Confident Consulting Cohort
“87% of clients say that trust is more important for their decisions in consulting services due to COVID.”
Help your skilled practitioners become trusted client partners with immersive, cohort-based learning modules that deepen their skills and develop a shared vocabulary. This program is a unique opportunity for your consultants to learn together by working through the most crucial industry issues, barriers, and scenarios they face on a daily basis in real-time synchronous small groups.
A Safe Space
Over seven weeks, we’ll give your team a safe place to explore new ideas, explore different approaches to daily challenges, and evolve into effective consultants who will build trusted relationships with your clients. This is live real-time learning with Q&A, discussion groups, collaboration, and more.
The Confident Consulting Philosophy
The most effective consultants understand how important it is to uncover client needs, dig below surface requests, push back when appropriate, and get to the best possible end results for your clients, themselves, and your company.
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Skilled individual practitioners who are new to consulting
Early-career consultants who are learning both the hard and soft skills required to do their jobs
Seasoned consultants who want to add new tools to their consulting toolbelts
People who manage teams of consultants and want to be more effective in helping them grow
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Virtually-hosted, synchronous, and instructor-led sessions
Customized for your culture and your team
Modularized to fit into your business schedule
Designed for multiple modes of learning, including individual reflection, small team activities, and group discussions
Paced to engage new consulting muscles and practice behaviors with tight feedback loops
Reinforced with post-training communication including recommendations for implementing trusted advisor behaviors and skills
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Enhanced Consulting Skills: Trainees will acquire a comprehensive set of consulting skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, client management, and strategic thinking. They will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in consulting engagements and deliver valuable solutions to clients.
Increased Confidence as a Consultant: Trainees will develop a strong sense of self-assurance in their consulting abilities. They will learn techniques to overcome fears and handle challenging situations with poise, allowing them to build trust and establish themselves as trusted advisors to their clients.
Improved Client Relationships: Trainees will be equipped with strategies to foster positive and productive relationships with their clients. They will learn how to navigate client expectations, hold clients accountable, and effectively manage conflicts, resulting in stronger partnerships and increased client satisfaction.
Strategic Problem-Solving: Trainees will gain proficiency in identifying and solving the right problems. They will learn a strategic framework for the consulting process, data collection techniques, and the art of influencing decision-making, enabling them to provide valuable insights and deliver tailored solutions that address their clients' specific needs.
Professional Growth and Advancement: They will gain the confidence and skills to take on more complex and challenging consulting projects, expand their client base, and potentially transition into leadership roles within consulting practices or organizations.
Program Modules
What People Are Saying
“Heather has been the catalyst for meaningful change at Hint. I knew we needed help, but I have to admit I had no idea how much better things could be.”
— Ben Wood, CEO, Hint.io
“Collaborating with Claudia was a privilege and a joy. She is highly attentive, very skilled, and always focused on business outcomes. Indeed, [working with her] helped inclusively and compassionately move my organization forward! I cannot wait to work together again!”
— Tyler Etters, Vice President, Highland Solutions