There is an old joke that consultants ask to borrow your watch before telling you what time it is. That’s a bit unfair, but we don’t shy away from confronting (and in some cases, confirming) the perceptions that swirl around the management consulting industry. Today we tackle the topic of whether (short answer: yes!) and how (more nuanced) consultants add value to their clients. We’ll also discuss why our cognitive blind spots and the increasing complexity of work and life have led Ion to believe that everyone can benefit from having a strategic advisor. After all, if even Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen - the Mother of Dragons! - needs a Tyrion Lannister in her life, you probably need one, too.