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A Bi-Weekly 'Think Piece' For Consulting Firms

EDITION #116

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Authority 116

Dear reader, 

Here comes the 116th edition of the newsletter. 

 

In this edition, we'd like to share with you an exciting announcement.

 

Did you notice how I said "we" and not "I"? That's right. The Visible Authority is evolving, and with it, The Authority newsletter will as well.

 

What is not going to change is the ultimate goal for this newsletter: to create a bubble of calmness, a place of stillness in the face of everyday stress—a chance to reflect on what really matters in your consulting work.

 

Enjoy reading, 

 

Luk

ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Exciting News! A new partnership…

 

Luk and Florian announcement-1

 

…and a milestone in intentionally designing high-performing consulting firms.  

 

After two years of collaboration across nearly 20 consulting client projects, Florian M. Heinrichs and I are thrilled to formalise our partnership.  

 

Why Our Partnership Matters

 

Consulting firms face a pivotal moment. After a difficult 2023 and 2024—marked by uncertainty, cost inflation, budget cuts, and postponed client decisions—the outlook for 2025 remains challenging.  

As client challenges grow more complex, competition intensifies, and AI increases the pressure on the consulting industry, firms that rely on unfocused strategies and sell commoditised capabilities risk falling behind.  

 

That’s why we champion ‘Intentional Consultancy Design’—a deliberate, strategic approach to building a high-performing consultancy. It’s shifting away from the default model, where firms grow reactively on the back of a capability or client demand.  

 

By contrast, ‘Intentional Consultancy Design’ aligns every aspect of the consulting business—positioning, value proposition, service differentiation, methodology, thought leadership, business development, operating model, profitability, client success, and employee value proposition—with a defined strategic roadmap.  

 

Our Unique Expertise

 

Combining my 20+ years of consulting performance improvement experience with Florian’s 15+ years in agency and consulting business development and marketing, we offer consulting firms a proven pathway to intentionally design their futures and achieve sustainable high performance.  

 

In upcoming weeks, we will share more details about our brand-new service offering and the transformative outcomes it delivers for clients. Stay tuned.  

 

Let's Collaborate

 

We are almost fully booked for Jan-Feb 2025 but are excited to explore new opportunities. If you’re ready to evolve your consultancy firm and secure its future, let’s connect!

 

We’re excited about what’s ahead—stay tuned for more details about our service offering in early 2025!

 

If you fit the ideal client profile and want our help, book a call to discuss.

 

LUK'S EBOOK

 

50 Quotes to Inspire Boutique Consultancy Leaders & Owners in 2025

 

Consultancy quotes for 2025

 

Every Monday, I share bite-sized advice with my network on LinkedIn – #ConsultingMonday.    

 

Each piece of advice stems from my personal experience developing boutique consultancy businesses or from my observations working with dozens of consulting firms and their leaders.    

 

I hope you find this compilation of wisdom nuggets useful.    

 

It is meant to inspire you and give you new perspectives on how to take your consulting business to new heights in 2025.

 

DOWNLOAD THE FREE EBOOK

 

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