Art Of Consulting Podcast

In this episode, Cat and Andy talk about time management and what it looks like especially with the self-employed. They established the importance of having non-negotiables for the present and for your future. Tune in now and know the top 3 things you can do to level up your time management skills and become more effective in reaching your professional and personal goals.  Quotes:   “There are The Non-Negotiables That Are Today, The Things That We're Doing, Current State, But There Are The Things For The Future That We Have To Plan For.” “To Keep A Promise To Yourself Is Hard Because Nobody Will Know The Difference Otherwise. And So, If You Can Do That, You Are Actually Building Up The Integrity That You Have With Yourself, And Then It Shows When You Interact With Others.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Managing Time As Self-Employed  (04:30) Havin

In this episode, we have Cat and Andy discuss the use of technology to help improve our communication skills. They talked about how our time has made more room for authenticity, but we still need to have it according to our role. Listen in now and learn three things you can immediately do to improve your communication. Quotes:   “It's okay to show vulnerability in your speech, it just has to come from a place of authenticity.” “Watch the conversations we have in our private lives.” “It's just being patient with other individuals and realizing that they're working through, they're doing their best.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Phrases we use as fillers becoming a habit (04:16) Vulnerability in a place of authenticity (07:26) Using Tech To Access and Improve Communication (13:19) Three things you can immediately do to improve your speech  (19:32)

In this episode, Andy shares his experience where he had to learn to go back and validate his past assumption and acknowledge the value of fixing the facts gathered. He explains why we tend to avoid this especially in consulting and in business and showed its importance and the value it can add to your service and to the business.   So, give this episode a listen and practice it as you seek to always improve your skill and service. Quotes:   “There's a cost to not validating our decisions, as well as the decision-making process.” “The need to be right paralyzes our learning muscles.” “Our value as consultants may be how we validate assumptions of facts and deliver that new information to our clients.” “I’d rather be correct in my assumption, and correct my assumption than to hold on to an invalid truth.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Why do we thi

In this episode, we are with Andy as he talks about intentions and how they are not always conscious to us. Listen in now and learn how to look into your intentions and apply strategies that develop yourself to your full potential.   Quotes:   “Interestingly Enough, Intent Is Not Always Conscious To Us, But It Is Made Visible Through Our Behavior.” “We Will Never Fully Meet Our Full Potential Without Mature Intentionality Towards External Contribution.” “How We Define The Community We Serve Determines Our Intent.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Intent Made Visible Through Behavior (05:51) Ways That Intent Becomes Clear (08:21) Developing Our Full Potential By Serving Others (09:11) The Challenge Of Dealing With Daily Distractions (09:43) Who Do We Serve? (12:13) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailers

In this episode, Andy explains how big enough problems can fuel consultants and keep them going. Know the power questions to ask yourself and identify if you are set for the next big challenge, so tune in now and learn how to take the next step that will keep you going.  Quotes:   “We Should Be Challenged Enough That We're Tired. We Shouldn't Be Exhausted.” “When You Go To Live Out Your Consulting Career, You're Gonna Go Through All Kinds Of Ebbs And Flows. You're Gonna Have Peaks And Valleys. You're Going To Be An Expert In A Particular Area And That Area Is Going To Be Boring, And You're Going To Need To Look For The Next Challenge.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Consultants Want The Challenge (05:03) Look For Big Enough Problems To Keep You Challenged (07:58) Have Confidence In Yourself (10:02) Run On Those Plateaus  (11:31) Andy’s New Book Th

In this episode, we have andy share insights on elements we, as human beings, face and how important it is to recognize that in the challenges that we experience, we need to battle the elements and not each other. He also points out that in times where elements are being dealt with by technology or other enhancements, it is important to think of productive ways to use our available time instead of creating other conflicts with each other. Click play now and listen to this episode’s nuggets of wisdom. Quotes:   “As A Human Being When You Get Exposed To The Elements Of The World, The Elements Are In Charge.” “When We Are Faced With Real Challenges. There's No Time To Fight Each Other.” “Let's Seek Out Those Elements And Battle Them. They're Good Challenges.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Recalling And Remembering Are Two Different Things (03:35) Whe

In this episode, Andy shares tips on dealing with defiant people. We all need a little bit of defiance to keep us pushing for what we aim for but knowing how to deal with solid defiance that goes against what you think is best for the situation is vital to be able to manage the relationships involved and to protect yourself as well. So, listen in now and learn these helpful tips. Quotes:   “We All Have To Have A Little Bit Of Defiance In Us To Really Achieve Anything Significant In Our Lives” “When You're Dealing With Defiant People, This Goes In A Business Setting And A Home Life, It's Important That You Do All You Can To Not Be At Risk From Their Decisions.” “Many Of Us Have Defined People In Some Ways In Our Lives, And We Need To Be Able To Manage Those Relationships, And Protect Ourselves.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) The Naysayers And The P

In this episode, we have Andy discuss how building relationships with relevant connections brings opportunities and growth. He explains what you can do to build these relationships especially when you are in a position of strength and not only when you need to build it because of lack.    Tune in now and gain practical tips that you can do to effectively build your network. Quotes:   “It's An Important Thing That We Are Constantly Building Relationships Because This Is Really A Relationship Business.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Building Good Relationships With Recruiters And Relevant Connections (03:46) Build That Relationship Now (05:37) Building When You Are In A Position Of Strength (07:51) We Are In A Constant Relationship Business (08:52) Have The Conversations And Effectively Manage The Calls (11:21) Keep Networking (11:47) Andy’s New Boo

In this episode, we are with Andy sharing about the importance of learning to hold back comments that do not add to the conversation. He talks about some reasons why people tend to give opinions even on things they may not fully understand. Listen in now and learn insights on how we can avoid getting into this situation and enjoy the results it brings to us as a professional and as a person.    Quotes:   “Even If We Are An Authority On The Topic, There Is Always Information That We're Missing.” “It's Not Our Thoughts, Judgments, And Conclusions That Define Us But It's Our Ability To Create Thoughtful Conclusions That Defines Us.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) An Illustration Of A Building Demolition  (03:25) People Weigh In On Any Topic Regardless Of How Much They Know (04:54) There Is Always Information That We’re Missing (06:28) Holding Back Opini

In this episode, we have Andy talk about the two paths people take to consulting. He expounds on the traditional and non-traditional ways people get into consulting and emphasizes that both belong and need each other in the team. He also encourages those that start out through the non-traditional path to not be afraid to step out and continue in their consulting journey. So, click that play and listen in now!   Quotes:   “Somebody Who's Done It Already Has An Advantage Over Somebody Who Hasn't, Especially Somebody Who Maybe Only Has Learned It Through A Book Versus Somebody Who Actually Lived It Out.” “I've Seen Throughout The Course Of My Consulting World That People Who Often Take A Very Traditional Path, Where It's Very Planned Out, Can Sometimes Look At People Who Take A Non-Traditional Path As Being Less Worthy Of Being There. And I Want To Make It Very Clear That You Both Belong There, You Just Took Two Different Paths There.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Se

In this episode, Andy shares how it benefits us when we recognize others’ accomplishments, especially in our competitions. He explains how different opportunities may open up and ideas or helpful insights come to us when we learn to recognize and accept other people and their success.   Tune in now and understand why recognizing others’ accomplishments is critical. Quotes:   “It's Very Important That We Recognize Other People And Their Success.” “The Competition Is There To Make Us Better, To Put Pressure On Us, And To Make Us Think Through Our Ideas And Our Skills, And To Just Be Better.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Refusing To Shake Hands With The Other Team (04:23) The Ability To Shake The Hands Of Your Competition (06:11) The Importance To Recognize Other People And Their Success (08:29) Opportunities Opening-Up (10:13) Being A Good Sport In

In this episode, Andy talked about the concept of knowns. Listen now so you will have to learn a concept that actually came out of project management which may also be a help for you especially when it comes to planning and just being able to predict and anticipate things.  Quotes:    “So to plan for something that is not going to happen is really silly”    “We need to have a plan in place for things that we are aware of that have happened and it may not have happened to us. But it may have happened to someone else. And we move that plan into this place”  Show Notes:    (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign Up For A Complimentary Course at https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values    (01:20) Concept of knowns  (02:04) Four knowns  (11:49) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer 

In this episode, Andy expounds on what a troll is and how it is showing up in our lives and affect us and sometimes others. Tune in now and you will learn practical tips on what you can do to effectively deal with situations where this troll shows up so you can move on to the next levels of growth in your life.   Quotes: “The Troll Is Most Afraid Of Our Own Success… Because If We Succeed, Then The Trolls' Deficiencies Are More Apparent, It's More Recognizable.”   Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) The Trolls (04:16) Trolls In Businesses (05:12) The Troll Inside Of Each Of Us (06:21) What The Trolls Are Most Afraid Of (07:42) What Do We Do With The Troll Inside Us? (10:06) Recognizing Through Empathy That This Troll Inside Us Is In Pain (12:47) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, Andy talked about how they cooperate with other individuals. Listen now so you will have to learn the various ways of cooperating with other people that may help you in so many things in life including your growth as a person.  Quotes:    “If we only operate our lives in a world where I help you, and the only help I get is from you, then I'm pretty dependent on you”   “I just really encourage you to cooperate with others as best you can and find opportunities to cooperate”  Show Notes:    (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:42)  If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign Up For A Complimentary Course at https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values    (01:20) How to cooperate with other individuals  (03:07) Five ways that cooperators gain an edge  (09:17) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradigm Is Available On Amazon And Other Book Retailer

In this episode, Andy talked about having to over want to. Things that you have no choice but to make it work. Listen on now as you will gain knowledge about a lot of things and how to make things work, focus and develop as well as how it is unique to each person.    Quotes:    “I don't think survival is a purpose, I think survival is a necessity”  “Formal education is an important part. But we need to live with some level of skill that the marketplace in the world wants, there are people who have developed those skills in other ways. It could be through experience. It could be through other methods of learning.” “When you're in a situation to have to, you really have no other choice, but to go and make it work and focus on it.” “A self-inflicted need to create better versions of ourselves. This is the purpose of goals, right? A goal isn't just to write it down and say it's something that I hope to get. We're trying to create a have to for that goal. And it creates a bit at the end when we achieve that it cre

In this episode, Andy shared the benefit of doing things you don’t usually do or things the first time. Listen on now and you will learn as he expounds on what it does to you personally and how it fosters growth and development not only to your skills but your personal growth as well.   Quotes:   “Once You Get Through To Do That Task, Even Though It's Very Straightforward For Some People, You Feel Good About Yourself, You Learn One More Thing. It's Something That Builds On Our Confidence In Ourselves.” “Have Compassion Towards Others On The Things That You Do Every Day Or The Things That You Immerse Yourself In And Just Know That People Aren't Thinking About It All The Time.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Changing Tires For The First Time (03:58) Trying Out Things The First Time (06:03) Doing More Of The Things That You Don’t Usually Do And Learning

In this episode, Andy shared the significance of making that initial call. He talked about Alex Anthopoulos of Atlanta Braves and how making that initial call set his path to the success he has now. Andy also gave tips on how to make that first call effective.   So, tune in now and be encouraged to take that first step towards your goal.   Quotes:   “We Have To Continue To Make Those Calls.” “One Of The Things That Prevent People From Really Achieving Great Success Is That They Don't Ask, They Don't Make That Initial Call.” “Make That Initial First Call And Keep Making That Initial First Call.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Alex Anthopoulos Of Atlanta Braves (05:59) Starting Somewhere (07:36) You Have To Make That Initial Call (08:26) It Gets Easier Each Time You Do It (09:11) Tips In Making The Initial Call (11:50) Andy’s New Book The Trust Paradi

In this episode, we have Andy and Cat share with us how the market is opening up widely for consulting and the significance of connecting and building your network. You will also learn practical ways on how to connect and build relationships that will develop a healthy network that leads to growth and opportunities.   So, click the play button and listen in now!   Quotes:   “Giving People Endorsements Is Probably One Of The Most Valuable Things That You Can Do On Linkedin.” “My Recommendation To Anybody Right Now Is To Build A Relationship With A Recruiter.” “The Best Way To Build A Relationship With Somebody Is To Help Them Win.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:18) The Market Opening Up Widely For Consulting (04:33) Opportunities Brought By The Chain Of Connections (11:26) Networking As A Big Part Of Consulting (15:43) The Helper Gets Helped (16:30) Buil

In this episode, we have a special guest, Serah Blackstone-Fredericks. Serah is the CEO and Founder of Books In Harmony. She is a bookkeeper and an artist as well. You will hear about how Serah transitioned from art to bookkeeping and now, doing both!  Serah shares the Challenges she encountered in consulting and how she overcame them. She also shares excellent insights about dealing with business relationships and being more open to your artistic side. Tune in now and enjoy this insightful conversation.   Quotes:   “There Needs To Be A Time Where We Start To Accept That There Is Limited Time. And There's Actually A Lot You Can Do With That Limited Time. But It's About Decision-Making.” “I Think It Can Get Blurred In Business, That It Is A Relationship And Things Should Be Out Of Kindness. You Should Still Be Treated With Kindness And Respect.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro  (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingpla

In this episode, Andy shares valuable insight about what it truly means to accept yourself and gave steps on how to become more empathetic with yourself. As you tune in now, make sure to take down notes and apply these practical strategies that will impact your journey in becoming your best version.   Quotes: “We All Have Different Dialogue Going On Our Heads, It's Our Responsibility To Pick Which One We Listen To.” “Realize That Acceptance Is Not Resignation.”   Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) If You Need Help Creating A Set Of Values, You’re Welcome To Sign For A Complimentary Course At https://theconsultingplaybook.com/values  (01:19) Learning How To Accept Yourself, To Become More Empathetic (02:25) Set An Intention Of Accepting Yourself (03:17) Celebrate Your Strengths (04:28) Consider The People Around You And Create A Support System (06:18) Forgive Yourself And Silence The Inner Critics (08:11) Grieve The Loss Of Unrealized Dreams And Perform Charitable Acts (10:00) Realize That Acceptance Is