The Consultant School
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Consultant School is a place for practicing and aspiring organizational consultants to learn the art and practice of successful consulting. Ray Rood, the founder of the Genysys Group, has over 45 years of consulting experience. He is sharing his methods, approaches, and secrets for the next generation of consultants to learn from.
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30. The Consultant School-How to Find Your Ideal Consulting Niche
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWhat's the fastest, easiest way to get consulting clients? Be really clear about your consulting niche: what you do and who you do it for. In this episode, Genysys Consultant, Rachel Rudo Munyaradzi shares how she determined her consulting niche, and she and Andrea share best practices on how you can find yours.
29. The Consultant School - How to Diagnose What's Causing Struggle in Your Consulting Business
November 24, 2020 19:40 - 16 minutes - 16 MBFind out how to get to the real cause - not just the symptoms - of struggle in your consulting business AND what to do about in this episode of The Consultant School.
28. The Consultant School - How long does it take to replace your in-house paycheck with consulting contracts?
November 10, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBYou want to start consulting but need to know how long it will take to replace your current salary? In this episode, Andrea discusses options to help you maintain financial stability while you grow your consulting business and provides a formula to help you understand exactly what to do to make what you need to make.
27. The Consultant School - How to Find Consulting Clients If You Have a Small Network
November 03, 2020 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWorried about finding consulting clients if you have a small network? In this episode, Ray Rood, founder and Senior Consultant at The Genysys Group, shares his tips for developing a quality network that can help you get clients.
26. The Consultant School - How to Boost Your Credibility as an Independent Consultant
October 20, 2020 16:37 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBEstablishing credibility and authority is essential for all consultants. In this episode of The Consultant School, Andrea shares her top three best practices for how to boost your credibility no matter where you are in your consulting career.
25. The Consultant School - How to Make a Smooth Transition from In-House Employee to Independent Consultant
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBLearn how to prepare for the transition from employee to consultant and what mistakes to avoid with Andrea and Genysys' Director of Consultant Development and Senior Consultant, Laurie Reinhart.
24. The Consultant School - What is the difference between a coach and a consultant?
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBLearn the key differentiator between coaching and consulting and how to where both hats successfully with your clients.
23. The Consultant School - Should you choose your consulting niche based on passion or feasibility?
September 22, 2020 18:48 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBLearn how to choose your consulting niche and why it's so important when Andrea talks to Laurie Reinhart, Director of Consultant Development and Senior Consultant at The Genysys Group on this episode of The Consultant School.
22. The Consultant School - How to Get into Conversation with Your Lead Consulting Suspects
September 16, 2020 20:14 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBLearn the three most important questions to ask in an initial conversation and how to move from conversation to proposal in this episode with The Genysys Group's founder and Senior Consultant, Ray Rood.
21. The Consultant School-How to Price Your Consulting Services
September 10, 2020 02:46 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, The Genysys Group founder, Ray Rood, shares his best practices - learned over three decades of consulting - on how to price your consulting services.
Episode 20. The Consultant School-How to become an independent consultant (when you have no consulting experience)
September 01, 2020 21:22 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week, Andrea talks with Genysys Senior Consultant, Laurie Reinhart, about how to get started as an independent consultant when you don't have any consulting experience.
Episode 19. The Consultant School - How consultants make good money serving small business clients
August 25, 2020 20:39 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MBRay and Amy introduce new podcast host, Andrea Nunez, The Genysys Group's CEO, and they discuss how consultants can and do make a good living working with small businesses.
18. The Consultant School The Questions of Intuition
June 23, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School, presented by The Genysys Group Amy and Ray talk about the questions of intuition and how they can help us as we continue to navigate a new normal. For the full episode notes visit The Genysys Group Here:
18. The Consultant School-How to Deal With The Unknown When Consulting your Clients
June 23, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School, presented by The Genysys Group Amy and Ray talk about the questions of intuition and how they can help us as we continue to navigate a new normal. For the full episode notes visit The Genysys Group Here:
17. The Consultant School-Transitions with Paul Angone
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy welcome author and speaker Paul Angone. Paul Angone is the best-selling author of 101 Secrets For Your Twenties, 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties, and is a leading keynote speaker and consultant on helping generations work better together. Paul has worked with and spoken for companies, such as Intel Security, Wells Fargo, Stewart Title, and Aflac. Paul has also been featured in and written fo...
17. The Consultant School-Using Strategic Futuring During Times of Transition (ft. Paul Angone
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy welcome author and speaker Paul Angone. Paul Angone is the best-selling author of 101 Secrets For Your Twenties, 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties, and is a leading keynote speaker and consultant on helping generations work better together. Paul has worked with and spoken for companies, such as Intel Security, Wells Fargo, Stewart Title, and Aflac. Paul has also been featured in and written fo...
16. The Consultant School-How to Support Your Clients as They Process A New Reality (ft. Marijo Bos)
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode of The Consultant, School presents by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy welcome Marijo Bos President of Bos Advisors. To download a copy of Marijo and Ray's article click here.
16. The Consultant School-Interview with Marijo Bos
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode of The Consultant, School presents by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy welcome Marijo Bos President of Bos Advisors. To download a copy of Marijo and Ray's article click here.
15. The Consultant School-How to Approach Risk Intentionally to Better Serve Your Clients and Your Business (ft. David Reid)
May 13, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray & Amy welcome David Reid. Dave is an expert in finance, real estate investment, and strategic planning. In this episode, Dave talks about risk. Dave is passionate about helping people understand risk and use risk better. To download a copy of Dave's article on risk visit The Genysys Group website: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
15. The Consultant School- Opportunistic Risk with Dave Reid
May 13, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray & Amy welcome David Reid. Dave is an expert in finance, real estate investment, and strategic planning. In this episode, Dave talks about risk. Dave is passionate about helping people understand risk and use risk better. To download a copy of Dave's article on risk visit The Genysys Group website: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
The Consultant School- How Genysys Works With Clients (ft. Andrea Nunez)
May 05, 2020 16:49 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of the Consultant School presented by the Genysys Group Ray and Amy talk with Andrea Nunez CEO and Sr. Consultant with the Genysys Group about her consultant experience and beliefs. Learn more about Andrea here.
Meet Genysys CEO & Consultant Andrea Nunez
May 05, 2020 16:49 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of the Consultant School presented by the Genysys Group Ray and Amy talk with Andrea Nunez CEO and Sr. Consultant with the Genysys Group about her consultant experience and beliefs. Learn more about Andrea here.
13. The Consultant School-What is Your Leadership Legacy with Dr. Jann Freed
April 16, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray & Amy talk with Genysys Consultant and author Dr. Jann Freed about Breadcrumb Legacy. Download an article by Jann written exclusively for The Consultant School listeners. https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
13. The Consultant School-How to Lead In Chaotic, Unpredictable Times (ft. Dr. Jann Freed)
April 16, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray & Amy talk with Genysys Consultant and author Dr. Jann Freed about Breadcrumb Legacy. Download an article by Jann written exclusively for The Consultant School listeners. https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
12. The Consultant School-5 Questions for Times of Disruption
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBRay has written an article for his clients 5 Questions for Times of Disruption. In this special episode, Ray and Amy talk about the questions and how they can be used by leaders. A download of the article is available at: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/ There is also a workbook with the articles and all the supporting questions available for a $5 download. Ray is challenging all his clients to answer these questions.
**Bonus** Genysys Group Announcement
March 27, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBRay & Amy announce a limited time special on Self-guided Strategic Futuring Visit: https://thegenysysgroup.com/strategic-futuring-online-course/
10. The Consultant School-Organizational Health/Human Resource
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy talk about the element of Human Resources in the Organizational Health framework. For complete show notes visit: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
10. The Consultant School-Does Your Client Have An Untapped Energy Source?
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy talk about the element of Human Resources in the Organizational Health framework. For complete show notes visit: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
9. The Consultant School-Books of Influence
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy talk about books that have influenced them. From fiction to business books this is a book talk you won't want to miss. For complete show notes visit: The Consultant School
9. The Consultant School-12 Books That Influenced Genysys Founder, Ray Rood
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray and Amy talk about books that have influenced them. From fiction to business books this is a book talk you won't want to miss. For complete show notes visit: The Consultant School
8. The Consultant School-Organizational Health Structure
February 18, 2020 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray talks about the element of structure as a measure of organizational health. For full show notes visit https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
8. The Consultant School-Is Your Client's Structure Working Against Them?
February 18, 2020 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray talks about the element of structure as a measure of organizational health. For full show notes visit https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
7. The Consultant School-How To Deal With Resistance
February 04, 2020 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray Rood talks about how to deal with resistance. Ray defines resistance as inaction, or not wanting to change. For complete show notes visit: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
6. The Consultant School-Organizational Health: PROCESS
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School, presented by The Genysys Group Ray talks about the element of process when it comes to understanding and improving organizational health. The key question about process is: Does the process serve the organization or does the organization serve the process? For more information on the Genysys Group and show notes visit here. https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
6. The Consultant School-Is Your Client's Processes Effective?
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School, presented by The Genysys Group Ray talks about the element of process when it comes to understanding and improving organizational health. The key question about process is: Does the process serve the organization or does the organization serve the process? For more information on the Genysys Group and show notes visit here. https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/
5. The Consultant School- How do I close the deal?
January 07, 2020 11:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group ,the question is how do consultants get potential clients to sign an agreement of engagement. It's all about building a relationship, minimizing surprises and making sure communication is clear.
4. The Consultant School-Does Your Client Know Their Purpose?
December 24, 2019 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray Rood shares about the element of SOUL in his Organizational Health framework. The soul is the mission, purpose, and values of the organization and should be the clear factor in decision making within the organization. In this episode, Ray shares questions consultants (internal and external) can ask to understand the health of the organization starting with the SOUL of the organization. For complete show n...
4. The Consultant School-Organizational Health SOUL
December 24, 2019 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of The Consultant School presented by The Genysys Group Ray Rood shares about the element of SOUL in his Organizational Health framework. The soul is the mission, purpose, and values of the organization and should be the clear factor in decision making within the organization. In this episode, Ray shares questions consultants (internal and external) can ask to understand the health of the organization starting with the SOUL of the organization. For complete show n...
The Consultant School: How to Find Consulting Clients
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Ray answers another common question about the art and practice of consulting. How do I find clients? Ray shares a successful process he has developed over 40 years of consulting. It's simple. It's doable. It works. visit: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/ to download show notes and a special downloadable outline for your 2020 Client Development.
3. The Consultant School-How Do Consultants Find Clients?
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Ray answers another common question about the art and practice of consulting. How do I find clients? Ray shares a successful process he has developed over 40 years of consulting. It's simple. It's doable. It works. visit: https://thegenysysgroup.com/category/podcast-the-consultant-school/ to download show notes and a special downloadable outline for your 2020 Client Development.
The Consultant School
November 27, 2019 02:51 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWhat framework can consultants use to assess the health of an organization? Ray shares the Organizational Health framework he uses. This framework helps consultants add value to their clients by understanding what's happening in a given organization. visit The Genysys Group: The Consultant School for downloadable show notes.
Introduction to Organizational Health
November 25, 2019 16:06 - 65.8 KBThe role of a consultant is to help organizations address change. Often times organizations are less willing to change once they are faced with the actual change. In this episode, Ray shares an Organizational Health framework that Organizational Consultants can use to quickly assess the health of an organization.
Introducing The Consultant School Podcast
November 11, 2019 16:07 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn our first season, our podcast was called How To Transform. After a season of learning and reflection, we've rebranded and relaunched our podcast as THE CONSULTANT SCHOOL. In this episode, Ray and Amy talk about why they changed the name and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Questions are powerful tools that consultants use. Amy and Ray talk about their shared love of good questions. The episode ends with Ray sharing several tips and tools for consultants to use. Visit ww...
23: Positive Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWould you like to learn more about the characteristics of serious players? Today, we're continuing with our series about the concept of serious play. In this series, we have been talking about what it means to be a serious player and we've been looking at the different elements that are associated with it. In today's episode, we will be covering the fifth element of serious play, so listen in, to find out more. The fifth element that is common to all serious players is what Ray calls the p...
22: The 3rd Law of Thermodynamics for Serious Players
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBAre you a risk-taker? If so, have you found that you become energized by taking increasingly larger risks? Today, we're continuing with our discussion about the six characteristics of serious players that Ray and Brenda discovered after years of interviewing individuals who all self-identified as serious players. In today's episode, we're looking at the sixth and final of these characteristics, called The Third Law of Thermodynamics. Listen in, to find out more. One of the common denominat...
21: Positive Paranoia Powers Serious Players
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBDid you know that serious players have very high self-esteem? Today we're continuing with our series about serious play, where Ray has been sharing the various characteristics of serious players. Today, we will be looking at characteristic number four, positive paranoia, which is one of Ray's favorite topics. Listen in, to find out what Ray has to share about positive paranoia and serious players. What Ray and Brenda discovered, while doing their interviews and research over four years abo...
20: Increasing Your Wealth as a Serious Player
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBHow would you like to have more abundance and prosperity in your life? Today, we continue with our series about serious players. Serious players are people who are doing what they really love to do - and they're getting paid for it! Listen in, to find out what it takes to increase your independent wealth. Serious players get to do what they love. That's why it's called playing. And it's serious because there's value in what they are doing, and there's a market for it. In this series, we ar...
19: The Principle of Psychological Self-Employment
July 16, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWe're continuing our conversation about the really interesting concept of serious play today. This concept has so much depth and value for all of us, whether we already are serious players or reluctant workers working towards becoming serious players. Tune in now, to find out more! In today's episode, we will be talking about Psychological Self-Employment. This is the second of the six characteristics of serious players that Ray and Brenda identified when reflecting on the results of the i...
18: The Energizing Principle of Serious Play
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBWe're concentrating right now on a concept that Ray developed many years ago, called serious play. Serious play looks at the characteristics of dynamic people, or serious players, who really get things done in the workplace. Today, we have the third part in the series about serious play. In the first and second parts, we gave an overview of serious play, and we spoke about how Ray came to discover it. Tune in now, to find out more! Over the following six episodes, we will be examining the ...
17: Six Characteristics of Serious Play
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWould you like to know more about what it means to be a serious player? In our last episode, we introduced the idea of serious play. In today's episode, Ray and Amy continue with their previous conversation, where Ray started discussing the four-year series of interviews that he and Brenda conducted with people around the notion of serious play. Listen in, to learn more. The concept of serious play is about the way that people approach their life and work as serious players. Today, to cre...