Insights

As waves of tech professionals leave the industry, we risk passing down only the how—the tools, the processes—while losing sight of the why. But reconnecting with the “why” can align teams, spark better solutions, and bring deeper meaning to the work we do.

After years of remote work becoming the norm, many organizations are now mandating a return to the office. The SDG Podcasters unpack the return-to-office trend: the motivations behind it, the impact on team dynamics, and how leaders can navigate the transition with empathy and clarity.

The SDG podcasters explore the art of setting and enforcing boundaries in professional and personal settings. They share practical strategies to help you protect your time, energy, and focus.

Estimating projects is never an exact science, but what can we learn from past experiences? In this episode, the SDG podcasters discuss the challenges, surprises, and best practices for making more accurate project estimates.

The SDG Podcasters explore practical strategies for managing packed calendars, prioritizing tasks, and avoiding burnout.

The podcasters explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of SaaS dependence, offering insights into how organizations can effectively manage and optimize their SaaS integrations.

The winter months can be long and draining. How does that affect our work? The podcasters are joined by SDG consultants Alison Lorenzo and Brian Ganas as they discuss different techniques to keep the team spirit and productivity up during the winter.

Holiday season chaos? Brian Ganas joins the podcasters to discuss how to manage project planning during the busiest time of the year.

2024 employment looks different in many ways. Join the podcasters as they explore the latest challenges and innovations shaping the consulting industry.

Real-world tips on how to become a leader in the consulting industry. The podcasters dive into what to do and how to do it.

Nomadic Workers: How do they do it? An expert joins the podcasters to discuss all his tips and tricks for working around the country.

Being a consultant, there are so many decisions that need to be made and important ones that we sometimes have to make for our clients. This can lead to decision fatigue. The podcasters discuss what it is, how it affects people, and what to do to combat it.

The podcasters talk about insights and strategies for identifying your audience’s needs and tailoring your message to resonate with them.

Making a first impression is important. Making a lasting impression by finishing strong may even be more important.

The podcasters try to shed some light on Consulting. What it is, the pros and cons, and why it might not be for everyone.

An “Imposter” pretends to be something they are not, until they can no longer hide their incompetence and are found out. Imposter syndrome is the fear that you are not competent enough to succeed, and are therefore an imposter. How do we deal with this and come out triumphant in the end?

There are good days and bad days, but when work gets tough and becomes all bad days, how do you hang in there and make it to the finish line?

A gentleman named Mark Manson wrote a book called: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck!, on this episode we apply the mostly counter-intuitive wisdom to consulting. If you hear many bleeps, those are the times that we said the word duck. I swear!

Feeling undervalued, under appreciated, underpaid, and/or under-recognized. The podcasters adopt as positive an attitude as possible and try to figure out how to know when your feelings are justified or if you are just being paranoid, expecting too much or misreading the situation.

What is burnout? How does it happen? Why does it happen? How can you avoid it? How can you recover from it? Today we talk all about burnout from every perspective we can think of and explain it to Chad, who is apparently immune.

The podcasters discuss the many nuggets of Ted Lasso wisdom from the show “Ted Lasso” and how they can be applied to the workplace.

The podcasters Kyle, Chad and Peter talk about some of the problems that they have created and learned to avoid. Experience is often a great teacher, especially if the lesson isn’t too painful.