What Type Of Person Thrives In The Consulting Industry According To Prima Consulting's Head Consultant
Shanna, a CEO/Founder/Head Consultant with 23 years in the financial industry, believes success in the coaching industry hinges on practical experience; the most effective coaches, like herself, bring "something to the table that you can't get somewhere else," leveraging past experiences—"I've done that"—to offer relatable, insightful guidance.
Executive/Leadership, Coaching, Mentorship, Real-World Examples, Problem-Solving
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Job Title
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Shanna Weber
CEO/Founder/Head Consultant
Prima Consulting
Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey MBA
Business Management & Admin, Finance
Coaching, Speaking & Writing, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Relevant experience is key: Shanna emphasizes the importance of practical experience in coaching leadership, highlighting her own 23 years in the financial industry leading global teams. This suggests that aspiring coaches should seek opportunities to build their own leadership experience.
2. Empathy and understanding are crucial: Shanna's approach involves understanding the challenges her clients face, drawing from her own experiences. This points to the value of empathy and the ability to connect with others' struggles in this field.
3. Adding unique value is essential: Shanna highlights the importance of bringing something unique to the table that sets one apart from others in the coaching industry. This suggests that students should focus on developing specialized skills or knowledge to stand out in the job market.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I'm probably biased on this one, to be honest. I think what I bring to the table that is very additive from a coaching perspective is that I've done it.
So when I'm coaching a leader about how to lead a team that is leading teams in different locations, or leading teams with different generations, or leading teams after a merger, I've done that. I've led those kinds of teams.
I was in the financial industry for 23 years. I led multiple teams with employees located all over the globe. I understand how hard some things can be, versus just presenting a technique to apply. I've learned through my own mistakes and can share that with my clients.
It's really important that people who thrive in this industry have some background and understanding in what they're coaching, whether it be experience or significant education. But the people who thrive are the ones who bring something to the table that you can't get somewhere else.