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

Jan 2022

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

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

Aug 2021

489: Get Unstuck in Your Career with Your Next Move, Best Move

I know this show is mainly about entrepreneurship and advice for business owners, but part of that is an incredible community of side-hustlers, starting and growing a business in your off hours and dedicating your days to advancing your career. Is that you? Then you’re going to l ... Show More

48m 21s

Dec 2023

Office Hours: Cause-Related Marketing, Why Young People Should Get to a City, and How to Talk to Your Boss About Career Development

Scott discusses the trends around cause-based marketing, speaking as to why companies should avoid making statements on social issues. He then gives advice to a listener wondering whether to move to a bigger city for career opportunities. He wraps up with his thoughts on navigati ... Show More

19m 5s

Dec 2022

301: Audemars Piguet & leadership (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we explain how leadership is defined at great firms like McKinsey and BCG, and how we also manage leadership transition at FC. It will surprise you to see how different the mindset can be and that we think about thes ... Show More

15m 40s

Jan 2021

"I don't know what I want to do with my life" | How To Figure Out Your Career Path

Are you feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure of what you want to do with your career? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Today we are going to talk through how to figure out what the heck you want to do with the rest of your working years! If you want more careers content head ove ... Show More

13m 32s

Dec 2023

409: Being competitive the right way (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit the 42nd podcast on the <a href= "https://www.firmsconsulting.com/corporate-business-unit-strategy/#step-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Corporate Strategy & Transformation</a> study. What I noticed on this, and other studies is that th ... Show More

14m 10s

Jul 2022

258: Being competitive the right way (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit the 42nd podcast on the Corporate Strategy & Transformation study. What I noticed on this, and other studies is that the associates and business analysts are very competitive, in a way that is damaging to clients, to the firm and to their own caree ... Show More

14m 10s

Oct 2019

[003] "Am I McKinsey material?" ... This episode will answer that question for once and for all. But it might not the answer you expected...

What is the consulting firms criteria? What do I need to have on my CV? Which internships do I need to have in order to have a chance in the process? All these question come up when considering career in Consulting.  Yet, there is a fundamental flaw in a all these ... Show More

13m 13s

Mar 2024

#164: The Graceful Exit—How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

Are you mulling over the decision to leave your job, but worried about the potential fallout? Quitting a job is never a simple decision. It's fraught with concerns about the future, your career prospects, and your professional relationships. And the fear of leaving on bad term ... Show More

32m 2s

80: Consulting Career