Grow Your Consulting Business - In Conversation with Jane Anderson

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know! In episode 273 I welcome Jane Anderson, a globally recognised strategic communications expert, to Your Career Podcast, nine years after our first interview (ep77)! Jane shares her journey of professional growth and personal transformation, offering valuable insights for female consultants growing their businesses. With 20+ years of experience, Jane has worked with over 180,000 people to build trust and influence in their businesses and brands. Her achievements include:Top 3 branding guru globally50+ industry awardsFeatured in Business Insider, Sydney Morning Herald, ForbesAuthor of 13 booksHost of "The Jane Anderson Show" podcastClients: Virgin Australia, Lego, Ikea, Rio Tinto Jane"s Journey Jane reflects on her evolution since 2016, including winning the Australian Small Business Champion Award this year. She"s successfully created a balanced business model aligned with her values, and thrives on supporting consultants to create businesses that align with their values and career aspirations. Our conversation covers valuable insights for all consultants. Female Business Community Jane has created a supportive community for Australia"s leading female B2B consultants, addressing isolation challenges: "Building genuine connections and having a supportive network is essential for overcoming business growth challenges." Mentorship Impact "Female leaders pushed me to take on tasks beyond my capabilities. They saw potential I couldn"t yet see in myself." These experiences taught her to step outside her comfort zone to achieve growth. AI for Small Business Jane"s practical insights for leveraging AI:Empower virtual assistants with AI toolsUse CopyAI to repurpose contentMaintain original thought leadershipImplement effective prompt engineering Growth Challenges Common pitfalls:Unclear messaging and positioningInsufficient infrastructureUnderpricing servicesResistance to technological adaptation Upcoming EventsContent Creation Boot Camp: Bali (25-26 June 2025)Content Creation Boot Camp: Kingscliff, NSW (20-21 September 2025) These two-day workshops help create a year"s worth of content for multiple platforms. This reunion episode highlights persistence, adaptation, and community in career building. Jane"s journey shows how embracing change and continuous development leads to extraordinary growth. Jane Anderson, Strategic Communication Expert ********************  >>>  For career clarity and confidence, download Jane's career resources at janejacksoncoach.com  Support the show Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you"ll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.