The Art of Helping: This is based on decades of experience from many professions. It must be authentic and pure. It is an engrained passion and drive to make others succeed.

The Art of Listening: Listen actively and emphatically. Listen to understand, with an open mind in order to learn and grow without any judgement.

The Art of Reading: Read text, tone, body language, to understand and learn, with an open mind not just to confirm biases or expectations.

The Art of Communicating: Speak with pure intentions to make sure you are understood, not just to sound smart and better than others. Ensure you are connecting with others.

The Art of Hybrid Consulting: The right mix of technical, functional, business, content, and marketing knowledge and the experience to see your projects through from start to finish.

The Art of Total Consulting: The combination of all these enables us to provide support and lift others. The skill and knowledge to adapt and adjust with the agility that only comes from a wide range of experience. It’s ingrained in our DNA.

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1. Executive Leadership Coaching for HCM & Consulting Leaders
Designed for executives, senior consultants, and practice leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness in HCM implementation and consulting services.

Key Focus Areas:
· Leading complex HCM transformation projects
· Building high-performing consulting teams
· Strategic client relationship management
· Change management & stakeholder alignment
· Enhancing executive presence & communication

Format:
· One-on-one coaching (virtual/in-person)
· Monthly strategic coaching sessions (60-90 min)
· 360° leadership feedback tailored to consulting & HCM


2. High-Performance Team Coaching for HCM Consulting Firms
Empowering consulting teams to drive HCM implementations with efficiency, collaboration, and client satisfaction.

Key Focus Areas:
· Effective client engagement & trust-building
· Managing cross-functional HCM project teams
· Agile consulting leadership & problem-solving
· Conflict resolution & team synergy in HCM projects

Format:
· Group coaching (virtual/in-person)
· Monthly team development workshops
· Live case study-based training sessions


3. Leadership Development for HCM & Consulting Professionals
A structured program designed to develop high-potential consultants, project managers, and practice leaders into senior executives.

Key Focus Areas:
· Transitioning from consultant to leader
· Client-centric leadership & value-driven consulting
· Scaling HCM practices & operational excellence
· Developing a culture of accountability in consulting teams

Format:
· 6-12 month leadership development program
· Customized workshops & real-world case studies
· Personalized coaching & performance roadmaps


4. Career & Personal Brand Coaching for HCM Experts
Positioning HCM & consulting leaders as industry thought leaders and trusted advisors.

Key Focus Areas:
· Building an executive presence in HCM consulting
· Thought leadership & digital brand strategy
· Public speaking & conference engagements
· Networking & strategic career positioning

Format:
· One-on-one coaching sessions
· LinkedIn & professional brand optimization
· Industry speaking & media training


5. Leadership Assessments & 360° Feedback for HCM Leaders
In-depth assessments tailored to consulting and HCM professionals, identifying leadership strengths and development areas.

Assessments Available:
· 360° Feedback for Consulting & HCM Leaders
· Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Consulting Success
· Strengths & Personality Profiling (MBTI, DISC, Hogan)
· Leadership Effectiveness in Client Engagement

Format:
· Personalized debrief sessions
· Development roadmap with coaching follow-up
· Targeted action plans for consulting growth


All can be delivered via these methods:
· Virtual & in-person coaching
· One-on-one & group coaching
· Customized corporate leadership programs

#coaching #consulting #leadership #HCM

What is Eksperts Total Consulting?

Eksperts Total Consulting is a dynamic and adaptive approach to business consulting that mirrors the principles of Total Football.

Just as Total Football emphasizes fluidity, versatility, and collective intelligence.

Total Consulting transforms traditional consulting by fostering agility, cross-functional collaboration, and holistic problem-solving.

In this model, consultants are not confined to rigid roles; instead, they adapt, strategize, and execute dynamically, ensuring seamless integration across business functions.

Total Football vs. Eksperts Total Consulting: The Analogy

High-Level Structure of Eksperts Total Consulting:

1. Strategic Positioning & Game Awareness (Business Diagnosis & Analysis)

• Conduct a 360-degree business assessment, just like a football team analyzes the opponent and field conditions.
• Identify opportunities, risks, and inefficiencies in processes, strategy, and operations.

Develop custom playbooks (strategic frameworks) for business transformation.

2. Agile Tactics & Fluid Execution (Solution Development & Implementation)

• Deploy cross-functional consultants who adapt strategies in real-time, similar to how footballers adjust their positioning.
• Utilize a modular consulting approach, where methodologies and tools are applied dynamically rather than rigidly.
• Ensure seamless execution by embedding consultants into different business units, acting as change agents.

3. High-Pressing & Control (Proactive Problem-Solving & Change Management)

• Just as teams press high to recover the ball, Total Consulting proactively addresses business challenges before they escalate.
• Utilize data-driven insights and real-time market intelligence to refine decision-making.
• Drive change through collaborative engagement with leadership and frontline employees.

4. Tactical Flexibility & Innovation (Business Agility & Continuous Improvement)

Just as Total Football players operate with freedom and creativity, consultants embrace innovation and experimentation.

Implement a culture of continuous learning to refine business models and processes.

Foster an adaptive mindset where organizations evolve with industry shifts rather than react to them.

5. The Winning Goal (Sustainable Growth & Competitive Advantage)

• The ultimate goal of Total Consulting is to create long-term impact, not just short-term fixes.
• Measure success through tangible business outcomes: increased efficiency, profitability, market expansion, and leadership transformation.
• Like a football team lifting the trophy, businesses achieve enduring success through strategic excellence.

Conclusion: Why Eksperts Total Consulting?

In a world where business challenges evolve rapidly, organizations need a consulting approach that is agile, strategic, and collaborative; not rigid and siloed. Eksperts Total Consulting embodies the fluidity, intelligence, and adaptability of Total Football, ensuring businesses stay ahead of the competition, maximize opportunities, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

After decades of consulting, I could easily write a post titled, “The Top 10 Lessons I’ve Learned.” But I’m not here to do clickbait.

My intention isn’t to gain followers, generate leads, or chase some fleeting boost in engagement. Instead, I want to share practical insights from my journey: what has worked for clients, what hasn’t, and how I’ve approached challenges. My hope is that this offers you something useful and enlightening. I know some prefer the list format so I will include them as well.

A Reluctant Start to Consulting

A couple of decades ago, I was offered an opportunity to step into consulting. My initial reaction? “I’m not the consultant type.” Here’s why I hesitated:

1. Imposter Syndrome: I doubted whether my knowledge and experience were well-rounded enough to serve as a trusted advisor who could jump into any project and deliver value.
2. Bad Examples: I’d seen consultants who overestimated their abilities but couldn’t deliver. Many were learning on the job, which didn’t align with my personal standards of integrity.
3. Profit-Driven Models: The traditional consulting model—focused on billable hours and revenue—clashed with my belief that consulting should prioritize the client’s success and long-term outcomes.

Back then, and even now, I see many consulting firms and agencies that prioritize profit over meaningful partnerships. After reflecting deeply on my experiences and accomplishments, I realized I had something unique to bring to the table. That realization gave me the confidence to dive in fully.

The Turning Point

My first consulting engagement was supposed to last two weeks. The client had a time-critical problem, and I was tasked with finding a solution. Within the first week, I tackled the issue with an out-of-the-box approach that worked where others had struggled. The results spoke for themselves: the client extended my engagement for over seven and a half years, involving me in every major project.

Why did they keep me around for so long? Here’s what I brought to the table:

1. Creative Problem-Solving: I quickly identified solutions that had eluded the client.
2. Ownership: I fully embraced responsibility for every project I was assigned.
3. Respect: I valued the client’s time and adhered to their organizational structure.
4. Active Listening: I sought to understand their needs and asked meaningful questions that addressed both immediate concerns and broader contexts.
5. Holistic Thinking: I connected the dots to identify and address potential blind spots beyond the immediate scope.
6. Clear Communication: By blending technical and functional language with a touch of humor, I reduced tension and improved collaboration.
7. Client-Centric Approach: I prioritized their success and long-term partnership over short-term metrics like billable hours.

The Results

Since then, I’ve worked with numerous clients and always maintained this approach. Here’s what I’ve observed:

1. Corporate Politics: Allowing internal politics or drama to seep into client relationships almost always leads to tension and failure. Maintaining integrity and focusing on shared goals fosters trust and collaboration.
2. Leadership by Example: Demonstrating accountability, respect, and positivity creates a ripple effect. It not only strengthens client relationships but also elevates team dynamics and corporate culture.
3. Creating Safe Spaces: Encouraging a supportive and transparent environment empowers teams and builds deeper connections that transcend the “job” mentality.

Final Thoughts

There’s so much more to say, but I’ll leave it here for now. If you’ve made it this far, thank you for taking the time to read. I hope these reflections inspire you to think about your own approach and offer ideas you can apply to your success.

If you find this helpful, feel free to like, comment, share, and repost it to help others who might benefit from it.

I was recently asked how I never check out, back out, give up. What is my ‘trick’?

I thought about this for a long while. I hadn’t realized that’s how I am viewed and seem.

Here I thought I was checking out every night.

Then in the morning, I would wake up and realize I am still here, breathing and alive and have the ability and opportunity to give it another chance.

It’s not like failure is not an option or never gives up.

It’s more of an inherent belief that no matter what I will figure out a way to keep going and make the best of it.

Leadership, it’s not: Fake it until you make it.

For me it’s:

Face it until you make it.

#leadership #motivation #persistence #makeit #notfake #faceituntilyoumakeit

10 Traits Of Highly Affective Leaders:

1. They maintain eye contact.

2. They speak with a steady, calm voice.

3. They don’t feel the need to brag.

4. They listen more than they speak.

5. They aren’t afraid to say “I don’t know”

6. They don’t need validation from others.

7. They embrace challenges and failures.

8. Practice Active Listening.

9. Network Strategically.

10. Reflect and Adjust.


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