I define consultancy as the art of finding out the client’s true needs, and the science of advising them how best to meet those needs. It relies on similar sort of skills as does the science and art of coaching, but the results are much more prescribed, and usually time-specific.
As a consultant, I work with the client to first of all establish where the need for external expertise is coming from, and advise them on the cheapest and most sustainable ways of meeting those needs: sometimes I advise them not to get an external solution at all!
I then work within the client’s sphere of influence – which may include team members, colleagues, other organisational stakeholders, board-level leadership, external influencers – to establish the best course of action within the agreed timescale. I always try and leave the client with self-sustainable skills to further implement, manage and monitor change.
Change, Leadership, Communication and Learning design are my specialist areas of expertise, but I have also consulted on Creativity, Diversity, Systems training, Editorial policy and compliance, and Team effectiveness. If you have any specific needs that you would like to discuss – please feel free to contact me for an exploratory conversation.
AnaAna is an MSc-trained learning consultant, specialising in change, communication and leadership consultancy, but her main passion lies in one-to-one and team coaching. With a strong grounding in psychology, cognitive science and philosophy, Ana brings a range of analytical and creative approaches, combining rational and emotional, Buddhist mindfulness and Western systems thinking, creativity and accountability, individual focus and community orientation.
