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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

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. In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

This article explains how to determine your “base rate”, and the external factors that will impact your pricing. Links to articles on how to raise your rate or switch to a fixed fee are at the end of this one.) Or did you learn on the job as an internal resource with a company, and if so, did you have access to formal training?

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How to Make Your Contacts Count with Vern Schellenger

Consulting Matters

Today, I am talking to Vern Schellenger, president of the premier networking training and coaching company Contacts Count. My work with him has permanently changed how I see and approach networking. How to approach networking strategically so you get better results. If so, don't worry; you are not alone! Let's do this!

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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How to Build a Networking Strategy, On-Air Coaching with Vern Schellenger

Consulting Matters

How finding like-minded friends in a new city can start with strategic networking. Be a fly on the wall as Vern coaches me on how to network in this on-air coaching session. He is a passionate advocate for training and coaching individuals and teams to become more effective when they are networking and building relationships.

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How to Figure Out Your Consulting Bill Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

You need to consider the real and perceived value of your services, expertise, and experience, as well as geography and market conditions. Was it at a big firm with formal training (for example Deloitte, Bain & Company) or did you learn on the job as an internal resource with a company? Typical rates vary by industry too.

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How to Get Started In Organizational Consulting [On-Air Coaching with David Manguiat]

Consulting Matters

As an organization development consultant, I played a key role in aligning the senior executive team around how service was delivered on the front lines, what needed to happen to establish Disney's Animal Kingdom as a must-see park, and how the creative and operational teams partnered together.