Why Consulting Remains a Top Career Choice for Ambitious Professionals
Consulting keeps showing up as a strong career choice. Not because it is flashy. But because it builds skills fast and opens real doors. Vivek Modi explains why consulting still works, how it shapes leaders, and why many people use it as a launchpad into roles like Chief of Staff.
Key Takeaways
Consulting teaches you how to solve unclear problems fast
You learn to work with senior leaders early in your career
The skills transfer well into roles like Chief of Staff and strategy roles
Notable Quotes
“Before you try to influence people, you need to build trust.”
“Strategy on paper is useless if you do not make it happen.”
“You need to be clear what the role really is, not just the title.”
Real-World Applications
Learning fast in new roles
A consultant joins a new project every few months. That skill helps later when stepping into a Chief of Staff role and fixing broken processes across teams.Influencing senior leaders
As a consultant, you often advise executives without being their boss. Later, as a Chief of Staff, the same skill helps you align VPs and founders without direct authority.Turning strategy into action
In consulting, you build plans. In operating roles, you execute them. Consulting trains your thinking so execution later is sharper and more focused.
Consulting stays relevant because it works. It sharpens how you think, how you communicate, and how you lead without power. For ambitious professionals, it is not just a job. It is a strong base for whatever comes next.
Time Stamps:
00:46 Vivek's Journey to Chief of Staff
01:53 Transition to Consulting
02:45 Chief of Staff Role Explained
03:30 Consulting vs. Chief of Staff
08:48 Influencing Without Authority
09:53 Building Trust and Relationships
22:06 Operational vs. Strategic Work
28:02 Supporting Two CEOs
37:14 Mentorship and Giving Back
38:59 Future Aspirations and Conclusion
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Vivek Modi on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vivekmodi99
About The Author
Emily Sander is an ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience in the business world and the author of Hacking Executive Leadership. She’s been featured in several print publications, online articles, and podcasts, including CEO Today Magazine, Leading to Fulfillment, and Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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