At some point in your career you may have realized that you have hit a "career roadblock/dead end" and suddenly you are still in the same space and your disengagement process has begun. Maybe you are no longer seeing growth/career opportunities, not utilizing your skillsets to fullest potential, you no longer feel you have a purpose, maybe a lack of learning & development, low salary wage, or the lack flexibility when it comes to work & life balance. Now, with covid-19 we are in a new normal. Companies have downsized and many small businesses that were the fabric of United States have had to permanently shut their doors. 

Believe it or not there are companies out their looking for consultants, contractors, and/or subcontractor depending on your skills and expertise. During this time everything is about change management.

What does this mean?

Change management is becoming increasingly important as businesses are having to implement internal change and adapt to a rapidly changing business landscape. Change management is the structured process used to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and organizations make a change. So, if you have knowledge, expertise, and a passion to help organizations remain agile during this crisis then you have the change to provide contract work. 

If I have addressed your pain points, if you have been one of the individuals impacted by Covid-19, this could be your starting point.



Did you know that Consulting is a top-paying, high-growth career path that comes with great benefits.

So, What does consultants do?

Consultants aim to improve an organization's position or profile by helping to solve problems, manage change and improve efficiency.

However, deciding where to start your career path is intimidating. Such as, which industries offers the best professional growth? Where can you utilize your passions, skillsets, expertise while adding value? How can you learn as much as possible every single day?

Well, that's why I am here! I am here to guide you through your professional transition.

Covid-19 required organizations to pivot from their business as usual methodology. Believe it or not individuals who can adjust utilizing creative thinking, critical problem solving, and communication in creating a new normal that involves remote communication and new policies will find contracting as an advantage.

Here Are Seven Reasons Why Consulting Is The Best Field For Transitioning Into A New Career

Business Consulting And Management

7 skills for a successful Consulting career

1. Interpersonal Skills: Management jobs are all about people, and being able to build successful relationships is integral. If you want to lead a team, you'll need to earn the respect of your colleagues. To do this, you need to know how to effectively deal with other people.
2. Communication and Motivation: Effective leaders must master all forms of communication including written, verbal and listening skills. As a team manager you're the line of communication between frontline staff and senior management. You'll liaise with a variety of people, from entry-level employees to heads of departments and CEOs, in a number of different ways - via email and social media, over the phone and in presentations, meetings and one-to-ones.
3. Organization and Delegation: As a manager you'll juggle multiple responsibilities, so excellent organisational skills are vital. You'll need to manage your own workload, oversee the work of other employees, attend meetings and training sessions, carry out appraisals and review company policies.
4. Forward Planning and Strategic: ThinkingYou'll be tasked with spotting and solving problems on a daily basis in a managerial position. This requires outstanding attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure. To ensure that your team is productive and that the workflow runs smoothly, you'll have to think on your feet when problems arise. Creative thinking will help you to come up with innovative solutions that minimise the impact on your team and the business as a whole.
5. Problem-Solving & Decision Making: You'll be tasked with spotting and solving problems on a daily basis in a managerial position. This requires outstanding attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure. To ensure that your team is productive and that the workflow runs smoothly, you'll have to think on your feet when problems arise.
6. Commercial Awareness: his skill is in huge demand among business employers. In fact, according to recruiters, commercial awareness is something that the majority of graduates lack. If you want to progress to management level, an understanding of the marketplace in which a business operates and what it is that makes a business successful is essential.
7. Effective Communication:For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it's the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something

Hi, I am Dr. Theresa Styles dba eStylesConsulting

Here is a little bit about my background and how I can bring value to your journey in becoming a consultant.

I obtained my PhD in Professional Studies in Education Specialization in 2011- grounded in Educational Psychology and pedagogy, in relation to adult learning, metacognition, research, testing, and human factors in relation to technology engagement- diverse ways people learn and process information through human interaction with technology. With certifications in Agile Instructional Design, Adult Learners and Technology Enabled Learning. I obtained my MBA with HR Management concentration in 2000 and my BS in Business Operations in 1993.

For the past 20 years I have assisted organizations in re-engineering their processes to achieve optimum workflow and productivity through technological or Process- Oriented Change Management focusing on new technologies, new skills, and operating processes: My Process-Oriented Change Management platform entails market research & solution identification, XD UI UX Design, software integration/implementation, Instructional Design, Learner Experience Design (LX Design), UAT/Beta testing, and learning & development/End-User Training.

When I started my journey into the world of consulting it was an exciting time. I threw myself into this world without knowing my next steps. I was working in a brokerage company and I had just completed my MBA. What I did know was I wanted a change and that's exactly what happened. Not until years later that I was able to obtain a mentor and through those 6 1/2 years of his guidance- I learned more about the consulting than before.

My time under his guidance was extremely important in developing a strong foundation within the service industry. I believe I had the best of both worlds because I had those career development skills needed, however, the ability to learn how to pivot and rebrand expanded my consulting knowledge.

So, my goal is to provide tools and resources that will equip you to move forward in your consulting endeavor.

So, the reality is that you don't have to know everything at this moment. You don't have to feel as if it's all or nothing. All you have to do is take the first step.

feel free to visit my business website: www.estylesconsulting.com

My LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theresa-styles-phd-mba-ihr-11a18718