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With two successful practices, multiple industry awards and a 92% client retention rate under his belt, Phil Lewis is a clear voice for the role of ethics and excellence in consultancy. Join Phil and guests as we take a look at the things that impact on how independent consultants operate, and offer hard-won, practical advice about how to survive — and thrive — while staying true to your own values.
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Change activists in consultancy: Magic Breakfast's Carmel McConnell MBE
Carmel McConnell MBE launched Magic Breakfast, providing breakfasts to schools, after learning that pupils near her City of London office were going hungry. She has also written a book about practical steps to drive social change, called The Change Activist.
Phil's conversation with Carmel is a must-listen for anyone looking to place social impact at the heart of their consultancy business.
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Getting to clarity: Agendascope's Matt Mower and copywriter Steve Clinton
We go in search of clarity in this episode of the Consultancy Business podcast.
First, clarity of mind and of decision-making, with AgendaScope's Matt Mower. Building on hard-won experience from a long career in consultancy, Matt has developed AgendaScope as a tool to help businesses make smarter, quicker decisions.
Then, Phil gets advice and insight on writing copy with clarity, from experienced business copywriter Steve Clinton. Steve is a specialist in creating 'words that work for coaches and consultants'.
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The straight-talking strategy man: Deri Llewellyn-Davies
Deri Llewellyn-Davies is a true consultancy multi-hyphenate: an experienced board advisor, NED, chairman, facilitator, author, business owner and investor. If there are two things Deri is known for, they are understanding strategy, and speaking plainly.
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All in the mind: Dr Simon Moore, chief psychologist and CEO of IB
Exploring the role of psychology in your work and your decision-making, and that of your clients. Dr Simon Moore is chief psychologist and CEO at IB, a consultancy that promises to use behavioural science to boost your company's ROI. In the second half of the episode, Simon and Phil answer tricky questions from members of the Consultancy Business community.
This is a short version of this month's episode - full interviews are only available to members of our https://theconsultancybusiness.com/ (Consultancy Business) community, and to Patreon backers.
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Reap what you sow: The Jockey Club's Stuart Williamson and consultant Claire Croft
The Jockey Club's Stuart Williamson on how he navigates consultant relationships - in particular those who help in a crisis. Then, for the second half of the episode, Phil's long-time business partner Claire Croft joins to answer questions and problems shared by members of the Consultancy Business community.
This is a short version of this month's episode - full interviews are only available to members of our https://theconsultancybusiness.com/ (Consultancy Business) community, and to Patreon backers.
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Stick to what you know? - Barbara Marchelle
Business consultant Barbara Marchelle has a golden rule that she sticks to: she only works with people in areas she has direct, personal experience of managing. What can we learn from this approach, and why is it effective? This bonus edition of the Consultancy Business podcast is an in-depth chat with Barbara.
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