Consulting for Humans is all about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a life in consulting. Each week, Ian and Mike shine a light on a new topic, bringing insights from decades of experience in consulting to business clients. We'll be examining the ideas, old and new, that underpin what makes consultants happy and successful.
We think the job gets easier, the more human you are! So it’s our mission to add just a little more humanity to the lives of consultants, and to bring some of the skills and perspectives of consulting to human lives, too.
If you’re a consultant who’s trying to be human, or a human who’s trying to be a consultant, we think you’re our kind of person!
Contact the show at consultingforhumans@p31-consulting.com, and follow us on Instagram at @learn.consulting
Consulting for Humans is brought to you by P31 Consulting.
A Fond Farewell: Celebrating the Journey of Consulting for Humans
The Consulting for Humans podcast concludes its regular production with a reflective celebration of its journey through 34 episodes. In this series finale, we express our gratitude to our listeners and collaborators, while revisiting our favorite moments that encapsulated the essence of consulting within the human experience. We delve into the paradox of clarity and ambiguity, a central theme that highlights the complexities faced by consultants in their professional endeavors. As we recount significant discussions, including insights on generational dynamics and the art of concise recommendations, we aim to leave our audience with lasting reflections on their own consulting practices. Although this marks the end of our regular episodes, we remain optimistic about the potential for future special installments, ensuring that the dialogue on enhancing humanity within consulting continues.
30 Sept 2025
From Content to Knowledge to Skills: Transformative Learning for Consultants
In this episode, Ian and Mike delve into the multifaceted nature of learning, emphasizing the distinction between acquiring domain knowledge and developing essential consulting skills.
We underscore the critical importance of intentional learning, advocating for a proactive approach rather than passive consumption of information. This means that learning can go beyond just consuming online content!
The discussion highlights various pitfalls, particularly the tendency towards information hoarding, which can impede genuine learning and skill enhancement.
Listeners are encouraged to embrace the concept of the beginner's mind, which fosters a mindset conducive to growth and adaptability in unfamiliar environments.
We explore the role of collaboration and teamwork in enhancing learning opportunities, emphasizing that shared experiences can significantly accelerate individual growth.
Finally, we conclude with an affirmation that learning is a lifelong journey, one that is vital not only for career advancement but also for personal fulfillment and autonomy.
8 Sept 2025
Internal Advisor: Listener Q&A
The episode opens up the 'listener mailbag', where the hosts respond to questions from both novice consultants and seasoned veterans. Listeners asked us about moving fast vs. slowing things down, handling politically sensitive findings, avoiding 'paralysis by diagnosis' and even the idealism of 'humanity in consulting' - what a notion!
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