Walked away from McKinsey & BCG!?

[@StrategyU]

What questions do you have about leaving a path that makes sense?

[@DodgeViperAS]

I think it's important for you to make a distinction between knowledge team at MBB (which is what it seems you did from your videos and LinkedIn profile) and the frontline consulting team, especially as 9 years at McK/BCG you'd be earning way over $500k as a consultant (probably at Principal/Partner level). Otherwise it can be misleading for those not in the field and wanting to apply (source: Consultant at BCG)

[@munkhzultsetsgee6838]

I am very motivated. I d worked at the bank/biggest bank in my country/ for 17 years and I left last year due to do different things which are more creative and more helpful to others. I started my own consulting firm last year. Honestly, I feel give up inside. But after watching your videos it gave me motivation. Thank you so much for your effort for us.

[@rik112]

Excellent video. I didn't work in consulting but in pharma. I am now trying to establish myself as a consultant in this industry that I know and love. One of the challenges I've encountered is how to establish a niche or value proposition that you can use to market your services. My background in the industry is quite varied, and most companies have the capabilities in-house to do what I can offer. Without knowing what problems a potential client has, do you have any recommendations on how to differentiate yourself?

[@StrategyU]

Ah perfect - going to talk about this in the next video!

[@rik112]

@@StrategyU Look forward to it!

[@kpiyanut]

I am still figuring out after 15 years in a corporate world if I am actually fit in Strategy Consulting. Any advice how to explore first steps?

[@StrategyU]

this might be a good video to check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3WqnmygapiHatU its sort of joking but also a lot of what you do in consulting. I think a good reflection: have you ever worked on turning large amounts of information into a presentation and done it with endless iterations, rounds of feedback etc?? did you enjoy that? if not you likely wouldn't love consulting

[@kpiyanut]

Thanks for the suggestion and describing what is like a routine of consulting work. I will try the video.

[@IAMYDL]

How do you balance your time on a daily basis? You do so many incredible things and i’m so curious as to what a day in the life of you (when working) looks like?

[@The_channel_of_channels]

Hey, I would like to know how to succeed as a freelance consultant without having working in a consulting firm before.

[@99ketaman]

Great video! I am currently choosing between 2 full time offers, BCG and McKinsey. If you were in the same situation, which firm would you pick and why?

[@StrategyU]

Congrats! You're choosing between two piles of gold. You can't go wrong - don't mistake this for a tough decision. Follow your gut and you'll be good in either case. Try to get a read on the local office vibe and the people you'd be working with. Generally I found BCG in the US more nerdy and analytical and McKinsey more high level and focused on communication. McKinsey has a stronger culture but BCG has more interesting local office cultures. check out my video on this too kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3nHcn2IhKpkfLc