Jun 8

864: What Michael Jordan Can Teach You About Strategy (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Aspiring NBA stars make a classic mistake when trying to watch, analyze and replicate the reasons why someone like Michael Jordan was so successful. In this podcast I explain why aspiring management consultants and those in industry make the very same mistake when watching, analy ... Show More

14m 36s

Jun 3

863: Five phrases to avoid (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Communication and image in a case interview is governed by both what you say and how you say. It is true that how you say something tends to carry more weight. However, in some case, certain phrases should definitely be avoided because they cause much damage it is very hard to re ... Show More

15m 16s

May 25

861: Making sexist comments in interviews (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about candidates making sexist comments in interviews. Due to culture, tradition and even good intentions, candidates make sexist remarks. Sometimes, a very innocent remark may come ac ... Show More

3m 39s

Dec 2023

408: Professional values on studies (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we will talk about general professional values or etiquette that consultants should apply during an engagement. We specifically discuss things that consultants sometimes do on studies that may alienate the client. ... Show More

16m 2s

Dec 2024

506: Management Consulting Storyboard | Storyboarding used by McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC et al.

One of the most powerful tools management consultants from firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, et al. use to solve problems and communicate solutions to clients is the consulting storyboar ... Show More

8m 34s

Jan 2025

S16E17: Work-Life Balance in Consulting: What It's Really Like

Send us Fan MailWhat’s the reality of work-life balance in consulting? In this episode, Jenny Rae dives into the truth behind the lifestyle. Discover when and where you're most likely to find balance in the consulting world, and how to manage it when the demands of the job ramp u ... Show More

10m 6s

Mar 2025

530: Bill Gates & Steve Ballmer's Direct Advisor: Leadership, Self-Management, and Life Lessons

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 530, an interview with a seasoned executive coach and the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), Sabina Nawaz. In this episode, Sabina shares her journey f ... Show More

45m 46s

Jan 2025

23. How to Answer: Tell us about a Time where you provided Exceptional Customer Service

In this episode of the IT Job Coach podcast, host Frank Demaio breaks down how to answer the common interview question: "Tell us about a time where you successfully represented your company or team and delivered exceptional customer service."You’ll learn:Why interviewers ask this ... Show More

6m 4s

Oct 2020

MBA interview advice, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 26

Our host Erika is joined by former Kellogg admissions director Beth Tidmarsh for a discussion about MBA interviews. They cover the types of questions candidates can expect, advice on how to answer those questions, what adcoms are looking to get from you out of these interviews, a ... Show More

20m 6s

Nov 2022

MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 135 (replay)

Our host Erika is joined once again by former Kellogg admissions director Beth Tidmarsh for a discussion specifically about behavioral MBA interviews (i.e., "Tell me about a time when..." questions). They cover the types of behavioral questions candidates can expect, advice on ho ... Show More

17m 41s

May 2025

Why Most Businesses Fail to Scale—and How EOS Fixes That with Will Watrous

Why Most Businesses Fail to Scale—and How EOS Fixes That with Will Watrous In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III sits down with Will Watrous to delve into effective business strategies and the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Will shares his jour ... Show More

27m 12s

Feb 2021

Strategic Planning And Implementation For Law Firms With Melissa Shanahan

Establishing a business starts with your specific goals. But these will remain mere business punchlines unless you work on them, which calls for proper strategic planning. Larry Weinstein, CPA interviews Melissa Shanahan of Velocity Work to share how she helps law firms and attor ... Show More

37m 25s

769: What is to be a management consulta...