What Type Of Person Thrives In The Consulting Industry, According To An Independent Strategy Consultant
Senior Strategy & Leadership Consultants thrive by possessing "high emotional intelligence," "compassion," and strategic thinking skills, while also exhibiting strong interpersonal abilities like empathy and active listening, and working well under pressure as team players. Success in this field requires a blend of both internal and external focus, leveraging expert knowledge and building trust to effectively guide clients.
Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Empathy
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Michael Acosta
Senior Strategy & Leadership Consultant
Independent Consulting Firm
Santa Monica College, Penn State, UCLA 2019
Pepperdine University Masters in Business and Leadership
Business Management & Admin
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Disabled, Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Veteran, Transfer Student
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1. Thriving in consulting requires a blend of hard and soft skills: strong emotional intelligence, discipline, focus, and compassion are essential. The ability to connect with people, empathize, and strategically think is also crucial.
2. The industry values team players who are good listeners, humble, honest, and trustworthy. Building client trust through expertise is key.
3. While extroversion can be an asset, introverts can also succeed with the right skillset and approach. The ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate strategic thinking are universally valued skills
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How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Typically, the people who run successful businesses in this industry possess certain skills. They have high emotional intelligence, as emotions seem to be a recurring theme. They are also highly disciplined, focused, and compassionate.
They have the ability to connect with others seemingly effortlessly, never meeting a stranger. They possess empathy and the ability to relate to and place themselves in a client's or another person's point of view. This helps them guide clients to their goals while thinking strategically.
These individuals are often fueled by the energy of others. While this might sound like someone extroverted, introverts can also survive and do well in this environment. They work well under pressure and are good listeners, as well as team players.
Humility, honesty, and the ability to gain a client's trust are also important qualities. These individuals have expert knowledge in whatever field they are addressing.
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