Art of Consulting Podcast
Episodes
67 | Being an Effective Specialist
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cat is going to talk with us about how to be an effective specialist. As a specialist, there is an easy tendency of being very compar...
66 | Self Improvement Landmines
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy is going to share about some setbacks that may happen as we are improving ourselves. We need to be aware of these to be able to ...
65 | Are You A Great Leader For Yourself
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy answers the question, "How to become a better leader?" There are a lot of things to look into when it comes to leadership. Today...
64 | Who Is Responsible for Your Development
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cat and Andy are sharing great principles about self-development. People don't just automatically get to their ideal place without an...
63 |How Understanding Is Impacted by Language and Communication Mode
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are discussing about how important our language skills are in communicating. There are more aspects in communication than just wor...
62 | If You Don't Do This One Thing, You'll Never Get There
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cat and Andy are discussing about the key thing to do to actually make your plan succeed. No matter how you plan for the future, if y...
61 | Removing Options That Create Distractions
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy is sharing about some helpful insights about things that may take our focus away from the tasks or goals that need to be done. I...
60 | How to Get the Most Out of Reading
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy talks about the tremendous value in reading. He shares some insights and tips on how to get the most out of the book you are ...
59 |Is Starting Your Business in I.T. Really as Easy as a Checklist
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cath and Andy are sharing some very good points about how important it is to be prepared and get all the information you need as you ...
58 | Productivity talk with Alexis Haselberger
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andy is with productivity expert, Alexis Haselberger, and they are talking about the challenges people face with productivity, some c...
57 | How to 10x the Value of Your Most Valuable Asset
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cat and Andy are talking about how to boost the value of your most valuable asset. In life's journey, it is important to know what ar...
56 | What's the Consequence of How you Think
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cat and Andy are talking about the impact of consequences. In every decision we make, whether to stay in a company or go out on our o...
55 | The One Key to Success to Beat Anyone Better than You
09 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy are going to talk about how to get ahead of smart and experienced people. If you want to be successful and be ahead oth...
54 | The Difference Between The Most Successful Entrepreneurs... And The Rest Of Us
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What separates the most successful entrepreneurs from the rest of us? In this episode, Cath and Andy talk about what drives an entrepreneur to be succ...
53 | Turning Ideas Into Innovation
23 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cath and Andy are going to talk about turning ideas into innovation. They are going to give us some insights on what we can do with o...
52 | Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cath And Andy are going to talk about the fears that entrepreneurs go through and what we could do to face our fears. They are going i...
51 | Financial Techniques for Consultants
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat interviews Sam Cellilni on different methods for consultants to use financial tools to improve their financial situation. This is ...
50 | What's Love Got To Do With It
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss something that is almost never talked about in the world of IT. This can improve your results and greatly improve...
49 | The Biggest Thing That Holds You Back From Starting a Venture
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss the biggest thing that holds consultants back from starting their own venture. This one thing is something that a...
48 | Do You Have the Wrong Idea of Competition
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how many consultants carry through an immature view of competition of their youth. We discuss how changing your view of com...
47 | Three Simple Approaches to Problem Solving a Process
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how to problem solve a process. This systematic approach to solving a problem that occurs in a process will help you solve ...
46 | I Don't Have Enough Money to Not Work
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss the fact that many people who want to go on their own and start their own venture are stuck with the worry that t...
45 | 5 Step Blueprint to Becoming Self-Employed in IT
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Cat conduct a master class that reveals the 5 things successful IT consultants have in common, and what everyone else misses. If you think yo...
44 | Three Directions of Fear
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss in more detail on fear plays its role after the epiphany or the aha moment. We talk about: - the three directions that fear...
43 | The Aha Moment
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you heard about that 'Eureka' moment.. or the 'Aha' moment? Really it means more than you think. And when you think about it, the ...
42 | Compound Interest of Learning
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andy discusses Compound Interest of Learning. He explains the concept of Compound Interest of Learning and how applying small lessons ...
41 | 7 Steps of Dealing When Your Expectations Are Not Met
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss 7 steps to dealing with when your expectations are not met and disappointment strikes. in Episode 39 we discuss how to prep...
40 | Who Needs Connections? How Important are they Anyway?
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Connections has had somewhat of a bad rep over the years. Sure we all know deep down that they are important, but many times, we feel guilty about cap...
39 | 7 Things You Can Do To Prepare Before Disappointment Strikes
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with disappointment is a skill that all successful people have. In this episode we talk about 7 things that you can do ahead of time that will...
38 | 7 Things You Can Do When You've Been Wronged
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andy identifies 7 steps that you can use when someone does something to upset you. He uses an example of when he unknowingly cut in li...
37 | Using LinkedIn Effectively
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andy interviews Tracy Enos. Tracy is the author of the best selling book LinkedIn Publishing to Profits. Tracy shares with us tips and...
36 | How Your Career Will Benefit From Writing Content
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andy discusses how writing can help improve your career. He discusses the fact that most people suffer from obscurity and that writing...
35 | Let Resistance Be Your Guide
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andy discusses Resistance. Resistance is something everyone faces however it can be something that we can use to our advantage. In thi...
34 | Springboard Your Career with Networking
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss some ways to network. They explain often our resistance to initiating contact with someone new reverts back to ou...
33 | Who Needs Education? The Real Deal to How it Affects Your Career
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the real deal about education anyway? Back in the day, it was so very special to have, but today... everyone and their dog has a degree. In thi...
32 | How Can IT Consultants Generate Passive Income
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Passive income is discussed often today in business circles especially when it comes to self employed individuals. Also the development of Specialized...
31 | Dealing with Cash Flow and Invoicing
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss Cash Flow and Invoicing techniques. Invoicing is one of the necessary tasks of being an independent consultant. ...
30 | Business Travel - Part 2
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of a two part episode Cat and Andy discuss Business Travel. They discuss how preparing at this time sets you up to having a great ...
29 | Business Travel Advice Part 1
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business travel is a fact of life for a consultant. Although it can be difficult, or pleasurable, to travel for business there are many ways to make y...
28 | Faith - Do you Need to See before Believing?
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are two kinds of people in this world. Well... actually there are many more than that, but for purposes of our discussion, there are two: Those...
27 | Understanding Business Risk
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Andy discusses business risks and why being aware of these risks can make you a better consultant to your clients. You'll also learn why...
26 | Five Actionable Steps To Deal With Cultural Differences
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andy discusses some steps to dealing with cultural differences in the workplace. These steps are meant to improve the relationships be...
25 | Effective Ways to Deal With Cultural Differences
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
By now, you'd be oblivious to think that you live in a homogeneous cultural society. This is a great episode as Andy and Cat contrast each other in so...
24 | Gender Differences - Part 2
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss some of the aggressive and confrontational events that sometimes occur on a project or at a business. They discus...
23 | Effective Ways To Work With The Opposite Gender - Part 1
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 workin...
22 | Why Being Louder Isn't Always Better
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 thin...
21 | Where Do You Get Your Energy
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
20 | Keeping Your Momentum Going
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss: - Ways of gaining momentum in 2018 - Seeing things one way will improve your mindset - Tracking throughout the y...
19 | Art of Consulting 2017 Year in Review
13 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
18 | Goal Setting
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy review different goal setting approaches. They discuss: - How they set goals - Different thought processes on goal settin...
17 | Having your Cake and Eating it Too? The Goodwill of Food
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
16 | The Power of Vision Boards
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
15 | Lessons from Optimus Prime on Making a First Impression
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
14 | A Hundred Ways to Create Wealth
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
13 | Achieve Balance While Jumping onto a Moving Train
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12 | Book Launch Update - The Consultant's Code
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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: Intelli...
11 | You Broke It You Bought It
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 apolog...
10 | Linear vs Nonlinear Thinking
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andy discusses the differences between linear, nonlinear and fragmented thinking. He explains the differences and the benefits to each...
8 | Four Stages of Competence
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
9 | How to Resolve Morning Stress
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Andy reveals steps to resolving stress and worries that appear when we are sleeping. This occurs from unresolved issues, worries and prob...
7 | Building Trust Through Authenticity
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Building Trust by Developing Authenticity for Trust - Blog In this show Andy discusses Authenticity which one of the four steps of building trust. ...
6 | Building Trust for Consultants
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cat and Andy discuss the importance of Trust for consultants. They discuss four (4) components of trust which are: Competence Auth...
5 | Interview with Joe Gagliardi
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cat gets the chance to glance into the brilliance of Joe Gagliardi, FCPA from Recruitment Partners, one of the most innovative recruitment firms in Al...
4 | Networking for Consultants
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Cat and Andy discuss networking for consultants. They cover the benefits of networking and discuss some of the challenges consultants fac...
3 | Dealing with Naysayers
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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2 | The Consultant's Code - Interview with Andy Fry
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
1 | Art of Consulting - Origin Story
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...