Consulting Matters

MAY 13, 2021

Do you know what keeps your ideal client up at night? Not only do you have to know what's on your ideal client's mind, but you need to know what they need - hint - it is NOT the process you are trying to sell. Phil started a business in 2000, and 18 years later, he sold it!

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2023

I realized that I had been neglecting my needs and boundaries around work, and I needed to make some changes in my life and business to prevent burnout from taking over again. So, let's get started with the CURE method for burnout recovery. So, let's get started with the CURE method for burnout recovery. So here it goes!

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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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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bosses, colleagues and friends all questioned the wisdom of quitting his high-paying job and steady paycheck for the unknowns of starting his own consulting business. After over 15 years of consistent and growing consulting success - they now understand exactly why he did it. Do you want to start or grow your own business?

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. They go to networking events and try to explain that they are a consultant or coach but instead of getting head nods and curiosity.they experience the angst of the blank stares. You are not alone.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly impact the entire company. What is Management Consulting A lot of people ask me, “What is management consulting exactly?”It’s

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2020

Almost all the consultants and coaches that I mentor want to become an executive advisor. Three Things You Need To Succeed as an Executive Advisor. So if you want to become an executive advisor - you have to first have a vision for the significance of this role.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's be real - you don't want to grow your OWN consulting or coaching business for the money. If you were in it for the money, you'd stay in corporate. Your goal is to have a career and business that supports your total life priorities and allows you to use your gifts and passions to make a difference in the world.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Sarah transformed from a consultant to a mentor, helping others navigate their path to success. Her experiences with starting her business and her unyielding belief in herself and the power of mentorship serve as a strong narrative of persistence and resilience. Sarah's journey is an open book, marked by both triumphs and trials.

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The Consultants Peer Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

practice) in a deeper, more meaningful way – How you consult, in addition to What you do. practice) in a deeper, more meaningful way – How you consult, in addition to What you do. As you are likely aware, there are enumerable media articles on ethics lapses in management consulting.

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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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Consulting Matters

APRIL 24, 2020

I am super excited to introduce you all to Charles Browne, the latest graduate from the Consultant’s Institute, who has got an amazing new business that he is launching, so welcome. So, I started my profession career in the Navy, as a member of the Naval Nuclear Power Program. Charles Browne : Hi.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 26, 2022

When asked what consulting firms do, consultants often simplify the industry by describing it as a “one-stop shop” for formulating and implementing strategies that lead to solutions for their clients. As an individual working for a consulting firm, your role may not be so broad. Taking initiative.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 16, 2020

A couple of days ago I wrote an article that differentiates between consultants and coaches and the respective business models. Quick Recap on the Difference Between Consultants and Coaches. Consultants and coaches are both executive advisors. Consultants and coaches are both executive advisors. What is a Subcontractor?

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This just in: doing what everyone expects of you is OUT, doing what what makes you happy is IN. She got her start as a professional actress when she was working for a non-profit organization and doing a bit of commercial work along the side. Do you want to start your own business but are on the fence? Take Action.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 8, 2020

Have you fallen out of love with your career (or has it fallen out of love with you?) You know you're ready for more - just not more of the same. You want to take charge of your career and time but how? Start your own business? Or how the relentless pressure to perform is burning you out. Anna Quindlen.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

‘Technological innovation’ has recently become an ossified catch-all term not only in venture capital circles, but in management consultancy as well. Such issues gain increasing relevance in a consulting career, if one decides to take projects with start-ups. Start-up in the Plastics Industry.

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Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Not only do you open yourself to far more viable employees, but you can also save quite a lot of money. The need for effective training programs is crucial for success, but it can be difficult when you have employees all over the world. That’s where learning and development (L&D) firms come in.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 29, 2021

Being a business consultant is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs you can have. Each and every day you are setting out to help other businesses succeed. The path to becoming a successful business consultant is not going to be the same for everyone. This post will share 5 tips on how to get started.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

If you missed the article, click here to read it.). This style of leadership is about who you know and where you work. Your boss becomes very important to you as you seek to gain what you want by pleasing the right people. The Four Stages of Power in Leadership and Organizations.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Know where you spend your time. In order to manage your money, you need to know how much is coming in and where it is going. In order to manage your money, you need to know how much is coming in and where it is going. Assuming 8 hours of sleep, you have 16 hours available to spend each day. Networking.

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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. That’s it.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. No one enjoys being turned down, especially in the case of a consulting role where a lot of preparation is required. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 31, 2020

In general, consultants are not the biggest fans of marketing, even in the best of times. But here's the deal - how you treat your clients (those you already know and are working with AND the ones you don't know yet that you meet through marketing) could define your consulting brand. So what can you do?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2022

Ever heard of the saying “take care of your mental health before your mental health takes care of you?” 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.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2022

You spend time completing tasks, eating meals, working out, and hanging out with friends. When you spend your time, it is not lost, but rather exchanged for something else. You may receive a salary, full belly, stronger muscles, or simply an enjoyable time. In a casual position, you receive a defined wage, say $15 per hour.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

So, you recently graduated high school, got into a top school, and now suddenly you are bombarded with talk about internships, clubs, top firms, consulting interviews, and more. Here are 5 tips that will put you on the right track to navigating the recruiting process: 1. Explore and ask questions.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 4, 2021

Ever since I started my undergraduate degree, I was keen on securing a job in strategy consulting. You get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment surrounding yourself with smart people and learning about business problems in a variety of industries. This ultimately leads to a steep learning curve. Work-life balance.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 8, 2018

Transcript: Let’s talk about the difference between a consultant and a consulting business owner, because they’re very different, and a lot of people don’t understand the difference. You’re a contractor. There’s nothing that really can help you in terms of momentum; you have to start from scratch.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Lately, we’ve been hearing the same question from more and more law students – How do I transition to management consulting after law school? This may surprise some of you: after all, why “waste” law school and go into an entirely unrelated field? Or why leave a partner track in a law firm to start over?

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 27, 2018

Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn: Well hello there everybody it's Betsy Jordyn of the Consultants Institute, and I am so excited to finally be interviewing Michael Zipursky of Consulting Success. So tell me a little bit about you. So you have your own business consulting success. Zipursky: Oh, wow. Time flies.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. Michael, so great to be with you.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You did it! You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. However, you have multiple months before you begin. Maybe you received this offer after a summer internship and must return to school for a final year.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

If you are short on time and looking to upskill here are some tips. If you are less than a year away from applying for jobs you may be better off building a surface level understanding of the core consulting skills and then trying to identify places where you have already applied these tools in your life.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 3, 2018

A little patience and a lot of value are all it takes to prove your high-dollar consulting worth. The Secret to Landing Six-Figure Consulting Projects with Dauwn Parker. Thank you, Michael. I’m really excited to have you come on here, Dauwn, and just share with us your journey and experience along the consulting path.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 8, 2018

Specific metrics that you can use to get more clients, win more business , and actually grow your consulting business. It’s really important that you track the number of conversations that you have, because there’s very few people out there who will just win business without having a conversation.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 31, 2018

How can other self-employed consultants become wealthy too? Reflecting on my years as an independent consultant, I’ve boiled it down to five keys to success. Reflecting on my years as an independent consultant, I’ve boiled it down to five keys to success. Five Steps to Becoming a Millionaire Consultant 1. But I digress.)

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