Consulting, Business strategies, Professional Networks and Leadership- Lauren Wambold Patel

Lauren Wambold Patel, founder of Keenan Reed Strategies, discusses her transition from BCG to starting her own consulting firm. She shares her journey and the challenges she faced along the way. Lauren explains how the fractional consulting model is transforming business strategies and how her firm works with Fortune 500 leaders.

She also talks about her new venture, Consult CEO, which is a platform for fractional executives and independent consultants. Lauren emphasizes the importance of building communities and leveraging professional networks in order to succeed in the consulting industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:49 The Rise of Fractional Consulting
10:14 Milestones of Keenan Reed Strategies
13:52 Success Stories and Impact
16:35 The Mission of Consult CEO
20:12 Building Communities and Developing People
24:03 Balancing Toughness and Softness in Leadership
28:11 Becoming an Entrepreneur: Trusting Your Moment
30:27 Leveraging Professional Networks and Communities
32:38 Key Takeaways and Closing


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