LI-2025
LinkedIn Posts Jan-Dec 2025.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Growth Leaders
7 Habits of Highly Effective Growth Leaders Powerful Lessons in Consultancy Business Development 1/ They deliver value to clients before it's requested, without expectations. 2/ They segment their network and invest based on potential. 3/ They lead insight-based conversations, not check-ins. 4/ They prioritise in-person connect for top
The hidden power move many advisors still ignore...
The hidden power move many advisors still ignore - yet this builds credibility faster than anything I know ... Stop pitching. Start teaching. Many experts still lead with “Look how great we are.” Clients scroll right past. Because it’s noise - not signal. Years ago, a research firm I worked
Most consultants focus on the C-suite. That’s a mistake.
Most consultants focus on the C-suite. That’s a mistake. It's easy to think you need to wine and dine the top brass. I mean surely that’s where decision-making lives. But here’s the twist - influence runs deeper than titles: ↳ It’s often the mid-level manager
Most Consultants Struggle With Business Development.
Most Consultants Struggle With Business Development - Here’s one thing you can do right away to change that. Let’s be honest: business development often feels like something you’ll “get to later.” After the meeting. After the analysis work. After the report goes out. But here’s the
Struggling to stay consistent with business development?
Struggling to stay consistent with business development? A friend reminded me: it’s not just about closing deals - that's the glory. It’s about consistent habits - that's the grind. This week, try a simple checklist to track some small actions. These are things worth
Thinking that clearer positioning may bring in business.
Thinking that clearer positioning may bring in business. Or perhaps posting here for visibility is the key? Maybe. Maybe not. Here’s what top performers actually do: - Set aside dedicated time for business development. - Build and nurture a strong network of clients and prospects. - Identify client’s
Smart isn’t the same as skilled.
Smart isn’t the same as skilled. The things most consultants miss - practice and application. You can read every book on consulting … and still freeze when it’s time to influence. A consultant once showed me his CPD log: 200+ hours of business courses. Not one piece of Thought
Consultants think they're doing the right things to drive sales.
Consultants think they're doing the right things to drive sales ... until we run this one test Those responsible for sales often work hard, assuming they know what to do. - They’re active. - Engaged. - Busy. But - in reality - rarely aligned with what actually drives
10 practical skills they didn’t teach me at school.
10 practical skills they didn’t teach me at school. And you know what? AI can’t do any of these things. 1/ Set spark plug depth. 2/ Replace a tap washer. 3/ Install new light fitting. 4/ Change lawn mower oil. 5/ Balance heating radiators. 6/ Solder copper pipe
How do you turn your downtime into raw creative fire?
This week's Thinking Session prompt. "How do you turn your downtime into raw creative fire?"