Art Of Consulting Podcast

First impressions. It should be no surprise to you that you get only one chance to make a first impression. That applies to anywhere in life: meeting a friend for the first time, a blind date, an interview with a new recruiter, or company.   You will learn how to find awesome tactics and techniques that leave a lasting, award-winning impression. What to do to salvage your handshake Why Being the Alpha isn't always the best practice How some Asian cultures have mastered the art of impressions.

A while ago, I was listening to 100 Ways to Create Wealth by Steve Chandler and Sam Beckford. If you haven’t read this book, I highly recommend the read. It’s a light read. Steve Chandler is a motivational speaker and coach in business. Sam Beckford is a very successful entrepreneur. Together, they have coached some very high-profile companies in the past few years. They’ve put together this humorous guide full of practical tips on creating wealth in your life. Most of these methods literally can be applied immediately in your work and even in your personal life. Here are my favorite three. You will learn how to find the forms of communication that best fit for you and your personality.

The reality of the situation is that we never have just one thing going on. We’re always balancing work with family, family with fitness, fitness with rest time, rest time with finances. The list goes on and on. Take me, for example. I’m a mom, a wife, an IT consultant, a fitness instructor, a blogger, an entrepreneur, an investor. Not matter what we do in our life, we’re always juggling various different balls. Anytime we start anything new in our lives, be it a new career, fitness regimen or personal goal, we’re already jumping onto a moving train.   You will learn why it's a load of crock that we can't ever achieve balance. How Warren Buffett coached his company on focus What we can do to find purpose in our life Practical tactics to find balance in your life

In this episode Cat and Andy discuss the launch of Andy’s book The Consultant’s Code. They talk about the Four Pillars of the book which are: Intelligence Effort Likeability Intent They talk about what makes up those pillars as well as some common misconceptions about those pillars that can hold consultants back.

In You Broke It You Bought It, Andy discusses the benefit of owing up to your mistakes. He discusses why being accountable for your actions and apologizing for negative impacts will actually help your career. He talks about why most consultants, and people for that matter, shy away from apologizing. Andy also covers that trust is built on taking responsibility for your actions You’ll learn the five (5) steps to apologizing to your client which is: Own the Actions Resulting in the Mistake Apologize Right Away Accept the Consequences Learn from the Mistake Move On You will learn that owing up to your mistakes and actions may be one of the best skills as a consultant. This builds affinity, respect, trust and you learn from your experiences. Each day is a learning experience for the next and each experience will serve you. Separate yourself from all of the other consultants by using the steps in You Broke It You Bought It.  

In this episode Andy discusses the differences between linear, nonlinear and fragmented thinking. He explains the differences and the benefits to each type. Andy discusses how you can become a non linear thinker of a process by first using linear thinking. He also discusses how experts use non linear thinking to quickly solve problems and challenges however this approach can have some negative side effects at times. Fragmented thinking is also discussed and Andy explains the difference between fragmented thinking and non linear thinking. He also suggests to help fragmented thinkers by helping them through the process that you are explaining. As a consultant you can use linear thinking to become a non linear thinker which can save time and can separate you from other consultants.

In this show Andy discusses the Four Stages of Competence that all human beings must go through to become a master or expert in a subject. He provides examples and explains the details of each stage. He also covers challenges and areas of concern that consultants should be aware of when moving from one stage to another. You’ll learn the Four Stages of Competence which are: Unconscious Incompetence Conscious Incompetence Conscious Competence Unconscious Competence You will learn that being aware of these stages will help you recognize where you are in your learning, identify what you may need to do to move to the next stage and you will appreciate the focus, effort and time that you and other experts have invested to master your craft.

In this show Andy reveals steps to resolving stress and worries that appear when we are sleeping. This occurs from unresolved issues, worries and problems that our subconscious mind works on while we sleep. It can cause quite terrifying feelings. Also our subconscious is tied up working on these unresolved tasks while I should be working on creativity and problem solving. You’ll learn the six (6) steps to clearing the unresolved issues. Those steps are: Identify all of the worries or stressors Prioritize the worries Determine something you can do today that will begin to resolve the problem or worry Identify any other worries that can be dealt with if you do that one task Visualize executing the task Execute the task Repeat the process the following morning until all stressors have been cleared   Also you will learn how using acts of gratitude can engage a more positive flow of energy to your life which also reduces overall stress. We’ll also discuss how a gratitude journal can help with issues from the pre

Building Trust by Developing Authenticity for Trust - Blog   In this show Andy discusses Authenticity which one of the four steps of building trust. He discusses what authenticity is and why it’s important for consultants. You’ll learn why you need to determine what your clients’ needs are and to understand the role they are asking you to play. You’ll learn why being genuine is required for any consultant to develop authenticity. We’ll also discuss the five (5) steps to developing authenticity. Those steps are: Be Keenly Self Aware Find and Build Genuine Connections Don’t Be Perfect Be Present Know Your Values   Implementing the steps will help you separate yourself from all of the other consultants and build deep quality relationship with your clients.

In this episode Cat and Andy discuss the importance of Trust for consultants. They discuss four (4) components of trust which are:   Competence Authenticity Reliability Empathy They cover each area and give examples of how consultants may use these at their client’s site. Trust is one of factors that allow a consultant to be successful and each consultant should learn these four areas to improve their careers as well as be better at managing their relationships with others.

Cat gets the chance to glance into the brilliance of Joe Gagliardi, FCPA from Recruitment Partners, one of the most innovative recruitment firms in Alberta. Joe and his team is transforming the business of connecting talent with opportunity. Joe gives some great tips on what the upcoming trend is in Alberta for employment v. contracting. He reveals the secret to detecting the true nature of a person is within minutes of meeting the guy. He shares the qualities of superstar individuals whom every organization fights to engage. Some quick wins that are super simple, but will have you leave your competition in the dust, in terms of getting the gig that you want. He shares how best to use technology to establish your reputation online.  This and so much more, you guys. I can't wait for you hear our discussion.

In this show Cat and Andy discuss networking for consultants. They cover the benefits of networking and discuss some of the challenges consultants face when networking. There are Connect with one person on Linkedin this week Comment on someone’s article on Linkedin Write a white paper or article Share your articles with others Nurture your relationships with your contacts

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 show Cat and Andy talk about how to deal with naysayers. These are the people that will tell you all the reasons you shouldn’t do something. They discuss that sometimes these people are friends and family and they have your best interest in mind however they are dealing with their own fears and worries. The eight (8) steps to dealing with naysayers which are discussed in the episode are: Protect your goals Evaluate the naysayers authority on the subject matter Objectivity analyse what the naysayer is saying Ignore the naysayer all together Don’t engage in the conversation Remove the naysayer from your life Review goals and values after a conversation with a naysayer Build a support group Naysayers are all around us and come in many forms so being able to deal with their impact is critical to your success.

In this show Cat interviews Andy Fry. Cat talks with Andy on his background and how he came to consulting. Andy discusses his book that he is writing called “The Consultant’s Code.” He discusses the areas of “The Consultant’s Code” which are: Intelligence Effort Likeability Intent   Andy and Cat both share their thoughts and advice for anyone who is thinking of going on their own. These tips are: Fear is normal and resistance can be used to your advantage Build a support network Focus on the abundance that is available This show is the kickoff to episodes to entering the world of consulting.

In this episode you are introduced to Cat and Andy. They cover their backgrounds and experience and share some stories to get a better idea of who they are. The Origin Episode covers: Who is Cat and Andy What are their backgrounds and experience Why they created the Art of Consulting Podcast What they will deliver with the show What you can expect from the podcast