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Specialist or Generalist in IT Consulting? Why the Label Matters More Than You Think

The Slow-Burn Consulting Career

The Efficiency Myth and the Cult of Busyness in Consulting

When the Client Challenges Your Time Entries in Consulting

What Writing Books Has Taught Me About Consulting

What’s in a Consultant’s Pay Grade, Really?

Consulting Tip #12: Never Insult the Client

The Handshake Test: What Your Grip Says About You as a Consultant

Why Every Consultant Should Learn to Draw (Even Badly) 🎨

What Every IT Consultant Should Know About Enterprise Architecture

Consultant’s Survival Kit: Handling Uncertainty Like a Pro

How to Stay Visible Without Showing Off

When Projects Get Tough: A Consultant’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving

Consulting Tip #11: Ask the Right Questions

Managing Up as a Consultant

The Hidden Cost of Over-Preparation

What Kind of Consultant Do You Want to Be?

Consulting Tip #10: The Hidden Skill of Letting Go

Do I Have to Sell Myself to Clients—Even When I Work for Someone Else?

Consulting After the Break: How to Ease Back Without Overloading Yourself

When Is It Time to Change Jobs as a Consultant?

Consulting Tip #09: Leverage Mentoring – It’s a Two-Way Street 🚀

Managing Expectations: The Quiet Superpower in Consulting

A Consultant’s Take on Resilience – And Why It Matters More Than Ever

6 Ways to Make the Most of a Slow Consulting Summer ☀️

What's Changed in Consulting? Reflections from 15+ Years on the Job

7 Red Flags 🚩 in Consulting Assignments – What to Watch Out For

How to Move Forward in Consulting When the Client Doesn't Define the Requirements

Consulting Tip #09: Learn to Say No – The Right Way 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️

7 Common Myths About Consulting—Debunked

Consultants & Sales Support: Why You Should Get Involved (Even If You’re Not in Sales)

My Simplest and Most Reliable Productivity Hack

Why Offsites Matter: Consultant Takeaways from Time Away Together

Consulting Tip #08: Make Sure Your Work Gets Noticed 👀📢

Consulting Office Debate: How to Work Smarter, Not Just Show Up

Dealing With the End of a Client Engagement

Weirdest Places I Have Worked From as a Consultant

The Other Side of Value Creation

Consulting Tip #07 On Year-End Reviews and Setting Clear Goals 📊

Consulting Tip #06: Skipping Breakfast – A Consultant’s Take on Intermittent Fasting 🕚

Consulting Tip #05 for Reading More – and Join My Reading Challenge! 📚

Consulting Tip #04: How to Craft a Winning Consultant CV 📝

Consulting Tip #03 on Taking Control of Your Devices + Book Updates

New Year’s Resolutions for IT Consultants 🚀