What Type Of Person Thrives In The Consulting Industry According To An Independent Consultant And Entrepreneur
Athena, a marketing and strategy consultant, highlights the importance of a willingness to learn and "be comfortable with being uncomfortable" in the industry, emphasizing the need for cross-functional collaboration given the diverse nature of consulting projects and the constant learning required.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Resilience, Motivation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Athena Liao
Mktg. & Strategy Consultant, Entrepreneur
Independent Consulting Firm
Yale, 2012
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Psychology
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Hard work and willingness to learn are essential for success.
2. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills are crucial for working with diverse teams.
3. Comfort with discomfort and adaptability are key traits for independent consultants.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I don't know if it's specific to marketing or business strategy. Honestly, like most professions, anyone can do this.
Anybody who's willing to work hard and learn, especially if you want to be a consultant, has to learn the ins and outs and various subcategories of marketing. I think I'll talk about that in the next question.
You also have to be willing to learn as much as you can and be great at cross-functional collaboration because you'll be working with many different people. Also, being comfortable with discomfort is a general thing.
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. I know everyone says that, but it's certainly true when you're independent and doing your own thing, your whole life can feel uncomfortable. I'd say that's something you just have to accept.