Reinventors: Consulting Conversations Over Coffee
Re-inventors: Consulting conversations over coffee is a 10-episode podcast series hosted by two experienced consultants from two ends of the globe, but for everyone, everywhere!
Cairo-based Fady Ramzy and Brisbane-based Mel Loy come together each week to deliver short, sharp episodes for those who are new to or considering making the leap into freelancing and consulting.
Expect casual, fun, but informative conversations over coffee between Fady and Mel and their guests as we explore all the elements of freelancing - from getting your first client, to writing proposals, managing your business, and all the adventures along the way.
More of a visual person? Watch the episodes on https://www.youtube.com/@ReinventorsConversations
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 11: The key takeaways from this season, and what's next.
In this final episode of the season, co-hosts Mel Loy and Fady Ramzy wrap up their 11-part series on reinventing your career through consulting. They look back at the gold nuggets shared by past guests and distill them into an act...
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Episode 11
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34:00
Episode 10: To scale or not to scale your business, with Kirsty Visman
Is a bigger team always better, or is it just an "ego metric"? In this episode of Reinventors: Consulting Conversations Over Coffee, Fady Ramzy and Mel Loy sit down with Kirsty Visman, Managing Director of the Brisbane-based age...
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Episode 10
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33:15
Episode 9: Common consulting challenges and how to deal with them, with Sharon Connolly.
Think consulting is going to be all smooth sailing, working with great clients as you type on your laptop and sip cocktails by the pool?Think again!The reality is there are many, many challenges with consulting, and many challenge...
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Episode 9
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43:09
Episode 8: Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Pricing and Proposals
How much should you charge your clients? And are you charging for the value you add, not the time you spent?In this episode, Mel Loy and Fady Ramzy discuss the intricacies of pricing and proposals in consulting. They share th...
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Episode 8
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49:53
Episode 7: Why you need to discover your Business Owner Mindset
If you're going to succeed as a consultant, you need to think of yourself as a small business owner.In this episode, Fady Ramzy and Mel Loy discuss the transition from a consultant mindset to a business owner mindset.They explore ...
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Episode 7
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34:30
Episode 6: How to Build Your Systems and Why They're Important
Want to make your life easier as a consultant? Then get your systems right!In this conversation, Fady Ramzy and Mel Loy discuss the importance of building effective systems in business. They explore various aspects of system creation, i...
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Episode 6
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35:36
Episode 5: How Consultants can use AI, with Greg Taylor
How could you use AI to make life as a consultant or freelancer easier?In this episode, hosts Melanie Loy and Fady Ramzy welcome Greg Taylor, a change management expert from Salesforce. Greg shares his unique career journey from a Hercul...
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Episode 5
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29:37
Episode 4: How to book your first client
So you're ready to start consulting ... do you know who your first client will be?In this episode, Fady Ramzy and Mel Loy discuss the journey of starting a freelancing career, focusing on how to secure the first client. They share person...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:09
Episode 3: How to build your audience, with Monique Zytnik
How will people know they can work with you if you don't have an audience?In this episode of Reinventors, Mel Loy and Fady Ramzy chat with Monique Zytnik, a communication strategist based in Berlin. Monique shares her journey...
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Episode 3
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48:42
Episode 2: How to build your personal brand, with Petra Zink
What is your personal brand, and why do you need to prioritise it as a consultant?In this episode of Reinventors, Mel Loy and Fady Ramzy engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Petra Zink, an expert in personal branding and cons...
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Episode 2
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40:28
Episode 1: How to Get Started - the Pros and Cons of Consulting
Ever considered freelancing or consulting? Curious about what it involves? In this episode, Melanie Loy and Fadi Ramzy discuss the journey of freelancing and consulting, exploring both the pros and cons. They share personal experie...
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Episode 1
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