Dear Female Consultants,
I’m curious about situations where you had to work with particularly challenging teams or clients. How did you navigate conflicts or pushbacks?
Additionally, does your employer provide any kind of mentoring, supervision, or support system where you can reflect on such situations and get guidance?
Thank you so much for your insights you are providing here.
Hi Sandra,
thank you for this thoughtful question! :)
Challenging situations, whether with clients or within teams, are definitely part of consulting. What has helped me most is staying calm, focusing on the facts, and trying to understand the other perspective first. Often, pushback comes from different expectations, time pressure, or unclear communication. Taking a step back, clarifying objectives, and aligning on priorities can already resolve a lot.
When conflicts do arise, I find it helpful to involve the project lead early, rather than trying to solve everything alone. Transparent communication within the team is key.
In terms of support: at Inverto, there are several structures in place. Every consultant has a dedicated career advisor who you can openly approach when facing challenges. They provide guidance, share experiences, and help you reflect on difficult situations.
Additionally, we have mentoring programs and access to internal and external coaches, including mental health support. Well-being is taken seriously, and it’s absolutely encouraged to make use of these resources.
On top of that, every new employee is assigned a buddy (usually a more experienced peer) who you can approach with any questions, both professional and personal. Having someone “at eye level” makes a big difference, especially in the beginning.
Overall, you’re not expected to navigate difficult situations alone. There are formal and informal support systems in place, and using them is seen as a strength, not a weakness.
Hope this helps! :)
