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Art of Consulting Podcast

Art of Consulting Podcast

著者： Andy Fry Cat Lam
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 You'll learn our top strategies to improve your career, confidence, lifestyle from us and other crazy successful seasoned consultants in IT and Management. Engage in the conversation as we discuss everything that brought us longevity and success over the years in the consulting industry.© 2017 – Art of Consulting Podcast 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • 268 | From Ancient Trade Routes to Modern Supply Chains: Inside Global Wealth, Local Impact with Stephanie Forbes

    268 | From Ancient Trade Routes to Modern Supply Chains: Inside Global Wealth, Local Impact with Stephanie Forbes
    2026/04/23
    In this episode, the host Catherine Lam sits down with Stephanie Forbes, founder and CEO of The Forbes Group. Stephanie is an internationally recognized expert in supply chain strategy and operational resilience. To explore her groundbreaking new book, Global Wealth, Local Impact. From the gladiators of the Roman Coliseum to the East India Company, from the Silk Road to the Strait of Hormuz, Stephanie reveals how the invisible machinery of global trade has always shaped local lives, and why understanding that history is the ultimate playbook for navigating today's volatile world economy. This episode is part history, part world affairs, part leadership guide. It will change how you see every product and every business decision. Key Insights You'll Learn · Supply Chains Are as Old as Civilization: From Caesar's gladiator games to the Silk Road to the East India Company, the mechanics of global trade, logistics corridors, currency exchange, quality control, insurance, letters of credit, have been evolving and compounding for over two thousand years. · The East India Company Changed Everything: At its peak, it controlled two-thirds of world trade. It created the modern company, shared ownership, and insurance. It also shows what happens when one company controls too much. · The Silk Road Was the World's First Trust Economy: It ran for over 1,300 years. Merchants used early credit systems and reputation to do business. Think of it as the first five-star review system. · Trust and Reputation Are Still the Foundation of Commerce: From Silk Road merchants to Facebook Marketplace sellers, the rules haven't changed. People do business with those they trust. Stephanie's book dedicates an entire chapter to this truth — and why trust remains the single most important asset in any business relationship. · The Strait of Hormuz Is a Global Pressure Point Right Now: About 20% of the world's energy passes through it. Any disruption hits fuel, shipping, food, and whole economies. Geopolitics and supply chains are connected. · Disruption Is the New Normal — Build for Resilience: Big unexpected events happen more often now. Leaders need backup plans. They need multiple suppliers. The question isn't whether something goes wrong, it's how fast you can adapt. · Critical Minerals Are the New Geopolitical Battleground: Lithium, cobalt, potash, and other critical minerals are redefining global power dynamics. Who controls these resources controls leverage over the infrastructure of the modern economy, from electric vehicles to defense systems. · History's Lessons Are the Best Strategic Playbook: Every challenge facing supply chain leaders today, monopoly risk, geopolitical disruption, infrastructure bottlenecks, trust breakdowns, has a historical precedent. Stephanie's book connects the dots between ancient trade systems and modern business strategy in a way that is both illuminating and immediately actionable. Global Wealth, Local Impact is a rare book that makes the complex feel personal and the historical feel urgent. Whether you're a supply chain professional, a business leader, or simply someone trying to make sense of why the world feels increasingly unstable, this book will give you the context, the language, and the framework to lead with confidence. 🌐 Official Podcast Title From Ancient Trade Routes to Modern Supply Chains: Inside Global Wealth, Local Impact 🔗 Where to Find Our Guest What Stephanie is Promoting: Global Wealth, Local Impact (Book) https://globalwealthlocalimpact.com Book available at: Amazon | Indigo | Barnes & Noble | globalwealthlocalimpact.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calgaryforbes/ 👤 Guest Bio – Stephanie Forbes Stephanie Forbes is the founder and CEO of The Forbes Group. She has 25+ years of experience in global supply chain strategy. Her book draws on thousands of years of trade history. It covers everything from Roman logistics to the East India Company. Stephanie is a speaker, thought leader, and hands-on expert. She brings together history, global insight, and real-world experience.
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    31 分
  • 267 | Success Circles: How Peers Propel You Forward

    267 | Success Circles: How Peers Propel You Forward
    2026/04/16
    Success Circles: How Peers Propel You Forward In this solo episode, the host makes a compelling case for one of the most undervalued assets in any professional's career: a strong peer group. While mentorship gets most of the attention, it's your peers — the people who are in the trenches alongside you — who challenge your thinking, push you to grow, and give you a space to work through your toughest decisions. Drawing from his own inner circle of trusted peers, the host breaks down exactly what makes a peer relationship real, why they become harder to find as you advance, and the specific qualities to look for — and watch out for — when building your own success circle. Key Insights You'll Learn · Peers and Mentors Are Both Essential — But Different: Mentors guide you from experience above. Peers walk beside you. Both are critical to long-term success, but the peer relationship offers something a mentor cannot: mutual accountability, equal exchange, and a space where nobody has positional power over the other. · Finding Real Peers Gets Harder as You Advance: The more senior you become, the smaller the pool of people who can truly meet you where you are. This is one of the most significant — and least talked about — challenges of career growth. Start building your peer network now. · A True Peer Relationship Is Never One-Sided: Both parties must contribute. If one person is always leaning on the other, always extracting value without reciprocating, it's not a peer relationship — it's a drain. Equal investment over time is non-negotiable. · Eliminate Ulterior Motives Immediately: Real peer relationships have no hidden agendas. The moment someone wants to recruit you, use you for access, or leverage the relationship for personal gain, the dynamic is corrupted. Recognizing this early saves years of misplaced trust. · Power Imbalance Kills the Relationship: If one person holds influence, authority, or leverage over the other, genuine conversation becomes impossible. True peers must be able to speak freely, share ideas openly, and trust that nothing will be used against them. · Mutual Respect Is the Foundation — Not Optional: There must be warmth, not friction, between real peers. Mocking, condescension, or subtle disrespect — even in small doses — erodes the relationship. Respect is the minimum requirement, not a bonus. · Look for Curiosity, Not Just Expertise: The best peer relationships aren't built on who knows the most — they're built on who is actively engaged with the world. A curious peer who researches, asks questions, and challenges their own conclusions is worth more than an expert who stopped learning. · Safe to Be Wrong — That's Where Trust Lives: Real peers let you make mistakes. They don't hold past statements over you or weaponize what you said in a vulnerable moment. The ability to think out loud, float wild ideas, and work through messy thoughts without judgment is what makes the relationship transformational. · Competitive With the World, Not With Each Other: Great peers want to win — but they want you to win too. Even when you're going after the same opportunity, a true peer competes hard and fairly, never sabotages, and celebrates your success as genuinely as their own. · When You Find the Right Peer — Protect It: Real peer alignment is rare. Not every person you meet will mesh with you across every area of life and work. But when you find someone who does — who energizes you, challenges you, and has your back — that is golden. Invest in it. You will spend much of your career searching for true peers — and that search is worth every effort. When you find the right people, everything accelerates: your thinking sharpens, your confidence grows, and the path forward becomes clearer. Keep searching. Keep showing up. Your success circle is out there. 🌐 Official Podcast Title Success Circles: How Peers Propel You Forward TRANSCRIPTION Episode: Success Circles – How Peers Propel You Forward Podcast: Art of Consulting Podcast (AOCP) Duration: ~21 minutes ================================================================================ [00:00 - 01:00] Today I want to talk about the difference between peers and mentors. We've talked about mentors in a previous episode — mentorship is a really critical part of being successful in the consulting world, and honestly in any endeavor. Having some sort of mentor, somebody who has been down the road before you, who has a bit more experience or wisdom in an area that you can leverage — that's really important. But the other critical part of being successful is having a strong peer group. When we talk about a strong peer group — peers you can rely on — this might be one of the biggest challenges you'll face for the rest of your ...
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    15 分
  • 266 | Push or Pull - What Drives Your Success

    266 | Push or Pull - What Drives Your Success
    2026/04/09

    Push or Pull: What Drives Your Success

    In this solo episode, the host dives into one of the most powerful dynamics in human performance and leadership—the difference between being pushed and being pulled toward success. Through vivid real-life stories, including an elite high school athlete who broke a national record that stood for over 21 years, and a reflection on Deion Sanders' relentless pull as a leader, the host unpacks what it truly means to be a 'puller'—and why understanding this dynamic can transform how you lead, grow, and protect yourself and the people you care about.

    Key Insights You'll Learn

    · Push vs. Pull Defined: Being pushed means being coerced, encouraged, or pressured by an external force. Being pulled means being drawn forward by someone or something so compelling that you choose to keep up—or get left behind.

    · The Athlete Who Pushed Back: A standout young athlete named Vance broke the U.S. 300-meter hurdle record—a mark that stood for over two decades—and exemplified what intrinsic drive looks like. His story illustrates that truly great performers aren't pushed; they pull themselves.

    · Deion Sanders as the Ultimate Puller: The host uses Deion Sanders as the defining example of a 'puller'—someone who moves so fast and with such energy that those around him face a clear choice: match the pace or fall behind. His presence doesn't push; it magnetizes.

    · The Jet Stream Analogy: Like an airplane catching the jet stream at 30,000 feet, getting into the flow of a true puller accelerates your progress dramatically. Fighting it—or getting into the wrong stream—costs enormous energy and takes you off course.

    · You Have the Capacity to Be a Puller: The host challenges listeners to see themselves as potential pullers in their own domain. When you're genuinely motivated and excellent at something, you naturally draw others along—not through force, but through momentum.

    · Be Intentional About Who You Let Into Your Slipstream: As you grow more successful, more people will want to be pulled by your momentum. Be selective. Those who hold you back or drag against your direction will slow your progress and drain your energy.

    · Be Equally Aware of Whose Stream You Enter: Not all jet streams go where you want to go. Evaluate the direction, values, and destination of any group, organization, or leader you align with—before you get swept along in a current that contradicts who you are.

    · Beware of Manipulation Disguised as a Pull: Some people exploit talented individuals—especially young athletes, performers, and creatives—not to lift them up but to extract value for themselves. Recognizing the difference between a genuine puller and a manipulator is a critical life skill.

    · Protect the Young and Talented People Around You: Parents, mentors, and leaders have a responsibility to guard those with gifts from those who would exploit them. Knowing who's pulling your child—or your protégé—and in what direction, is part of the job.

    The most successful people in any field aren't being pushed—they're being pulled by something greater than themselves, and in turn, they pull others along. Know whose stream you're in, be intentional about who you let into yours, and make sure the direction is somewhere worth going.

    Push or Pull: What Drives Your Success
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    13 分
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