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Latest episodes

Dec 13, 2021 • 21min
428: The candidate that we took
In this episode, we spoke about a candidate that we took that did not go well and the important lessons we learned from it. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Dec 8, 2021 • 10min
427: Should I wait to publish a solo book? Author Program Q&A 5
Learn more and see the application guidelines: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/experts-published-author-program/ Apply: email team@firmsconsulting.com This is a part of a 10-episode program to help our clients and customers measurably and radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published author? Imagine your client interactions when potential and current clients saw your thinking in a published book before they met you? Imagine the time you would save not having to explain your ideas and the value you could add to them? Imagine the fee premium you could earn? Imagine avoiding awkward meetings trying to establish your credibility? Imagine how many potential clients would find you and reach out to you? Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Dec 6, 2021 • 15min
426: If you speak english
In this episode, we covered a topic about different offices and locations to work if you are an English speaker and its upside and downside you may consider. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Dec 1, 2021 • 42min
425: How to build a successful startup (with Matt Blumberg)
Welcome to an episode with the CEO and Co-Founder of Bolster, Matt Blumberg together with his Co-Founder Jack Sinclair. Get Matt's book here: https://amzn.to/3oqmBsv Matt Blumberg is a technology entrepreneur. He spent his entire career creating startups, scaling them, and sharing best practices of what works and what doesn't work for other CEOs and team members in the entrepreneurial community. His innovative email marketing company, Return Path, grew to $100mm in revenues and helped it to a successful exit in a strategic sale to Validity in 2019. Blumberg's company Bolster, an on-demand executive talent marketplace, helps accelerate companies' growth by connecting them with experienced, highly-vetted executives for various roles. It recently conducted a study on Independent Board Members and Board Diversity, which revealed that most early-stage startup boards lack racial and gender diversity as much as boards of more established startups. In this episode, Matt and Jack talked about what is really needed to build a successful startup and maintain a good business to prepare it for scaling up. For those who are thinking of venturing into the world of entrepreneurship and planning to start a company/business, this is for you. STARTUP CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company's Critical Functions and Teams. Matt Blumberg: https://amzn.to/3oqmBsv Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo We use affiliate links whenever possible (if you purchase items listed above using our affiliate links, we will get a bonus).

Nov 29, 2021 • 18min
424: The importance of communication
In this episode, we discussed why communication is the most critical skill that a consultant must possess and how to effectively communicate in a logical and structured way. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Nov 24, 2021 • 41min
423: Step back to move forward (with Kayvan Kian)
Welcome to an episode with a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company (Amsterdam), Kayvan Kian. Get Kayvan's book here: https://amzn.to/3kntLLF Kayvan Kian is the founder of the Young Leaders Forum, a program that helps high potential future leaders with the necessary skills, ways of thinking, and insights to become better leaders in a world of constant change. He also has given guest lectures at Harvard Business School, HEC, Sciences Po, and other leading institutions. He believes that we can make this world a better place by sharing hard-fought lessons with each other, that we gained through the most challenging times in our lives. In this episode, Kayvan talked about how to move forward by taking a step back and identifying the things we can control. For those leaders who feel stuck, this is for you. WHAT IS WATER?: How Young Leaders Can Thrive in an Uncertain World. Kayvan Kian: https://amzn.to/3kntLLF Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo We use affiliate links whenever possible (if you purchase items listed above using our affiliate links, we will get a bonus).

Nov 22, 2021 • 18min
422: Does Having a Child Affect Your Career
In this episode, we discussed about a consultant’s lifestyle and how having a child affect your career, progress, and development. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Nov 17, 2021 • 48min
421: What Makes a Good Leader in 2021 (with David Bradford)
Welcome to an episode with the Eugene O'Kelly II Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Leadership at Stanford Graduate School of Business, David Bradford. Get David's new book here: https://amzn.to/3lAmUhi David Bradford is one of the two researchers behind Stanford's most popular class: Interpersonal Dynamics, where students and leaders learn how to greatly improve personal and professional relationships. He has produced six books, numerous articles, three training programs, and a massive open online course on leadership, team performance, and the influence process. He has worked with and helped some of the biggest companies in the world including Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems, IBM, Levi Strauss, Raychem, etc. He is currently a member of the Editorial Boards of the Academy of Management Learning & Education, the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, and the Journal of Management Education. In this episode, David talked about how leaders can shift their way of thinking and have a better approach to managing their organizations. For those leaders who want to learn how to solve their companies' biggest problems, this is for you. CONNECT: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. David Bradford & Carole Robin: https://amzn.to/3lAmUhi Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo We use affiliate links whenever possible (if you purchase items listed above using our affiliate links, we will get a bonus).

Nov 15, 2021 • 17min
420: Interview with Tom: Sizan's Journey
In this episode with Tom, we talked about Sizan from TCO IV. We discussed her background, experiences, and what we can learn from her journey. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Nov 10, 2021 • 10min
419: Is it expensive? Author Program Q&A 4
Learn more and see the application guidelines: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/experts-published-author-program/ Apply: email team@firmsconsulting.com This is a part of a 10-episode program to help our clients and customers measurably and radically transform their careers through The Author Program. How would your career, reputation, and earnings change as a published author? Imagine your client interactions when potential and current clients saw your thinking in a published book before they met you? Imagine the time you would save not having to explain your ideas and the value you could add to them? Imagine the fee premium you could earn? Imagine avoiding awkward meetings trying to establish your credibility? Imagine how many potential clients would find you and reach out to you? Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo