Consultant Collective Series: Recent Episodes
Karen Frith
We've gathered the top Consultants from many industries into our Collective, and interviewed them about their own unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities they've faced as they've grown their business.We've also interviewed experts from the Corporate world and Recruitment agencies, and they share their observations on the changes that have accelerated their growth.Everyone has shared their key learnings so you can benefit, take their advice and grow your own thriving consultancy!
This week on the ATS Podcast, we discusses the relentless nature of life and work, particularly focusing on the feelings of being out of control. The hosts talk about the personal stresses they face, as well as the professional challenges in project and program management. They explore the issue of maintaining visibility in their industry, especially during busy periods. The episode also highlights changes and improvements made to the Greenlight Partners' roster to help consultants and clients find the right match more effectively. Key topics include the importance of visibility, the value of fractional work, collaboration opportunities, and strategic time management.
Fern rapid acceleration to entrepreneur began little over 5 years ago. She left a permanent role, was a contractor for 4 years and used the profits from this business to establish a property investment portfolio. She then diversified her business again and is now creating passive income for herself and others in the hemp/CBD market.
Conversation is never dull with Fern... this interview is no exception!
After 34 years in senior roles, Sonya has now left the corporate world to focus on what really drives a business to be successful... the leaders and leadership team.
Her passion really shows when she talks about developing and supporting future leaders... take 30 minutes out of your day and listen to what she has to say!
Demand is at an all-time high for Stephen’s consultancy business; and it’s no surprise really given his expertise lies in the logistics and transport industries, which seem to be forever in the news at the moment. Brexit, IR35, Container costs, labour shortages... Stephen knows all of the challenges and is well positioned to support any client who needs help.
His passion, though, lies in sustainability, and his new business will blend both passion and expertise to bring something quite refreshing to the market in the very near future.
He shares a lot of insights during a very engaging conversation.
A must listen for any business analyst who is struggling to find their niche. Daniel has applied the clinical logic you would expect from a top BA and has identified his target market. He clearly understands his customers problems & has a scalable framework that will help them succeed.
He shares how he did all of this, and more, in a very engaging conversation
Tash is one of those ‘unicorn’ consultants we all hear about...
Delivers to multiple clients across a variety of markets; mentors other consultants, contractors and recruitment agents; effortlessly manages the most important role of all... supporting and nurturing her two children.
Find out how Tash balances the work and her life and has managed to build a thriving consultancy during the most challenging of times.
In this weeks episode you’ll hear from Steve about how he’s using his expertise to help companies execute their post merger integration strategy.
His consultancy, TEIG, help clients achieve organic growth through improving operational efficiencies and by accelerating sustainable development, all of which delivers excellent returns for investors.
Ken’s company, Pragmatic PMO, secured its first international client in 2020 and has also grown their domestic client base in 2021.
Now running multiple clients, with help from associates, Ken is living proof that being extremely visible on LinkedIn pays off.
Daniel Dore is the personification of what many contractors aspire to be.
He has a thriving niche consultancy, that specialises in providing skilled consultants to clients who typically are not impacted by recessions or volatile markets.
This business model also allows for a fair amount of downtime to spend with his family… he can run his business from his chosen destinations of Ibiza and the Maldives
You will have seen a lot of Nik on LinkedIn, during 2020 he got some great roles in a market that was on its knees, and he provided a lot of reasons to be optimistic to many Consultants who suddenly found themselves without a client.
As part of the Collective Series he's been sharing a few secrets about what he believes are the biggest opportunities in 2021
Andy is well known for the work he’s done in the education sector, opening access to the apprentice levy to a labour force who have historically been forgotten about or who have been encouraged down the more traditional higher education routes.
His new business, Credersi, prepares learners for real-world careers, with hands on experience regardless of location.
He’s passionate about giving back and spends a large amount of his time mentoring new business owners and delivering critical supplies across the NHS in the North West of England.
Always engaging, never dull... you won’t want to miss this one!