stakeholders and I don’t know where to start. As a project manager it’s important to know and understand who your stakeholders are and how to manage your relationships with them. For other bigger, more complex projects you can face a potential minefield of relationships that you need to manage.

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Women in Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The next of my posts on Bobbie LaPorte’s talk on how to achieve a high quality work and personal life , is her third Key to Success: Manage your energy. Bobbie also reminded us that there are 4 dimensions of personal energy : . One of the key things I absorbed was to manage your energy, not your time.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Today I'll discuss the positioning traps that hold consultants back from their impact and earning potential. To set the context for what I mean by positioning traps – I need to take you back in time to 1997 when m y mentor and professor told me – people don't get what you do and what you can offer as an organizational consultant.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in transforming various industries, including renewable energy. By harnessing the potential of AI, companies can optimize the integration and management of clean technologies , leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 9, 2024

Are you an aspiring manager? In this article, Petia Tzanova, =mc Learning and Development Consultant draws on her extensive career to outline key considerations when taking your first step into management. If you are ready, it’s crucial to reflect on whether management is truly the right path for you.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2022

This sums up the fast-paced, highly pressured environment of management consulting. There are a number of reasons why people decide to take up a career in consulting, including: Exposure to a variety of projects and industries. Before joining the consulting industry, you should read a lot about the industry.

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Consultant Journal

JANUARY 4, 2021

If you’re in the startup phase of your consulting business, you’re probably working through some common processes: What’s my business? What systems do I need in place to get paid, manage workflow and grow? What systems do I need in place to get paid, manage workflow and grow? How do I set goals?

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2018

One of the most important questions both new and seasoned consultants MUST answer is: "How much should I charge for my consulting services?". It's where the rubber hits the road on your eventual income you earn as a consultant and how scalable that income ultimately becomes. How Do Set Fees for my Consulting Services?

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2018

One of the most important questions both new and seasoned consultants MUST answer is: "How much should I charge for my consulting services?". It's where the rubber hits the road on your eventual income you earn as a consultant and how scalable that income ultimately becomes. How Do Set Fees for my Consulting Services?

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Let’s face it, not all consultants are created equal. Over the last 20 years I’ve interacted with probably a thousand management consultants, from local independent practitioners to global “big four” advisors. Some are rock stars and some never will be, regardless of their education or what consulting firm they work for.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

We’re continuing our Top 10 Consulting Firms series this week by focusing our expert eye on the Middle East. Ask any consultant about the Middle East, and Booz (now Strategy&) will be the first name on their lips! Currently, Strategy& does major public (read: government) consulting work outside the U.S.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

We also discuss Puja's Amplified Life Triangle, a vital tool for understanding energy management and achieving a balance between logic and intuition in our lives and businesses. Betsy is the host of the weekly Enough Already podcast, blog, and YouTube channel, with over 300 episodes.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

This article will examine some of the transitions that the pandemic has precipitated in the consulting industry , and prognosticate about what the future face of consulting will look like in a post pandemic world. Shift 3: Internal Consulting. Shift 4: Sustainability Consulting. However, the changes don’t stop there.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I am applying to management consulting in my home country in Europe. There was one piece of feedback common from both firms: "I was interviewing on a low energy level". They both said that they were happy I was calm during the interviews, but they would appreciate a "higher energy level". Additional Resources.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 3, 2022

Managing your motivation, and knowing what to do when motivation levels are low, is therefore an essential life skill. Managing motivation is an especially important skill in consultancy, where multiple projects can sometimes be overwhelming and burdensome. Another important factor in managing motivation is your surroundings.

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Brimstone Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Managing your career is your responsibility. Instead, managing your career is something that needs to be done on an ongoing basis. Those who consistently manage their career are more likely to achieve their professional and career goals than those who don’t. What were you aware of, and how well did you manage the politics?

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 20, 2022

“What are examples of some of the best consultant websites?” ” “Why does an independent consultant need a website?” ” As a specialist in design, copywriting, and marketing for consultants, I’m biased. I believe every consultant should have a website. It even instills confidence in you.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 29, 2020

"Money is congealed energy, and releasing it releases life's possibilities." - Joseph Campbell. Most consultants and coaches experience fears around money. Having this mindset is essential for consultants and coaches, especially those want to work with senior leaders. I said, "I am not an expense to be managed.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 22, 2021

Dane Sequeira was an advanced professional degree consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. In the field of nonlinear dynamics, Dane studied ocean energy harvesting buoys. He worked at the Los Angeles office of BCG, performing due diligence with private equity clients and assisting management teams with firm acquisitions.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2023

This means being kind to yourself and acknowledging that burnout is a real issue that affects many consultants, coaches, and business owners – and high-achievers in general. As a consultant or coach, I don’t need to explain to you what a start/stop and continue exercise is. I have been an entrepreneur for over 15 years.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 12, 2021

If you're a PO or a product manager, you might need to explain this product's strategy now. As a senior manager, you might want to explain the company's state and explain the current goals. The post Decide When You Need to Meet, Workshop, or Write to Save Energy and Time appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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Martinka Consulting

MARCH 27, 2021

The headlines about the Texas freeze and energy disaster caught my attention. The bottom line is Texas officials had been warned many times over the last 30 years about their energy infrastructure not being winterproof. His attackers got in through his previous managed service provider that had not deleted access to his system.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Discussion on management consultancy often reduces the clientele of strategy firms to multinational corporations. Although this might largely be the case, such a simplistic view ignores a major field of consulting: governmental and public sector advisory services. Different mindset. Different stakeholders.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

Consulting is a different ballgame altogether. After landing the job, your focus should not be on trying to consult within your specific field of study. And in the process of completing those tasks, give yourself enough time to check in with your manager to ensure you are on the right path.

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Management Consulted

MAY 7, 2017

Here at MC, we’ve been absolutely thrilled to launch our new series and bring you some juicy insights into the Top 10 Consulting firms in every major consulting city and region around the world. So with happy, gleeful faces, let’s check out the Top 10 Consulting Firms in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

This week, we bring you the Top 10 Consulting firms in New York – the power center of the world. If you are a New Yorker, just moved there with hope and zeal to conquer the consulting world, or are just looking for some world-class information on the top consulting firms in New York, here is what we have for you.

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Nash Consulting

JUNE 29, 2022

Organization B sees high turnover among their best people, wastes time and energy through workplace negativity, experiences high levels of absenteeism, takes their frustration out on customers, and is generally falling behind the pack in terms of innovation, achievement, and profits. So, what does it mean to have skilled managers?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2020

As a consultant you’ll have plenty of things to think about as you build your career. This article looks at some of the key questions to consider as you pursue a career in the management consulting industry. Is consulting for you? When wondering whether consulting is for you, passion is the primary consideration.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 9, 2016

Successfully harnessing humanity’s creative energy clearly requires high levels of cooperation. And so, it has never been more important for individuals, firms, government and the world at large to think about how we can harness our collective creative energy.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Consulting is a relationship business and the things you put into place like high-quality website and content do more than attract a lead. The 5 Tactics.

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