Category Archives: Work Life Balance

The Life of a Consultant: Q&A

A week or so back I sent an email to readers of this blog expressing my dissapointment. I went on a bit of a rant but was sharing how unfortunate I thought it was that there were so many websites … (READ MORE…)

12 Top Time Wasting Sins for Consultants

Every professional wants to be more productive. The more productive you are the more you get done… the more money you make…and the more ‘time off’ you can enjoy. And while the statement I just made is considered common sense … (READ MORE…)

Making the Switch: From Employee to Consultant

You may recognize the name Greg Miliates. He is a regular contributor here at Business Consulting Buzz. Greg has a powerful story about how he went from earning about $40,000/yr as a full-time employee to over $144,000 a year as … (READ MORE…)

It’s Never Too Late

I spoke with a pr consultant the other day that told me they were unhappy. “Why are you unhappy?” I asked. “I’m an investment consultant, but I don’t feel passionate about my work anymore. I don’t even know if I … (READ MORE…)

Be Fit, Be Successful

Thinking about the consulting success I’ve achieved over the years I realize that part of it is due to my attitude and outlook on life. I’ve always been an optimistic person. When I encounter a challenge rarely do I back … (READ MORE…)

The Power of Persistence – And Why More Consultants Need It

I know. I’ve written about the need for consultants to be persistent before, but I just had to share another story with you. Not too long ago one of my companies started working on expanding the number of partnerships we … (READ MORE…)

Resolutions? How about a Mission Statement

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18 If you’re like most people, you’ve probably flirted around with New Year’s resolutions: You’ve said, “THIS is the year I’m gonna lose weight and get in shape. Starting January 1, … (READ MORE…)

Getting Out of the Rut

Let’s face it, most of us are creatures of habit.  People like to feel secure and this is why many stay in their comfort zones. It’s safe there. But this is also why many people never experience their full potential. … (READ MORE…)

5 Steps to Take When Sh*t Hits the Fan

It was 7am on a crisp winter’s morning. I was up going through some emails. The phone rang. I had been heading up my company’s Japanese business for a couple years at that point…and the phone never rang that early. … (READ MORE…)

Getting Real About Your Work-Life Balance

The fear of uncertainty is the dominant response to pressures of our society. 5-hour energy drinks are the drug of choice for stress induced comatose. The term “work-life balance” emerged to explain away the personal chaos experienced by the working … (READ MORE…)