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

Nov 2023

397: Period case studies (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit one of Strategy Skills classics where we discuss a special type of case study called a period case study which is significantly harder to do, but incredibly useful. Most consultants prefer case studying the latest and greatest fad, which ... Show More

12m 18s

Jan 2024

412: Overall goal of every consulting interaction (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss the overall goal of every consulting interaction. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: < ... Show More

8m 7s

Jul 2025

568: The one thing every consulting case study must produce (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss one important thing every consulting case study must produce. Subscribe to FIRMSconsulting's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/Firmsconsultingsubscribe Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used ... Show More

8m 52s

Dec 2023

You'd be screwed if you didn't ask dumb questions in these cases

This clip is an excerpt from episode 08. The dumb questions that make you sound smart in case interviews, where we discuss types of questions that candidates avoid asking because they sound dumb, how consultants (especially partners) are actively looking for candidates who ask th ... Show More

8m 3s

Oct 2025

293. Help! I Need to Improvise in Meetings — And Be Confident

In this episode of Confident Business English, I provide you with strategies to help you feel more confident when unexpectedly asked to speak in English during meetings. I share 3 practical frameworks to effectively structure responses. I also emphasize the importance of buying t ... Show More

15m 38s

Nov 2024

S15E24: The Unconventional Approach that Broke Olivia into BCG from a Non-Business Background

Send us Fan MailOlivia stumbled across consulting early in her undergrad journey, joined BCG's "Advance" program for sophomore women, and parlayed a summer internship into a full-time Associate offer.Sounds fairly standard - right? But when you dig a little deeper, you'll realize ... Show More

30m 45s

Feb 2025

523: Boston Consulting Group's Martin Reeves on 'The Imagination Machine' (Strategy Skills classics)

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 345, an interview with the Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, BCG's think tank for new ideas in management and strategy. Martin has authored numerous books, including Your Strategy Needs a Strategy and The Imagination Machi ... Show More

1 h

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

776: If you speak english (Case Intervie...