Art Of Consulting Podcast

In this episode, we are going to learn about Andy’s book that will be available for purchase on July 24. Cat and Andy talk about The Trust Paradigm book. They illustrated how trust works and touched on the four components of trust. Understanding these principles will greatly help us as consultants in our relationships at work as well as our personal life. Check out this episode now and also learn three quick things you can do to cultivate trust and know more about Andy’s new book, The Trust Paradigm. https://amzn.to/2E76riA Quotes: "Trust Has A Much Bigger Part To Play In Our Careers And Even In Our Everyday Lives Than What We Ever Really Thought.” “Trust Is Fluid, It's Dynamic. It's Constantly Changing, And We Have To Be Aware Of It.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Trust Paradigm, Book By Andy Fry. The Book Will Be Available For Purchase On July  24 But It's Available For Pre-order Right Now On Amazon. (01:04) What Prompted Andy To Write The Book (04:42) Trust Has Three Direction (07:17) The F

In this episode, Andy is going to help us understand more about the compound interest of getting stuff done. He also provides us with practical tips on how to really get ourselves to do the task and not slip away into procrastination. One thing you can do now is to listen to this quick episode and gain the benefits of learning this principle!  Quotes: "The Sooner You Can Learn Things And The Sooner You Can Put Those Skills In Place, The More You Have The Advantage Of Actually Using That Skill To Better Your Life Or Better Your Career Or Whatever The Situation Is.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Compound Interest Of Learning (01:12) The Struggle Of Getting Things Done (01:54) Asking What You Can Get Out Of Accomplishing The Task (04:13) Not Letting Yourself Talk You Out Of Doing The Task (05:05) Do It For Five Minutes (08:55) Try These Simple Steps To Get Things Done (10:05) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (11:12)

In this episode, we have Cat and Andy talk about Information Technology General Controls. They emphasize the importance of setting up and implementing proper restrictions for protection, both for the company and yours. They also discuss tips on how to better engage internal auditors in the system but making sure that they’re not taking over the whole thing. Listen in now and learn more about this very interesting topic that Cat and Andy have for you today! Quotes: "You Then Need To Take A Lot Of Marching Orders And Take Very Clear Direction From Whoever The Internal Controls Person Is, Who's Working On It Because They Are  Really Should Be Directing On The Level Of Information That Needs To Be Done.” “It's Only When You Can Identify The Who, That You Can Start To Identify Where The Access Gaps Are.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) About Information Technology General Controls (01:52) Restricting Access For Protection (06:11) Different Branches Of Controls (10:09) The Difference On The Rules Between

In this episode, we are with Cat and Andy and they are talking about the importance of asking the right questions that will eventually lead to the answers or ideas that we need. In their conversation, they share the kinds of questions we can use that will help us get quality answers. Tune in to this episode now and let’s learn a vital skill that will greatly help us in different aspects in our professional and personal life.  Quotes: "When We're Really Really Trying To Be Truthful, And We're Really Trying To Get The Right Information, Asking The Right Questions In The Right Way Is Really Critical.” “Even If Things Are Stupid Or Sound Stupid, You Don't Discount Them, You Put Them Down, There's No Judgment On The Ideas.” “What Your Previous Experience Is Not Necessarily Limited To What You Experienced Firsthand.” “The Quality Of The Questions That You Ask Is Going To Determine The Quality Of The Answers And Information That You Get.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Asking The Right Questions (04:04) D

In this episode, we have Andy talk about two vital things that we need to be doing in preparing ourselves to move forward. Especially in this challenging time, we need to be wise in how we show up and be mindful of what we should be doing more of.   Listen in now and let us all be reminded and encouraged as we go through the process of moving forward one step at a time. Quotes:   "The Underlying Foundation Of Any Effective Group Is Really Respecting Each Other.” “We Need To Try To Make The World A Better Place. We Need To Try To Make Ourselves Better. And I Really Do Believe It Starts With Respect.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Preparing To Move Forward (00:55) 2 Things We Can Do In a Daily Basis (01:55) Treating Others With Respect   (02:47) Learning Something New Every Day (03:56) Learning Something New From Significant Events In The World Today  (05:03) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (06:37) Check Out

In this episode, Andy sheds light on a pretty prevalent concern nowadays, and that’s currency-based lying. We will understand what it is and identify its different forms so we would be aware and be able to avoid doing it in our own household, at work, and in the community.   So, click on the play button now and let’s listen to this episode, and be part of making this world a better place for all. Quotes:   "It's Really Important We Tell The Truth Now Because We Are Living In A Really, Really Challenging Time.” “Households Cannot Function With Lies, Relationships Cannot Function With Lies. We Cannot Be Great Consultants If We're Lying. So We Have To Do The Opposite. We Have To Tell The Truth.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The False Sense Of Reality (02:38) Looking Things As Currency (04:12) Not Your Currency To Take (05:06) The Definition Of Lying   (06:03) The Outright Lies (07:31) The White Lies  (08:06) Exaggerating (08:39) Telling Half-Truths (09:11) Saying “Literally”    (09:48) Getting

In this episode, we have Cat and Andy discuss on different principles and give out effective steps that we can implement so we can create the reality that we want in our lives and in our profession. They share illustrations on how focusing on the results you want to happen really works. Tune in now! Take note and make sure to execute the steps to experience the reality that you want to achieve. Quotes: "That's Where I Think Things Start To Fall Apart, Is At That Micro Level, What We're Thinking About On A Moment By Moment Basis, Are The Things That We Have To Control.” “It's Difficult To Have Clean Thought When You Aren't Consuming Clean Thoughts.” “What You're Focusing On, You Should Have Utmost Detail And Clarity With.” “Don't Spend Any More Time Thinking About What's Happened In The Past. The Only Thing Is The Next Hurdle.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Focusing On The Results That You’re Looking For (01:33) What You Focus On Expands (09:38) What Drives Your Manifestation (15:04) Taking Control

In this episode, we have Andy talk about how we can best focus on achieving our goals. We usually hear the saying, “Mind your own business” but we rarely think of it as a strategy to help us aim our attention to things that serve our objectives.  So, listen to Andy now as he breaks down some tactics on how minding our own business boosts our productivity in achieving our aspirations. Quotes: "Don't Give Away Your Best Time To Other People.” “Stop Worrying About Other People, And Spending All Your Time Being Immersed In What Everybody Else Is Doing.” “Your Time Is Your Time, Your Money Is Your Money, Your Skills Are Your Skills. Make Sure That You're Using Them To The Best For You, And For The People That You Love And Care About.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) What We Really Should Be Doing (02:15) Plan Your Day The Night Before (02:44) Use Your Top Quality Time For Your Personal Goals (03:43) Shut Off Notifications And Unsubscribe From Unnecessary Emails (04:49) Catch Yourself When You’re Spending

In this episode, Andy shares tips on what to do to get going when we feel like we're stuck and confused. It is very easy to feel stuck especially now that we're staying at home and trying to do our work at home and so using these will help us pull ourselves out and pick up the momentum.   So, let's tune in to this episode now and list down these effective steps that will surely help us accomplish our goals. Quotes:   "Just Try To Do Something, Just Pick Something On The List And Do It. It's Really Important That You Get Something Done.” "If You Try To Get Something Done Right Out Of The Gate, You're Probably More Likely To Have A Productive Day."   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Getting Things Going While Staying Home (01:15) Doing A Brain Dump (01:38) Organizing By Category (02:04) Putting Flexible Target Dates And Prioritizing Your Tasks And Goals  (03:21) Trying To Get Your Goals Gone (06:19) Planning Your Day The Night Before (07:20) Quick Review (08:19)  Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Co

In this episode, we have Cat and Andy talk about things we see happening because of our current situation and the fact that it may not be what we think it is. They also share great ideas and tips on how to keep the mindset of growth in our personal life, as well as professionally.   So, let’s do this and listen to the podcast episode now! Quotes:   "The Beauty Of Entrepreneurship Is That You Have The Freedom And You Have The Initiative That You Must Take On Your Own Accord To Find A Problem And Solve It.” “Don't Be Afraid To Try New Things That You Would Never Actually See Yourself Doing.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Concept Around Hoarding (04:51) A Change In The Way We Use Money (10:10) Being Ready Because Anything Could Happen (13:19) Having A Business Continuity Plan (18:40) Looking At The Supply Change (21:37) The Beauty Of Entrepreneurship (23:19) Looking At Other Industries (27:06) Dare To Innovate   (28:46) What Innovation Really Is (29:57)  Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Cod

In this episode, we are with Cat and Andy and they are speaking about people's natural ability to analyze and make conclusions about a situation and how we can make sure that as we act based on our interpretation of a situation, it will be grounded on empathy and kind judgment. They also teach us an exercise that will help us have a better interpretation of different situations that will surely allow us to effectively deal with others and with circumstances that we face.   Learn all of these and more as you tune in to this episode now! Quotes:   "We Don't Need To Experience Everything To Have Empathy For Another Human Being.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Human Nature Of Being Intelligent Enough To Make Judgments (02:56) Looking Through Our Basis Of Understanding Situations (03:28) Sympathy Vs. Empathy  (06:01) Re-writing The Story (10:06) Empathy Vs. Just avoiding Conflict Or Distorting Situation  (12:51) Feeling Safe With Yourself (14:04) Try The Short Re-writing Exercise (17:58) Looki

In this episode, we have Andy share with us steps we can do to effectively develop a growth mindset. Everybody can grow and become better as long as we set ourselves to do the things that will cultivate our abilities and acquire more skills as we go along the path of self-development.   Hop in now and let’s listen to this episode and learn the steps so that we can apply it and eventually enjoy the benefits it brings. Quotes:   “We Want To Make Sure That We Continue To Be Curious, Ask Questions When Things Don't Make Sense.” “It's Really, Really Important That We Have A Growth Mindset If We Want To Learn And Develop And Be Successful.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset (02:29) Continue to be curious (03:08) Stop saying I can’t  (03:32) Ground lessons in familiarity (04:00) Seek

This is our 100th podcast episode and today, Cat and Andy encourage us to stay in the abundance mindset instead of reverting back into a scarcity mindset especially this time where we’re experiencing a paradigm shift. They also share principles to live by and some guide questions that would help us figure out our action plan to keep us productive and growing in this season.   Learn these and more as you tune in to this episode now!   Quotes:   “We Are The Creator Of Our Own Environment.” “If You Don't Consciously Seek To Define Your World, That World Is Going To Be Defined For You.” “Our Opportunities Come Because We're Prepared For Them.” “Resilience Comes From Just Really Putting One Foot In Front Of The Other.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) It’s Our 100th Podcast Episode (03:19) We Have To Adapt (04:45) Constantly Evolve And Devel

In this episode, we are going to hear from Andy some useful tips that we can do to avoid being distracted from all the drama that is happening. Because of our current circumstance, drama is almost all around us but it is definitely up to us to keep ourselves focused on the things that really benefit us and still contribute to our goal and purpose as a whole.   Tune in now so you can learn and apply these helpful tips and keep pressing on to your highest goals and dreams. Quotes:   “It Really Comes Down To Doing The Things That You Can Do, And Focusing On The Things That Make You Better.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) Dealing With Being Distracted By Other People’s Challenges (02:00) Focusing On Your Overall Purpose (03:04) Knowing Your Objectives For The Day (03:34) Asking What You Should Be Doing Right Now (03:56) Read The Book T

In this episode, we are going to understand what giving back can bring us. In one way or another, we all have received help from others that had contributed to our success and it would increase the flow of positive energy that will keep you in the path of prosperity and success.   Tune in now and hear more about it and also have a chance to get a free copy of Andy’s The Consultants Code book!   Quotes:   “But When We Do Lend A Hand, It Increases The Positive Energy For Us So We Get A Tremendous Amount Back.” Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) Having Mentors To Help You Succeed (02:24) Paying It Forward (04:03) “Self-made My Butt” (05:01) Keeping Our Eyes Open (07:42) Increasing The Positive Energy   (09:23) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The  International Bestselling Book On Amazon (10:31) Check O

In this episode, Andy explains the 3 different types of responses people do because of fear and it is essential to be fully aware of these so that we can intentionally look into ourselves and identify our response and adjust it if needed. He also provides tips on what we can do instead so we can take this time to get ready for the opportunities both during this uncertain time and after.   One great way to equip yourself is to listen to this episode now and gain good insights that will help you in your self-development. Quotes:   “I Think There's Productive Time And Counterproductive Time… Time Should Be Purposeful, And That We Should Spend It Purposely With A Directed Purpose.” “The Longer Somebody Doesn't Have A Plan, The Less Likely They Are To Put Something In Place.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) 3 Different Responses From Fear

In this episode, we are going to learn tips from Andy about how to work from home efficiently. With all the changes and adjustments that need to be in the world today, most of the employers are asking employees or consultants to work from home.    So, listen in now and this might become an opportunity in the future for you to find more freedom and efficiency in your work.   Quotes:   “Being Able To Do This Properly Is Really Not Just Important Now, And Being Able To Continue To Be Efficient, But Will Probably Help You In The Future If You're Able To Do It Properly.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) The Changes In The World Today (02:09) Being Able To Work From Home (03:07) Keeping To A Routine (04:14) Having A Dedicated Place To Work    (05:15) Taking Breaks  (06:35) Keeping To The Task, Stay Online as needed (07:19) Let Somebody Know W

In this episode, Andy shares about things we can do that will still greatly contribute to our development and productivity during this trying time. He also encourages us that as this unfavorable season passes, those that will come out stronger and better are the most prepared to face the opportunities that lie behind the dark cloud.   Listen in now and start building your list of activities you can tackle and let’s come out stronger and wiser.    Quotes:   “I Think, The One Big Thing With This, To Use The Time Wisely Is To Get Our Mental Space Away From The Negative Thoughts.” “Don't Stop Living Your Life. But Take This As An Opportunity To Just Get Those Things Done, Better Yourself, Because The People That Come Out On The End Of This In Better Shape Are Going To Be Better Situated To Take Advantage Of Whatever Situation Happens.”   Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (

In this episode, we have Andy to talk to us about the benefits of cleaning up and decluttering our work and our life as a whole. He gives out practical tips on what we can do to start taking out the things that do not contribute to our productivity and things we can do to minimize the clutter build-up.   Let’s tune in now and be encouraged to take that step into a more organized and productive lifestyle. Quotes:   “We Could Be Digitally Sick, That Can Cause A Lot Of Frustration And Cause Distractions And Cause Resistance And A Whole Bunch Of Other Things Just Because We Are Not Doing The Right Things And Cleaning Up The Trash.”   “Put Those Routines In Place That Contributes To Your Lives That Don't Take Away.” Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42) Podcast Intro (01:09) How Often You Take The Trash Out   (02:27) How Often You Take The Trash Out In Our Career An

In this episode, we are going to understand why it is our obligation to be successful in the things we do. Andy also defines what winning really means and explains the ripple effect of every success that we achieve. Tune in and learn more about it.   Plus, Andy is giving out something that will truly help your journey as a professional. Listen in now and check out how to get it.  Quotes:   “A Lot Of Times When We Look At Achieving Things, We're Basing It On What Other People Do, It's Not Based On That. It's Based On What Our Goals Are And What We Want To Achieve And What We Need To Achieve And The Burning Desires That We Have For Us.”   “Most People Who Are Very Successful, Are Very Driven Around That, What They Can Control What They Believe The Faith That They Hold And Their Belief In Whatever Form Of Creator They Have.” Show Notes:   (00:00) We Are Giving Away A Free Copy, Kindle Version, Of The Consultants Code Each Week  Until May 1, 2020. Go To https://www.theconsultingplaybook.com/giveaway (00:42)