Networking can be frustrating at times. Where do you go to meet like-minded people and potential clients? Better yet, how can you use networking time to also learn something new? Where do you go to make the most of an event? As busy consultants, we look for opportunities to get the best bang for […]
Mindset
The 1 Trait that Affects Every Aspect of Your Independent Consulting Business
Getting started as an independent consultant can be difficult. Then we have to build and maintain our businesses, which can be a struggle. Whew! It is a lot of effort to keep ourselves in business. Why do we take it all on? No matter whom I talk to in our type of business and career, […]
How Wisdom and Passion Can Win Out Over Burnout — Part 2 of 2
As mentioned in last week’s article How Wisdom and Passion Can Win Out Over Burnout — Part 1 of 2, I confessed that I was “at severe risk of burnout” and I better “do something about it—urgently”. This was the case even though I had had an extremely rewarding quarter where I: got an exceptional […]
How Wisdom and Passion Can Win Out Over Burnout — Part 1 of 2
Have you experienced burnout? You know—feeling as if you have no fuel left in your tank, day after day? Sound familiar? If you’re an independent consultant who is a high-achiever and focused on not only taking action, but following through for results… Well, then it’s probably safe to say you have experienced burnout—multiple times. My theory […]
Your Exactly the Consultant We Want – But You’re Too Expensive
Do you sometimes question your market rate? And worry about pricing yourself out of the consultant market? Especially during a market downturn or recession? I believe this is less likely to occur when independent consultants: build an authentic personal brand create strong value-driven relationships keep their eye on the market This is how I manage […]