A Day in the Life of a Strategy Consultant in London

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Here's a bit of insight as to what I'm up to during my gap year from medicine. It's a bit of a different day in the life as I'm currently working as a strategy consultant (a job I VERY much love!)
WHO AM I: I'm Elizabeth, a medical student, artist, KZbinr and Podcaster in London. I love to think and talk about life, art, medicine, books and meaning. And also how to find the time to do those things. If you'd like to watch me paint and talk about life, I do that on my podcast ( / @feelosophywithelizabe... ) and if you'd like to read my thoughts and book notes, I have a newsletter you can join (newsletter.elizabethfilips.com​​).
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[@SheenGurrib]

I was meant to hate on this video cos youre a consultant who has time to go to the gym but I was in it so we’ll allow it 😂❤️❤️

[@elizabethfilips]

DYING. It's because we get to call 😇

[@xyz-zj9wm]

@@elizabethfilips without makeup you look 76.98 years old😂🤣🥰🥰🤣🤣

[@johnsonjo8454]

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[@Monir6961]

You never go ?

[@MRJEKKELSDRHYDE]

​@@elizabethfilips 🔱🔱🔱CAN I

[@yakopro49]

Oh my god I love your career. I love analysis/comparing/giving feedback in almost everything.

[@scottcarrington]

Really enjoyed this video. Interesting to hear how many new skills and perspectives you're developing in your new role. What have been your best books/resources to learn about marketing and consumer behaviour and profiling?

[@Derpderpson123]

I feel like I need to work more and harder because you put the standard very high - great video

[@carlospatricioassissoares9163]

I really love your videos. I use them to learn new things and training my English. Your voice is amazing to listen to.

[@DoctorAzmain]

Great to see a day in your life Liz!! Honestly I feel like so many medics would fit the strategy/management consultant role - given that we're mostly pathological perfectionists who love to optimise and take control of things, and have to work in a system that's hopelessly inefficient where we have so many ideas for improvement... (like WHY am I using 7 different pieces of software and multiple forms to clerk a single patient, there HAS to be a better way...) Anyway, LOVED this video!❤

[@cpostclothesrack2012]

Ah the pleasure of pain and endless challenges. To see if you can struggle and if you don't -you don't call it a day.

[@anushadewase6089]

Wow! This sure seems to have made that break from med school very interesting and productive for you!

[@elizabethfilips]

100%

[@OreApampa]

This was cool. I felt like I followed you through the day!

[@alf.2929]

Another wonderful video of a snapshot in the life of Elizabeth Filips.

[@abelmius3028]

I JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH ❤️

[@StereotypeNerd96]

As an Asian, salted duck egg fish skin is the best! You can try salted egg on potato chips first so that it's not as intimidating, chicken skin is also excellent

[@letsrocknroll7533]

Love the video! How did you become a strategy consultant? Like what was your academic path? What did you have to achieve in order to become a strategy consultant?

[@kawsarhussain7432]

Amazing to see growth in your channel ❤yor hair after you got back before gym looks lovely haha that crash before gym Me everyday 😂

[@avb9067]

oh the Irvin’s salted egg fish skin was insanely popular in South East Asia around 4-5 years ago. It’s an interesting to try!

[@mariamidrissi95]

really enjoyed the video! I'm a huge fan of all your vids tbh so not surprised this one was great too! I'd love to know more about your role and what it includes, I find it so difficult to actually grasp what consulting is. Is it something that can be done part time too? it sounds really interesting and I am looking for a part time role while at med school and this sounds right up my alley. So does PA'ing (organisation freak right here) but again I find it difficult to find these roles. Any advice would be absolutely amazing and I'll be forever grateful! Looking forward to your next video! BW xx

[@sabuein]

Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth.

[@lorenacha438]

I love your apartment! Especially the art🤍

[@JamieWhiffen]

This has tempted me to make my own version of this in the office 😜 Good video Elizabeth!

[@elizabethfilips]

YAS PLEASE

[@ImonBanerjee07]

Make more vlogs like this one!! Amazing video!

[@tintinsmith]

Love this idea, planning on doing a v similar day in the life of a management consultant video soon too

[@elizabethfilips]

ohh good luck with it!

[@jaimetan]

I bring my earbuds into the STEAM ROOM! (Jaybirds Vista2 - they're waterproof). My iPhone is outside the steam room, but I have a guided meditation going usually when I'm in the steam room on my earbuds - so no, you're not strange!

[@PUTLER-KAPUT]

It was quite a busy day, Elizabeth :) And you managed to go to the Gym afterwards which suggests that you have a lot of willpower. I'm proud of you! I'm also curious if you prefer working at an office or remotely from your home. What do you think is the best option? Anyway, good luck with everything you do! :)

[@elizabethfilips]

Ahhh I love them both! It's a lot more fun in the office, but I do end up getting a lot less done. When we have meeting days I prefer to go in, meetings are a lot more engaging in person than on zoom, but if I have my own projects/work to do, I prefer to bash it out at home

[@user-yb2gn2nb8c]

さ

[@PhillPurnell]

set a timer for audio books or podcast so they stop around when you fall asleep. I normally set it for 20 minutes

[@user936]

The Sauna - the music you need is the metronome that is your pulse through your head - you can regulate this with your breath. Also consider closing your eyes while processing this to get the full effect. Oh and more heat 🔥🙂

[@sinemcelcius]

so fun to watch, great presentation

[@anxen]

This video reminded me of an interview of the cast of Witcher after season 1 and how one new actor said they wish they knew not to give their all at the start and to pace themselves because after 47th take they were all spent. However, their performance is by far the best IMHO and it's especially evident in season 2 when they weren't on their best game.

[@budgets123]

Amazing vlog ❤️❤️❤️ Make more please

[@hajaral-beltaji3713]

I am enjoying your content so far, can you dedicate a video for what is like to be a strategy consultant and how to start such a thing? what skills required needed to be a one?

[@louera]

I second this!

[@AmanManazir]

I bought the Aftershockz Aeroprex specifically to bring them into the sauna!

[@lucascrackers]

Great video. Liked. What books have you read that helped your current work scope?

[@1amxyz]

Love the video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hishamflaneur5873]

Can you make a video of how to enter the consulting field. Especially without core consulting experience. I applied for BCG but no luck till now. Would be really great to have insights about what is expected of people who aspire to be in consulting field

[@aminemaravalo31]

I like the new style ''' my favorite vlog ...💞💞💞

[@WhiskyStuff]

Hello Elizabeth. I am new to your channel, I enjoy listening to you speak. Very soothing voice. I don't have productivity advice just yet but I listened to your comments about having to bring your phone into the sauna. Just thought I would advise you that you can transfer music to your apple watch and listen with AirPods conected to the watch. Now, you don't need to bring the phone into the sauna... Just your watch. Hope you like that tip...

[@jyaamein]

your hair is so on point

[@travellifefree]

Awww so lovely to see familiar faces. Lucky exec students cohort 5!

[@AmanGupta-zr6rd]

Welcome back.

[@hermie7872]

Love this, quite interesting…!

[@bestreview2170]

Please uplode more of this days in life

[@yalazha]

OK I have that chair and no joke it's amazing.

[@andreykashin1729]

Thanks for the insight, how many hours per week do you average working?

[@alvaroeliseoguerrero5881]

I am a retired chemical engineer 70 years old..and now I am an Export and Import Chemicals products Consultant in Valencia.Venezuela. My native language is spanish. but I speak english..italian..and I am learnig french and germany languages. It is a fun job .Next week I will travel to USA and later to Colombia..How to negociate..is the base for this type of job..

[@zubairso]

I know the housing in London is very expensive but would you mind telling me how much are you paying for your apartment per month?

[@shayakghosal9992]

@Elizabeth are you planning to go back to medical school anytime soon?

[@gratefultess]

Irvins fish skin is so good 😊 it’s a snack famous here in Singapore 🇸🇬

[@kayflip2233]

Those salted egg fish skin chips are very popular in Singapore, who are known for making delicious hawker food - trust the Singaporeans, they know what tastes good!

[@jyaamein]

irvins salted egg fish skins are sooooo goooodddd

[@kamilglapinski5526]

How many hours do you spend working on average?

[@lordinquisitor6651]

You’re not the only person who brings their phone/ headphones into sauna, although I have an extra phone for that, because i don’t want the heat to ruin my expensive one.

[@fertilevessel1271]

I need to go back and watch some old videos on your channel! Doctor, to assistant to Ali abdaal you tuber and strategy consultant. I don’t know what’s going on!

[@DrFayeBate]

Is there ANYTHING you cannot do ❤️

[@elizabethfilips]

FAYE STOP ❤️

[@TheMarmite09]

Where is your iphone case and wallet from? I love them!

[@pm5592]

I am ready to become a super strategy consultant after years of experimenting as an R&D head, making racing cars, robotics, project management, artist, researcher of lunar rovers, practicing deep meditation and concentration etc. Now i finally see my tech & research experience and creativity inclines towards such a job. I would like to invest in any course if you have for such a problem, of guiding people towards such a career, or any specific videos or paid personal online calls that you might be offering to you subscribers for sharing your knowledge, i would be more than greatfull, hope it can be possible!! Btw iam 25 right now, so if im not too late to get started with this please consider this request...

[@nourantamer235]

Do you mind explaining what a strategy consultant is?

[@toqueosacordes]

Very nice. I like it. From Brazil.

[@ashutoshna1860]

Make world a better place for future...stress free peace ful and happier place

[@Ileanapros]

Hi Elizabeth, how does one become a strategy consultant? What are the kpi’s for you at work? Do you just pitch and research mostly?

[@nycto16]

Basically first step is you need a business degree with good GPA.

[@nisharawat3879]

How come you are doing management consulting in some videos you were medical student

[@sensen_jane]

How on hell did you manage to get sunlight shining in to your office? That's the only thing I'm jealous of. It feels like the last days has only been grey here :(

[@elizabethfilips]

it was such a sunny day when I filmed this! but there's more windows than walls in the office, so it's very very bright usually

[@BananeKiwi199]

Hey Liz how did u get this job?

[@VOIPninga1]

Great Vid. Strategy consultant sounds perfect like for an INTJ like me. I will definitely start applying for that job. Any advice? Thanks!

[@sulaimanshiek5286]

Second I love your videos

[@mackennasilva3099]

I'm studying english. I liked your video. I understood about 25% your speak. I will study much more. One day I will understand 100%

[@cinnocencesinema1100]

How'd you get into the strategy consultant position?

[@Retireonmybudgetcommunity]

Good Information👍

[@ruatafambawl]

Wow. It felt like I'm watching a movie.

[@haveelapriyadarshini7785]

I really like your lipstick shade, can i know the name ?😀

[@mirabella2154]

Did you have any background in Strategy Consulting? Or did you teach yourself ?

[@elizabethfilips]

No, this job was the first time - and there was a LOT of learning and teaching myself whiel on the job, before I got this role and still while in it!

[@mirabella2154]

@@elizabethfilips I see. I thought so that it requires a lot of learning and that you can't just jump into it.

[@elizabethfilips]

@@mirabella2154 It does! I was basically doing and learning the role for months and months before “officially” having it 😆

[@finalbox4416]

Good vlog

[@mdamjadalibaott2391]

I'm inspired you video. From Indian 🇮🇳

[@atharvabhagwat2082]

I think you should make more volgs This vlog was good. 😀 I was wondering how could you not get tired after working so much?

[@elizabethfilips]

I do, but I do enjoy it a lot too 😅

[@sofiaebrh]

Idk how you guys manage to work in a messy office haha, I'd be spending more time picking up the mugs and glasses than working 😂😂😂

[@874vaishnavisuryawanshi3]

London is beautiful x

[@jackiedelvalle]

Some of it is; some of it reeeeeally isn't! 😖😆

[@SusheeNzeutem]

good one! 😍

[@elizabethfilips]

Ah thank you Sushee!!

[@viswar.k.2122]

first I love your videos

[@ngkaruku]

🙂 hey liz good video

[@sohailkhanahmed4622]

Wonderful Elizabeth. Beautiful British English

[@MariaTodorova92]

What clothes do you wear for work? Is it usually a black dress?

[@elizabethfilips]

Yes!

[@simplifylife5270]

Who is snoop dob?

[@tharunkalidasan4731]

Nice video

[@031ayshamk8]

uk Ali is successful when his assistant has an assistant

[@jackbrian7083]

Quick question how did you get the transition from being in med school to working aß a stratedgy consultant?

[@ACuppaJo]

My thoughts too. Did you just give up on med? Xx

[@jackbrian7083]

@@ACuppaJo i dont think she did.

[@abbyvera44]

I think my job is to like all of your vids

[@pseudophd1073]

Those skin snacks sound great. Your work/life balance seems very one-sided, do you struggle to switch off from work often?

[@elizabethfilips]

all the time

[@akritiyadav.]

haha id love to bring my earphones in the sauna but they aren't even waterproof :(

[@DrFayeBate]

Were the snacks better or worse than a potato waffles sandwich x

[@elizabethfilips]

OMG hahahhaah defooo worse, would have a potato waffle sandwich any day over it

[@HopeWeronika]

I like you very much. Thank you for sharing. But... You can't sit in silence for 5 min...?

[@leonm9231]

......I laughed for far too long when she said "the tubes were a hot mess" I forgot that english people call the train station the tube XD

[@elizabethfilips]

😅

[@truonghoanghaminh4839]

Hi from Vietnam

[@PiaJustynn]

Those fish skin crisps sounds interesting

[@lorrainelimquiaco461]

Haha yeahh those crime/investigative/kinda gruesome documentaries are intriguing and interesting.

[@goravsharma3161]

🖤

[@schnioula]

Elisabeth my dear, can you link the first black dress with „the thinnest zipper“? 😁😍❤️

[@schnioula]

Also, I‘m forever jealous of your hair and especially it’s color! 🥰

[@MizanurRahman-eh9hx]

Hi,sweet together crisp we eat so no problem thank you

[@renamons614]

Was that Ali Abdaal????

[@berk835]

Nice

[@oishanubhora1604]

Can you please make more videos and share some knowledge with aspiring strategy consultants?

[@Danielk748]

More day in the life video as requested

[@hannahwebster5606]

There is no job where I would feel motivated to work into the night.

[@alimubashar8109]

I love your red 💄