Amanda Wright: Big 4 Consulting to Independent Consulting | WOMEN OF INSPIRATION

Amanda Wright is a management consultant based in Victoria BC. She has worked at Deloitte in Strategy & Operations for several years after completing her MBA, and then decided to start her own consulting business. In 2020 she began offering coaching to female consultants who want to exit Big 4 or MBB consulting to start their own independent consulting business. Amanda also has a program called Take the Leap and she’s having so much fun delivering it! She is super passionate about supporting and encouraging other women to stay in the consulting industry, but on their own terms. Follow Amanda Wright! www.thewrightcompany.ca instagram.com/thewrightcompany.ca linkedin.com/amandawright 0:00 Intro 1:17 If you had all the time in the world, what would you be doing? 1:51 Why consulting? 6:09 How is it like to go independent? 9:50 How did you get your first client? 12:01 Are you currently doing strategy & operations consulting now? 12:37 Where do independent consultants fit in client projects? 14:38 Why would clients choose independent consultants vs. big firms? 16:38 What are some main reasons why people leave to go independent? 17:53 How do you balance entrepreneurial efforts on top of your work? 19:22 How do you even start to determine your rates? 21:43 Did you specifically choose projects in your local area as an independent? 22:42 How are your hours and workload now? 23:39 Do you also hire a team so it's not just you alone? 25:54 How did you start building your network of independent consultants? 28:14 What are your long and short term career goals? 20:33 Can you tell us a little about your coaching program? 33:32 What were some lessons you learned as an entrepreneur in the consulting vs. coaching business? 35:02 Do you have any advice for anyone interested in going independent? 37:18 What would you say are some struggles you faced as a woman in consulting? 43:49 Where can we find you on social media? 44:10 Do you have any last words of advice for women or potential independent consultants? Have you received value from my content and you would like to support me (or my three cats)? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/christinewong Listen to my podcast called “Chatting with Christine: Tech Careers & Badass Women!” They will be audio episodes of video interviews released on the following Tuesdays. It will also include my Women of Inspiration series and my Technology Professionals series as well as podcast exclusive episodes! Made by and made for the young working professional. https://linktr.ee/christinepodcast SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING CASE INTERVIEW PROGRAM: https://forms.gle/HFmF9tzNsDbKjVK28 Join the Technology Consulting Community Facebook Group and meet other aspiring and current technology consultants to network and learn more! This is a requirement to participate in the Technology Consulting Case Interview Program and the Pro Bono Technology Consulting program! https://www.facebook.com/groups/techconsulting For Business Inquiries Only: christinewong.business@gmail.com If you are interested in pursuing technology consulting or a career at Accenture, please leave a comment down below, and we can see how we can make this happen! I create these videos to help people discover amazing careers and learn new skills that are important in every day life and in the work place. Please subscribe for more professional development, career development, and technology consulting! I am based in New York City, so hit me up! You're also going to see my cats a lot, so if you're a cat parent yourself, support a fellow crazy cat lady! FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christine.innovates Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineywong Facebook: https://www.fb.me/ChristineWongFB Website: https://christineywong.me/ DISCLAIMER: The opinions and thoughts are my own and do not necessarily represent the thoughts, strategies, or opinions of Accenture. #womenofinspiration #consulting #independentconsulting Music by Onistus - Morning - https://thmatc.co/?l=46D909BD

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