by Rob O'Byrne | Jul 25, 2017 | Featured, Mentoring, Tips on Consultng
Did you know that even as a solo, independent consultant, trust in your brand from the client perspective is as important—if not more so—than the client’s trust in you as a consultant? For larger consulting firms, this fact probably goes without saying, but...
by Rob O'Byrne | Mar 20, 2017 | Featured, Marketing, Mentoring, Tips on Consultng
As I’ve mentioned in many previous posts here at the Consulting Business School Blog, to run a successful independent consulting business, you need to be proficient in a range of skills beyond a technical knowledge of your chosen consulting field. Some of...
by Rob O'Byrne | Feb 14, 2017 | Featured, Mentoring, Tips on Consultng
Some time ago I wrote a post about the importance of active listening as a management consulting skill. In this, my latest post, I’ll expand on that with some more specific guidance, focusing on the power of reflection, a key technique in active listening....
by Rob O'Byrne | Sep 19, 2016 | Featured, Tips on Consultng
As an independent consultant, you will often find yourself helping client companies manage change. It makes sense then, to ensure you know something about change management and especially how to help clients face and embrace change resistance (which should be...
by Rob O'Byrne | Dec 16, 2015 | Featured, New Businesses
How often do you take a break? “You know one of the most important lessons that I’ve learned over the years in running my own businesses, and consulting businesses in particular, is that it’s really important to take a break. Hi, this is Rob...
by Rob O'Byrne | Dec 14, 2015 | Featured, Marketing
In previous posts on this blog, I’ve frequently mentioned the importance of knowing how to market yourself and your business. One way you can do this is by running occasional webinars to share your expertise and engage with potential customers. Add Value to...
