9 Mindset Shifts for Launching a Successful Consulting Career Welcome to your FastTrack Field Report with bite-sized insights to accelerate your shift from employee to confident solo consultant. The focus here is a foundational one: Getting Out of Employee Mode. You might have left the job, but the job hasn’t quite left you. That’s normal. …
What if every challenge you faced as a solo consultant became an opportunity to grow stronger, smarter, and more resilient? Developing a growth mindset is the secret weapon that can transform obstacles into stepping stones and propel your consulting career to new heights. Let’s explore actionable strategies to cultivate a growth mindset and ensure you …
Adaptability and continuous learning are not just advantages for solo consultants—they are necessities. Staying ahead means embracing change and continuously developing your skills. This is where cultivating a growth mindset becomes your most valuable asset. What Is a Growth Mindset? Psychologist Carol Dweck introduced the concept of a growth mindset: the belief that abilities and …
Transitioning from being an employee to a solo consultant is far more than a career shift—it’s a transformation in how you see yourself, your work, and your value. While technical skills and experience matter, your mindset will determine your success. Without the right mindset, even the most skilled professionals can find themselves overwhelmed, unmotivated, or …
Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks in Solo Consulting Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. – Winston Churchill As technical professionals embarking on the rewarding journey of solo consulting, you’ve chosen a path that offers freedom, growth, and the ability to make a significant impact. However, like …
As technical professionals, you’ve honed your skills and expertise over years of dedicated work. But have you ever considered leveraging that knowledge into a rewarding solo consulting career? Solo consulting offers unparalleled freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects. This week, we’ll explore key signs that indicate you might be ready …
Embarking on a solo consulting career is an exciting venture offering freedom and growth potential. However, the journey from a technical professional to a successful solo consultant requires more than just expertise in your field. It demands a specific mindset that embraces challenges, thrives on continuous learning, and remains resilient despite setbacks. Developing this mindset …
In my previous article, Unleash Your Potential, I outlined some of the key benefits technical professionals can gain by transitioning from employee to self-employed consultant. However, this career shift also comes with very real challenges that must be addressed. Here I want to provide more practical advice for realising your potential as an independent, solo consultant. …
In my previous article, I explored the importance of cultivating a growth mindset for solo consultants in technical fields as a key to success. A growth mindset enables you to see challenges as opportunities, embrace change and innovation, and believe in your ability to continuously expand your skills. In this article, I will provide some practical …
A Key to Success for Solo Consultants In the previous article: The Foundations of Solo Consulting, I outlined five keys that form the foundation of a successful solo consultant business: defining your niche, establishing your value proposition, building your brand, cultivating a growth mindset, and laying the essential business foundations. This article delves deeper into ‘cultivating a growth …
