As a consultant, it can be very challenging to stand out in a world overloaded with content. Right now, people have the power to just Google you up and decide whether or not they want to work with you. So instead of trying to communicate with everyone, focus on your strengths. Share your story and be transparent because people want to work with people they c ... Show More
Nov 24
Simplify Consulting, Grow Your Business with Abhijit Verekar
<p><strong>What if the biggest growth opportunity in your consulting business isn't scaling, but in simplifying what you deliver? This week I'm talking with Abhijit Verekar, founder and CEO of Avèro Advisors, a 50-person consulting firm that's helping U.S. cities and counties mod ... Show More
44m 21s
Nov 10
How to Go From Expert to 'Activator' and Future-Proof Your Firm with Matt Dixon
In today's market, there are two types of consultants: those who passively wait for the phone to ring, hoping their reputation brings in the next deal, and those who proactively shape their clients' thinking and create their own opportunities. One is struggling; the other one is ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2020
Alex Jamieson & Bob Gower | How to Have Hard Conversations
<p>Question - how do you talk to friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances about things that matter - hard things - in a way that leads to each person being seen, heard, acknowledged, and treated with dignity? How do you get to a resolution, and sidestep the hurt, the woundi ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2023
The Epic Journey to the Stage with Jamie McAnsh - 273
Waking up paralysed in 2014 completely turned Jamie McAnsh’s life upside down. He lost his job, and his independence, but he was determined to forge a new path and purpose for his life. That included becoming a top disabled athlete, and fulfilling his dream of climbing Mount Ev ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2021
Book Discussion - The Tyranny of Merit
In this episode, we discuss Michael J Samuel's book the Tyranny of Merit, which talks about the problems with the ideals of Meritocracy. We take a look at the history of the Rhetoric of Rising, and end with a discussion about why praising people for their achievements feels probl ... Show More
1h 37m
Oct 2021
Start With Your Audience: Advice from Wondery CEO Jen Sargent
What makes a great podcast? The same thing that makes a great business: Start with your audience and build from there. In this conversation, I speak with Jen Sargent, CEO of Wondery, a podcast company that has created many big hits (Dirty John, Dr. Death) and was acquired this ye ... Show More
36m 18s
May 2021
331 You're Invited by Jon Levy
<p><em><strong>You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence</strong></em> by Jon Levy</p> <p>Regardless of what you want to accomplish, from growing your business, creating a great company culture, championing a social cause, or affecting your habits, you can't do ... Show More
50m 11s
Jan 2022
391: Reid Hoffman on The PayPal Mafia, Selling LinkedIn, and Master of Scale
Reid Hoffman needs little introduction. He’s the cofounder of LinkedIn, former PayPal executive, author, podcaster, mentor, and all-around standout personality in the entrepreneurial world. His podcast Masters of Scale is one of the most successful business podcasts on the planet ... Show More
56m 26s
Feb 2023
SPI 651: Top Lessons from Interviewing Billionaires with Jess Larsen
<p>#651 Connecting with your audience through podcasting can be a game-changing strategy for any brand. As you know, we're already helping many entrepreneurs take advantage of this opportunity. But what is the other, less often talked about, benefit of creating a show in your nic ... Show More
36m 39s