Can a consultant help if they don't have experience in my specific industry?

Matt Lucas noted that while Darren Frank did not have specific experience in chiropractic, he was very quick to learn the business and understand the major challenges Lucas was facing. This outside perspective allowed Darren to challenge Matt to look at things differently than his industry peers.

Is business consulting worth it if I feel like I'm just coasting?

Matt Lucas found that working with Darren helped him realize he was 'getting in his own way' after ten years of being established. The consulting provided the necessary action steps for better leadership and time management that he couldn't find through peer mentors.

What is the time commitment for working with Darren Frank?

Matt Lucas shared that he spent about a couple of hours with Darren every couple of weeks, which provided a comfortable space to discuss vulnerabilities and strategic business advice.

How does Jen Hill Tribe compare to other entrepreneur communities?

Brandon Lee noted that while most communities require members to 'make noise' to be known, Jen Hill Tribe features active facilitation. He described the level of curation by Jennifer Hill, who immediately tagged relevant connections in a WhatsApp intro, as 'frankly unprecedented' compared to four or five other groups…

What is the quality of the members in Jen Hill Tribe?

Lee highlighted the 'caliber of people' and their proactive interest in others. He specifically mentioned that out of 15 one-on-one meetings, most were with men who, contrary to his typical experience in business, were curious, generous, and offered genuine support.

What happens during a Jen Hill Tribe member call?

Brandon Lee observed Jennifer Hill facilitating calls with meditation, looping every member in, and creating breakout groups for connection. He was impressed by the consistency of the 'warmth and responsiveness' of the 40+ people who attended his first session.

What do real people say about leadership?

24 people recorded interviews about leadership across 15 organisations. sharper focus or mental clarity was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 7 interviews. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about leadership in their recorded interview.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 24 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

Mental claritymentioned in 7 interviews
“This is a book to show people how to actually make that happen and show you the process of, of doing that and how we really can focus our efforts, get rid of all the pollution, and really help people, young people, be…”Brian Miller
Better systemsmentioned in 5 interviews
“Until I can acknowledge that and recognize that, and realize what are the action steps that I need to make in order for me to be a better leader, to be more organized, to be more disciplined, to be a better time manag…”Matt Lucas
Team & hiringmentioned in 4 interviews
“The number one benefit that I've experienced as a result of working with a Remarkable Career is that they take the time and the effort to really get to know our business and find us phenomenal talent that fits the nee…”Adele Nasr
Family & relationshipsmentioned in 3 interviews
“I have changed my relationship that I have with circumstances.”Justin Docherty
More clientsmentioned in 3 interviews
“Neil works with me as a person, not just as a client, and he does that better than anyone I’ve experienced.”Jared Koesten
Revenue growthmentioned in 3 interviews
“While working full time and doing other things, I was able to log on and learn various aspects of setting up a business from marketing to finance to... kind of sales calls, how to kind of build from the ground up.”Erem
Mobilitymentioned in 2 interviews
“I know that in any room that I walk into, that I'm magnetic, not because I'm doing more, but because I'm finally being all of me.”Allegra Cohen
Mood & stressmentioned in 1 interview
“And so the biggest benefit is being able to clear out all of that emotional baggage that is there that perhaps you aren't even consciously aware of.”Brandy Cummings*

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How long it took

2 – 6 months · 1
Over a year · 1

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 24 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“Any hesitations that I might have had in the beginning is that I wasn't completely clear on what my outcome was going to be, what exactly the method of coaching that they used was. Deb and Brandon are amazing masters of communication, and when I went to my ve…”Brandy Cummings*
“With this training now, I'm not battling myself as well as my other problems, whether they be self-doubt or feeling overwhelmed stress.”Heather Jelinek
“Eram Latif states that the program is 'worth the time' and 'worth the cost,' specifically highlighting the value of the community and the actionable resources provided. She found the online experience convenient enough to engage with even while working a full…”Erem

Frequently asked

Can a consultant help if they don't have experience in my specific industry?: Matt Lucas noted that while Darren Frank did not have specific experience in chiropractic, he was very quick to learn the business and understand the major challenges Lucas was facing. This outside perspective allowed Darren to challenge Matt to look at things differently than his industry peers. — Matt Lucas
Is business consulting worth it if I feel like I'm just coasting?: Matt Lucas found that working with Darren helped him realize he was 'getting in his own way' after ten years of being established. The consulting provided the necessary action steps for better leadership and time management that he couldn't find through peer mentors. — Matt Lucas
What is the time commitment for working with Darren Frank?: Matt Lucas shared that he spent about a couple of hours with Darren every couple of weeks, which provided a comfortable space to discuss vulnerabilities and strategic business advice. — Matt Lucas
How does Jen Hill Tribe compare to other entrepreneur communities?: Brandon Lee noted that while most communities require members to 'make noise' to be known, Jen Hill Tribe features active facilitation. He described the level of curation by Jennifer Hill, who immediately tagged relevant connections in a WhatsApp intro, as 'frankly unprecedented' compared to four or five other groups… — Brandon Lee
What is the quality of the members in Jen Hill Tribe?: Lee highlighted the 'caliber of people' and their proactive interest in others. He specifically mentioned that out of 15 one-on-one meetings, most were with men who, contrary to his typical experience in business, were curious, generous, and offered genuine support. — Brandon Lee
What happens during a Jen Hill Tribe member call?: Brandon Lee observed Jennifer Hill facilitating calls with meditation, looping every member in, and creating breakout groups for connection. He was impressed by the consistency of the 'warmth and responsiveness' of the 40+ people who attended his first session. — Brandon Lee