Navigating Uncertain Times as a Public Health Consultant: A Mastermind Group Can Help

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The past few months have been hard for many consultants. Some have lost contracts. Others have had hours reduced for existing retainers or had projects delayed as clients have re-prioritized time and funds. Consultants with 100% in-person businesses have had to rethink their offerings during this time of social distancing.

I’ve previously written about the value of mastermind groups for reducing isolation. Masterminds offer peer-to-peer learning and support to help group members solve their business problems with input and advice from fellow consultants. It also provides a strong system of accountability to help members set and reach both short and long-term goals.

In addition to providing support and connection during this time of isolation for many, masterminds can help with business planning and strategy that will be essential now and in the aftermath of COVID-19.

For example:

  • Transforming in-person services to virtual

  • Creating diverse income streams

  • Producing digital products

  • Identifying new or additional clients for your products and services

  • Testing out new marketing strategies

  • Networking! Networking! Networking!

Mastermind participants really enjoy having focused time to work on their business, especially during times of transition, growth, and change.

“I joined this group because after 2+ years of self-employment I was missing some of the professional development that comes with a regular full-time job.  The regular calls (hello, social time!!!) gave me the dedicated time for goal setting and built-in accountability that I needed to make progress with my business. I also really appreciated gaining a fresh perspective on nagging problems through our conversations. Leah's effective facilitation and thoughtful questions gave me confidence that every session would be meaningful. Totally worth it!”

Laura Runnels, MPH

Founder & Principal, LARC

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