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My guest today is Tonya Thomas,Tonya is a Virtual Executive Assistant and the CEO of Team Delegate, LLC  Topics covered with Tonya:How she came across a training program to be a virtual assistant The challenges of marketing an unconventional concept 20 years agoHow the industry evolved in both the business and virtual assistance side Different types of Virtual Assistance Communication and relational developments that happened How did she build a process for her businessHer vision of freedom and flexibility to be able to work when and where that you want. Resources:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyabthomas/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMUN6bucVYcmNNC6pwubXDQ/videos 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)

In this episode, I share with you the differences between 3 situations consultants find themselves in: being an employee in a consulting firm being a solo independent contractorbeing a consulting firm ownerI analyze it through 6 aspects:Revenue modelLevel of professional autonomyMindsetLifestyleWhat does progress mean? What I would do in this situationSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

In this episode, I explain how to automate your business in 5 steps:1. What is automation2. What is the difference between an activity and a process3. The 3 criteria to use when deciding to automate an activity4. 3 business benefits of doing automation5. Examples of tools that can be used to automate your business- info@erphappy.com- https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekuraSupport the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

My guest today is Joe Maalouf.Joe Maalouf is a systems engineer and consulting firm founder. He co-founded Effiqual a bit over 3 decades ago. Joe is part of a family of poets.Poetry influences the way he sees consulting and the way he built his firm.The overall theme of the episode is "authenticity and compassion".Topics covered with Joe: Why did Joe create Effiqual?Why did he want to reduce the dependance on external consultantsWhy the Flawless Consulting model is great one for the client's long-term success How Joe manage his business during a pandemic?How the "socio-technical" movement impacts the way he hired consultantsWhat does "Consulting Lifestyle" mean for Joe Maalouf?Resources:Website Designed Learning: https://designedlearning.comwebsite of the Effiqual consulting firm: https://effiqual.ca/Website of Beyond CT: http://beyondct.com/ 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)

In this episode, I'm going to make a review of the first quarter of 2021 into two big parts. One would be related to my personal life and the other one would be related to a new business model.I also shared my insight on how Ihere are different ways that you can approach and try to change an industry.To get in touch:https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekura/info@erphappy.comwww.erphappy.com/missionstatementTony Hsieh and Zappos book: https://www.amazon.ca/Power-WOW-Electrify-Putting-Service/dp/1948836572Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

Link to the form about your mission statement: https://www.erphappy.com/missionstatement. In this episode, I explain to you how you could write a mission statement for your company.Whether you are a company of one or a big multinational, you fulfill a mission. This mission can be stated in many different ways and I am suggesting one that I think can fit most people and organizations.In the link above, your own mission statement.I also explain how we came up with our own mission statement at ERP Happy. To get in touch:https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekura/info@erphappy.comwww.erphappy.com/missionstatementTony Hsieh and Zappos book: https://www.amazon.ca/Power-WOW-Electrify-Putting-Service/dp/1948836572Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

My guest today is Josh Elledge, Josh is a serial entrepreneur, who did work in the Navy both as a journalist and as a Dee-Jay.  You will learn how meeting one famous DJ from the Army inspired him to serve with authenticity. Josh has had several entrepreneurial ventures in different industries.  Today, his company enables businesses to increase their sales through a partnership model.  Josh's company, Up my influence, also runs a podcast called "The thoughtful entrepreneur".Topics covered with Josh: How the real life Adrian Cronauer of  "Good Morning Vietnam" inspired himWhy entrepreneurs devalue authority and overvalue visibility His company culture The importance of investing regularly in your authorityThe importance of "paying your dues" in order to build your authorityHow to reach B2B decision-makersResources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upmyinfluenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/upmyinfluence/Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshelledgeWebsite: http://www.upmyinfluence.com 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)

Our guest today is Dave WalkerHe is an ex-Deloitte consultant and today he is a coach, storyteller and an author. During the interview, we approach the subject of health in all its aspects:mental, physical, and emotional. We will also talk about the "hotel snacking scene" that was a turning point into getting him to realize that he has to change his lifestyle. Topics covered with Dave: What made Dave change his life while he was at Deloitte CanadaDave's aversion to the "S-word"Dave's advice to anyone who wants to start in consultingDave's leadership styleWhat are the most important things in life for Dave in 2011 vs 2021?His book "Mondays do not have to suck"What does it take to be a leaderHow Dave started in coachingHis "nasty image" cardHis definition of Consulting LifestyleResources:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dave-Walker-StorytellerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewcoachingandstorytelling/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-walker-acc-a5429120/Website: http://davewcoachingandstorytelling.com/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)

Christine Wong is a Workday Financials consultant at Accenture. She took the advantage of her available time during the pandemic by creating a Youtube Channel to talk about consulting. Unlike most other content creators on consulting, she only has about 2 years of experience (in early 2021) in consulting.We covered the following topics:How she started in the consulting industryWhat are her favorite aspects about doing consultingWhich roles are involved in the technology projectHow does she manage her consulting Facebook group?What is her desired career path in consultingWhat is special about working for a BIG 4How has the pandemic affected her workHer podcast To get in touch with her, you can find Christine here: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissWong0102 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techconsultingCreated an online community: https://techconsultingcommunity.com/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)

Happy International Woman's Day!I highlight amazing contributions from Women in consulting. The episode is a collection of  past episodes that I recorded with women. The topics approached are the following:Leadership with Denise Sarkor:  https://consultinglifestyle.fm/005Entrepreneurship with Rachael Orumor: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/13Diversity and inclusion with Kelly Bron Johnson: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/30Stand against inequality with Ravi Toor: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/46Consulting business model with Lizzy Morris: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/15Sales with Stacey Brown Randall: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/72Mindset with Wendy Maynard : https://consultinglifestyle.fm/21Don't forget to subscribe to the show, leave a review or contact me at info@erphappy.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

Our guest today is Ilenia Vidili.Ilenia is a specialist when it comes to customer experience and getting organizations into being customer-centric when it comes to businessWe would be talking about her career and how she started as an independent consultant. We would also be talking about her atypical career path. Ilenia started her business in a very different way, and not every body is doing it. She also has a very unconventional opinion on how an organization has to become customer-centric. In this episode, we also discussed how the pandemic has impacted her business and keynote-speaking career.Topics covered with Ilenia:How she started her own consultancy business after years of working for companiesThe evolution of technology and how it affected customer experienceHow to get the first clients after just establishing her consulting businessThe vision of what customer service really isResources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ileniavidili/https://www.ileniavidili.com/https://thesmartercrew.com/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)Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

Hello,I recorded this mini-episode to announce that I will be speaking  at Podfest Global ! Podfest is the biggest virtual podcasting event in the world, from 1-5 March 2021.I will be speaking on Wednesday 3rd of March at 8AM EST.It will be about "how to create and grow a B2B podcast?" = Comment créer et croître un podcast B2B. My keynote will be in French, that's the plot twist. Please find below the link to Podfest if you want to attend the festival:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podfest-global-2021-virtual-tickets-97379335213Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

Our guest today is Ingrid Rogier. Ingrid is a professional and a student at the same time, and she’s passionate about the luxury industry.Most of her professional career has been more within the financial industry, and now she’s moving towards the luxury industry and she has already started to provide services to business people, active in the battery industry.I wanted to showcase and highlight, which don’t have the longer as a young entrepreneur, and we are very good things about both the luxury industry and our vision of what luxury is. How she belief herself and motivated to achieve her own dreams.Topics covered with Ingrid: What is a luxury and the 2 types of it?Why Ingrid choose luxury over her financial career?How does Ingrid see herself in a few years?How does Ingrid do her marketing?What is her vision of the future of the luxury industry?How Ingrid pass or handle the impact during a pandemic?Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imingridb/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridrogier/Website: http://ingridbrogier.com/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)

Dr Robert Sicora is a consultant who used to work in Human Resources with large organizations such as Pfizer, Carlson companies, Cargill, etc. Throughout his life, he always held a stance about what he wanted to do. He used to want to be a pilot and was working as a recreational therapist with youth. His recreational therapy work is what inspired him to study in Human Resources. He works in the organizational development side of businesses. And while being independent he completed a doctorate in Education (EED).  While I was in Montreal, Robert was in Hawaï for the interview. During the interview, we discuss about:His career storyThe book Grab the HelmHis decision to become independent during the 2008 crisisWhat is "the crew"How he collaborates and builds trust with partners and competitorsThe "leading from the helm" modelThe 8 factors of engagement The 8 elements of leadershipThe intersection between Talent, Opportunity and PassionThe importance of building TrustHow Robert prices his services and the importance of diversifying them (time, tools, models, subscription, etc) and adjust them to the type of customers you work withRobert's purpose: "Being in the moment, being very aware of the opportunity that are presented to me to serve others"His vision of what is the Consulting LifestyleHis book "Grab the Helm: navigating with purpose" guides readers through the ongoing process of> discovering their purpose - both in life and their career - to drive> engagement and fulfillment. The book intertwines theory with a> compelling story that pulls readers in to the application of learned> concepts and ample opportunity for reflection.His life purpose is: "My purpose is being in the moment, being very aware of the opportunity that are presented to me to serve others"Resources:https://sicoraconsulting.comhttps://sicoraconsulting.com/leading-from-the-helm/https://grabthehelm.teachable.com/p/homeHow to get in touch with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekurahttps://consultinglifestyle.fminfo@erphappy.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

Connie Steele is a consulting business owner, author and she built her own “career mashup”.She shares to us the principles of her new book “Building the Business of You: A System to Align Passion and Growth Potential Through Your Own Career Mashup”.It is the first book to help professionals and entrepreneurs navigate the new world of work while aligning personal purpose with professional advancement.We cover the following topics:When Connie started to be curious about the internetHow she leveraged her natural gifts to advance in her careerThe difference between “specialization” and “career mashup”How to pick and choose the components of your “career mashup”What it means to “Be water” A word about her podcast called “Strategic Momentum” Resources: For her book: https://www.bizofyou.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-wang-steele-91925b/Strategic momentum podcast: www.strategicmomentum.cohttps://www.flywheelassociates.com/ Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

Welcome to the Season 2 of the podcast.In this episode, I outline the following:Who is the target audience of the podcastWhether there will still be interviews How often episodes will be releasedIntroduction to the first interview of the seasonSpecial announcementGet 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)Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

In this minisode,I talk about Clubhouse, a new group conversations - based social media app! Support the show (http://patreon.com/diogene)

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)

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)

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)