Art of Consulting Podcast

In this episode, Andy talked about the concept of knowns. Listen now so you will have to learn a concept that actually came out of project management which may also be a help for you especially when it comes to planning and just being able to predict and anticipate things.  Quotes:    “So to plan for something that is not going to happen is really silly”    “We need to have a plan in place for things that we are aware of that have happened and it may not have happened to us. But it may have happened to someone else. And we move that plan into this place”  Show Notes:    (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign Up For A Complimentary Course at https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values    (01:20) Concept of knowns  (02:04) Four knowns  (11:49) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer 

In this episode, Andy expounds on what a troll is and how it is showing up in our lives and affect us and sometimes others. Tune in now and you will learn practical tips on what you can do to effectively deal with situations where this troll shows up so you can move on to the next levels of growth in your life.   Quotes: “The Troll Is Most Afraid Of Our Own Success… Because If We Succeed, Then The Trolls' Deficiencies Are More Apparent, It's More Recognizable.”   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 Trolls (04:16) Trolls In Businesses (05:12) The Troll Inside Of Each Of Us (06:21) What The Trolls Are Most Afraid Of (07:42) What Do We Do With The Troll Inside Us? (10:06) Recognizing Through Empathy That This Troll Inside Us Is In Pain (12:47) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, Andy talked about how they cooperate with other individuals. Listen now so you will have to learn the various ways of cooperating with other people that may help you in so many things in life including your growth as a person.  Quotes:    “If we only operate our lives in a world where I help you, and the only help I get is from you, then I'm pretty dependent on you”   “I just really encourage you to cooperate with others as best you can and find opportunities to cooperate”  Show Notes:    (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:42)  If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign Up For A Complimentary Course at https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values    (01:20) How to cooperate with other individuals  (03:07) Five ways that cooperators gain an edge  (09:17) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, Andy talked about having to over want to. Things that you have no choice but to make it work. Listen on now as you will gain knowledge about a lot of things and how to make things work, focus and develop as well as how it is unique to each person.    Quotes:    “I don't think survival is a purpose, I think survival is a necessity”  “Formal education is an important part. But we need to live with some level of skill that the marketplace in the world wants, there are people who have developed those skills in other ways. It could be through experience. It could be through other methods of learning.” “When you're in a situation to have to, you really have no other choice, but to go and make it work and focus on it.” “A self-inflicted need to create better versions of ourselves. This is the purpose of goals, right? A goal isn't just to write it down and say it's something that I hope to get. We're trying to create a have to for that goal. And it creates a bit at the end when we achieve that it creates a better version of ourselves” Show Notes:    (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:42)  If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign Up For A Complimentary Course at https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:21) How his family ended up in Canada  (6:11) Two things why his parents wasn’t freaking out or stressed out  (07:43) How it is unique to each person  (09:30) Purpose of goals  (10:45) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, Andy shared the benefit of doing things you don’t usually do or things the first time. Listen on now and you will learn as he expounds on what it does to you personally and how it fosters growth and development not only to your skills but your personal growth as well.   Quotes:   “Once You Get Through To Do That Task, Even Though It's Very Straightforward For Some People, You Feel Good About Yourself, You Learn One More Thing. It's Something That Builds On Our Confidence In Ourselves.” “Have Compassion Towards Others On The Things That You Do Every Day Or The Things That You Immerse Yourself In And Just Know That People Aren't Thinking About It All The Time.”   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) Changing Tires For The First Time (03:58) Trying Out Things The First Time (06:03) Doing More Of The Things That You Don’t Usually Do And Learning It (07:11) Learning To Be More Understanding And Compassionate With Others (09:23) Do Something New That Brings New Experiences (10:40) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer  

In this episode, Andy shared the significance of making that initial call. He talked about Alex Anthopoulos of Atlanta Braves and how making that initial call set his path to the success he has now. Andy also gave tips on how to make that first call effective.   So, tune in now and be encouraged to take that first step towards your goal.   Quotes:   “We Have To Continue To Make Those Calls.” “One Of The Things That Prevent People From Really Achieving Great Success Is That They Don't Ask, They Don't Make That Initial Call.” “Make That Initial First Call And Keep Making That Initial First Call.”   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) Alex Anthopoulos Of Atlanta Braves (05:59) Starting Somewhere (07:36) You Have To Make That Initial Call (08:26) It Gets Easier Each Time You Do It (09:11) Tips In Making The Initial Call (11:50) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer  

In this episode, we have Andy and Cat share with us how the market is opening up widely for consulting and the significance of connecting and building your network. You will also learn practical ways on how to connect and build relationships that will develop a healthy network that leads to growth and opportunities.   So, click the play button and listen in now!   Quotes:   “Giving People Endorsements Is Probably One Of The Most Valuable Things That You Can Do On Linkedin.” “My Recommendation To Anybody Right Now Is To Build A Relationship With A Recruiter.” “The Best Way To Build A Relationship With Somebody Is To Help Them Win.”   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 Market Opening Up Widely For Consulting (04:33) Opportunities Brought By The Chain Of Connections (11:26) Networking As A Big Part Of Consulting (15:43) The Helper Gets Helped (16:30) Build A Relationship With A Recruiter (18:53) We’re All In This Together (20:20) Start Connecting (21:29) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, we have a special guest, Serah Blackstone-Fredericks. Serah is the CEO and Founder of Books In Harmony. She is a bookkeeper and an artist as well. You will hear about how Serah transitioned from art to bookkeeping and now, doing both!  Serah shares the Challenges she encountered in consulting and how she overcame them. She also shares excellent insights about dealing with business relationships and being more open to your artistic side. Tune in now and enjoy this insightful conversation.   Quotes:   “There Needs To Be A Time Where We Start To Accept That There Is Limited Time. And There's Actually A Lot You Can Do With That Limited Time. But It's About Decision-Making.” “I Think It Can Get Blurred In Business, That It Is A Relationship And Things Should Be Out Of Kindness. You Should Still Be Treated With Kindness And Respect.”   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) Introduction Of Serah Blackstone-Fredericks And The Significance Of Having A Bookkeeper (07:27) It's Better Off Knowing That Not (09:15) Serah’s Transition From Art To Bookkeeping (12:26) Life’s Too Short To Not Try (16:46) Challenges In Consulting Encountered And How Serah Overcame It (20:22) Understanding Interdependence In Business Relationships (25:16) Being Honest With Ourselves And Showing Up Authenticity (27:25) Being More Structured In Bookkeeping, But More Creative On Music (33:22) Ideas Flow, Get Ourselves Tap Into It (37:25) Surrounding Yourself With People Who Are More Open To New Ideas (39:09) There’s No One Size That Fits All (40:44) You Can Reach Out To Serah At https://www.booksinharmony.com/  (41:37) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer  

In this episode, Andy shares valuable insight about what it truly means to accept yourself and gave steps on how to become more empathetic with yourself. As you tune in now, make sure to take down notes and apply these practical strategies that will impact your journey in becoming your best version.   Quotes: “We All Have Different Dialogue Going On Our Heads, It's Our Responsibility To Pick Which One We Listen To.” “Realize That Acceptance Is Not Resignation.”   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) Learning How To Accept Yourself, To Become More Empathetic (02:25) Set An Intention Of Accepting Yourself (03:17) Celebrate Your Strengths (04:28) Consider The People Around You And Create A Support System (06:18) Forgive Yourself And Silence The Inner Critics (08:11) Grieve The Loss Of Unrealized Dreams And Perform Charitable Acts (10:00) Realize That Acceptance Is Not Resignation And Speak To Your Higher Self (11:32) Be Kind To Yourself And Act As If You Already Have It (14:13) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, we have Andy share with us three ways of measuring reliability. This will help you identify opportunities and may also introduce more efficient solutions within the organizations. Gain helpful insights on this as you listen in now. Quotes: “Being Able To Do Something, And Doing It Are Two Different Things.” 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) Reliability Is A Component Of Trust (02:53) The Reliability Of The Information That We're Getting (03:45)Ways of Measuring Reliability - Verifying And Looking At Reliable Information Across Different Individuals (07:12) Asking The Same Question Overtime (09:11) Across Items (12:49) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer