By Theresa Shafer and Elise Zhu Welcome to the Women in Consulting (WIC) community! As a new member, you're now part of an incredible network of professionals who are dedicated to supporting each other in growing their consulting businesses. To help you get started, we have compiled a list of key resources and tools within Read more...

In an exciting collaboration, Women in Consulting (WIC) is joining forces with the Women Entrepreneurs of Berkeley (WEB) to host a unique networking event. This gathering is specifically tailored for female consultants and professional service leaders eager to expand their networks and explore new opportunities in the vibrant consulting world. Our event provides a robust Read more...

Faced with a technology meltdown? A challenging client? A marketing issue? Or do you simply need a recommendation for a great restaurant, dentist or hairdresser?  If so, chances are good you can get the help you need by asking your fellow WIC members. Indeed, many WIC members say that the advice and insights they’ve received Read more...

This post first appeared on Lioness Communication Coaching. As humans, we’ve spent years (millennia really) developing language and culture, even going so far as creating very specific words to cover very specific nuances that occur in our day to day lives. For example, in areas where snow is a large part of their lives, the Read more...

Here’s what I consistently treasure about the connections I make in Women In Consulting (and no place else):  Friendship with women committed to success in building their business.  Women generously sharing hard-won insights into proposals, winning business, charging, business structures, and key financial decisions.  Women unapologetically out to make some money and have an impact.  Read more...

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.  –Cicero Confidence plays an interesting role in consulting. Our customers need to have confidence in us as consultants. We need to have confidence in our ability to make a positive difference in solving our Read more...

Women In Consulting became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization late in 2020, as we announced at that time. But what does that mean for us? TL;DR: This means we serve the larger community of independent consultants with education, networking, and other programs. And our members help make that happen while also getting greater access and other Read more...

One of the most amazing benefits Women In Consulting offers is the annual Best Practices Research Report. The quality of information and the insights produced really have no parallel for independent consultants. If you want to know what successful consultants are actually charging, how they’re structuring their fees, the marketing they’re doing, and the operations activities they Read more...

Today we’re getting news about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the impact that’s having on the people on the ground, investor confidence, and global business. Get ready for the escalation of soundbites across the airwaves… In that face of looming world challenges like this, keeping your own balance in your business and your life Read more...

Last fall I initiated a book reading group for Women In Consulting members. I did this for several reasons:  In the wake of the protests in the summer and fall of 2020, exploring racism in the US became important to me as a citizen of this great nation and as a leader of this organization. To Read more...