701: How to Hold Networking Conversations (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)| Listen on Anghami

Jul 30

872: Are you a consulting leader?

Many of us rely on titles to determine if we becoming leaders in a consulting firm. This podcast provides a more important of definition of consulting leadership: who does the consulting firm turn to in times of crises and how do they do so? In fact, you will see that a leader in ... Show More

11m 32s

Jul 20

871: Myth of the Technology Strategy Study (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Readers in other sectors like financial services, energy, retail, automotive etc., make a massive mistake when looking at the technology strategy study training we have up on the site. They assume that the study will not train them about corporate strategy since it is about corpo ... Show More

5m 13s

Jul 15

870: Strategy Insight Ratio (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Young consultants make some very common mistakes when they start out, and I explain how to use the strategy insight ratio to correct these problems. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/Ove ... Show More

10m 31s

Oct 2022

Why you shouldn’t try to separate business and personal networking

Many people have the impression that when you attend a business-oriented networking event, you should only talk about business. In reality, if you only show your business side, you are missing out on the true power of your network (and probably aren’t making great connections, ei ... Show More

15m 13s

Jan 2022

210: Three career path options for consulting partners (Strategy Skills classics)

<p>For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we discuss the 3 career path options that consultants face once they become partners. We discuss each career path and what it means for a consultant's career. These are differences that are crucial to ... Show More

13m 35s

May 2024

Networking Conversations – Part 1

An ambitious leader knows she’ll need to network to achieve her career goals. But, to her, networking feels slimy, so she asks her coach for help. Some core concepts from this episode:The purpose of networking is to know people.Don’t target people. Nurture a relationship.Make net ... Show More

16m 16s

Oct 2023

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

<p>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

Jul 2022

Networking Is About Helping

Many professionals are turned off by the idea of “networking.” They think it’s about slimey glad-handing and using others to get ahead. But when pursued with an eye toward leveraging your skills and experiences to help other people succeed, building a professional network becomes ... Show More

43m 13s

Jul 2022

Don’t Make Decisions Alone

How do you make better life decisions? By becoming world class at tapping the brains of the people in your network. Your network is a source of constant, customized information that helps you make wise decisions, both large and small. On this episode of the Startup of You Podcast ... Show More

31m 27s

Sep 2021

Networking Without Feeling 'Dirty'

Meeting peers and other professionals can jump-start your job search or help fill out your contacts list, but many professionals find networking distasteful. Management consultant Dorie Clark joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why networking makes some people feel "dirty," and how ... Show More

10m 59s

Aug 2023

The do’s and don’t’s of one-on-one networking conversations

In this episode of "The Reluctant Networker" podcast, hosts Debby and Greg reconnect after 10-month hiatus and share insightful perspectives on effective networking conversations. Greg opens up about a recent medical challenge he faced and ties it into the importance of treating ... Show More

15m 50s

Mar 2023

888 - 8 Ways to Establish a Large and Meaningful Network by Jay Chang

Don’t be that person! If you’ve ever been to a networking event, then you’ll know who I’m talking about: the person who goes around giving out business cards as if they’re flyers. The best networkers give out business cards only when asked to do so or after you’ve established a p ... Show More

9m 41s

Apr 2021

S3E20: How Can I Network My Way Into McKinsey, Bain, or BCG?

Send us Fan MailNetworking Intensive: Register HereIn this episode, Namaan Mian (COO) and Stephanie Knight (Chief Learning Officer) debunk commonly held networking myths, lay out a roadmap for success, and share best practices and tips along the way. They cover: Why to networkWhe ... Show More

31m 26s

701: How to Hold Networking Conversation...