Art of Consulting Podcast

In this episode, Andy shares the lessons that playing golf taught him. You will learn about the essence of having an approach to life and what to do when misfortunes happen.  Tune in now and enhance your soft skills as you find that approach that works for you! Quotes: “It Was About Teaching The Technical Steps, But Understanding Why Those Tactical Steps Were Necessary.” “It's Really Important To Understand That Misfortune Is Going To Happen.” “We Can't Eliminate Them [Misfortunes], All We Can Do Is Find That Approach That Works And Understand The Key Feedback Points Of That Approach.” 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  (01:29) The First Time I Played Golf (02:19) The Concept Of Having An Approach (03:35) Recognizing The Feedback When Results Are Not As Expected (04:21) Things That Almost Always Happened When Things Go Off Track  (05:26) Forcing The Result That You’re Looking For (06:21) It’s Not To Eliminate Misfortune  (07:59) Find Approaches And Processes That Work (08:18) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy talks about a better question to ask yourself that will help you in your life and career journey now. It is great to take this time and reflect on the things that you need to keep, change, or improve.  So, listen in now and try out Andy’s suggestions and experience its benefits. Quotes: “I Realize Is That I Am Who I Am Today Because Of The Decisions That That 25-year-old Self.” 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  (01:29) Advising Your 25-year-old Self (02:01) Would Your 25-year-old Self Listen? (03:26) The Better Question (03:53) What Would Your 25-year-old Self Advise You? (05:27) The Path I Had To Take (05:58) You Can Travel To The Future (06:37) Asking Yourself Today   (07:19) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, we are going to learn how to catch negative self-judgment that we sometimes unintentionally do to ourselves. Andy is going to give tips that you can do once you find yourself in this situation and break free from the negative impact it brings to you, your relationships, and your career. Go ahead and tune in to this episode now! Quotes: “Seldom Do People Judge Us.” “Understand That There's Judgment In The Sense Of Trying To Get Ourselves Better, But Then That Negative Self-judgment Can Definitely Hold Us Back And Will Hold Us Back.” 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) My Career Hit A Plateau Because Of Judgment  (04:07) There Was No “They” (06:34) Self-judgment And What You Can Do About It   (09:23) Negative Self-judgment Need To Be Stopped  (10:20) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Cat and Andy wrap up the year 2020 with inspiring thoughts as well as share tips you can easily do to effectively plan forward for what you want to achieve in the future as we welcome 2021. They talk about focus, health, and acts of kindness to start this next exciting season. So, come on, and let’s join Cat Lam and Andy Fry let’s wrap up 2020 and step into 2021 with hope, courage, and a good plan! Quotes: “We Still Have To Take The Reins, And Figure Out What We're Going To Be Like How We Want To Live Our Lives In The Next Few Moments In Time.” “We Have To Really Focus On The Things That We Can Control And Give Up On The Things That We Can't Control.” “Even Something As Small As Paying Attention To The Music That You Listen To, Or What You Bring Into Your Brain, Or What You Tell Yourself Is Going To Make A Huge Difference To Your Life.‘’ Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Wrap Up Of 2020 (00:51) Not Coming Out Of 2020 The Same (02:55) Figuring Out What We’re Going To Be (03:47) Focusing On The Things We Can Control (05:05) Choosing To Put The Better Situation Closer (07:50) Independent Events Happen (09:19) Being Intentional In Forming Good Habits (12:55) Top Things That You Should Be Looking At (15:00) Looking Into Better Health (19:07) Paying Attention To What You Bring Into Your Mind (22:09) Being Careful Of What We Normalize In Our Life    (24:50) Doing Acts Of Kindness For Somebody            (25:20) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy shares wise advice as we go through our career journey, remembering how it was when we were starting off and reaching the level that we are now on. It is good to learn how to function effectively in each level we go through as the consulting world turns. Learn these smart tips as you tune in to this episode now. Quotes: “Not Everybody In The Room Has The Same Level Of Experience That You Have.‘’ “Our Chronological Age Doesn't Always Show The Level Of Experience We Have In A Particular Topic.” “Look For Those Mentors, Gather As Much Information As You Possibly Can.” “Be More Patient With People Who Are Less Experienced, Help Them Out, You Know, Be A Good Guide, For Those Who Are Starting Their Careers” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Career Path Taken (01:26) Remembering How It Was  (02:26) Being Aware Of The Difference In The Level Of Experience (04:12) Acknowledging Others With More Experience (07:47) Look For Mentors And Learn As Much As You Possibly Can (08:52) Being More Patient With Less Experienced People              (09:19) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy gives us short but sweet advice on how to motivate and manage ourselves in reaching our productivity goals and target results. Click play and learn about it now! Quotes: “We Need People To Do Their Chores And Their Tasks Before Getting The Reward. Seems Simple Until We're Managing Ourselves.‘’ Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Coffee Is For Closers (01:07) Rewarding Ourselves During The Day (02:12) Parenting Ourselves (03:27) Think About How You Can Reward Yourself               (04:42) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Cat and Andy talk about a principle that is essential, especially as we end this year 2020 and prepare for the coming year 2021. There are great benefits that you will get as you aim to operate in a higher standard for yourself and your career, and that is why they also give out three practical steps you can immediately do to start leveling-up. Tune in now as Cat and Andy shares with you all these, and more! Quotes: “The Point Of The Matter Is, Is To Have High Expectations, Because... We Really Become Our Habits.” “What [You’re] Doing When No One Is Watching Is Very Much Indicative [Of] What Your Standard Is For Yourself.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Pygmalion Effect (04:28) The Importance Of Having Higher Expectations  (08:25) Actions Become Habits (10:15) What You’re Doing When No One Is Watching   (14:48) Finding Someone That Can Support And Provide Different Perspectives (15:55) Prepare The Day Before (17:57) Look At What’s Not Working (20:48) Implementing Checklists (24:34) Finding Someone That You Can Emulate (28:53) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, we are going to hear Andy talk about how some people will choose to skip Thanksgiving, and some are for valid reasons. Because of this, he wants to inspire us all as he talks about the Law of Gratitude and what it brings to our lives. So, hang in there, tune in to this episode now, and let us all keep on keeping on! Quotes: “We Start To Sometimes Dwell In The Misfortunes That Are Happening Or That We Feel Are Happening Around Us, And Understand That That Is The Most Important Time To Be Thankful For The Things You Have.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Skipping Thanksgiving This Year  (02:10) Really Looking At The Things That We Can Be Thankful For        (03:00) The Law Of Gratitude (04:32) Learning To Adjust Yourself (05:10) Take Some Time Every Day To Be Grateful (06:05) The Story Of The Pilgrims And Thanksgiving   (07:12) What you can do to get out of negativity and into gratitude   (09:13) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy shares an insight that will encourage us to think about the impact we can leave on people’s lives and how we can be remembered in the years to come. Listen in now and let’s be challenged to look a little deeper on how we can show up for others! Quotes: “I'm Just... Taken Aback At The Fact [Of ] How Much Impact We Can Have On Each Other With Just Little Acts Of Kindness, And To Understand That Those Little Acts Of Kindness, They Not Only Help Somebody Else Out, But They Help You Out. ” “Understand That Those Sorts Of Small Investments We Do In Each Other Can Make A Huge Impact.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) A Conversation With A Friend (03:49) How One Is Being Remembered By Someone (05:03) How Would You Like To Be Remembered In 20 Years? (05:57) Your Little Acts Of Kindness       (08:21) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers  

In this episode, Andy talks about the importance of having and developing many skills in achieving success. He also points out that there is no “one skill” that will take you to success. We need a set of effective skills that will help us go through the levels of success that we aspire to accomplish. Tune in now and learn the four things that every great consultant have and start to develop them in you!  Quotes: “Habits Are Far More Important Than Just Developing One Skill Towards Success. Understand That, You Know, People Who Are Successful, Have Developed Lots Of Skills.” “Intelligence Is Not The Thing That You're Born With. It's The Thing That You Really Develop.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) What’s The One Thing (02:26) Habits Are More Important    (03:07) The Four Things That Every Great Consultant Have  (05:43) Bringing In A Multitude Of Other Skills To Be Successful (07:12) Constantly Developing Your Foundational Skills Of Success (09:35) It’s A Lifelong Process       (11:20) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers