how can a consultant or mentor help me?
Whether you are a team leader in a large organisations, or a small business founder- I know you face challenges that slow your progress towards your goals. That’s team goals, company goals and professional development goals.
And while YOU are an expert and are BRILLIANT at your job, getting someone else’s eyes on your team or business brings a unique set of advantages that can help you overcome obstacles, and supercharge the work WAAAAY more effectively.
In this blog post, I will describe why engaging an external consultant or mentor like me can be instrumental in propelling you forward towards success, and that’s absolutely without undermining YOUR superpowers and abilities.
As a consultants and mentor I offer a fresh pair of eyes and an objective viewpoint. I bring a wealth of experience from working with diverse organisations and businesses across various industries, and I’m an expert in supply chain, operations, process, efficiency and ways of working too. This means I can identify blind spots, unearth hidden pain points, and provide unbiased insights that may be more difficult for those in the weeds of day-to-day operations to spot. By leveraging this, consultants and mentors can offer valuable perspectives that lead to breakthrough solutions.
As a consultants and mentors - I am an expert in my field. It’s often the case that that business leaders and owners may not have the time or resources to acquire such knowledge. Because i’ve often “seen this before” - I can diagnose issues , propose tailored solutions, and help you to implement best practices. By tapping into this knowledge, you can benefit from proven strategies and avoid reinventing the wheel.
As an “external party”, I can facilitate discussions and workshops without bias or favoritism. I know no leader or business owner means to have either bias or favouritism - but it’s almost impossible not to when you’re in it. I can create a safe space for open and honest dialogue, encouraging team members to share their perspectives and concerns freely. And in situations where internal conflicts arise, consultants and mentors can mediate and guide impartially.
This is a big one: Team leaders and business owners often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities. This doesn’t leave a lot of time (or the resources) for addressing complex challenges comprehensively. When I work with you- I can alleviate this burden by dedicating their undivided attention and resources to the specific issues at hand. My focused approach means I can conduct thorough assessments, develop tailored strategies, and guide implementation without distractions. And you can concentrate on your core responsibilities while benefiting from outside expertise and support.
Finally - Working closely with a consultants and mentor like me provides you and your team (where relevant) with an opportunity to learn. That’s the “mentor” bit - new techniques, strategies, and problem-solving methods can be acquired and shared. This knowledge transfer enhances the team's capabilities and empowers them to independently tackle future challenges with increased confidence and expertise.
PS - why me, rather than any other consultant? Well do you know what? I’m not boring, I don’t have a lot of flow charts, and I focus on the practical and the implementation and what is right for YOU… and lots more but if you want to chat about that pop in a call with me and we can!
