Episode 227 -The Thought Leadership Engine Hiding in Your Consulting Work

Do you find yourself stuck when it comes to creating consistent, high-impact thought leadership for your independent consulting business?

Maybe you’re not sure what to say, you’re worried it’s not unique enough, or you feel too busy serving clients to carve out time to produce content.

In this episode, Melisa will help you unlock a hidden asset that’s already in your business, and use it to fuel a repeatable, strategic thought leadership system.

Melisa walks consultants through the Circular Value Model. This method helps you capture everyday interactions and turn them into meaningful content that builds authority and drives demand. You’ll learn how to develop a thought leadership practice that’s not only sustainable but also deeply valuable to your ideal clients.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why Q3 is still a great time to land consulting work (even if it feels slow)
• What “thought leadership” actually means for independent consultants
• The #1 reason consultants avoid it—and how to overcome that block
• How to uncover and use the hidden asset inside your business
• The Circular Value Model and how it drives dual ROI
• A simple framework (and 5-step process) to operationalize your thought leadership

This episode is perfect for you if:

• You want to build a more visible brand as a consultant
• You’re struggling to be consistent with LinkedIn, newsletters, or speaking
• You’re not sure what to say or how to differentiate your message
• You’re doing great client work but not using it to grow your pipeline

Tune into Episode 227 to learn how to make thought leadership a priority as an independent consultant.

🔗 Companion Resource: Take The Consultant’s Business Health Assessment 

FOR MORE RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT —

1. Coaching for Consultants: Click here to schedule your Coaching Exploratory Call.
2. Book: Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality
3. YouTube Podcast Channel
4. LinkedIn 
5. Website
6. Related Podcast Episode: Episode 148 – Overcoming A Thought Leadership Block