Tune into this new episode of Leaders of Consulting where Deb Zahn, expert consultant and the CEO of Craft of Consulting, highlights what it means for consultants when they have focus or clarity on their goals. She also describes how she was able to reverse-engineer her goals to find clarity in her work. We also hear how her husband, a fellow consultant, was able to help her gain insight into the consulting industry. Additionally, she educates us all about pricing, such as how she helped a...

Roi Hansraj, managing director of Roy Consulting Incorporated and strategy advisor for InsurTech NY, joins today’s episode of Leaders of Consulting to talk about his ‘ready, willing, and able’ view of the world that helps him guide his clients to success. Roi also opens up about how his father was a prominent influential figure of his life. We also learn about his CoSolo story and his journey as a consultant, as well as his insights on the trends revolving the insurance industry, such as...

Lisa Thee, CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard and consultant to healthcare and technology companies, sits down in this episode to discuss all about AI. She explains how she helps people embrace AI for digital transformation, its vulnerabilities, and why she advocates for better consumer safety against technological misuse. We also hear all about trust as a preventive measure to help people in crisis and how her company ensures children’s online safety. Lastly, Lisa gives advice to those...

In this episode, industrial-organizational psychologist Marc Prine joins us to discuss the different environmental factors within an organization and their influence on team performance. He also describes how he guides clients towards achieving better performance with the use of data as well as how companies get mergers and acquisitions wrong. He further sheds light on why he thinks that culture and strategy within an organization are more integrated than people think, and how companies can...

Time management expert and productivity coach Alexis Haselberger sits down in this episode to share her wisdom on time and productivity. She talks about how to overcome the challenges people have when it comes to time and task management, such as knowing one’s habits and finding the right tools. We also hear the reason why she disagrees with the hype around multitasking, her perspective on productivity trends, and the fundamentals of better task management. Mentioned on the...

This episode features marketing technologist and founder of iPullRank, Mike King, as he explains everything you need to know about content strategy and search engine optimization. He talks about SEO trends, how it works, and how he helps organizations deal with their SEO problems. He also discusses internal networking as an important skill consultants must have, knowledge gaps versus efficiency gaps in organizations, and his thoughts on the evolution of technologies that impact brands and...

In this episode, marketing strategist, web architect, and business consultant Justin Keltner talks all about personal and digital marketing. He describes why he encourages building a foundation through in-person marketing and how to do it. Additionally, he shares how optimized email marketing ripples towards better results and how he uses this to help clients achieve their goals. We also get to know all about Justin’s nomad journey as he travels around the world to build communities and...

Erica Holthausen is the founder of Catchline Communications, a consultancy agency that helps clients get published in esteemed publications. She joins today’s episode to discuss all about writing for publications—why people should focus on it and how it positions itself against other forms of writing. She also delves into how writing promotes better speaking, ultimately making you a better consultant. Additionally, she goes in depth about the reason behind the waiting period of publishing...

Business consultant Jamie Broderick joins us in today’s episode to discuss how she leads entrepreneurs and corporate leaders away from feeling overwhelmed to a more strategic path, leading to an increase in productivity and income. She also shares the tools she uses to combat the fly by the seat of your pants approach to life, such as becoming more intentional and having better clarity on your goals. We also learn all about how a TedX Conference is organized, how white spaces allow for more...

Leadership expert Matt Church joins us to show us how to get started with being an effective thought leader by curating, propagating, aggregating, and creating ideas. He also shares some tips on leveraging perspectives to make you a unique subject matter expert. Additionally, we learn from him all about plagiarism vs attribution in the academy, as well as some note-taking strategies to deal with nonlinear thoughts and ideas. Mentioned on the episode: https://www.pinksheetprocess.com/ (Pink...

Featured in this episode is Michael Roderick, CEO of Small Ponds Enterprise who who has helped businesses get ahead by making them more referable, memorable, and unforgettable than ever before. He takes us through his referral brand framework and the principles of referability. We also learn from him his wisdom on making messages understood, the rationale behind consistent content creation, and more! Mentioned on the episode: https://www.accesstoanyonepodcast.com/ (Access to...

Sitting down with us in this episode is prolific writer and founder of strategic consulting firm Potomac Core, Daniel Varroney. He takes us into what motivated him to release the groundbreaking book Reimagining Industry Growth, which provides an insight to understanding the value of strategic partnerships with industry associations. In addition, we learn from him about trade associations, being a thought leader, the origins of industry relationships, and more! Mentioned on the...

This episode features Erik Jensen, chief strategy officer of Predictive ROI, explaining the principle of niching down as a means of polishing a business. He also describes how to maximize sales by leveraging conversations, how podcasts are excellent examples of cornerstone content, as well as the value of peanut butter and jelly relationships within organizations. Mentioned on the episode: https://predictiveroi.com/free-book (https://predictiveroi.com/free-book) Free weekly QandA:...

Stephen Steers, Founder of Steers Consulting Group, reveals the value of storytelling in making better sales. He also discusses the kryptonite question, two reasons behind stage fright and how to overcome them, building a personal brand through exceptional communication, and more! Mentioned on the episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsambucci (Scott Sambucci) Connect with Stephen on https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-steers/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/thisisstephensteers/...

Lauren Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Golden Key Partnership, joins us as she demonstrates why she is known as the business doctor, by exploring the clear-cut signs of burnout that entrepreneurs face. She also talks about some tips she has on being intentional with time and how leadership fills business gaps. We also hear about the strengths that players and worker bees bring to a team, and how to identify these strengths to grow your business. Mentioned on the...

In this episode, Ariana Friedlander shares how to distinguish your inner critic and inner genius and why she recommends co-creating with clients. We also hear about how she applies the neuroscience of conversation in consulting. She then goes on to talk about her enthusiasm for journaling and breaking free of limiting patterns and self sabotage. Mentioned on the...

Dennis Consorte, digital marketing operations consultant and host of Snackable Solutions, joins us in this episode to talk about developing stronger bonds with clients and how an abundance mindset enables him to provide more for them. We also hear about the importance of refining soft skills, his journey from burnout, and how the right systems can empower organizations to find order in chaos. Mentioned on the...

Steve Brody presents the use of personality tests in being effective tools in creating self awareness and understanding organizational culture. He also recalls the lessons he learned from working with a mentor early on in his career. Additionally, Steve sheds light on his marketing strategies, CEO mastermind groups, transitions of firms post-acquisition, and more! Mentioned on the episode: https://birkman.com/ (Birkman International) https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc...

On this episode, Jonathan shares several different communities designed to bring independent consultants and experts together. Mentioned on the show: http://umbrex.co (Umbrex) https://www.cosolo.co/ (CoSolo) https://freelance.camp/ (Freelance Camp) https://growthmentor.com/ (Growth Mentor) https://www.yakcollective.org/ (Yak Collective) https://jasonvanorden.com/newsletter/ (Jason Van Orden) Connect with Jonathan on http://twitter.com/jonbstrong (Twitter) or Linkedin

Will Bachman, co-founder and Managing Partner of Umbrex, sits down with us in this episode to talk about how his time as a nuclear-trained submarine officer translates to his present work as a consultant. He also enlightens us about the five decade time horizon mindset, the struggles independent consultants face, and how Umbrex sets itself apart from other recruitment firms. Mentioned on the...

Marketing strategy coach Susan Gold reveals on today's episode how she has helped companies grow by aligning with ideal clients. She also expresses her passion for the professional services industry and points out how websites can be cornerstones of businesses in the modern world. Later, she explains how key decisions were to a client's success story. Mentioned on the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-TM-Where-Want/dp/0060594896 (Success principles) by Jack Canfield Her...

Darren Sudman joins us in this episode to discuss the value of spreading good news. He also talks about the evolution of corporate social responsibility, the power of the purpose intelligence quotient, and how a silver lining led him to fight for a very noble cause. Mentioned on the episode: https://simonsheart.org/ (Simon’s Heart) https://unless.one/ (Unless) https://purpose360podcast.com/ (Purpose 360) Connect with Darren on https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-sudman/ (LinkedIn).

In this episode, Zach Messler enlightens us about how communication in advertising has changed over the years and how we can apply this to our own messaging. He goes on to describe how important it is for companies to benefit from viewing the world through the lens of the audience and how we could all use a lot more of “Boom Shocka Locka” in our lives. He also recalls a book that has guided him in his journey as a communicator and different businesses that he has worked with in the...

Deepak Lalwani talks about how consultants can benefit from using prepared templates instead of starting from scratch. He also shares a book that has helped him sharpen his marketing and business development skills as a consultant. We also hear some misconceptions around management consulting and how he deals with these. Mentioned on the episode: https://www.davidafields.com/books/ (The Irresistible Consultant’s Guide to Winning...

Terumi Okano talks about pricing her services to fit her lifestyle and gaining the confidence to start her own business. We also hear about how she attracts her ideal clients organically and the importance of frameworks to better serve clients. Mentioned on the episode: https://www.bostontechcreative.com/ (Boston Tech Creative) Connect with Terumi on https://www.linkedin.com/in/terumiokano/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/tworoomie (Facebook), and...