Work, Your Way: Reinvent Yourself, Create the Life You Want and Thrive as a Consultant

by Lisa Hufford

Build your successful consultant life doing the work you love, on your terms utilizing the practical tips, inspiration, and straightforward advice from recognized new world of work visionary and thought leader, Lisa Hufford.

Professionals want freedom and flexibility in the work they do, and they have more options than ever before to create the work & life they want on their own terms. They want to make work fit their lives—not the other way around.

Lisa’s promise is that consulting is a viable alternative to traditional full-time employment, and you have everything you need to make it happen.

Equal parts actionable and inspirational, this is the definitive guide for beginner and experienced consultants. Lisa teaches readers how to successfully step off the corporate career ladder and transition to doing the work they love, on their terms. Grounded in Lisa’s experience trading a high-powered corporate career for the freedom and flexibility of consulting, building an award-winning consultancy, and helping thousands of professionals make the same switch, this book enables professionals to redesign their lives and create opportunity in the future of work.

This book will enable readers

Understand the current future of work landscape, what consulting is, why people choose it, and assess whether it’s for themBuild their foundation by defining their personal brand, identifying the work they love to do and their ideal client, and learning the art of the rateCreate their flywheel by landing a contract, setting themselves up for success, delivering excellence, and taking time to reflect and refresh.Readers who follow these practical, simple steps will learn how to discover their personal brand, identify the work they love to do right now, explore how to do more of that work, and ultimately, create a life with meaning and purpose.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 3, 2021

Reviews

[Glo · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Work, Your Way’ is a good book if you are thinking in becoming a consultant or work as a freelance, or even if you are already doing those jobs and are interested in a different point of view. I have found good pieces of advice. It is a well-written and motivating reference with practical suggestions. In my view it was like talking with an expert mentor. Additionally, other consultants provided their diverse way of tackling the day to day issues, so there are a certain variety of professional outlooks.

What I liked the most is the 'human' approach that she proposes: prioritize work with the client without neglecting our own health or our objectives, highlighting the need to find time to recharge our batteries, focus on improving professionally and studying if necessary, how to set up projects including budgets, meetings, ...

Thank you to Lisa Hufford, HarperCollins Leadership and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[ES]
Si estás valorando trabajar como consultor y por cuenta propia, o ya estás en este mundo y quieres conocer otros puntos de vista, “Work, Your Way” es un referente con buenos consejos prácticos en los que se presentan diferentes aspectos a tener en consideración. No es una guía exhaustiva, y la lectura es bastante amena y motivadora. Encuentro que este texto es más bien una extensa conversación con una experta mentora que recoge sus sugerencias y opiniones. Además aporta la visión de otros consultores cercanos a ella, de modo que hay cierta variedad de enfoques profesionales.
Lo que más me ha gustado es el planteamiento ‘humano’ que propone: priorizar el trabajo con el cliente sin descuidar nuestra propia salud ni nuestros objetivos, resaltando la necesidad de encontrar momentos para recargar las pilas, enfocarse en mejorar profesionalmente y estudiar si es necesario, como plantear los proyectos incluyendo presupuestos, reuniones, ...

Mis agradecimientos a Lisa Hufford, HarperCollins Leadership y NetGalley por la copia facilitada para realizar esta honesta reseña.

[Chel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of business people turn their mind to being a consultant or setting up their own business at some point in their career. This book explains the future of work, personal branding and the freedom and flexibility that someone can introduce into their career by undertaking consulting. The book has action steps and strategies and examples, written in a chatty / conversational style. If you like business books that are chatty, and if you're interested in carving out your own path in business, this book is for you. The author talks about wanting to climb the career ladder, but wanting work /life balance, and how she went about making that happen for her.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Grow" by Lisa Hufford is an exceptional read that delves into the world of personal and professional development. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, Hufford offers readers a roadmap for navigating challenges and achieving growth in both their careers and personal lives. Her engaging writing style and well-researched content make this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, "Grow" provides actionable strategies and a fresh perspective that will leave you inspired and motivated. Highly recommended for anyone ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and advancement.

[Marie]

My business coach bought this book for each of us and brought Hufford onto Zoom for a master class. Lisa Hufford was climbing the ladder at Microsoft until she realized she couldn't have high-quality time with her kids and continue working at the pace she had been. She quit and became a consultant, and years later, she now has a thriving consulting business. She lays out how she did that in this book.