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Are You An Accidental Consultant?

Article Overview: Times of economic upheaval are great equalizers and cleansers. The conditions shake out people who may not be at the top of their industry. Sometimes "natural selection" is at play, and the process can be cruel. On the flip side, when we stop taking ourselves so seriously, there are "natural" opportunities that evolve. The Accidental Consultant knows just what I mean.

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Are You An Accidental Consultant?

There is a local group in Phoenix for Baby Boomers to connect called Boomerz. A recent notice came to me from them about an "accidental consultant." It tickled me, so, I am addressing the topic here. Rather than take a negative tack, here is my summary of what makes an accidental consultant:

See how you track with this criteria:

1. This innate master has unintentional good luck founded on emotional intelligence. This person knows how to read people and has a high likability quotient. Listening to contacts and supporting others' visions is a snap for this one.

2. Exceptional curiosity about one's surroundings abounds with this observant individual. This person finds opportunity in a thundercloud and would find a way to sell rain gear rather than give in to the weather.

3. Networking is a sport and fun for this consultant. The energy of attending events and meeting people stirs this one's soul. Rather than talking, our accidental consultant is listening around the room for cues, not clues, to engage and share to build rapport.

4. Genuine humor and patience attract others' attention. This lively sort emanates attractive energy that makes others curious about this person. There is an air of openness, calm and playfulness (not too serious) while being attentive to what is happening at the moment.

5. Commitment to lifelong learning is rocket fuel for this energetic leader (perceived as such even if not in the driver's seat.) This driver sees every situation as a learning laboratory. There is a kernel of knowledge in every circumstance and our Accidental Consultant makes it into viable contacts to pursue similar interests.

As always, I invite your comments. -MC

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About the Author: Michelle Cubas
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Michelle is an expert enterprise coach, business author and national public speaker. Her business practice focuses on contemporary business issues like Business Literacy™. It builds an interior scaffolding—to communicate, to operate and to apply intelligence at every level of a company.

Business Literacy peels away years of ineffective behavior and habits and forges new pathways to professional and personal effectiveness to produce results and purposeful actions that build self-reliance.

As an enterprise coach hired by fledgling business owners and international corporations, her expertise brings real-world, real-time perspectives to marketing, processes and patterns. Her maximizing tools and practical resources measure success patterns and effectiveness.

Community:
• City of Phoenix Consultant
• Fresh Start Women’s Center
• CASES—Energy Committees.

B.S—Wayne State University, English/Psychology
Post-Graduate—University of Southern California, Corporate Communications
Adult Learning and Behavior Studies
Community College Certification-Business/Speech
CTI formal coach certification and training
State Board Examiner (Baldrige Principles ,http://www.quality.nist.gov/)
EQ-I® facilitator, DISC certifications
International Association of Coaches
Coachville annual coaches training and conferences.

Peoria, Arizona, is home. Wife, mother of five and nana to six, Michelle enjoys her family, writing and singing as a former USO entertainer.

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