Art of Consulting Podcast

In this episode, Andy explains the 3 different types of responses people do because of fear and it is essential to be fully aware of these so that we can intentionally look into ourselves and identify our response and adjust it if needed. He also provides tips on what we can do instead so we can take this time to get ready for the opportunities both during this uncertain time and after.   One great way to equip yourself is to listen to this episode now and gain good insights that will help you in your self-development. Quotes:   “I Think There's Productive Time And Counterproductive Time… Time Should Be Purposeful, And That We Should Spend It Purposely With A Directed Purpose.” “The Longer Somebody Doesn't Have A Plan, The Less Likely They Are To Put Something In Place.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) 3 Different Responses From Fear (01:45) Freeze (02:56) Flight (04:01) Fight  (05:07) Positioning For Advantage (07:46) Ask Yourself How You’re Responding (08:28) Come Up With A Plan (09:02) Getting Some Rest     (09:38) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (10:46) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com (11:01) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To  https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway  

In this episode, we are going to learn tips from Andy about how to work from home efficiently. With all the changes and adjustments that need to be in the world today, most of the employers are asking employees or consultants to work from home.    So, listen in now and this might become an opportunity in the future for you to find more freedom and efficiency in your work.   Quotes:   “Being Able To Do This Properly Is Really Not Just Important Now, And Being Able To Continue To Be Efficient, But Will Probably Help You In The Future If You're Able To Do It Properly.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) The Changes In The World Today (02:09) Being Able To Work From Home (03:07) Keeping To A Routine (04:14) Having A Dedicated Place To Work    (05:15) Taking Breaks  (06:35) Keeping To The Task, Stay Online as needed (07:19) Let Somebody Know When You Need To Leave (08:44) Show That You Can Work From Home (09:06) Planning Out Your Coffee And Lunch Breaks (10:55) Quick Review  (13:36) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (14:44) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com (15:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To  https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway  

In this episode, Andy shares about things we can do that will still greatly contribute to our development and productivity during this trying time. He also encourages us that as this unfavorable season passes, those that will come out stronger and better are the most prepared to face the opportunities that lie behind the dark cloud.   Listen in now and start building your list of activities you can tackle and let’s come out stronger and wiser.    Quotes:   “I Think, The One Big Thing With This, To Use The Time Wisely Is To Get Our Mental Space Away From The Negative Thoughts.” “Don't Stop Living Your Life. But Take This As An Opportunity To Just Get Those Things Done, Better Yourself, Because The People That Come Out On The End Of This In Better Shape Are Going To Be Better Situated To Take Advantage Of Whatever Situation Happens.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) Taking This Opportunity To Make Changes In Our Lives (03:10) Ways Of Using Productive Time (03:48) Spending Time With The Family (04:31) Getting Away From Negative Thoughts (06:05) Take Some Time For Yourself (06:39) Coming Out Better  (07:56) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (09:04) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com (09:19) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To  https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway  

In this episode, we have Andy to talk to us about the benefits of cleaning up and decluttering our work and our life as a whole. He gives out practical tips on what we can do to start taking out the things that do not contribute to our productivity and things we can do to minimize the clutter build-up.   Let’s tune in now and be encouraged to take that step into a more organized and productive lifestyle. Quotes:   “We Could Be Digitally Sick, That Can Cause A Lot Of Frustration And Cause Distractions And Cause Resistance And A Whole Bunch Of Other Things Just Because We Are Not Doing The Right Things And Cleaning Up The Trash.”   “Put Those Routines In Place That Contributes To Your Lives That Don't Take Away.” Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) How Often You Take The Trash Out   (02:27) How Often You Take The Trash Out In Our Career And Life (04:00) Being On A Lot Of Mailing Lists (05:27) Making Frequent Phone Calls That Burn Time  (06:04) Doing Things On The Weekends That Are Not Productive (07:15) Getting Help For Overcoming Addiction (08:44) Be Aware Of Where You’re Spending Your Time (10:42) Catch Yourself In The Act (11:30) Asking Others (12:37) File, Automate, And Delete   (14:29) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (15:37) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com (15:52) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To  https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway  

In this episode, we are going to understand why it is our obligation to be successful in the things we do. Andy also defines what winning really means and explains the ripple effect of every success that we achieve. Tune in and learn more about it.   Plus, Andy is giving out something that will truly help your journey as a professional. Listen in now and check out how to get it.  Quotes:   “A Lot Of Times When We Look At Achieving Things, We're Basing It On What Other People Do, It's Not Based On That. It's Based On What Our Goals Are And What We Want To Achieve And What We Need To Achieve And The Burning Desires That We Have For Us.”   “Most People Who Are Very Successful, Are Very Driven Around That, What They Can Control What They Believe The Faith That They Hold And Their Belief In Whatever Form Of Creator They Have.” Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) Not Just Getting What We Want (02:57) It Is Our Responsibility To Be Successful (05:47) Defining What Winning Means (10:00) Winning Based On Our Realistic Goals  (10:55) Focusing On Being Successful (11:58) Everything Is Not Against Us    (13:36) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (14:43) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com (14:58) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To  https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway

In this episode, Andy gives out guide points for us to be able to identify how and why we get into a negative state. Once we are aware of the things that can bring us into this state, we will be able to carefully watch ourselves and do the things that can keep our positivity. Our positivity is important because this will keep us within the flow of good opportunities and productive energy.   Take a very short time to listen to this episode now and gain valuable wisdom that brings positivity that goes a very long way. Quotes:   “Focusing on the things that we can only control and not spending a whole lot of time worrying about the things that are that are outside of our control because we can't control it anyway.” Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Dropping into negative vibration  (01:46) Awareness around what’s causing our negativity (02:14) What’s going on in your mind (03:23) How are your eating and exercise habits  (06:33) How’s your physical surrounding  (07:10) Who are we spending personal time with (08:08) What’s going on at work (09:34) Are we doing mental exercises (11:40) Quick recap    (13:13) Watch when do you get agitated (14:23) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (15:29) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com  

In this episode, Cat and Andy explain different aspects of scarcity and helps us identify how one area of scarcity can work for your advantage. Most of us are more aware of the traditional aspect of it but there another side of the coin that would present us as a valuable resource that the clients will prefer above the others.   Do you want to know why and how scarcity can positively work for you? Tune in now and be the consultant and stands out amidst mediocrity.   Quotes:   “Be Aware Of What You’re Feeding Your Mind.”   “You Are Creating Your World.”   “The Quality Of The Question Is Very Indicative Of The Response.”   “The Worst Thing That You Can Possibly Do Is Commoditize Yourself As A Consultant.”   “People Want To Hire People And Work People That Are Similar To Them.”   “If You Want To Have What You Want In Your Life, You Need To Actually Define It.” Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:26) The Traditional Thought Around Scarcity (04:11) Watch What You’re Feeding Your Mind (05:34) The Concept Of Manifestation (06:58) A Blank Slate In Which We Create (11:08) The Other Side Of Scarcity - You Are A Valuable Resource  (12:04) Preparing Ourselves To Be A Valuable Resource For Our Clients (15:04) How To Prepare Ourselves For Future Clients (18:11) Self-awareness Is Huge (19:41) Asking For Honest Feedback  (28:37) Dealing With Your Deficiencies  (30:22) Reducing The Art Of Consulting Down To A Commodity  (36:59) Knowing Who You Work For And Try To Fit In (34:24) Having A Genuinely Positive Attitude (36:56) What We Talked About  (39:24) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (40:35) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com

Signup for the chance of a free copy of The Consultant's Code. A new winner chosen weekly by Rafflecopter until May 1, 2020. Enter at https://buff.ly/38yp5K2 In this episode, we are going to learn from Andy how to effectively present the key skills that make us stand out because this allows our clients to clearly identify the value that we can bring to the project and the team.    Check out this episode now and apply the useful tips and experience the benefit it brings to your professional development.   Quotes:   “Get Back To Keeping It Simple.”   “You Are Unique And You Provide A Lot Of Different Value To The Market Place.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Doing An Inventory Of Our Skills (01:33) 2-3 Personal Skills That Make You Unique (02:52) Asking Your Friends And Family  (03:48) 2-3 Technical Skills That Make You Stand Out (07:04) Your Challenge For This Week (07:22) Things May Change  (09:06) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (10:14) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com

Signup for the chance of a free copy of The Consultant's Code. A new winner chosen weekly by Rafflecopter until May 1, 2020. Enter at https://buff.ly/38yp5K2 In this episode, Cat and Andy explain and emphasize the importance of connecting to the human element. In the day to day tasks of consultants or people who work in a system, it is easy to get so focused on the processes and different items within the system and lose sight of its effect on people’s lives directly or indirectly.   Listen in now and understand the impact of being able to apply empathy as we work on being better in our professional endeavors.   Quotes:   “Even The Very Way We Communicate Will Determine How Attached Or Detached You Are From The Human Element.”   “The Ultimate Purpose For All Of Us To Be Here Is To Add Value.”   “What Drives Us All As Humans Are Relatability And Emotions.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Human Element (07:07) The System (10:06) The Impact On The Goals And The People (12:01) Creating The Connection To The Human Element (18:50) A Factor In Forward-thinking (20:28) Understanding The Human Impact (24:00) What Actually Motivates Human (25:35) Motivated Through Emotion (26:11) Connecting To The Actual Impact On People    (28:54) Thinking About The End Result That Benefits People (30:41) “She Is Me” (33:13) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (34:21) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com  

In this episode, we are going to understand the difference between training and education and how it can greatly affect the service we give to our clients. It is essential to identify each aspect so that we become more effective in evaluating and improving our performance for the better.   Let us now listen to Andy in this episode and gain more insights on how to increase the impact we give to our clients and the people we work with.   Quotes:   “Getting A Degree Does Not Necessarily Fully Mean That You Are Completely Educated In A Particular Process Or Particular Area. It Also Doesn’t Mean That People Who Don’t Get Degrees… That They Aren’t Educated In Their Particular Area.”   “Constantly Try To Improve And Try To More Educated In What [They’re] You’re Doing.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:36) What Being Educated Means (02:47) Training And Education Defined (03:51) Story About A Relevant Experience (06:58) The Challenge For Everybody (07:39) Having A Better Understanding  (08:07) Educating Them Or Training Them? (09:21) Using Different Ways Of Explaining How Things Are    (10:14) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (11:21) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com