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How To Reinvent Your Consulting Business
Have you ever faced an unexpected disruption that turned your business upside down? That's exactly what happened to consultant Diane Hopkins when the COVID pandemic caused many of her healthcare clients to freeze projects indefinitely. So how did she manage to pivot not just once, but several times over a 3 year period to totally reinvent her business? In this compelling episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott interviews Diane about her rocky but ultimately triumphant journey through the pandemic, and how she iteratively transformed her consulting practice across adjacent industries, online offerings, international markets and even into passion projects along the way. Tune in to hear:
- Diane's thoughts and emotional journey as she realized the pandemic wouldn't end anytime soon
- The innovative problem-solving process she used to generate rapid prototypes and pivot ideas
- Examples of the different types of pivots Diane made over a 3 year period
- Why writing a book acts like a "calling card on steroids" for consulting
- How Diane finally found her way into the gift-giving passion project she'd always dreamed of
- Advice for consultants facing sudden disruption in their industry
If you've ever faced a dramatic shift that threatened your business, you'll find inspiration and actionable advice in Diane's story of perseverance and reinvention.
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