Ep. 88 - From Law Enforcement to Leading Blockchain Solutions: Scott Pounder’s Journey in Building a Global Practice

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It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…

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From the gritty streets of law enforcement to the cutting edge of digital asset consulting, how does one navigate such a dramatic career shift?
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Pounder, Managing Director — Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting, who shares his journey from law enforcement to leading digital asset and blockchain initiatives in a global consulting firm. Scott delves into the transition, highlighting how skills honed in law enforcement have empowered him in the corporate world, particularly in blockchain and digital assets management. He opens up about the intricacies of building trust and value with clients and the strategic nuances of operating within a large consultancy.
You'll learn:
1. Effective strategies for transitioning between diverse career paths
2. Applying law enforcement skills in a corporate context
3. Techniques for building and maintaining client trust
4. Insights into managing a specialized team across different regions
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Get in touch with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-pounder-50730a90/
IT tool recommendation:
Crystal Expert Blockchain Analytics Tracing tool | https://crystalintelligence.com/
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Details about FTI Consulting:
Website: https://www.fticonsulting.com/
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Year: 1982
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About the host Sammy Gebele:
Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.
Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/
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Ep. 88 - From Law Enforcement to Leading Blockchain Solutions: Scott Pounder’s Journey in Building a Global Practice

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Ep. 109 - Mindful Consulting: What Leaders Can Learn from Buddhist Principles - with Keith Roberts 1:21:12

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Send us a text Does spiritualism have a place in business? And if it did—what could it unlock? In this one-of-a-kind episode, Keith Roberts , Chief Marketing Officer at Stunio and author of The Zen of Business, joins host Sammy Gebele to explore how Buddhist philosophy can elevate your personal and professional life. Together, Sammy and Keith explore practical applications of Buddhist concepts like the Eightfold Path, ikigai, and Misogi—showing how they can help leaders sharpen focus, build healthier cultures, and reconnect with their deeper why. You'll learn: 1. How Buddhist principles translate into better leadership 2. How to find your true purpose in business and life 3. How to design a “Misogi” challenge that reveals your true limits 4. The benefits of meditation and why you're not "doing it wrong." 5. Why all consulting leaders need mentors to hold them accountable ___________ Get in touch with Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenman/ Keith's book 'The Zen of Business' is available here: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Zen-Business-Ancient-Leaders-Intention/dp/1394309961/ Keith's business book recommendations: Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Vadim-Zeland-ebook/dp/B00PY8ICSA The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Michael-Easter-ebook/dp/B08FZLLPJX/ ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele : Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 108 - Skalieren statt Stolpern: Kultur, Komplexität und Kontrolle bei der Beratung mit +100 Mitarbeitern - mit Jan Laakmann 50:53

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Send us a text Ab 50 Mitarbeitern wird’s holprig – warum eigentlich? Dieser und vieler weiterer spannender Fragen widmen sich David Anheier und Jan Laakmann in dieser Folge des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Community Podcast. Als Partner und Chief Operating Officer bei HÖVELER HOLZMANN Consulting – a valantic company, einer führenden Beratung für Einkaufsoptimierung, Supply Chain Management und nachhaltige Lieferketten, erlebte Jan Laakmann eine spannende Reise von den Anfängen in einem kleinen Büro bis hin zur heutigen Position als führende Beratung mit 100 Mitarbeitern. Ein Gespräch vollgepackt mit Lessons Learned, Systemdenken und einem klaren Blick auf die Zukunft der Beratung. Dich erwartet Input zu folgenden Schlüsselthemen: 1) Wie Jan als COO gemeinsam mit dem HÖVELER HOLZMANN-Team das Unternehmenswachstum skalierbar machte und Nachhaltigkeit als weiteres profitables Geschäftsfeld entwickelte 2) Warum ein COO als „Projekt“ gestartet wurde – und wieso das besser funktionierte, als gedacht 3) Die größten Stolpersteine beim Aufbau einer Beratung – und wie man sie vermeidet. 4) Warum Nachhaltigkeit ohne Business Case an Dynamik verliert 5) Wie ESG- & SCM-Beratung sich ideal ergänzen – wenn man es richtig macht ___________ Vernetze Dich mit Jan Laakmann auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-laakmann/ Jan Laakmanns Buchempfehlung: The Orphan Master's Son von Adam Johnson | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Adam-Johnson-ebook/dp/B006UIUJ2A/ ___________ Über den Host David : David ist Partner bei entero und verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Salesforce-Beratung, insbesondere im Consulting von Beratungsunternehmen bei der Optimierung und Digitalisierung ihrer Prozesse. In den letzten zehn Jahren hat er Teams geleitet, komplexe Kundenbeziehungen verwaltet und digitale Lösungen implementiert, die die betriebliche Effizienz verbessern. Seine Leidenschaft gilt der Unterstützung von Unternehmen bei der Nutzung von Technologien zur Förderung von Wachstum und Transformation, um sicherzustellen, dass sie in einer zunehmend digitalen Welt wettbewerbsfähig bleiben. Schreibe David einfach via E-Mail unter david.anheier@entero.de oder connecte Dich auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danheier/ ___________ Bisherige Gäste des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcasts: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au und viele weitere! ___________ Vielen Dank an unsere Freunde von SAWOO , die diese Episode vom LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast für uns produziert haben!…

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Ep. 107 - 250% Growth in 1 Year: Why Setting Big Goals Led to Unimaginable Growth for Searce - with Julian Mulhare 1:13:24

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Send us a text Are you and your team really hitting your fullest potential? Meet Julian Mulhare , Managing Director of EMEA at Searce, an ultra-marathon runner and driving force behind the company's 250% growth rate in the EMEA region. In this episode, host Sammy Gebele , CEO of SAWOO, sits down with Julian to explore the importance of setting audacious goals for personal and professional growth, strategies for achieving them, and how they often lead to unimaginable accomplishments. You'll learn: 1. Why all companies need an audacious goal 2. How to turn intimidating goals into achievable milestones 3. The mindset parallels between athletes and business leaders 4. The goals Julian set for his team and how he chose them 5. How to navigate pushback on intimidating goals ___________ Get in touch with Julian Mulhare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-mulhare-80604a1/ Julian's business book recommendations: Extreme Ownership by Jacko Willink | https://www.amazon.de/dp/1250183863/ ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele: Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 106 - How To Turn Software Partnerships into a Revenue Machine – with Henning Heesch 1:09:44

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Send us a text Who knew that a one-off software partnership 7 years ago would change everything for entero AG? Fast-forward to today: six active partnerships, a sixfold revenue increase, and a consulting firm that’s reimagined how it grows. In this episode, Henning Heesch , Co-founder and CEO of entero AG, joins host Sammy Gebele to unpack how a chance collaboration with a Dutch software company became the blueprint for an entirely new go-to-market model. Henning walks through how he and his team built a partner-first strategy that now accounts for 80% of their business growth—starting with no formal playbook, just strong client relationships and a willingness to test the waters. You'll learn: 1. How one project turned into a repeatable partner-led growth strategy 2. The onboarding blueprint that makes clients feel like they’re talking to one firm 3. Why entero invests before the first project is even signed 4. The business case behind German legal entities & shared accountability 5. Henning’s 6-step playbook for consulting leaders starting with partnerships ___________ Get in touch with Henning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henning-heesch/ Henning's business book recommendations: Flawless Consulting by Peter Block | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Flawless-Consulting-Guide-Getting-Expertise/dp/1394177305/ Stewardship by Peter Block | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Stewardship-Choosing-Service-over-Self-Interest/dp/160994822X/ ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele: Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 105 - Warum gemischte Teams die besseren Berater sind - mit Dr. Frauke Becker 54:04

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Send us a text [German episode] Wie schafft man es, als Frau in der Beratungsbranche nicht nur zu bestehen, sondern auch langfristig erfolgreich zu sein? Dieser und vieler weiterer spannender Fragen rund um das Thema Women in Consulting widmen sich in dieser Folge Host David Anheier , Partner bei entero AG, und Dr. Frauke Becker , Senior Director bei Simon-Kucher & Partners. Dabei teilt Dr. Frauke Becker ihre Erfahrungen aus über 16 Jahren in der Beratungsbranche und erklärt, wie Simon-Kucher es schafft, ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld zu schaffen, das sowohl für Frauen als auch für Männer attraktiv ist. Dich erwartet Input zu folgenden Themen: 1. Warum Diversität in Teams zu besseren Ergebnissen und höherer Kundenzufriedenheit führt. 2. Wie Simon-Kucher durch das „Women in Consulting“-Programm Frauen gezielt fördert und hält. 3. Die Chancen und Herausforderungen für (angehende) Beraterinnen in der Consulting-Branche. 4. Die Bedeutung von Flexibilität und individuellen Lösungen für die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie. 5. Wie Mentoring und Netzwerke den Karriereweg von Frauen in der Beratung unterstützen können. ___________ Vernetze Dich mit Dr. Frauke Becker auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frauke-becker-86a439/ Dr. Frauke Beckers Buchempfehlung: Alles Idioten!?: Endlich verstehen, wie andere ticken von Thomas Erikson | https://www.amazon.de/Alles-Idioten-psychologische-erfolgreiches-Kommunizieren/dp/3426791080/ ___________ Über den Host David: David ist Partner bei entero und verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Salesforce-Beratung, insbesondere im Consulting von Beratungsunternehmen bei der Optimierung und Digitalisierung ihrer Prozesse. In den letzten zehn Jahren hat er Teams geleitet, komplexe Kundenbeziehungen verwaltet und digitale Lösungen implementiert, die die betriebliche Effizienz verbessern. Seine Leidenschaft gilt der Unterstützung von Unternehmen bei der Nutzung von Technologien zur Förderung von Wachstum und Transformation, um sicherzustellen, dass sie in einer zunehmend digitalen Welt wettbewerbsfähig bleiben. Schreibe David einfach via E-Mail unter david.anheier@entero.de oder connecte Dich auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danheier/ ___________ Bisherige Gäste des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcasts: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au und viele weitere! ___________ Vielen Dank an unsere Freunde von SAWOO , die diese Episode vom LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast für uns produziert haben!…

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Ep. 104 - Effizienzbooster oder Bedrohung? Was AI-Agents für Berater wirklich bedeuten - mit Alexander Mette 1:10:11

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Send us a text [German episode] Was wäre, wenn Dein bester neuer Mitarbeiter ein AI-Agent wäre? In dieser Episode des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast spricht Host Sammy Gebele mit Alexander Mette , Partner bei BearingPoint, über eine der brisantesten Entwicklungen in der Beratungsbranche: den Einsatz von AI-Agents. Mit über zwei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung in Salesforce-Architekturen, berichtet Alexander Mette exklusiv von der Implementierung innovativer AI-Projekte in der Praxis und zeigt, dass AI-Agents mehr sind als nur ein weiteres Tech-Tool – sie sind die neuen Mitarbeiter, die Consulting-Firmen revolutionieren könnten. Erfahre mehr darüber: 1) Wie AI-Agents Prozesse automatisieren und Beratern mehr strategischen Freiraum geben. 2) Welche 5 Phasen eine erfolgreiche AI-Implementierung durchläuft. 3) Welche Fehler Firmen bei der Einführung von AI-Agents vermeiden sollten. 4) Wie Berater ihre Rolle in einer KI-getriebenen Welt neu definieren können. 5) Wie Netzwerke und Partnerschaften den Erfolg von KI-Projekten beeinflussen. ___________ Vernetze Dich mit Alexander Mette auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmette/ Alexanders Podcast-Empfehlungen: State of Process Automation | https://www.stateofprocessautomation.com/ AI FIRST | https://ai-first.ai/podcast ___________ Über den Host Sammy : Sammy und SAWOO bieten einen B2B-Community-Building-Service, der Dich als Vordenker in Deiner Branche etabliert und Dir hilft, echte, zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen zu Deinen Wunschkunden aufzubauen. Schreibe Sammy einfach via E-Mail unter sammy.gebele@sawoo.io oder connecte Dich auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Bisherige Gäste des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcasts: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au und viele weitere! ___________ Vielen Dank an unsere Freunde von SAWOO , die diese Episode vom LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast für uns produziert haben!…

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Ep. 103 - Should You Hire a Partner Manager? Uncovering The Secret to Scaling Consulting Partnerships - with Tanja Breitling-Zboril 54:56

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Send us a text When should you hire a Partner Manager—and what impact could it have on revenue growth? Tanja Breitling-Zboril , Head of Partner Network & Director of Business Development at Zühlke Group, joins host Sammy Gebele to reveal the hard numbers, surprising insights, and practical strategies behind building a successful partnership function. Whether you’re a consulting leader debating the ROI of a dedicated partner function, or a partner manager looking for a proven playbook for the first 1–2 years in the role, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways. You'll learn: 1. The differences between contacts and true partnerships 2. How to identify the ideal persona for a Partner Manager 3. The key milestones for building a successful partnership function 4. How to partner with other consultancies without risking competition 5. The right way to approach product partnerships for long-term success ___________ Get in touch with Tanja Breitling-Zboril on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanja-breitling-zboril-2174502/ Tanja's business book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Habits-Effective-People-Anniversary-Paperback/dp/1471195201/ ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele : Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 102 - How Unit4's ERP helped diva-e Boost Valuation & Secure a Strategic Sale - with Tilman Au & Bryce Wolf 43:36

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Send us a text With 12 companies operating under one roof, it was only a matter of time before diva-e found themselves in a maze of systems and spreadsheets. Enter Unit4, the ERP partner that helped diva-e turn unintegrated data into order. In this episode, Tilman Au , CEO of diva-e, is joined by Sammy Gebele , CEO of SAWOO, and Bryce Wolf , Strategic Growth Director at Unit4, to unpack the hard-earned lessons on getting leadership & employee buy-in, avoiding common pitfalls, and why standardization is the key to success in ERP implementation. You'll learn: 1. Why moving to a single ERP system was critical for diva-e’s growth 2. How Unit4 helped streamline operations & financial reporting 3. Tilman’s approach to securing buy-in from employees & investors 4. The biggest mistakes companies make when implementing ERP systems 5. Why standardization beats customization in ERP rollouts ___________ Get in touch with Bryce Wolf and Tilman Au on LinkedIn: - Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycewolf/ - Tilman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tilman-au-ceo-investor-digital-expert/ ___________ About the host: Sammy Gebele: Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ About the guests: Tilman Au: Tilman Au is the CEO of diva-e. He initiated the founding of diva-e in 2015 through a buy-and-build strategy, developing it into a leading German digital service provider with nearly €100 million in revenue (2023) and over 800 employees across Germany, Bulgaria, and the USA. Since 2024, diva-e has been part of Conclusion, an european ecosystem for IT transformation. Previously, in 1998, he founded New Identity AG (NIDAG), which quickly became one of the largest multimedia service providers in the Rhine-Main region. Bryce Wolf: Bryce Wolf is a strategic growth leader with expertise in sales optimization and market expansion in the software industry. As Director of Strategic Growth at Unit4, he drives sales productivity and pipeline expansion across multiple regions, collaborating with C-level executives. Previously at Oracle and Certinia (FinancialForce), Bryce has a background in product management and solution architecture. A recognized thought leader, he has spoken at TSIA World Conference, SuiteWorld, CFO events, and the Unit4 Inspiration4U podcast. ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 101 - Leveraging Global Teams Nearshore and Offshore to Drive Innovation and Growth - with Ashish Khanna 1:11:23

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Send us a text Can offshore teams be more than cost-cutters? In this episode, Sammy Gebele chats with Ashish Khanna , Senior Managing Director of Global Security Solutions at Verizon, about how he’s transformed traditional offshore teams into “Centers of Excellence” that provide real value to the business beyond low-cost labor. You'll learn: 1. Ashish's personal experience working in various geographies and managing remote teams 2. Practical steps for building your own competency centers 3. Key considerations and challenges 4. How to empower teams to do more than execution 5. Lessons from Verizon on developing, managing and retaining critical talent ___________ Get in touch with Ashish Khanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-khanna01/ Ashish's business book recommendations: Seeing The Big Picture by Kevin Cope | https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07DPWFK7T/ ___________ Details about Verizon Business: Website: https://vzbiz.biz/3M52BFD Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting Company size: 10,001+ employees Headquarters: Basking Ridge, NJ Founded: 1988 ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele : Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 100 - Horváths zukunftsweisende AI/BI-Unit: Eine Blaupause für Innovation in der Beratung 55:00

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Send us a text [German episode] Von 1 auf mehr als 20 Experten in 3 Jahren und eine mutige Vision, die Realität wurde: In dieser Episode des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcasts erzählt Tino Eichler , Partner bei Horváth , unserem Host Sammy Gebele, die Geschichte hinter der Gründung und dem Wachstum seiner bahnbrechenden AI/BI- und Data-Unit. Dabei liefert Tino exklusive Einblicke, wie er eine visionäre Idee in eine hoch spezialisierte Geschäftseinheit verwandelte, die Managementberatung, Data Science und technische Umsetzung integriert. Die ideale Blaupause für alle, die völlig neue Arbeitsweisen im traditionellen Beratungsumfeld etablieren wollen! Du lernst mehr über: 1. Warum der Aufbau einer eigenen Workforce ein Game-Changer für Horváth wurde. 2. Die essenziellen Meilensteine bei der Skalierung einer AI & BI-Unit in der Beratung. 3. Die Kunst, interdisziplinäre Teams zu formen und zu führen. 4. Welche Strategien helfen, skeptische Kollegen und Partner zu überzeugen. 5. Warum generative KI nicht die Arbeit, sondern die Arbeitsweise von Beratern verändert. ___________ Vernetze Dich mit Tino Eichler auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tino-eichler/ Tinos Buchempfehlung: Von der Steinzeit ins Internet: Der analoge Mensch in der digitalen Welt von Lutz Jäncke | https://www.amazon.de/Von-Steinzeit-ins-Internet-digitalen/dp/3456861508/ ___________ Über Horváth: Website: https://www.horvath-partners.com/de/ Branche: Unternehmensberatung Größe: mehr als 1.400 Beschäftigte Gründung: 1981 ___________ Über den Host Sammy : Sammy und SAWOO bieten einen B2B-Community-Building-Service, der Dich als Vordenker in Deiner Branche etabliert und Dir hilft, echte, zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen zu Deinen Wunschkunden aufzubauen. Schreibe Sammy einfach via E-Mail unter sammy.gebele@sawoo.io oder connecte Dich auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Bisherige Gäste des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcasts: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au und viele weitere! ___________ Vielen Dank an unsere Freunde von SAWOO , die diese Episode vom LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast für uns produziert haben!…

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Ep. 99 - How to Become a Successful Consulting Leader of a Global Technology Giant - with Dr. Eric Günter Krause 1:07:33

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Send us a text As the new partner at a giant technology company, how can you prove the value you're adding to the organization? In this episode, Sammy is joined by Dr. Eric Günter Krause , Head of Financial Services and Insurance at the consulting unit of one of the biggest IT and services companies in the world— Infosys . Eric delivers a profoundly detailed roadmap for new partners joining large organizations on how to fight your own fight and prove your worth. You'll learn: 1. How to cope with the differences in business and operating models in order to become and stay relevant 2. The importance of and differences in communicating with both internal and external stakeholders 3. How to leverage existing networks on both sides to build trust and demonstrate added value 4. How to establish constantly evolving internal alliances to identify and convert big deals 5. A detailed step-by-step playbook for consulting captives ___________ Get in touch with Dr. Eric Günter Krause on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eric-g%C3%BCnter-krause-ph-d-hsg-845bba141/ Dr. Eric Günter Krause's business book recommendations: Factfulness by Hans Rosling | https://amzn.to/3Y8jO7v ___________ Details about Infosys Consulting: Website: https://www.infosys.com/ Industry: Business Consulting and Services Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees Founded: 2004 ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele : Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 98 - Decentralized: How MaibornWolff Thrives with 17 Autonomous Departments – with Fabio Andree Scheurel 1:13:24

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Send us a text MaibornWolff’s organizational structure is highly decentralized, with 17 operational departments—each with its own P&L and the freedom to pursue strategic goals. In this episode, Fabio Andree Scheurel , Deputy Division Manager of Collaborative Enterprise Architecture at MaibornWolff , joins Sammy to discuss how this unique structure encourages entrepreneurial freedom and fosters strong partnerships. Fabio explains how departments work together through effective networking and collaboration, all while remaining guided by MaibornWolff’s 12 non-negotiable cultural principles. He also shares insights into the company's innovative training budget system, which supports continuous development and empowers employees. You'll learn: 1. How MaibornWolff drives autonomy and ownership in departments 2. The benefits and challenges of a decentralized structure 3. The impact of cultural principles on decentralized success 4. How partnerships and networking enhance collaboration 5. How the flexible training budget fuels growth and retention ___________ Get in touch with Fabio Andree Scheurel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabio-andree-scheurel-674514205/ ___________ Details about MaibornWolff: Website: https://www.maibornwolff.de/ Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting Company size: 501-1,000 employees Headquarters: München, Bayern Founded: 1989 ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele : Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 97 - KI + Managed Services = Ein neues Zeitalter der Beratung - Mit Sebastian Gerling 1:11:16

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Send us a text „Mögest du in interessanten Zeiten leben." Mit diesem chinesischen Sprichwort fasst Sebastian Gerling , Senior Vice President Consulting Services bei CGI , das Veränderungsmomentum der KI für die Beratungsbranche treffend zusammen. In dieser Episode spricht er mit unserem Host Sammy Gebele über die Auswirkungen von KI auf die Beratungsbranche und wie Unternehmen von Technologien wie GenAI und Machine Learning profitieren können. Dabei liefert er praxisnahe Beispiele, wie CGI innovative KI-Lösungen implementiert und wie Managed Services und Nearshoring die Effizienz zusätzlich steigern. Das erwartet Dich: 1) Wie KI-basierte Lösungen wie Predictive Maintenance und AIOps die Effizienz in IT-Projekten steigern. 2) Die Erfolgsstrategien von CGI bei der Umsetzung von Nearshore- und Offshore-Projekten. 3) Welche Faktoren für langfristige Kundenbeziehungen in Managed Services entscheidend sind. 4) Warum Diversity und Inklusion im Beratungssektor nicht nur gesellschaftlich, sondern auch wirtschaftlich von Vorteil sind. ___________ Sebastian Gerling interessiert sich für strukturelle Fragen der Beratungsbranche wie die kulturelle Integration von Mitarbeitern, Diversity sowie die gezielte Förderung von jungen Frauen. Für einen persönlichen Austausch zum Thema findest Du ihn hier auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangerling/ Sebastians Buchempfehlung: Business Model Generation: Ein Handbuch für Visionäre, Spielveränderer und Herausforderer von Alexander Osterwalder und Yves Pigneur | https://bit.ly/3Bl6uoE ___________ Über CGI: Website: https://www.cgi.com/en Industrie: IT-Dienstleistungen und IT-Beratung Unternehmensgröße: mehr als 91.000 Beschäftigte weltweit Hauptsitz: Montreal, Quebec Gründung: 1976 ___________ Über den Host Sammy : Sammy und SAWOO bieten einen B2B-Community-Building-Service, der Dich als Vordenker in Deiner Branche etabliert und Dir hilft, echte, zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen zu Deinen Wunschkunden aufzubauen. Schreibe Sammy einfach via E-Mail unter sammy.gebele@sawoo.io oder connecte Dich auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Bisherige Gäste des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcasts: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au und viele weitere. ___________ Vielen Dank an unsere Freunde von SAWOO , die diese Episode vom LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast für uns produziert haben!…

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Ep. 95 - Laser Focus: How Tenthpin’s Commitment to a Single Niche Is Helping Them Grow 25% YoY - with Jürgen Bauer 1:05:36

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Send us a text What is the key to fast and sustainable growth as a boutique consultancy? For Tenthpin Co-founder & Executive Chairman Jürgen Bauer, it's developing a niche focus. In this episode, Jürgen shares the journey behind Tenthpin’s impressive growth, revealing the strategic decisions that have enabled them to achieve consistent 25% year-on-year expansion since their inception in 2017. You'll learn: 1. How Tenthpin's niche focus in life sciences drives consistent growth. 2. The strategic decisions that fueled their 25% year-on-year expansion. 3. The importance of maintaining quality and a strong company culture during rapid growth. 4. How Tenthpin's collaboration with SAP led to the development of innovative industry-specific solutions. 5. Insights into Tenthpin’s 'go-go strategy' for sustainable and scalable growth. ___________ Get in touch with Jürgen Bauer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juergenbauer/ Jürgen Bauer's business book recommendations: The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley | https://amzn.to/472Zsk7 ___________ Details about Tenthpin: Website: https://tenthpin.com/ Industry: Business Consulting and Services Company size: 201-500 employees Headquarters: Basel, CH Founded: 2017 ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele: Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more! ___________ Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!…

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Ep. 94 - Daily Networking Strategies: How to Stay Connected and Win Clients - with Rudraksh Bhawalkar 48:26

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