Art of Consulting Podcast

In this episode Cat and Andy tackle the topic on working with the opposite gender. They discuss differences, challenges as well as some ways of working through those differences to develop strong working relationships.

In this Episode We all have experienced this. There's always the one guy who thinks that volume is an effective way to persuade you to his way of thinking. Annoying? Yep. Effective? Not a chance. You'll learn to find the best medium to fit the message. How emoji's can actually be a legit form of communication. Three questions to ask your audience to be sure they're with you.   You will learn how t...

Where Do You Get Your Energy is an episode where Andy discusses the steps to consider to manage your energy levels. As a consultant your energy levels are crucial to your success with your clients and your personal life. Andy will share some stories on managing energy and will provide seven steps to consider in regards to your energy. Those seven steps are: How Do You Get Recharged, introvert vs e...

In this episode Cat and Andy discuss: - Ways of gaining momentum in 2018 - Seeing things one way will improve your mindset - Tracking throughout the year will help you create a fantastic year

In this episode Cat and Andy share some of their favorite shows from 2017. They also talk about some current events that are happening. They also talk about 2018 and how to start out for a great year. 

In this episode Cat and Andy review different goal setting approaches. They discuss: - How they set goals - Different thought processes on goal setting - Benefits of setting goals  

In This Episode Bringing food to a gathering is hardly a new concept. But there was a certain magic about its ability to bring people together, and to increase morale, and I started doing a little digging.   You will learn how to find awesome tactics and techniques to connect with people using food. Why food is such a primal way to bring people together The Super-Charging Aspect of Food and what L...

Vision boards are a tool to allow you to physically see images of the goals you want to achieve. In this episode Cat and Andy discuss Vision Boards as well as other mental approaches to achieving your goals. You will learn: What are vision boards and why are they useful Different approaches to goal setting and visualizing your goals Why writing down your goals and making "I am" statements are so p...

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 A...

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 humo...

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 d...

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 fiv...

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 sid...

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...

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)...

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 co...

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 t...

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 pers...

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 int...

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:...

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