From Slides to Substance: Life After Consulting

Hiring a strategist from a top consulting firm into a corporate role? It's a bit like adopting a greyhound - high-performance, well-trained, but used to sprinting, not strolling.

Employers often wonder: will they miss the buzz of their high-flying peers? Will they struggle with the slower pace, the layers of approval, the "we’ll review that next quarter" mindset?

It’s a culture shift. The corporate world can feel less agile, more structured, and, yes, occasionally heavy on the process. But there are upsides. Big ones. No more Monday morning flights or living out of a suitcase. They join a consistent team, build deeper relationships, and-best of all-see the fruits of their labour actually roll out, not just into a slide deck.

They go from “advising change” to “owning change.” And while they may miss the adrenaline rush, they’ll likely gain a sense of long-term impact - and a slightly healthier sleep schedule.

If you want to chat about how we can find these people for you, give us a shout.

By Andrew Goodfellow - andrew.goodfellow@ascentpros.com