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Consulting Lifestyle

78 Episodes

7 minutes | 7 days ago
MINISODE - Clubhouse - the latest trendy social media app
In this minisode,I talk about Clubhouse, a new group conversations - based social media app! Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
9 minutes | 8 days ago
MINISODE - How to cope with having doubts about yourself and your dreams
This is a spontaneous episode. I just share a feeling that I had last night (we are in Jan 2021) that gave me doubts about my dreams. I explain here how I coped with having doubts and how you could cope as well. To get in touch with me:www.consultinglifestyle.fminfo@consultinglifestyle.fmwww.erphappy.comwww.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
35 minutes | 23 days ago
My life plan: the 6 areas in which I set goals for 2021
This is the last episode of the year 2020, as well as the last of Season 1.I would like to thank all the listeners of the podcast, I greatly appreciate your support. This episode is to be listened in 3 parts: I share 2020 achievements on the podcastI share with you the 6 areas in which I build my life planI share my plans for 2021 on the podcast (there will be a break!)There are 6 areas in which I build my life plan:lovefamily and close friendsphysical healthmental healthbusinessfinancesThese are the main things that will happen next year:A 6-weeks break between season 1 and season 2More series will come up during season 2the weekly frequency of episodes publishing remainsI will try to have consulting clients on the showThank you again and I see you next year!! Get in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
51 minutes | 25 days ago
#073 - How to have a strong business and a stronger marriage with Cory and Jojo Rankin
Cory and Jojo Rankin are a married couple who coach entrepreneurs on how to keep their family strong so that their business is stronger. 2020 has been a challenging year for many families around the world. The boundary between work and private life is now more blurry than ever. This is why I am happy to approach the subject of family and business on the podcast, during this end of the year period. With Cory and Jojo, we have covered the following topics:How they started coaching entrepreneursHow to set boundaries between your work and your family livesHow to include your spouse and children into your business?Why working harder in the business does not make your family strongerThe importance of sharing your entrepreneurial dreams with your spouseHow to have hard conversations with your spouseResources:www.rfamilystrong.comhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNjJkZWU4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz - include it as a link called “strong business stronger marriages podcast”Get in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
27 minutes | a month ago
BONUS: 10 things I learned about podcasting in 2020
This is a special episode , as we are reaching the end of the year 2020, I want to share the 10 main things that I have learned about doing podcasting. info@consultinglifestyle.fmwww.consultinglifestyle.fmwww.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
37 minutes | a month ago
#072 - How to get referrals without asking with Stacey Brown Randall
Stacey is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster who is part of the “business failure” club. She first delved into HR consulting and then in productivity and business coaching.When she noticed that people were asking her how she managed to be so successful with referrals, she started to teach people how to get referrals without asking.Topics covered:How Stacey become part of the business failure clubWhy asking for a referral is against human psychologyThe real definition of a referralWhy you need a referral plan as part of your sales strategyStacey’s business modelHow the pandemic has impacted her businessResources:www.staceybrownrandall.comwww.referralsquiz.com - to assess your referral ninja-levelGet in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
38 minutes | a month ago
#071 - Her desire for freedom led her to buy furniture businesses and become an author with Jan Cavelle
Jan Cavelle is a serial entrepreneur based in the UK.She has had a furniture business  and now coach other entrepreneursShe has been part of the 50 women entrepreneursTopics covered: How she purchased a furniture business without having the fundsHow much prejudice she faced being a woman owning a manufacturing businessThe awards she won for entrepreneurship and salesWhy she coaches other entrepreneursHer passion for writingWhy sale is a recession-prooferResources:www.jancavelle.co.ukGet in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
46 minutes | 2 months ago
#070 - How to achieve win-win selling in all industries with Doug Brown
Doug Brown has been a salesman pretty much all his life. He started to sell at six-years-old with his father. For more than two decades, he has helped companies expand their sales revenue across all industries. He managed to make at least multiple 6-figures every year and in some years seven figures. The topics covered: How early-stage salespeople could startWhy being “too smart” in sales a trapDoug Brown’s business modelHis book “win-win selling” The one thing in which sales objections are rooted.How to be “referable” to get referralsHow the pandemic impacts his business and live eventsResources:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/DougBrown.BSF or @DougBrown.BSFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbrown123/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dougbrown123456 or @dougbrown123456www.businesssuccessfactors.comBook: www.winwinsellingbook.comGet in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
41 minutes | 2 months ago
#069 - How to achieve success in the IT recruitment industry with Dean Anderson
Dean Anderson is the VP of sales at EDI Staffing. He has more than 20 years of experience in the IT recruitment industry and in the company. The company has both an impressive retention rate as well as an ability to adapt to the changes that happened in the economy in the last two decades. We will of course talk as well about how his own lifestyle matches what he does for EDI staffing.We covered the following topics:How Dean and the company coped with the Y2K (just before 2000), 2008 crisis and the current pandemic.What is the actual value of a recruitment company for consulting companies and IT projects.How to vet candidates and the authenticity of their resumes Why EDI staffing has a great retention rateHow EDI staffing went from hiring EDI resources to most cloud-based and SAAS software experts in generalHow to create great relationships with candidates and companiesResources:www.edistaffing.comdanderson@edistaffing.comPhone: 508-967-9221Get in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
42 minutes | 2 months ago
#068 - A deep conversation about Agile, how humans learn and Cynefin with Christopher Bramley
Christopher Bramley, our guest today, offers 3 types of services:Agile and lean frameworksCynefinHow humans learn and engageIn this interview, we covered the following topics:The importance of storytelling to learnWaterfall vs agile debateHow to really become a learning organizationHow adults learnThe certainty of uncertaintyRemote Agility FrameworkThe concept of “homology”Resources:www.involvemetraining.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbramley/Youtube channel: The gentle iconoclast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcmEMZ1cO1N0Foo3qgVFF2wwww.christopherbramley.comwww.remoteaf.coGet in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
27 minutes | 2 months ago
#067 - Why working with energy consultants save money in your business with Dominique Futrell
In today's episode, you will learn more about the energy market and how Dominique Futrell decided to take charge of his own future in order to improve his family's standing and to become an independent consultant.In this episode, you will learn:Dominique’s career storyUnregulated energy industry The importance of looking at your business’ energy billThe solar energy opportunitiesThe importance of being of service to peopleThanks for tuning in, and see you in the next episode!Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquefutrell/Get in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
25 minutes | 2 months ago
#066 - How an entrepreneur from the Philippines gains more freedom through leverage with Joann Aquino
Our guest, Joann Aquino is a businesswoman based in the Philippines. She has a consulting business that caters to brick and mortar activities, such as construction, engineering and architectural services.In this episode, you will learn:Her switch from being an employee to entrepreneurshipWhy leverage other people skills brings Joann more freedomBusiness model of JFAQ EnterprisesPandemic : Why she took care of her contractorsHer own lifestyle Thanks for tuning in, and see you in the next episode!Resources:Resource: www.jfaqenterprise.comEmail: support@jfaqenterprise.comGet in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
34 minutes | 3 months ago
#065 - Why you can succeed in business with a 90-day marketing plan with Cody Butler
We are joined today by Cody Butler. He is a marketing specialist, and an entrepreneur, and the author of the book, "The 90 Day Marketing Plan". Today, you’re in for an unexpected and very insightful episode. In this episode, you will learn:Why the law of attraction did not work for his first businessHow Cody got his first marketing job by reading “SEO for Dummies”Why he leverages other people skills to run his business How to make change your friendHis book - the 90-days marketing planWhy there is no competition in consultingThanks for tuning in, and see you in the next episode!Resources:www.codybutler.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/c-john-butler/Get in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
37 minutes | 3 months ago
#064 - The Importance of having a purpose-driven business model with Christopher Thomson
In this episode, we are joined by Christopher Thomson, one of the co-founders of Student Works. In this episode, you will learn:What a purpose-driven business model isFixed and growth mindsetCore skills young people need to haveWorking with your spouseCoping with the pandemicChristopher's podcast, "Leaders of Tomorrow" podcastThanks for tuning in, and see you in the next episode!Resources:www.studentworks.comwww.studentworks.com/consultingGet in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
18 minutes | 3 months ago
#063 - How to start on a consulting project
In this episode, I will be talking about the 4th part of the consulting fundamental series: What you need to pay attention to when you start a consulting projectI will also help you understand the 3 aspects of starting a project the right way:the clientthe projectproblem to be solved and solution to be offeredIn case you missed it, you can catch up on parts 1-3 in these previous episodes!50 - What is a consultant?51 - What consulting services you can provide?52 - What triggers a consulting project?Thanks for tuning in!Get in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
12 minutes | 3 months ago
#062 - Thanksgiving: 5 Things I am grateful for
In this special episode, I’m going to focus on thanksgiving and I celebrate the “harvest” that I have made in the podcast during the year. I will give you 5 things I am grateful for, and I would encourage you to do the same!Those 5 things are:My podcast – already 62 episodes live, started in January 2020My revenue earned so far in 2020My higher propension to take risksMy marriage and my familyThe new skills I learned in 2020As I was doing it, I felt that it would BE a good idea to have you let me know as well what are your 5 areas of gratitude. You can list them all in the form below:https://share.hsforms.com/1P_ZC1r-MQzaowj-HWIZXpA4lruqThanks for tuning in!Get in touch with your host Diogene Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
17 minutes | 4 months ago
#061 - 5 Mindset mistakes that consultants make on projects
In this solocast, I’m going to talk about the 5 mindset mistakes a consultant can make on a project and how to avoid them.This episode is a bit of a follow up from Episode 59 in which I was talking about how your ego can hurt you on a consulting project as a project leader. We’re going to dive in the perspective of a consultantYou will learn these 5 mindset mistakes:1. The “know-it-all” consultant2. The “I am not a trainer” consultant3. The “it’s the client’s fault” consultant4. The “I have X years of experience” consultant5. The “I take the lengthiest project” consultantAre you one of them? Tune in to find out more!Enjoy!Affiliate link to register for the Build Your Consulting Business now Summithttps://www.eventbrite.com/affiliate-register?eid=122843354781&affid=434233009Get in touch with your host Diogene Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
23 minutes | 4 months ago
#60: Why processes bring freedom to your business with Zsófia Bányai
Today, we are joined by Zsófia Bányai of Myprocesses. She helps busy entrepreneurs automate and outsource their time-consuming tasks without sacrificing their profit.Zsófia has degrees in both History and in Finance, plus corporate-worldExperience which enables her to look at business problems in a different light.She has a strong belief that entrepreneurs should not be the employees of their company.In this episode, you will learn:Her career story’s unusual beginningsHer shift from working corporate to starting her own businessHer 3-step approach to helping clients implement a 4 hour work weekOutsourcing decision guideHow the pandemic had impacted her businessEntrepreneurship in HungaryWhat burnout is and how to avoid itThanks for tuning in, and see you in the next episode!Resources:https://www.instagram.com/myprocesses/https://www.facebook.com/myprocess.es/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNBsrPF6cNkCP2SLXc3xqwhttp://myprocess.es/Free outsourcing decision guide and other freebies are available here:http://myprocess.es/freebies/Book a free consultation with Zsófia:https://www.meetingbird.com/m/SJpg-1BNDGet in touch with your host Diogène Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
19 minutes | 4 months ago
#059 - 7 ways your ego can hurt consulting projects
In this solocast, I am detailing 7 ways in which project leaders may unknowingly hurt projects because of their ego. And to detail those 7 ways, I'm going to take the viewpoint of a project leader, or someone that has responsibilities that would impact a project.I have seen this in many countries, from men and women and people from all generations, ego discriminates no one. Tune in now to find out if you are unknowingly hurting your project and team, and learn how to address it early on!Get in touch with your host Diogene Ntirandekura at:Email: info@consultinglifestyle.fmEmail: info@erphappy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekura Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
37 minutes | 4 months ago
#058 - How to use Project management skills to run an e-commerce business with Ayoum Soumah
I’m glad to reconnect with Ayoum Soumah whom I got to know about 6 years ago, and at the time, he was working in the project management field. He’s still doing it today, but in a completely different capacity. Ayoum is now running an e-commerce business, and he has started to consult with other entrepreneurs that want to make a breakthrough inside the e-commerce industry. It’s a pretty impressive and fascinating path that he took and his organization is exploding and expanding.In this episode, you will learn:How he started in the e-commerce industryWhat led him to adapt a “4-hour workweek”How to delegate and build a teamHow Amazon has thrived despite the pandemicHow his mindset changed over the yearsHow to design the “grand vision” for yourself and your businessResources:https://kikwit.ca/Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)
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