Books

A Practical Guide for Technical Professionals to Explore and Launch an Independent Consulting Business, provides a clear, actionable roadmap designed specifically for technical professionals.

This concise guide equips you with practical self-assessments, proven frameworks, and step-by-step strategies to evaluate your skills, manage risks, and identify your ideal consulting niche—empowering you to make a confident, informed decision about launching your own independent consulting career.

Download a free self-assessment on your suitability and level of interest in pursuing solo consulting: Get your self-assessment here

A practical guide for technical professionals transitioning into independent consulting outlines the essential non-technical skills—such as communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership—that set successful consultants apart.

With actionable strategies and real-world insights, this book equips readers with the tools to build strong client relationships, manage time effectively, and confidently navigate the challenges of solo consulting.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, this book provides a clear roadmap to consulting success.

Have you ever wondered if there’s more to your career than being an employee? Are you ready to turn your hard-earned technical expertise into a thriving consulting business?
If so, From Expert to Adviser is the guide you’ve been waiting for.

Whether you’re an engineer, scientist, technologist, or technical specialist, you already have the foundation for success. What you need now is a proven pathway to transition from expert to trusted adviser — and From Expert to Adviser provides exactly that.

Are you ready to step off the corporate treadmill and reclaim your career on your terms? Welcome to the world of solo consulting—a path offering unparalleled freedom, flexibility, and fulfilment.

The SOLO Framework presents a proven, actionable blueprint for technical professionals eager to leverage their expertise into a thriving independent consulting practice.

Drawing from extensive personal experience and real-world case studies, this book demystifies the transition from traditional employment to solo success.

Start Smart is your step-by-step launch guide tailored for engineers, scientists, analysts, and other technical professionals. This AI-powered playbook shows you how to transform your expertise into a thriving solo or boutique consulting practice.

In this practical guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Define your niche using AI-driven market research tools
• Set up your business, brand, and outreach systems, without overwhelm
• Land your first clients with confidence and clarity
• Build a 90-day launch plan that actually gets results
• Use automation and AI to streamline admin, proposals, and even lead generation

Whether you want more freedom, higher income, or meaningful work solving real problems, Start Smart helps you go from expert to entrepreneur, faster.

Transform Your Consulting Practice with the Power of Strategic Storytelling

In today’s crowded consulting marketplace, technical expertise alone isn’t enough. Clients don’t just buy solutions—they buy from consultants they trust, understand, and connect with on a human level. The difference between struggling to find clients and building a thriving practice lies in your ability to tell compelling stories that resonate, persuade, and convert.

Why Stories Are Your Most Powerful Business Tool

Facts tell, but stories sell. While your competitors rely on dry proposals and generic pitches, you’ll learn to craft narratives that cut through the noise, build instant rapport, and demonstrate your unique value in ways that data alone never could. This isn’t about becoming a entertainer—it’s about becoming a master communicator who can articulate complex solutions through relatable, memorable stories.