Sep 16

879: Myths about management consulting (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

This general podcast describes some of the common misconceptions applicants and even practicing McKinsey/BCG consultants have about their own firms. It will be useful to anyone who wants to understand some of the broad themes and misunderstandings about the profession. Here are s ... Show More

12m 30s

Sep 9

878: Economic impact of poor business judgement (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the economic impact of poor business judgement. The economic impact of poor business judgement, is a topic we managed every day as partners. Each time an associate made a poor "commo ... Show More

8m 18s

Sep 2

877: Changing practice styles manages uncertainty (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about our practice styles. Over the course of the case interview training program, it becomes very important for us to change our coaching style. First, candidates become used to solvi ... Show More

5m 32s

Feb 2022

How do you handle stress?

During this episode, I show you how to convincingly answer the question, “How do you handle stress?” and prepare an example that demonstrates your ability to stay calm under pressure. Do you need help preparing for your interview? Try my Digitial Coaching App or book 1:1 Coaching ... Show More

5m 45s

Aug 2021

7MIN354-Anxiety during Job Interviews

In this session of the 7 minute job interview podcast, we are talking about how to manage your anxiety during job interviews.

7m 56s

Jan 2023

312: Handling client's difficult questions (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we address how to answer difficult questions raised by the client during an executive workshop or another type of client's executive group meeting. We start with discussing the right mindset any consultant requires t ... Show More

15m 10s

Aug 2019

7 Ways Successful People Stay Calm at Work and Manage Stress More Effectively

We are all dealing with stress in our lives one way or another. Remember, it’s not the load that breaks you down it’s the way you carry it. In today’s episode of On Purpose, we analyze how stress really works in our lives, when feeling stressed out can be a good thing, and 7 ways ... Show More

36m 20s

Sep 2024

S15E10: How to Stay Calm in an Interview - 3 Key Tips

Send us Fan MailAre you looking for answers on how to not be nervous for an interview? Whether you're facing a case interview, fit/behavioral interview, technical interview, or else - the process can be nerve-wracking.In this episode, Jenny Rae shares 3 key tips for not only disg ... Show More

11m 8s

Oct 2023

385: When should you not brand yourself ex McKinsey (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we talk about one of the issues that we deal with at Firmsconsulting and which many ex employees of major consulting firms (e.g. ex McKinsey and ex BCG consultants) encounter as they embark on buildin ... Show More

11m 33s

Nov 2023

157. Managing Your Stress

While on the continuous journey of becoming better in business health, wealth, and life in ... Show More

9m 47s

Mar 2023

This 4x4 Strategy Eliminates Pre-Interview Anxiety | Ep #358

Austin shares a technique that will help you eliminate stress before you wank into an interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Interviews are high pressure![1:42] - 4x4 Box Breathing[2:59] - How to control your breat ... Show More

5m 51s

653: Stressful interview situations (Cas...