Category: Strategy Simplified

Key Trends and Challenges for the Next Decade in Organizational Transformation (Podcast)

AI. Automation. ESG. Machine Learning. The current rate of disruption taking place across industries and verticals can be overwhelming. But today, Consultya Managing Director Ahmed Elkomy rejoins the Strategy Simplified podcast to simplify matters. Ahmed breaks down critical organizational transformation trends taking place in the industrials sector. Organizational transformation trends to know Key challenges industrials…

From High School English Teacher to McKinsey – Grant’s Story (Podcast)

Grant Wycliff worked for 4 years as a high school English teacher before pivoting to consulting at McKinsey. How the heck did he achieve the transition from teacher to consultant? All the juicy details are inside the episode, including: Key milestones from his time at McKinsey How he determined the path to Partner wasn't for…

Deep-Dive Into Industrial Transformation Consulting with Consultya (Podcast)

Consultya is a boutique operations consultancy focused on the industrials sector. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Consultya's Managing Director, Ahmed Elkomy. We journey through Ahmed's history, how that shaped his view of industrial transformation, and more: Ahmed's journey from Construction Plant Manager to Consultant to Founder Why he rejected a Partner promotion…

A Day in the Life of an Economic Consultant | Bates White (Podcast)

We're back with Bates White for a deeper look into the world of economic consulting through a conversation with Amelia Irvine, a Manager in the firm's Life Sciences Practice. The wide-ranging discussion covers: How Amelia successfully transitioned from politics to consulting What a "normal" day-in-the-life of an economic consultant looks like Critical cover letter do's…

The Business of Sports is Fierce Competition – with Deloitte Principal Pete Giorgio (Podcast)

We're back with Pete Giorgio, a Deloitte Principal who leads the firm's Global and US Sports practices, to uncover the business model of professional sports. Put your helmet on for a wide-ranging conversation around: Defining the professional sports market Which of Porter's Five Forces are at play in the space? The rise of youth sports…

Intro to Consulting: Podcast Series

There's a lot that goes into consulting - or more specifically, management consulting. Lingo, firm names, case interviews, different types of consulting - you name it. In this intro to consulting podcast series, we aim to provide a gentle introduction to the landscape, tackling 4 key questions along the way: What is consulting? What do…

Bates White Overview: The World’s Top Economic Consulting Firm (Podcast)

Bates White is one of the world's top economic consulting firms with tons of interesting opportunities for a range of talented folks. Today, we're excited to bring on Scott Weishaar - a Partner in the firm's Life Sciences Practice - to share what makes the firm unique in the consulting landscape. The conversation covers the…

Consulting vs Coaching with Shane Arthur (Podcast)

A common question we receive is - What's the difference between consulting and coaching? On the podcast to answer the question is executive coach Shane Arthur to talk through the differences (and why they matter for your career), plus: Shane's approach to coaching executives Top mistakes young professionals make Keys to accelerate your professional development…

Inside BCG’s New Raleigh-Durham Office (Podcast)

We brought BCG Managing Director/Partner Paul Poduri onto the podcast to share about the firm's latest addition to its office portfolio - Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The discussion covers: Why Raleigh-Durham - and why now? BCG's approach to selecting new office locations Sectors of focus for BCG Raleigh-Durham Top skills/qualities BCG looks for in candidates Killer…

The Experienced Hire Path to Consulting at Kearney (Podcast)

Kearney prides itself on providing a path for experienced hires to join the firm - that is what this week's episode is all about! Joining us is Mark Missirlian, a Manager in the firm's New York office. The fast-paced conversation explores: Opportunities for experienced hires at Kearney How to know what role to apply for…