A consultant is…? Understanding Consulting and the Ways Josie Does It!
All over the internet and social media, there is a word you may see pop up. It's CONSULTING. Consulting is this vague term that seems to be defined by the individual and what they know and how they share it.
However, how does one become a consultant? What does one need to know to be a consultant? How does Josie consult? These are all questions I will be answering in this blog post today.
Becoming a consultant is something that I stumbled upon. It is something that allows me to take the knowledge I have acquired from many years (almost ten years for me) of training and experience in mental health and education and apply it outside of the therapy room.
So…how did you even become a consultant, Josie? GOOD QUESTION! I became a consultant the day I realized that my interdisciplinary training in feminist/ethnic studies, history, marriage and family therapy, social work, and curriculum & instruction is a powerful combination. I became a consultant the day I realized that I can take the strategies of teaching I learned in school to help others gain knowledge and access to what I know.
“What’s important to understand is that being a consultant is possible if there is something you know and are passionate about! ”
With this realization, I had to do a lot of research. For myself and my knowledge, I had to learn about how I would package what I know and how I would share it with others. It varies from consultant to consultant. What’s important to understand is that being a consultant is possible if there is something you know and are passionate about!
For me, I consult professionals, especially wellness professionals and educational organizations, on equitable and inclusive curriculum development, training development, and organizational equity and inclusion. This has led to me being able to meet amazing people with incredible missions. It has allowed me to continue to be a teacher and have one to one connection in a way that is different from therapy. Each project and organization I work with inspires me to be an ongoing learner and serve communities equitably.
“Consulting has allowed me to continue to be a teacher and have one to one connection in a way that is different from therapy. ”
Consulting isn’t easy, but it allows me to utilize my expertise to support others outside of the therapy room. It takes a lot of hustle, but I love it. To learn more and to work with me, you can check out my consulting work on my website under consulting services or by using the links below:
https://www.ampawpc.com/content-instructional-consulting
https://www.ampawpc.com/training-and-professional-development
