The Consulting Game

Ep #14 Why Mentors Aren't Enough: Build Your Executive Promotion Board to Get That Promotion

Tired of being overlooked for promotions despite doing great work? In this episode Negar reveals why mentors aren't enough and shares her game-changing "promotion board" strategy that treats your career advancement like a political campaign. Join the Career Reset Webinar on September 26th at 1pm, register here. [https://www.linkedin.com/events/resetyourcareer-aprovenframewor7369019689017974786/] What You'll Learn: * The crucial difference between mentors and sponsors (and why research shows sponsors are 23% more effective for career advancement) * How to identify the 7 key roles your promotion board needs: Door Opener, Voice in the Room, Results Amplifier, Risk Taker, Shadow Coach, Connector, and Contrarian * A 60-second script to ask someone to become your sponsor * The stakeholder mapping tool to identify the right people for your board * A 7-day action plan to kickstart your promotion campaign this September Key Takeaways: * If you have no one in the room advocating for you, you will not get promoted * The best people don't always get the job - the best marketers do * Treat your promotion like a political campaign with strategic sponsors * Start your promotion campaign at least 1 year before you want a promotion Connect with Negar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/negarfarah/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/negarfarah/] Join the Career Reset Webinar on September 26th at 1pm, register here. [https://www.linkedin.com/events/resetyourcareer-aprovenframewor7369019689017974786/]  #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerAdvancement #Promotion #Leadership #Sponsorship #LeadershipDevelopment

Ep #13 Reset Your Consulting Career Part 2

Reset Your Consulting Career: part 2 of a webinar for mid- to senior-level consultants who feel stuck, unfulfilled, or at a career crossroads. In this session, career coach and ex-Accenture leader Negar walks you through the proven RESET Framework to help you re-gain clarity, define success, and make bold, aligned career decisions - without quitting or burning down everything you've built. Whether you're exploring your next move or questioning your current role, this is the roadmap to find direction, purpose, and momentum in your consulting career.

Ep #12 Reset Your Consulting Career - PART 1

Are You at a Career Crossroads? Take the Quiz and Find Out Feeling stuck in your consulting career, even though it all looks good on paper? You're not alone. In this special two-part series, I'm sharing the video from my most popular webinar: Reset Your Consulting Career. In this first episode, I walk you through: * My personal story of being “successful but stuck” at Accenture * The signs you're at a career crossroads (including a live self-assessment quiz) * Why pushing through isn't the answer, and what to do instead This episode is for you if you're tired of swirling in indecision and want a clear way to understand what's no longer working, without having to quit or burn it all down.  - Grab a notebook, take the quiz, and start your reset.  Part 2 drops next week, where I’ll guide you through my full RESET framework to create clarity and momentum in your next chapter. Want to get unstuck in your consulting career? Book your free RESET Game Plan session today. https://app.usemotion.com/meet/f6vtl3l/GamePlan [https://app.usemotion.com/meet/f6vtl3l/GamePlan]  #careerclarity #consultinglife #careercoach #executivecoaching #careerreset #managementconsulting #midcareer #personaldevelopment #burnoutrecovery #careertransition

Ep #11 The 3 Lies Keeping You in a Career That’s No Longer Right for You

You’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do next. You’re stuck because you’ve been fed a set of subtle, invisible lies about your career. In this episode of The Consulting Game, Negar unpacks the three unspoken beliefs that keep high-achieving consultants stuck in roles, routines, and identities that no longer serve them. If you've ever said, “I should be happy” or “Maybe I just need to stick it out a bit longer,” this conversation will hit home. You’ll learn: * Why staying in a “good job” can still feel wrong * The hidden cost of waiting for clarity * Why fear of regret is often worse than the regret itself * How to make aligned, strategic moves without blowing up your life 🎯 Whether you’re thinking about a pivot, an internal shift, or simply want more energy and meaning from your work, this episode is a must-listen. 📅 And if you want to go deeper, join Negar for her live webinar: Reset Your Consulting Career – May 23rd at 12pm BST 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/events/resetyourconsultingcareer-aprov7317871364038623233/ [https://www.linkedin.com/events/resetyourconsultingcareer-aprov7317871364038623233/]   Keywords: career change for consultants, executive coaching podcast, mid-career pivot, career crossroads, consulting burnout, career clarity coaching, how to make a career decision, female consultants, leaving consulting, stuck in career what to do, how to redefine success   #CareerCrossroads  #ConsultingLife  #ResetYourCareer  #LeadershipDevelopment  #WomenInConsulting  #ExecutiveCoaching  #MidCareerMoves  #SuccessRedefined  #CareerAlignment  #CoachingForConsultants

Ep #10 Why You’re Still Stuck in Your Career

Clarity Isn’t a Lightning Bolt: Why Consulting Leaders Stay Stuck (And How to Move Forward) You keep saying you want clarity about your career. But what if what you’re really chasing… is certainty? In this episode, I unpack one of the biggest mindset traps that keeps high-performing consultants stuck in indecision and overthinking. We explore why clarity rarely feels like a “lightning bolt”, and what to do instead to start leading your next chapter. What you’ll learn: • Why “I just want clarity” is often code for “I want certainty” • The 3 habits keeping you in analysis paralysis (and how to break them) • The difference between intellectual clarity and emotional alignment • A real client story that shows how clarity builds through action, not perfection • Practical tools to move from looping to leading This episode is your permission to stop waiting for a sign and start experimenting toward the career you actually want. 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Then take one brave step. _____ Free Live Webinar: Reset Your Consulting Career The Proven Framework for Leaders at a Crossroads 🗓️ Friday, May 23 at 12:00 PM BST 🎟️ Save your seat → https://www.linkedin.com/events/resetyourconsultingcareer-aprov7317871364038623233/ [https://www.linkedin.com/events/resetyourconsultingcareer-aprov7317871364038623233/] ______ #CareerClarity #WomenInConsulting #ConsultingLife #MidCareerLeadership #ResetYourCareer #ExecutiveCoaching #ConsultingCoach #HighAchieverLife #CareerExperimentation #BurnoutRecovery ______ Are you stuck because you’re unclear, or because you’re afraid to move without a guarantee? 🎓 Join me for my upcoming free webinar: Reset Your Consulting Career and discover the framework that helps you move forward with confidence. 📅 Friday, May 23 @ 12:00 PM BST | 🎟️ Save Your Seat Here