If you're considering consulting for a living or because you have an opportunity, Jeffrey and Rona recommend you get acquainted with Peter Block's Flawless Consulting Model.

Join Rona and Jeffrey as they discuss the merits and advantages of Peter Block’s philosophy of consulting in their next three podcast episodes. Referencing Peter Block's Flawless Consulting book and field guide, Rona and Jeffrey guide you through his philosophy and five phase consulting process.

This is the final episode of their three-part podcast series about Peter Block's Flawless Consulting model. In the previous podcasts, they discussed the foundational aspects of the model and his consulting process.

They end this series by discussing your professional development as a consultant with an eye and a wink on Peter Block's point of view.

In this podcast, Rona and Jeffrey dive deeper into the process of consulting work. They explore how consultants diagnose problems and develop recommendations, as well as effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders. They also cover the importance of building and maintaining relationships and trust with clients.

-Last and certainly not least, Rona and Jeffrey focus on your professional development. They explore how consultants can effectively manage their time, workload, build their own expertise, and avoid becoming too emotionally invested in their work. Jeffrey and Rona share stories about dealing with difficult clients, situations, and conflicts.

They address questions:

How can consultants effectively manage their time and workload?

What is the role of empathy in consulting work?

How can consultants build their own expertise and knowledge in a particular area?

How can consultants avoid becoming too emotionally invested in their work with clients?

What are strategies for dealing with difficult clients or situations as a consultant?

How can consultants effectively manage conflicts within an organization?

Between them they have nearly 80 years of combined consulting experience. Their banter and stories add real world knowledge and give you a chance to learn as you laugh.

Episode 8: How High Can You Bounce?

Biz-Souls By Jeffrey Hansler & Rona LewisApr 08, 2022