Reinventors: Consulting Conversations Over Coffee
Re-inventors: Consulting conversations over coffee is a 10-episode podcast series hosted by two experienced consultants from two ends of the globe, but for everyone, everywhere!
Cairo-based Fady Ramzy and Brisbane-based Mel Loy come together each week to deliver short, sharp episodes for those who are new to or considering making the leap into freelancing and consulting.
Expect casual, fun, but informative conversations over coffee between Fady and Mel and their guests as we explore all the elements of freelancing - from getting your first client, to writing proposals, managing your business, and all the adventures along the way.
More of a visual person? Watch the episodes on https://www.youtube.com/@ReinventorsConversations
Reinventors: Consulting Conversations Over Coffee
Episode 7: Why you need to discover your Business Owner Mindset
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
If you're going to succeed as a consultant, you need to think of yourself as a small business owner.
In this episode, Fady Ramzy and Mel Loy discuss the transition from a consultant mindset to a business owner mindset.
They explore the challenges of managing a business, the importance of visibility and influence, and the psychological hurdles such as imposter syndrome.
The conversation emphasizes the need for delegation, self-awareness, and the power of asking for help.
They also touch on cultural influences on self-perception and the significance of saying no to opportunities that do not align with business goals.
The episode concludes with key takeaways for aspiring consultants and business owners.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Consulting Mindset
01:39 Understanding the Business Owner's Mindset
08:50 The Importance of Visibility and Influence
11:37 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
19:02 The Power of Saying No
29:01 Asking for Help and Building Networks
30:48 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts
Connect with us on LinkedIn!
Want more?
Each week we send out a nifty two-page summary of an episode of Reinventors, including key takeaways and an action list. Find out more and get yours here.
