So much drama in consulting
Remember your first day as a consultant? The excitement, nerves, and feeling of stepping into a new world? I bet you didn't expect the rollercoaster ride that followed.
‘So much drama in your posts. It's scary to read them sometimes."
A first-year consultant made this observation. We chatted a few weeks ago.
I chuckled, but he had a point.
Sure, as a storyteller, I sometimes amp up the drama. Let's face it - smooth sailing doesn't make for gripping stories. It’s boring.
But I don't fabricate. I don’t need to. Consulting produces enough drama on its own.
Here's the thing: consulting can be like a high-stakes poker game.
You can win big time, but you can lose as well. As they say about casinos, ‘the house always wins.’ The game is rigged against you.
Okay, okay, I might dramatize again.
But here's a secret: your consulting story doesn't have to be a drama.
Imagine this:
You join consulting. You get the right support. You learn smartly. You nail your projects. You earn high ratings. You achieve your ambitious career goals.
Boring, right? No struggle, no epic battles, no dramatic turnarounds.
But for you individually? It's perfect.
You avoid unnecessary stress and skip the sleepless nights. You win this ‘high-stakes poker’ game on your own terms.
Too good to be true?
That's the ‘boring’ story I help consultants create. They learn to perform well, avoid common traps, build strong relationships, and enjoy working in consulting.
So, how do you write your success story?
Get the right support. Find mentors and coaches to fast-track your learning.
Work smart. Master the key skills that truly move the needle.
Stay humble. Keep learning, even when you're doing well.
Build relationships. Your network is your net worth in consulting.
Take care of yourself. Consulting is a marathon, not a sprint.
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