When I speak at industry events or even just go to business cocktail parties, people inevitably come up to me and ask how to get into consulting. It doesn’t matter whether they know I run Consultant Journal or not – just hearing that I’m a consultant seems to get people talking. That’s because many people like the idea of being their own boss, charging for their specialized knowledge, picking their own clients or maybe just having the freedom to schedule their own hours. For many, the idea of being a consultant is a dream, but they’re not sure how to combine their skills and experiences to create their dream business.
Because I spent years consulting to government, universities, non-profits and businesses about career planning, I have a good understanding of what it takes to develop a career path. Many of the materials and tools I have developed have been used throughout high schools, universities and the US and Canada to help job seekers find their way. And, because I’ve been a business coach and a small business advisor, I know what it takes to plan and launch a business. So, with all that in mind, I wrote Discover Your Inner Consultant. It’s a workbook for taking stock of your own skills, experiences, interests and unique attributes to uncover the work you’re meant to do. If you’re ever asked, “What kind of consulting should I do?” – this is the book you’ve been waiting for.
This workbook is a hands-on guide to help you on your way to identifying the kind of work you do. Based on a personal inventory, the book helps you identify what you love, what you hate, what ideas you have and more. If you’re not sure where to go, this book can help you find your way. You can order Discover Your Inner Consultant and start working on it right away.