Episode 146: Advice from the Best in the Business - 2024 Edition
May 31, 2024
This podcast brings together top consulting industry leaders who share their best advice for aspiring consultants. Learn from experts like CEOs and founders on practical strategies for career progression in consulting, from brand building to reaching partner roles. Get insights on navigating different career stages, embracing managerial duties, and ensuring success in professional services business. Valuable tips and recommendations packed into one episode!
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Develop a Clear Identity as a Partner
Approaching partnership requires a strong identity and clear vision.
Establish yourself as a guru or focus on driving growth for the organization.
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Focus on Team Success as a Manager
As a manager, shift focus from individual success to team success.
Enable others to perform and prioritize their growth and development.
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Broad Experience over Early Specialization
Early in your consulting career, prioritize broad experience over specialization.
This builds foundational skills applicable even in specialized leadership roles later.
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Ready to supercharge your consulting career? Packed with insights, this episode of Climb In Consulting brings you a whole host of valuable advice from some of the industry’s leading figures.
Regular listeners will know that we occasionally change gears to bring you special round-up episodes. And if you’re new to the show, sit back and enjoy, you’re in for a real treat!
In every interview, we ask our guests one key question:
"What's your single best piece of advice for aspiring consultants, managers, and those aiming for partner?"
Since our guests represent diverse backgrounds and career paths, their answers are as unique as they are insightful.
Many of you have told us these pieces of advice are like gold, so we compile them into special episodes – just like this one.
This time around, get ready to hear from a fantastic selection of guests featured over the past eight months on Climb In Consulting. Our experts include:
- Graeme Curwen, Co-Founder and CEO of Enfuse Group
- Assad Ahmed, CEO of Phase 3
- Simon Dixon, CEO of Hatmill
- Marc Jantzen, Founder of The Consultancy Growth Network
- David Bailey, Strategic M&A Advisor
- Graeme Freeman, Co-founder of Freeman Clarke
- Mark Grice, Co-founder of Total Negotiation Group
- Sarah Matthew, Founder of The Vibrant Company
These thought leaders share practical strategies for navigating every phase of your consulting career, so whether you're just starting out or seeking that push to the pinnacle, this episode delivers actionable guidance and inspiration.
Ready to climb to new heights? Tune in to the new Climb In Consulting episode and unlock your full potential.
Enjoy the show!
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