Hello there!

I understand how you feel, but positioning yourself takes time, so try to stay patient.
Here are some small things you could do towards great success:

1. Continue working hard and what's more important, everything should be done perfectly.
2. Ask clients for feedback (but not too often).
3. Try to make others get to know you by being visible.
4. Don't hesitate to ask a coach for help, if needed.

Be proactive and the result will come soon!

Good luck!
GB

Hi there,

This is a great question but equally a really hard one to answer!

In reality, you just need to work really hard and be visible. Over time, you can win them over, but only if you do good work and it's clear to them.

In addition to this, you can learn how to "talk their talk". If you learn their terminology, way of thinking, etc. you will be able to communicate with them far more effectively. Moments where you challenge/counter their thinking effectively with their terminology/communication style are moments where you will gain traction.

Good luck!

Hello!

I guess you are the person of the other post too :)

Reading this second one, what I wonder is whether that is the right place for you. If the "operational" part is the valuable one there vs. strategy, isn´t it better to move to strategy consulting?

Best,

Clara

Hi,

A suggestion from me is to learn the "Finance skill" and show that it is not impossible to do vice versa and win their trust. Also find opportunities to actually add value to the work using your "strategy skill"

Of course this is an oversimplification and require a lot of hard work to do succesfully.

Best,

Iman

What I'd suggest is take time to pick up the modelling aspects to demonstrate this is something that is easily learnable, but honing strategic thinking takes time. If you're able to demonstrate in meetings that you bring a unique valuable perspective that others haven't thought about, that is immediate validation of your skillset