Every consultant needs an AP as a coach?
The consulting journey is treacherous. It's extremely helpful to have someone experienced to help you navigate it in the most effective way.
Why does every consultant need an AP as a coach?
Not an EM, not a Partner.
Here is why...
Well, don't get me wrong.
Getting coached by an EM is extremely helpful.
EMs know well the challenges you face.
They can teach you all the important hard skills.
But they are extremely stressed and stretched.
They often don't know how the firm operates. They don’t know how performance reviews work. They often don’t have a say in staffing conversations.
In contrast,
Getting coached by a Partner can be highly impactful for you.
You will progress very fast in your consulting career.
But getting their support and time is extremely hard.
The competition for their support is fierce.
Partners like to support already high performers.
Additionally, their advice is often too high-level and cryptic.
They already forgot what it's like to be a consultant.
Think of it. Partners have been consultants 5-7 years ago. Everything you do seems so easy for them. They can’t understand why you struggle with basic things.
That is why,
APs can give you the best of two worlds.
They still remember what it's like to be a consultant. And they can coach you on all the necessary technical skills.
But they also know how leaders operate. They know how performance reviews work. They know how partners see and asses consultants.
That is why they can help you navigate the firm very well.
To help MBB consultants as an ex-AP, I developed a coaching program for MBB consultants to help them achieve high performance and become successful.
If you are struggling as an MBB consultant, this is where I can help you.
The consulting journey is complex and treacherous.
Walking it alone is extremely difficult. It’s helpful to have the support of someone experienced (me, wink wink) who has gone through this journey and helped many others.
That is why I developed a coaching program for MBB consultants to help them achieve high performance and become successful.
If you are an MBB consultant and sick of struggling with performance and development, I would like to speak with you.
Book a Free 1-1 Consultation to discuss whether I can help you through my coaching program. There is no commitment, and you can ask any burning questions in a risk-free environment.
Read this post to learn more about the Hero’s Journey coaching program.