Art of Consulting Podcast

In this episode, Andy is with Alexis Haselberger who is a productivity expert in Alexis Haselberger Coaching and Consulting. They talked about how productivity is part of our life as human beings and it is important to look into how we can maximize our time and focus especially in a work from home, as well as a hybrid work environment set up.   Tune in now and gain brilliant tips on how to be more productive and less stressed in working from home or transitioning to a hybrid workplace.   Quotes:   “We have a limited capacity. So where do we direct it?” - Alexis Haselberger   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Greetings and Introduction of Alexis Haselberger - a productivity expert (03:03) Productivity is part of life as a human being (05:40) Being intentional of how we re-enter the world coming from the pandemic  (09:51) The feeling of having lesser things to do  (11:57) Working in a hybrid work environment (18:02) Make sure to set your work hour boundaries especially in a work-from-home setup (29:49) Managing the fragmented attention and deciding on your priorities (34:01) Being more intentional and direct in how we communicate (39:38) Facing the social challenges (40:55) Suggestions on how to be more productive and less stressed in working from home or transitioning to a hybrid workplace setup (46:39) There are things that are really beyond our control (48:05) You can reach out to Alexis Haselberger on https://www.alexishaselberger.com/    () Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy shares how complacency affects our performance and how it gets into us. You will learn about tips you can do when you see yourself getting into the complacency state and how to keep yourself from heading towards it.   Listen in now and learn all these helpful tips and insights. Quotes:   “It's Also Very Important To Know That We Don't Know Everything And That Things Change.” “One Of The Things That Complacency Ends Up Doing Is That Complacency Puts Us In A Position That We Think We Can Deviate From The Routine That Got Us There.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Going Out At Night  (06:02) Being Able To Look Around And See Things That Are A Threat To Us (07:14) Different Forms The Threat Can Come To Us (08:35) Familiraity And Complacency (11:11) What You Can Do When You Find Yourself Being Complacent   (11:55) Complacency Comes From Contentment (12:41) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, we have Andy talk about how to recognize small opportunities and use them wisely. Tune in now and you will learn how to look at it and see its value to help you decide how to use it to your advantage. Quotes:   “What we do with these opportunities what sets us apart.”  “If we define the found resources being something earned, such as gaining it through work, or through some form of a sacrifice, we're probably likely to use it wisely.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Misuse of small opportunities or resources (04:30) Using the opportunities for your advantage (06:26) Looking at the opportunities as something that’s earned (07:24) Being more productive (08:44) Recognizing and respecting small opportunities (09:28) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, Andy shares an insight he learned from Archie Comic Books. He talks about how we develop the stories in between the pictures to get to the next picture and eventually finishing the whole story of the comic book. He compares that to authoring our own story between the goals we want to achieve and being intentional about it.   Listen in now and gain full insight into this concept. Quotes:   “What I've Found Is That The Goals That Cause Disappointment Are Meant Very Little To Me, Was A Result Of Me Not Being Very Intentional About Developing My Story.” “If We Write Our Script Properly, And We Are Very Focused On What We Are Trying To Build From Our Two Points Of Our Goals. By Default, We Are Leaving Things Out.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Comic Book Stories And Setting Goals (03:01) Being The Author Of The Story In Between The Pictures And Being Intentional About It (04:02) Knowing How To Leave Things Out To Make Sure To Get To The Next Picture (06:08) Being Focused On What You’re Trying To Build   (06:58) Author The Story In Between The Pictures (Goals)     (08:00) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy talks about properly managing your time and space in your work to ensure success. He shares tips and examples on how to do this and keep your time and space appropriately intended to the work ahead and greatly help you succeed.   Tune in now and learn this principle that will surely contribute to enhancing the quality of your service. Quotes:   “Choosing One Thought Over Another Changes The Situation Drastically.” “Properly Managing Our Mental Space Is The Ability To Control The Internal Dialogue From The External Events. Which Result In An Appropriate Response.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Managing Time And Space In A Hockey Game Relating To Consulting/Profession (02:14) Measuring Time Is Critical To Their Success (03:37) Space Is The Operating Zone Where You Work (09:09) Properly Managing Your Mental Space And Keeping It Clean And Ready For The Work Ahead (10:03) Having The Mental Dialogue To Choose The Proper Response       (10:59) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy talks about the two things that will facilitate your growth in your personal and professional development, accountability and responsibility. You will learn how to allow yourself to be more accountable, and execute your responsibilities.         Tune in now and learn about these and more!       Quotes:   “The Individuals Are Accountable To Themselves. I Believe That Individuals Are Obligated To Do What's Right For Themselves.” “This is about saying no to the things that don't serve you and saying yes to the things that do serve you.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Talking About Mark Cuban In “Shark Tank” (02:59) Being Direct Yet Still Respectful (04:03) Who Are You Accountable To? (05:10) Two Main Things That Drive Accountability (06:16) We Have Responsibilities (07:54) Meeting Our Objectives Through Accountability And Responsibility (10:10) Allowing Yourself To Be More Accountable And Execute Your Responsibilities (11:11) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy shares insights about being in the answer business and being in the question business. As a consultant, there are traits that are beneficial as they build up your soft skills as well as your relationship with clients.   Listen in now and learn about these traits that will surely benefit you as you grow your career.                 Quotes:   “What Consulting Gave Me Was The Opportunity To Have An Answer.” “What I Realized Was The Best Consultants Were In The Question Business.” “The Purpose Of Being In The Question Business Is Not To Allow The Consultant To Have A Better Answer. The Purpose Is To Allow The Client To Get A Better Answer.” “Being In The Answer Business Is Good, But Being In The Question Business Is Great.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) What’s Great With Consulting (05:12) Being In The Answer Business (06:37) Asking A Lot Of Questions (07:54) Consultants Are In The Question Business (08:34) Being Inquisitive As A Consultant (10:13) Can’t Be In The Ego Business (11:27) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, we have Andy speak about how confusion and delay may hurt businesses. He points out that these are part of life and businesses because of the constant change but we can definitely minimize its impact and experience the best results.   Listen in now and learn how to minimize the impact of confusion and delay.   Quotes:   “Confusion and delay hurt business.” “Confusion And Delay Happens Because We Let Negatives Live, Where There Should Be Positives.” “We Don't Actually Remove Those Negatives, We Must Add Positives In Their Place.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Confusion And Delay Hurt Businesses (04:42) What Causes Confusion And Delay (06:10) Filling The Lack With Positive Inputs    (07:05) Life And Business Is Constantly Changing And Confusion And Delay Is Part Of It (08:25) Minimizing The Impact Of Confusion And Delay  (09:12) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers  

In this episode, Kat and Andy talk about the blooming opportunities today, especially in the consulting industry. They encourage us to take it and make the most out of it as they share tips on how to seize these opportunities and get the best things that are there for you to grab ahold of.   Jump right into this conversation now and learn these tips to take advantage of opportunities in front of you!   Quotes:   “It Was Always The Best Time But I Think That There’s More Abundance In Opportunity Now Than Ever Before.” “When We See These Opportunities, Take It, But Then Do Every Single Thing You Can, To Develop What You Can For Your Future.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:18) The Lack Of Workers (04:01) Taking Advantage Of The Situation’s Opportunity (08:10) Develop What You Can For Your Future (10:41) A Difference In Mindset (16:05) Becoming More Creative To The Opportunity (18:15) Top Three Things You Can Do To Take Advantage Of The Opportunity  (19:55) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy talks about how regret can shape us and lead us on to different directions in life. He shares how we can take your experiences and regrets and maximize the learnings that you can get out of it and continue to grow and thrive. Tune in now and learn about the two main forms and regrets and how to get the most out of your experiences.   Quotes:   “I Think That Regrets Teach Us A Tremendous Amount. And I Think It's Something That It Provides Us Learning Opportunities That We Can Carry Into The Future.” “There Are Many Learning Opportunities That Generate Experience, And That Experience Can Create Wisdom.” “Regret Can't Be Eliminated But It Is An Incredible Learning Tool That Is Built Into Human Beings For The Purpose Of Learning.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) The Regrets Of Not Being A Good Teammate (04:03) Learning A Lot From Regrets (05:10) Two Main Forms Of Regrets (06:05) Shame Could Come In Different Forms (06:48) Minimizing The Amount Of Shame We Experience (08:07) Maximizing Our Learning (09:27) Forgive Yourself, Move On, And Learn Quick (10:14) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers