Art of Consulting Podcast

Episode 219: Practicing Gratitude Beyond the Good Andy reflects on the deeper significance of gratitude beyond just appreciating the positive aspects of life. While it's easy to be thankful for the good things like job security, health, and possessions, Andy emphasizes the importance of extending gratitude to challenging experiences and individuals who have shaped our journeys. Key Points: Expandi...

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professional development connoisseurs, we aim to bring you inspiring messages to help you discover the X factor in your professional field, leading to the success you truly deserve in your career and life.   In today's episode, Andy shares an insightful experie...

Welcome back to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and enthusiasts of professional development, we are here to provide you with inspiring messages to help unlock your professional X factor and achieve the success you truly deserve in your career and life.   In today's episode, Andy draws inspiration from Tim G...

Episode Highlights: -Andy discusses how you establish and handle career problems. Serve clients but you also have to serve yourself. NO matter who serves our paycheck. Learn the lessons and take care of our career because it is who we are.   If you look at yourself and imagine that it is your business, you always make sure to provide a solution to your business problem. You will see the opportunit...

Introduction: Welcome back to the Art of Consulting Podcast, where we explore the Having to share an opinion without being argumentative. Today, we'll delve into a thought-provoking experience from John Wooden and how he's ways and approach from sports is being used in business.   Episode Highlights:   -John Wooden - caoch basketball best of all time. He have the best way of managing people and ap...

Introduction: Welcome back to the Art of Consulting Podcast, where we explore the intersections of sports and business. Today, we'll delve into a thought-provoking experience from this summer, involving our host's daughter and her track and field journey. Through this story, we'll uncover valuable lessons about competition, sportsmanship, and striving for excellence. Episode Highlights: Lessons fr...

Title: The Power of Helping Others: A Journey of Transformation Episode Highlights: Starting from Humble Beginnings: • In 1993, after graduating from college, our host found himself working as an operations supervisor for a furniture retailer. • His responsibilities included managing the warehouse, office tasks like invoicing and sales processing, customer service, and deliveries. • The challenges...

**Podcast Title:** "Mastering ERP Implementation: Insights from an OCM Expert"   **Show Notes:**   **Introduction:** In this episode of Art of Consulting, we dive deep into the world of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation with a focus on Organizational Change Management (OCM). Our special guest, Frederique Oberlin, an OCM extraordinaire with 18+ years of experience, shares invaluable...

Welcome to the Art of Consulting, your go-to source for expert insights on mastering ERP success. Today we have a special guest with us, Andy, a highly experienced ERP consultant with over 25 years in the industry.    In this episode, Andy shares invaluable insights into ensuring ERP project success. He emphasizes the importance of defining clear success metrics from the outset and keeping the pro...

"Ignite Your Mind: The Power of Active Exploration"     Welcome to another episode of "Art of Consulting" with Andy and Kat. Today, we're diving deep into the transformative magic of active exploration and the incredible ways it can spark creativity and open your mind. In our previous episode, we touched upon the concept of creativity and how engaging in novel activities can create new synaptic co...

Introduction: In this podcast episode, hosts Andy and Cat dive deep into the significance of rest for self-employed consultants. They discuss the mental and financial aspects of taking breaks, setting rates, and building a sustainable consulting career. Whether you're a seasoned consultant or considering a career in consulting, this episode offers valuable insights to help you achieve a balanced a...

In this episode, you will understand the worth of taking the time to be with high performers. Andy talks about the observations made on the effect of spending time with high performers and low performers, which definitely has an effect.    Tune in and gain tips on how to find and productively spend time with high performers, and reap the benefits of growth personally and professionally. Quotes: "W...

In this episode, Andy shares his thought about the value of being intentional in using social media. He talks about how the social media's algorithm feeds us with suggestions that are sometimes counterproductive and how consuming those harms us over the long term.   Learning to be intentional about what you're watching on social media will keep you from being fed information that is not helpful. M...

In this episode, we are with Cat and Andy, helping us see more of the value of knowing and being able to focus on our main business. We have different roles between our work and personal lives, and some consultants have multiple clients. This is why it is essential for us to be able to stay efficient in these roles and get things done.   Tune in and get pro tips on productivity that will surely am...

In this episode, Andy shares an insight about trending and how it should not be the basis of the next outcome. He talks about the power of making a wise decision regardless of the trend you're seeing and making your future independent of who you are yesterday.   Listen in and learn what you can do to take that needed pivot leading to the future you aspire for. Quotes: "Our Lives Are Not Dependent...

In this episode, you will understand why knowledge isn't always power. Andy explains the difference between knowing how to do something and being actually able to do something because the power only lies in how that knowledge is being applied or practiced to be able to benefit from the results.   Tune in now and be encouraged to build upon each success you reach as you execute and act on the infor...

In this episode, we have Andy talk about ghosting, some effects it has on people, and why we should avoid doing it to others. Ghosting shows unprofessionalism and may damage our personal, professional, or business relationships.    Hit the play button and know how to avoid doing it and what to do if we're ghosted. Quotes: "Vanishing Is Just Not Cool In My Book, It's Not Professional, [And] It Does...

In this episode, Andy unmasks the imposter syndrome and presents the positive effects it can bring us. You will learn how to identify it by looking at the symptoms and know the steps on how you can harness this state of mind to make it work for your advantage.   So, listen in now and enjoy the episode! Quotes: "I Think That Giving Anxiety, A Name, Like The Imposter Syndrome, Is Giving It Life." "T...

In this episode, Andy helps you see the importance of looking through your expenses and knowing where all those small expenses go because small spending can affect your cash flow and how you operate as a consultant. So, tune in now and learn how to responsibly monitor your expenses. Quotes: "It's More Important That We Be Aware Of Our Spending And Make A Conscious Choice Around It." "The Way You S...

In this episode, Andy talks about the challenges of having some freedom on how to go about your workday, especially as a consultant. People usually get trapped in the struggle to get going on a task but Andy gives practical tips on how to pull yourself out of being stuck and effectively accomplish your tasks for the day.   So, make sure to listen in and get this nugget that will surely help you bo...

In this episode, you will understand what empathy really is and how it can help you become better at serving your clients. Andy explains why it is hard to do and what it requires but he also shows how it can greatly impact your relationships with your clients.   Check out this episode now and enjoy! Quotes: "If Our Intent Is To Serve Another Person, Empathy Allows Us To Respond Appropriately. It A...

In this episode, we have Andy share about what having vices can lead us into and how to deal with them. He explained some reasons why people fall into bad habits and gave practical tips on how we can deal with it and eventually eliminate the habit.   Listen in now and enjoy keeping your life productive and reaching the levels of success that you are aiming for. Quotes: "Being Successful Is Being,...