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In this week's episode of the Impact Consulting Podcast, we talk through some common challenges that independent social impact professionals face after a few years in the business, and how to push past these plateaus and get to the next level. Listen now! buff.ly/2ZasWhe

Thanks @workforimpact for sharing your wisdom.

The pandemic has impacted the way we understand work, and "business as usual" has shifted from commuting to your 9-to-5 gig to working remotely in the comfort of our homes. Enter job platforms. But with so many out there, how do you choose the right one? buff.ly/3j6lJWl

We interviewed Geoff Hucker, Founder and CEO of Work For Impact, which is a new platform designed to help nonprofits and “For Purpose” organisations engage top on-demand talent, and become leaders in the socially responsible freelance space. Listen now! buff.ly/30tTZ7L

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We're overwhelmed by the positive response about our upcoming workshop: consulting levelling up strategies. We didn't know whether this was something that IC-Hubbers wanted/needed... until we launched it this week! Only two spots left!! buff.ly/3vefPaw

Hey IC-Hubbers, we're taking a break for the summer! We'll be back in the autumn with more articles, events, and resources for independent consultants. If you have any ideas about topics we can address, don't hesitate to reach out. Stay safe, enjoy the summer, and see you soon!

How can you make the most of your LinkedIn account? Check out our latest article about how to use LinkedIn more effective and perhaps challenge yourself to improve your presence. #socialimpact #internationaldevelopment #consulting #consultants #ngos buff.ly/3yflz4A

Our July newsletter is now in your inboxes! If you're not yet a member, check out the newsletter here: shoutout.wix.com/so/8dNhxJ38s?l… 💙 #Communications #ChannelsNet #SocialImpactComms

What do clients think about working with independent #consultants? Hear the client's side of the story from Joanne Irvine, who is a Programme Manager at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) - the United Nations (UN) migration agency. buff.ly/3hZO5lf

Every job comes with its own reputation— some more accurate than others. In this article, Loksan tackles some of the most pervasive myths about consulting head-on. Do you agree with his list? Are there other myths you've heard? #socialimpact #nonprofits buff.ly/3ehBoQi

On the latest episode of the Impact Consulting Podcast, Emmerentia Erasmus takes us through her #consulting journey and explains why she decided to leave an in-house project management staff position to go independent. buff.ly/3eaIK8h

Join us at the next IC-Hub Skills Exchange live meet-up event with Martin! It's on Wednesday, 21 July at 5pm (London) // 4pm (Dakar) // 12pm (Toronto) Don't miss it! Register here: impactconsultinghub.com/post/skills-ex… (3/3)

On WEDNESDAY 21 JULY, Martin will facilitate a discussion about the importance of having a mission and vision, how we can define them for ourselves, and integrate these high-level, theoretical concepts into our daily work and personal life. (2/3)

Do independent #socialimpact professionals need a mission and vision? Martin Vera believes YES, we do. Missions and visions guide our daily decisions and ensure that our #consulting practice aligns with our values and goals. (1/3)

Our amazing and inspiring Co-Founder, @FaithD_Toran, was featured on @TheICHub podcast! 🎙 Check out Episode #13: "Faith's journey: Reflecting on her career and taking the first steps towards consulting" here: impactconsultinghub.com/post/13-faith-… #Comms #C4D

Calling all academics thinking about transiting to consulting! In this episode of the Impact Consulting Podcast, Loksan interviews Dr Aida Ibričević about her journey from academia to independent consulting. buff.ly/3gQ3xj7

Fascinating IC-Hub Skills Exchange with @DietlindL . Learned lots about how #stratcomms apply to our own #intdev consulting work. I for one do a lot of research work for #UN clients so glad to now be armed with some tools for ensuring target audiences actually read the research!

The flexibility, the diversity, the challenge-- there's a lot to love about #consulting. However, it's not all rainbows and unicorns. There are definitely downsides. We candidly explore them in this article. Do you agree with our list? buff.ly/35nT08p