Art of Consulting Podcast

263 | AOCP The Preemptive Edge - Gaining a Strategic Advantage by Acting Early and Wisely

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

00;00;00;01 - 00;00;31;05 Andy Hey, everybody, today I want to talk about the things we can do and decisions we can make ahead of time before somethin...

262 - More Than Compliance - How Confidentiality Serves Us

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Art of Consulting Podcast – Episode Transcript Hosts: Andy Fry & Cat Lam Episode Topic: Non-Disclosure Agreements and the Power of Keeping Infor...

261 | Why We Should Assume Someone Is Always Recording

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why We Should Assume Someone Is Always Recording In this solo episode, Andy Fry reflects on how everyday behavior—inside and outside the workplace—...

260 | Power Moves: Inside Energy Innovation and Consulting with Ashton Fox

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Power Moves: Inside Energy Innovation and Consulting with Ashton Fox In this episode, Cat sits down with Ashton Fox, President of Onix Energy, to expl...

259 | From Oilfields to Solar Fields: Building Ridgeline Solar and the Future of Clean Energy

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Art of Consulting Podcast, hosts Andy Fry and Cat Lam sit down with Drew Mair, President of Ridgeline Solar, to explore his ins...

258 | Breaking Barriers: Svetlana Winters' Journey from Russia to CFO in American Oil & Gas

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking Barriers: Svetlana Winters' Journey from Russia to CFO in American Oil & Gas In this episode, we sit down with Svetlana Winters, CFO at Alter...

257 | Fractional CFOs: The Secret Weapon for Scaling, Selling, and Stress-Free Success

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fractional CFOs: Turning Financial Chaos Into Strategic Wins with Emily Statler In today's episode, Cat welcomes Emily Statler, a seasoned Fractional ...

256 | How Returning a Man's Gloves Helped Move Me Forward

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy shares a story of a difficult time in his life where an apparent unassuming event helped move him forward and change his perspective. This began ...

255 | How to Use Consistency and Bursts to Achieve Goals

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Andy walks through two approaches he's used to achieve goals that take a long time to accomplish. How to breakdown goals into smaller ...

254 | How to Deal with the Defining Project in Our Careers

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Andy discusses that there is typically one project that defines our career, will we continue in consulting, or will will switch career...

253 | The Ingredient for the Law of Abundance

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Art of Consulting, Andy Fry explores the transformative concept of the Law of Abundance, challenging the scarcity mindset that ...

252 | Coffee Is For Closers - Revisited

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode of The Art of Consulting podcast, Andy discusses the "50-Minute Focus" technique. Throughout the conversation, he sh...

251 | How to Deal with Communication Challenges

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy shares his thoughts on how to keep communication on track. 

250 | How to Prepare for a Geo-Political Event

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Andy discusses steps you can take to deal with and preprare for potential Geo Political events. 

249 | Unmasking Corporate Fraud and Cybersecurity: Real Stories and Practical Tips with Stephanie Forbes

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode of The Art of Consulting podcast, Stephanie Forbes brings her expertise to the table, discussing the prevalent and often so...

248 | Decoding Consulting Secrets: The Art of Knowledge Transfer

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Art of Consulting podcast, hosts Andy and Cat reunite for a rare "together episode" discussing the nuances and importance of kn...

247 | Building Out an Expert Position in Consulting - with Mark Amtower

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of The Art of Consulting, where we delve deep into the strategies and experiences of seasoned professionals in the consulti...

246 | The Gift of Recurring Thought - with Katie Weldon

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of The Art of Consulting podcast, we're joined by Coach Katie, also known as Katie Weldon, who not only excels as a busines...

245 | Wired Wisdom: Unraveling the Mysteries of Procurement Fraud with Stephanie Forbes Part 2

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in a riveting discussion with Stephanie Forbes, a value chain virtuoso with more than two decades of experience overseeing multi-billion dolla...

244 | Wired Wisdom: Unraveling the Mysteries of Procurement Fraud with Stephanie Forbes Part 1

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new episode of the Art of Consulting podcast, where we engage in deep discussions with some of the most knowledgeable and insightful prof...

243 | Navigating Success: Pat Kaiser's Trailblazing Journey in Tech Part 2

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Art of Consulting podcast, where we delve into the personal and professional journeys of some of the mo...

242 | Navigating Success: Pat Kaiser's Trailblazing Journey in Tech Part 1

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Art of Consulting podcast, where we take deep dives into the personal and professional journeys of some...

241 | Revolutionizing Energy: A Deep Dive with Renewell Energy's CTO on Repurposing Abandoned Oil Wells - Part 2

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging second part of our interview with Stefan Streckfus, CTO of Renewell Energy, we continue our exploration of the revolutionary approach...

240 | Revolutionizing Energy: A Deep Dive with Renewell Energy's CTO on Repurposing Abandoned Oil Wells - Part 1

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Art of Consulting Podcast, Cat sits down with Stefan Streckfus, co-founder and CTO of Renewell Energy. With nearly 5 years in r...

239 | From Tech Entrepreneur To Amazon: Da Li's Experience for Entrepreneurial Success Part 2

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Da Li, a serial entrepreneur who shared his remarkable journey from entrepreneurship in China to creat...

238 | From Tech Entrepreneur To Amazon: Da Li's Experience for Entrepreneurial Success Part 1

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Art of Consulting Podcast! In this episode, we feature Da Li, a serial entrepreneur with a rich background in IT and enterprise so...

237 | Revitalize Your Consulting Career: Overcoming Burnout with Proven Strategies with Lauren Baptiste

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging episode of The Art of Consulting Podcast, host sits down with Lauren Baptiste, a life coach and consultant specializing in workplace ...

236 | The Hidden Ways that the Cloud has Evolved a Consultant's Job Forever

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Topic Overview: Join Andy Fry and Cat Lam as they delve into the nuances of ERP systems, comparing on-premise and cloud implementations, discussing th...

235 B | Embracing Passion and Overcoming Fear with Zana Goic Petricevic

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

. Emphasizes that money itself is not a value, but what it represents to an individual is. 0:34 - 1:03 - Finding Meaning Beyond Money Speaker 1 ...

235 | The SOUL Framework: Transforming Leadership with Zana Goic Petricevic

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Welcome back to The Art of Consulting podcast! In this episode, we are joined by the remarkable Zana Goic Petricevic, a seasoned prof...

234 | Essential Checklist for Successful Engagements with Ed Metera

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professiona...

234 | Mastering the Hub: Innovative Business Strategies with Trevor Blake

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode of Blue Sky Consulting, Cat continues her insightful conversation with Trevor Blake, a visionary serial entrepren...

233 | Unleashing Vision: Trevor Blake on Entrepreneurial Success and Balance

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:05 - Introduction by Cat Overview of Trevor Blake's remarkable career. Mention of his achievements: founding, managing, and successfully selling...

232 | Success Redefined: Insights from Jason Hofley on Business and Personal Growth

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: Andy and Kat introduce the podcast episode, highlighting their focus on valuable banter and dialogue between the hosts. Exploring Sp...

231 | From One Niche to Another: Andy and Cat Talk Transferable Skills

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: Andy and Kat introduce the podcast episode, highlighting their focus on valuable banter and dialogue between the hosts. Exploring Sp...

230 | Potential Unleashed: Mastering Human Dynamics with Chief Culture Officer Pam August

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: Kat introduces Pam August, founder and president of Connecting Potentials, as a visionary leader in the realm of organizational develo...

229 | Product-Focused Excellence: Navigating Projects with PRINCE2 Methodology

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professiona...

228 | Strategies for Successful Oracle HR Implementation: Collaborating with HR Teams for Optimal ERP Solutions

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: Welcome to another episode of "Art of Consulting" with Andy Fry and Cat Lam. Today, we're diving deep into the transformative magic of ...

227 | Embracing Digital Transformation with Ken McKnight

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of "Art of Consulting" with Andy Fry and Cat Lam. Today, we're diving deep into the transformative magic of active explorat...

226 | Combat Medic to Corporate Consulting - Preparing for Challenges with Gopal Singh

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

225 | Fast Track Strategies with Sir Kaya Redford: The Journey to Financial and Time Freedom

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professiona...

224 | Mastering Communication and Influence: Insights in Mindset, NLP and Leadership with Sir Kaya Redford

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of "Art of Consulting" with Andy Fry and Cat Lam. Today, we're diving deep into the transformative magic of active explorat...

223 | Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Employee to Self-Employed Success with Sir Kaya Redford

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professiona...

222 | Lessons From a Brand Strategist: A Journey with Gabriella Cray

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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! Together with...

221 | Gratitude - For the Difficult Experiences in Life

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 219: Practicing Gratitude Beyond the Good Andy reflects on the deeper significance of gratitude beyond just appreciating the positive aspects ...

220 | Data Dynamics: Managing ERP Costs and Change Orders for Success

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

219 | People Power: Navigating ERP Implementations with Expert Guidance

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

218 | Expert Strategies Unveiled for ERP Success with Stephanie Forbes

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

217 | Giving Feedback - The Critic or The Cheerleader

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professiona...

216 | Why You Focus On The Things You Can Control

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 enthus...

215 | Owning Your Career, You Own You

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Highlights: -Andy discusses how you establish and handle career problems. Serve clients but you also have to serve yourself. NO matter who se...

214 | Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: Welcome back to the Art of Consulting Podcast, where we explore the Having to share an opinion without being argumentative. Today, we'l...

213 | Embracing Healthy Competition: Lessons from Sports to Business

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: Welcome back to the Art of Consulting Podcast, where we explore the intersections of sports and business. Today, we'll delve into a thou...

212 | The Power of Helping Others: A Journey of Transformation

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Title: The Power of Helping Others: A Journey of Transformation Episode Highlights: Starting from Humble Beginnings: • In 1993, after graduating fro...

211 | Mastering ERP Implementation: Insights from an OCM Expert - with Frederique Oberlin

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**Podcast Title:** "Mastering ERP Implementation: Insights from an OCM Expert"   **Show Notes:**   **Introduction:** In this episode of Art of Consu...

210 | Mastering ERP Success: Key Insights with Andy Fry

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 highl...

209 | Ignite Your Mind: The Power of Active Exploration

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Ignite Your Mind: The Power of Active Exploration"     Welcome to another episode of "Art of Consulting" with Andy and Kat. Today, we're diving dee...

208 | Finding Balance and Building for Success: The Art of Rest for Self-Employed Consultants

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: In this podcast episode, hosts Andy and Cat dive deep into the significance of rest for self-employed consultants. They discuss the ment...

207 | Find Time to Spend with High Performers

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

206 | Be Intential With Your Social Media Feeds

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

205 | What Is Your Main Business

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

204 | Your Yesterday Is Not Your Today

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

203 | Why Knowledge Isn't Always Power

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will understand why knowledge isn't always power. Andy explains the difference between knowing how to do something and being actu...

202 | Don't be a Ghoster

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 unprofess...

201 | Why The Imposter Syndrome Can Be A Gift

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

200 | How Small Spending Can Affect Cash Flow

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy helps you see the importance of looking through your expenses and knowing where all those small expenses go because small spendi...

199 | Unstuck with 20 Minute Increments

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

198 | Is Empathy Actually Required

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 har...

198 | Dealing with Vices

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

198 | Near Sightedness Can Negatively Impact Us

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy shows us the importance of preparedness, especially for events that could cause a significant impact on our businesses and in li...

197 | The Mathematics of Consulting Utilization

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have Andy talk about a crucial part of consulting, and that is making sure you understand the factors that will help you set and a...

196 | Our Customers Want Us When They Need Us

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy explained how customers want us when they need us, and not when we show them that we need them. Investing your time or resources...

195 | How To Use Familiarity to Reduce Stress

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy discusses the benefits of being familiar with some aspects of the client's business and the challenges they're facing, especiall...

194 | Building a Growth Mindset

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cat and Andy converse about the value of having a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset. They looked into different situations...

193 | What I Learned From a Bird Tapping the Window

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy shares the insights he learned from a bird that comes and taps on his window every day. He talks about the value of being commit...

192 | What Advice Would You Give Others

20 Jan 2023

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In this episode, we have Andy speak about figuring out options on how to solve our problem. Sometimes, advice coming from others would not sit well wi...

191 | Give Up On Having To Be Right

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy shares insights on giving up on being right. We all have some experiences where meetings get heated up because of different idea...

190 | What's Something That Never Changes

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are with Cat and Andy as they talk about one focus point that will bring more opportunities to your profession and business. They ...

189 | A.I. and Being Open Minded

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have Cat and Andy discuss how our technology greatly grew, like artificial intelligence, and how it will disrupt entrepreneurship ...

188 | Planning, Goal Setting, Intention and Manifesting

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cat and Andy talk about setting your goals early for next year. As the saying "A great morning starts the night before" goes, a great...

187 | Thoughtful Responses on Social Media

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy gives emphasis on being thoughtful with our responses on social media. We all had that experience where we said some things that...

186 | You Are The Associations You Have

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have Cat and Andy insightfully talk about the essence of thoughtfully choosing your associations. As the famous adage says, "You a...

185 | How To Make The Initial Contact

11 Nov 2022

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In this episode, Andy talks about the importance of building your network in the consulting world and shares his experience with two different people ...

184 | What We Can Learn From a Homerun King

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy shares about important an principle that we can learn from a homerun king. He talked about some baseball homerun records and loo...

183 | Boredom Can Be The Door To Creativity

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cat and Andy talk about how to ensure that you still have that spark to do your job. They tackled some ways that can keep your excite...

182 | How To Find Something Likeable In Others

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have Andy talk about how finding something likable in others could open more opportunities. As he says, "As a consultant, we want ...

181 | Thank Those Who Have Helped You, Today

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy reminds and encourages us to show our gratitude to the people who helped us. Life happens and it is easy to put this off but we ...

180 | How Do We Identify Ourselves

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy shares the experiences that made him think about how we need to be aware and make sure that our past experiences, especially the...

179 | Why It's Important To Respect Other's Work & Service

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy speaks about the importance of respecting others' work and service. We need to be responsible and frugal with our money and reso...

178 | The Constant Impacts of Time Management

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

177 | Using Tech To Access and Improve Communication

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

176 | Learning Based On Ability to Admit We May Be Wrong

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

175 | Our Intentions Are Not Always Conscious To Us

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

174 | Looking for Big Problems

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

173 | Battle the Elements Not Each Other

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

172 | How to Deal with Defiance

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 know...

171 | What Goes Around Comes Around

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have Andy discuss how building relationships with relevant connections brings opportunities and growth. He explains what you can d...

170 | Why Commenting Doesn't Always Add To The Conversation

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

169 | Non Traditional Path To Consulting

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

168 | The Importance of Recognizing Others Accomplishments

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy shares how it benefits us when we recognize others' accomplishments, especially in our competitions. He explains how different o...