Why The Future of Your Consultancy Depends on Understanding AI Today With Professor Joe O’Mahoney

In this episode of the Consultancy Growth Podcast, I sit down with Professor Joe O’Mahoney to explore the impact of AI on the future of consultancy and why it’s so much more than just another tool in the tech stack.

We unpack the biggest misconceptions consultancy leaders have about AI, the risks firms need to be aware of, and the opportunities that come from embracing it thoughtfully. Professor Joe shares his perspective on AI as an enabling technology that’s reshaping the entire economy, including the consultancy landscape. We also dive into emerging concepts like digital twins, the critical role of trust and security, and why human connection still matters more than ever in an AI-driven world.

If you’re curious about how AI will shape your consultancy and how to stay relevant without losing the human touch, this episode is for you.

00:00 - Welcome to the Consultancy Growth Podcast
01:26 - Why AI Isn’t Just a Tool But a Game-Changer for Consultancies
03:13 - Busting the Biggest Myths About AI
05:14 - The Real Risks of AI in Consultancy (and How to Manage Them)
09:06 - What Digital Twins Could Mean for Your Consultancy
11:20 - Training AI to Deliver Value in a Consultancy Context
14:58 - Why Human Interaction Still Matters in an AI World
18:24 - Where AI is Taking the Consultancy Industry
22:00 - Trust, Security, and the Foundations of Responsible AI
25:06 - Smarter Alternatives to Large Language Models
29:04 - How AI is Redrawing the Map of the Consultancy Landscape
34:11 - The Future of Human Connection in an AI-Driven Consultancy