In this episode, Melisa talks to Miles Everson, CEO of MBO Partners, about the qualities that make independent consultants successful, mistakes to avoid, and how to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. They also explore insights from Miles’ book, Free Birds Revolution, where he reveals the six forces shaping the future of work and how consultants can position themselves to thrive.
The conversation covers adopting a mission mindset, focusing on delivering results over justifying your role, and how the growing independent workforce creates new opportunities for tools and platforms that support consultants. This episode is packed with valuable insights to help you succeed and is a must-listen for every independent consultant.
Key Topics Covered:
The Mission Mindset – Learn how adopting a mission mindset helps independent consultants stay motivated, focused, and differentiated in the marketplace by framing their work as solving specific problems and creating real value for clients.
Avoiding Common Mistakes – Discover why independent consultants should avoid justifying their choice to work independently. Focus client conversations on the value and results you deliver, not the methods you use to achieve them.
Free Birds Revolution – Get insights from Miles’ book, Free Birds Revolution, where he discusses the six forces shaping the future of work, key qualities for consultant success, and how the growing independent workforce is driving demand for new platforms and tools, benefiting the entire ecosystem.
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FOR MORE RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT —
- Discuss working with Melisa as your coach – Click here to apply to work with me.
- Buy the book – Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality
- Watch my YouTube Podcast Channel
- Website
- Check out Miles’ book, Free Birds Revolution: The Future of Work and the Independent Mind
- Review the 2024 State of Independence study conducted by MBO Partners.
