39 Best Management Consulting Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The McKinsey Podcast, our new flagship podcast series, takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in business and management. McKinsey & Company is a management-consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations realize their most important goals. Topics covered in this series include strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society. more

The #1 podcast for consulting business owners who want to build a profitable, scalable and strategic consulting business.Over one thousands consulting business owners have applied the growth system that Consulting Success teaches here https://www.consultingsuccess.com/coaching-for-consultantsTrusted by tens of thousands of consultants, the weekly conversations shine the spotlight on valuable business tips. Episodes support you in understanding how to navigate the market. This podcast is your guide to overcoming the most difficult obstacles in the consulting industry and enjoying big wins.Learn strategies for maintaining an effective team and attracting clients. Discover how to craft a clear and engaging message, and implement a marketing engine for consultants that actually works. Every conversation explores how to improve your business model to open doors to golden opportunities.This podcast features experts from various industries who share the desire to achieve success in the consulting business. They expose their well-kept secrets to get to the top. Hear the building blocks that started their careers and the most important principles they uphold to get through challenging entrepreneurial moments.Hosting the podcast is Michael Zipursky, CEO and co-founder of Consulting Success. Building businesses for more than 20 years, he has advised start-up brands, service providers, and billlion dollar corporations like Panasonic, Financial Times, Sumitomo and more. Michael is also an in-demand keynote speaker and author of five books about consulting. He's dedicated to helping entrepreneurial consultants increase impact and earn a higher income. And on top of it all, Michael has an inspiring focus on family and community.With this extensive advisory experience, Michael understands the consequences of hyper career focus. It often means sacrificing time with loved ones, which can lead to loneliness and rejection. At some point, you may feel like an outsider in your own home. Those who prioritize the grind can neglect their health and fall prey to severe diseases.Michael believes a consulting business can only find success when it supports your dream lifestyle, not the other way around. Every podcast discussion focuses on what it really takes to get hold of genuine freedom in your career. The aim is to help you live the life you truly want while constantly growing your business.Feel excited about going to work instead of letting depressing thoughts pull you down. Enjoy the meals you want to eat, buy everything you want to own, and above all, savor time with your family and friends. Have a successful consulting business balanced with stability, well-being, and comfort.Don't sacrifice what you have for the sake of huge earnings. Achieve the revenue and profit you want and make sure it does not compromise everything you love and care about. Michael shows you how to elevate your consulting business and reach those goals with a fulfilled heart.Want to learn how we can help you grow your consulting business? Schedule your free Growth Session Call today! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow more

This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today's big business and social issues. The goal the so what is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. This is not your typical business strategy podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp more

We talk with McKinsey partners and corporate executives on the challenges they face creating lasting strategies in a fast-changing world. We also examine the different ways these executives approach these challenges and the new and innovative ways they think of creating a vision for their enterprises. more

Firmsconsulting maintains a 80% success rate at placing clients within McKinsey, BCG and Bain. This is the highest in the industry and the rate is higher if we include other firms. We achieve this rate because we only use former partners from McKinsey, BCG et al to develop our clients. This makes us unique. We never use analysts, associates, engagement managers or associate principals. We also carefully select and develop clients on their communication, image, technical and case interview skills. This podcast channel describes our lessons from training our clients.www.firmsconsulting.comwww.strategytraining.com more

Launched in 2014, Smashing the Plateau shares weekly stories, strategies and ideas to help consultants, coaches and small business owners build success as entrepreneurs following long careers as high-achieving employees.We believe you should be able to take control over your career destiny, do what you love, what you're competent at doing, and get paid what you're worth, consistently.We are committed to the success of expertise-based businesses. Ready to go even deeper?The Smashing the Plateau Community uses a structured, supportive process to implement the kinds of strategies we discuss in this podcast. It is a community that is built to be a safe, caring place, where inclusive, direct, active and empowering conversations are welcome.If you want to get your consulting, coaching or small business to grow, on your own terms, so that you can deliver great results to your ideal clients, while supporting the lifestyle you want, and you don't want to do it alone, apply to become a member of the Smashing the Plateau Community. Learn more at https://smashingtheplateau.com. more

Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity practice, interviews leading experts on the trends and opportunities that will redefine the private equity industry. more

Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job. more

Join renowned sales coach for women running consulting businesses, Leah Neaderthal, for a behind-the-scenes look as she helps women solve their biggest sales challenges and start landing higher-paying clients. From her background in marketing -- 'definitely not a salesperson' -- she taught herself how to sell and developed a selling methodology that feels comfortable and works. Now she shares that with other women in their consulting businesses. From clearly communicating your value, to comfortably leading a sales process, to pricing your work, getting in front of your ideal business clients, and even confidence and mindset, you'll listen in on the real, honest conversations with women just like you who are facing, and solving, these challenges. Along the way, you'll discover that even if you've never been a salesperson, you can learn how to land consulting clients, comfortably and confidently, without being salesy. Learn more at smartgetspaid.com. more

Are you an independent consultant who's ready to grow your business into a predictable revenue stream while working on your own terms? The Grow Your Independent Consulting Business is a podcast that shares the blueprint to make your consulting business goals a reality. Each week, Business Coach, Melisa Liberman, brings you solo insights or informative guest interviews that will help you to accomplish your Independent Consultant Business goals. She shares specific tools, actionable strategies, and techniques that successful independent consultants use to create the predictable, sustainable, and impactful independent consulting business you may not even realize is possible. more

Unleashed explores how to thrive as an independent professional.

Keith Bevans, partner and global head of consultant recruiting at Bain & Company, dives deeper into the stories of some extraordinary Bain people, from their perspectives. You can read their business bios online, but those barely scratch the surface of who they are and the important work they are doing. If you would like to comment or give feedback on this series, please email our inbox at ****@Bain.com. more

Listen in to learn how to navigate a fast-changing business landscape and prepare for the future of work by turning talent into competitive advantage. McKinsey talent experts Brooke Weddle and Bryan Hancock lead discussions with globally recognized experts and thought leaders on talent, transformational change, and leadership development. more

The McKinsey on Healthcare Podcast features conversations with McKinsey and other industry experts on the challenges, strategies, and innovations shaping the healthcare industry. Hear perspectives on navigating the changing healthcare environment, embracing opportunities and disruptions, and preparing for the future of healthcare across the globe. more

You can make great money as a consultant right away if you learn how to sell yourself and your skills. In this podcast, I'll teach you how to make your first $20K, $150K, and $500K as a consultant. You don't need to be the smartest or most charismatic person in the room. And you don't need a perfect website, pitch, or market-validated offer. You just need to turn your skillset into an irresistible, high-ticket consulting offer - then learn how get noticed and land deals. It's simpler than you think. You can start today, and your current skills are enough. I'll break it down, step by step. more

Welcome to the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast, your ultimate resource for transforming your consulting business from 'booked up and burned out' to thriving as the CEO of a seven-figure enterprise. Jessica Fearnley, a renowned Business Coach and LinkedIn Top Voice, guides you on a journey to discover how you can significantly boost your income while working smarter, not harder.Are you tired of content that doesn't quite fit your unique consulting niche? Look no further. The Seven Figure Consultant Podcast is tailored specifically for consultants who straddle both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, offering practical insights and strategies that resonate with your distinct needs and aspirations.Join us as we break free from conventional boxes and redefine success on our own terms. No more 'boss babe' clichés or unrealistic portrayals of entrepreneurship here. Instead, we're creating a new narrative - one where you can achieve seven-figure success without sacrificing your work-life balance.Jessica Fearnley and her expert guests share valuable advice, real-world experiences, and actionable tips to help you scale your consulting business to new heights. Discover the winning formula that allows you to work less and earn more while maintaining your professional integrity.Are you ready to take your consulting business to the next level? Tune in to the Seven Figure Consultant Podcast and jumpstart your journey towards financial freedom, business growth, and a thriving consulting career. Start working smarter today! more

McKinsey experts discuss the latest trends and the most pressing challenges for leaders in the retail and consumer-goods industries. Hear about the immediate and longer-term moves that matter most for business success. Topics covered include strategy, technology, marketing, operations, and organization. more

The Black Girls Consult Too! podcast provides a business resource for women in consulting, especially women of color, to successfully navigate a hyper-masculine, highly competitive industry. It demystifies how to start and grow a thriving consulting business by simplifying the process and helping to avoid common pitfalls that can derail even the best ideas. Each episode is crafted to dive deep into consulting practice, business strategy, mindset, and more. For more information, visit www.excelatconsulting.com/podcast. more

What does it really take to turn the best of your career, experience, and strengths into a thriving consulting or coaching business that makes money AND makes a difference? Consulting Matters explores that question and the practical strategies behind starting, growing and evolving the right consulting or coaching business for you. Hosted by Betsy Jordyn, ex-Disney consultant turned Business Mentor and Brand Positioning & Messaging Strategist, the show draws on more than 30 years in the consulting and coaching industry to tackle everything from choosing the right niche and getting your brand positioning right to packaging your expertise, creating brand messaging that connects with clients, building a credible website, creating a predictable client pipeline and landing more strategic, higher paying engagements. Because 'just getting out there and getting clients' isn't the answer. And referrals on repeat isn't the dream. If you want more control over your success, you have to take charge of how you position yourself in the market and with the clients you most want to serve. Each month, Consulting Matters takes on a different aspect of starting, growing or evolving a consulting or coaching business. Some episodes go deep into the strategy. Quick Wins tackle practical questions and ideas you can put to work right away. Pep Talks address the fear, self doubt and analysis paralysis that can keep even the most accomplished professionals stuck. Conversations with consultants, coaches and experts bring additional perspectives that remind us that we are catalysts for transformation. And yes, the name Consulting Matters is intentional. It's a show about the matters of consulting and coaching. But it's also built on Betsy's belief that consulting and coaching matters. The work you do can change businesses, careers and lives. And the more effectively you own, position and communicate the value of that work, the greater the difference you can make. Here's the assignment: Listen, learn, then put it to work so you fully own the power of what you do and intentionally position yourself for the clients, impact, and income you're fully capable of. more

Welcome to Consulting Mastery, where we help B2B consultants master the business of consulting. Join us as we explore the art of delivering outstanding client value, earning a higher income, and thriving in today's marketplace. more

Welcome to our podcast series, where we're diving deep into one of the most transformative decisions an HR professional can make: Is HR or People Consulting your next big move?If you're finding yourself yearning for more more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in your career but unsure of what's next, you're not alone. You could be at a career crossroads, wondering if there's a better way forward.In each episode, join Sarah Hamilton-Gill, one of the HR industry's most influential thinkers, as she shares insights and stories from her journey and the journeys of others who took the leap into consulting. Together, we'll explore whether a path in HR consulting is right for you, and what it truly takes to succeed. If you're ready to step out of the ordinary and into something extraordinary, stay tuned.And for more resources and support, visit  www.leapintoconsulting.com it's time to reimagine what's possible in your career! more

The 'LEADERS IN CONSULTING' show is dedicated to helping Partners and Managing Directors of Consultancies grow their business faster. If you want to learn best practices from other Leaders in Consulting, this show is for you. Each episode features an interview with a consultancy Partner, Managing Director or Thought Leader, discussing topics like: 1. How to set up a winning strategy for your consultancy 2. How to upsell and cross-sell more 3. How to win big whale leads and convert those to clients 4. Hiring and keeping valuable team members 5. How to become a thought leader by building your personal brand. more

Conversations with experts that explore the big trends shaping the professional services industry.

The next normal demands resilience, flexibility, and agility.Join us on www.McKinseyTalksOperations.com where the world's C-Suite leaders and McKinsey experts cut through the noise to uncover how to create a new operational reality. Each episode considers the challenges companies and economies are facing, and the opportunities leaders can seize for competitive advantage. We'll look at how to connect boardroom strategy to the frontlines, ways to increase performance, where and when to infuse operations with technology, and why empowering the workforce with skills and capabilities is key to success.McKinsey Talks Operations has much more content to offer on the Operations topics that connect strategy with lasting success. Visit www.McKinseyTalksOperations.com to explore events and insights from McKinsey's Operations Practice, and join the McKinsey Talks Operations community. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-operations more

The Pro Serv Podcast is for founders of boutique professional service firms who want to grow, scale, and exit. Hosted by Collective 54, each episode features a real founder case study drawn from across the full professional services sector — including management consulting, strategy consulting, operations consulting, human resources consulting, marketing consulting, sales consulting, IT consulting, financial consulting, process consulting, organizational consulting, supply chain consulting, and environmental consulting; software development firms, cybersecurity firms, managed IT services, cloud services firms, data analytics firms, systems integration firms, and AI firms; advertising agencies, public relations firms, digital marketing agencies, content marketing firms, media buying agencies, SEO firms, brand strategy firms, and market research firms; financial planning firms, investment advisory firms, wealth management firms, CFO advisory firms, business valuation firms, and M&A advisory firms; accounting firms, CPA firms, tax advisory firms, audit firms, and forensic accounting firms; corporate law firms, employment law firms, intellectual property firms, and compliance advisory firms; architecture firms, civil engineering firms, structural engineering firms, MEP engineering firms, and urban planning firms; graphic design firms, industrial design firms, interior design firms, UX/UI design firms, and branding firms; and executive coaching firms, training and development firms, and recruiting and staffing firms.Listeners learn how founders solve the biggest challenges in professional services: acquiring, retaining, and growing clients; client and employee satisfaction; pricing and compensation; competition and differentiation; staffing and utilization; client concentration; founder dependency; profitability; succession planning; and exit readiness. more

If you're an expert executive considering independent consulting—or already running your own thriving practice—this podcast is for you.The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants goes beyond the usual business advice. We talk to real-life practitioners—strategists, deep thinkers, and multi-hyphenates who thrive on autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and portfolio careers.Whether you're exploring the leap from corporate, navigating a career transition, or scaling from solo consulting to a microfirm, we dig into how top independents build, grow, and sustain their businesses.Hosted by Lauren Wambold Patel, a seven-figure consultant who learned the game the hard way, this show brings you candid conversations with independent consultants and fractional executives who are building successful businesses on their own terms.We go deep—breaking down their strategies, pricing models, niche positioning, client acquisition, and how they balance working on their business with running it internally.This isn't theory—it's the real playbook.Subscribe now to The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants and take your expertise up and to the right. more

You built a consultancy worth noticing. Getting the market to notice it is a different skill. The Unique Boutique (formerly The Consultancy Edge) is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Matt Hodkinson, exploring the positioning, differentiation, and category-ownership strategies that turn boutique consultancies into the only credible choice. more

Custom Case Coach is founded by former BCG consultant Ian Glennon. Through coaching and training, Ian helps candidates prepare for consulting interviews at firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and other top consultancies.The Consulting Offer Blueprint podcast shares Ian's frameworks, case strategies, and consulting insights, covering case interviews, market sizing, structuring, industry knowledge, and fit interviews. Episodes are generated from Ian's proprietary training materials to make his thinking accessible to a wider audience. more

You'll learn our top strategies to improve your career, confidence, lifestyle from us and other crazy successful seasoned consultants in IT and Management. Engage in the conversation as we discuss everything that brought us longevity and success over the years in the consulting industry. more

Joe O'Mahoney is Professor of Consulting at Cardiff University and a growth & exit advisor to boutique consultancies. Joe researches, teaches, publishes and consults about the consulting industry. In the CONSULTING GROWTH PODCAST he interviews founders that have successfully grown or sold their firms, acquirers who have bought firms, and a host of growth experts to help you avoid the mistakes, and learn the insights of others who have been there and done that. Find out more at www.joeomahoney.com more

Your Consulting Business Podcast provides weekly thoughts, ideas, and insights for creating a Consulting Business that aligns with a Lifestyle you LOVE.Hosted by Business Advisor, Blacksmith, and Father of three, Russell Pearson, this podcast delivers a unique perspective on consulting. The business of running it and the practice of doing it.Whether you've been a consultant for decades or aspiring to step up into the sector, this podcast has something for you. more

Are you a Nonprofit Consultant pulled between making an impact and running a profitable business? Join Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, on a podcast crafted just for you. With 25 years of diverse experience as a management consultant, market researcher, small business owner and business coach, Natalie shares practical strategies to balance purpose and profit. Through engaging discussions, trainings, and client stories, Natalie covers everything from pricing and proposals to maintaining client boundaries and tackling hiring and leadership hurdles. Her talent for simplifying complex ideas ensures you'll leave each episode with actionable insights to propel your consultancy forward. But it's not all about numbers Natalie also stresses the importance of mindset and resilience as a small business owner. As a mom of 3 and caregiver, she cherishes time with loved ones. With her guidance, you'll gain the confidence and clarity to overcome obstacles and reach your business goals while creating a fulfilling personal life. Whether you're a seasoned consultant or an accidental entrepreneur, this podcast is your roadmap to success. Tune in and let Natalie help you unlock your full potential as a Nonprofit Consultant and maybe even skip a step or two along the way. more

Each week Hélène Laffitte, consulting sourcing expert and CEO of Consulting Quest, gives you the keys to better use, manage, and source consulting services. more

In The Consultant's Way Podcast, we dive deep into the dynamic world of management consulting and professional services. Through insightful case studies, personal experiences, and expert interviews with industry leaders, we explore strategies to enhance consulting skills, refine business practices, and drive success in the consulting field. Whether you're a seasoned consultant or new to the professional services industry, this podcast offers valuable insights to elevate your consulting career and business.  more

The old consulting model is going to zero. It's not just AI. It's buying preferences, macro shifts, and a market splitting into big winners and everyone else. Grow Without Hiring offers tactical episodes on offers, sales, and systems for consultants, founders and solopreneurs. From someone who closed over $50M as a solo founder. gwh.fm more

The Consulting Pulse by CMap is your go-to podcast for insights, strategies, and stories from the heart of the consulting industry. Each week, we'll be joined by leading experts and entrepreneurs in the consulting space to learn how they built and sold high-profit businesses, scaled their services, and deployed unique tools & strategies to fast-track success. Looking for more consulting insights? Sign up to our newsletter - https://hubs.ly/Q03t-JxT0 more

Hosted by Craig Herd, this podcast is your ultimate guide to scaling your consultancy. Tune in for strategic insights, candid conversations with industry experts, and stories from seasoned consultancy founders. Uncover the real drivers of success and actionable advice to fast-track your growth. Subscribe now and take your consultancy to the next level. more

Consultants Talk is an inside look at the global management consulting industry hosted by Tom Rodenhauser, managing partner of K2 Consulting Research. With 30 years of experience tracking the industry, Tom interviews industry-leading executives and probes a world populated by such name-brands as McKinsey, BCG and Bain, Deloitte and PwC, as well as hundreds of specialist firms. Whether you're new to the business, a season veteran, a client or an investor, Consultants Talk provides the most informed perspective available on this multi-billion-dollar industry. more

As a management consultant myself I've always been lucky to have mentors who have guided me through my career. When I was in house I regularly had quality time with Senior Partners that helped me rapidly accelerate my career and has continued to help since I've gone out on my own. While I had this great resource and knowledge bank to draw on I know many friends in Consulting aren't as lucky with some only speaking with senior partners on a monthly or quarterly basis. That's why I created this podcast. I wanted to help people like you who want to accelerate their careers in consulting by interviewing leaders in the field to share the advice, tips and strategies that they used to get to the top so that you can to so that you can too.In each Episode I'll be interviewing a senior figure in the industry so that you can learn from them. We'll be going deep in to their background, how they succeeded and what their advice would be for you.This podcast is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy.Digital Marketing has moved forward, but most consulting firms haven't. Many Consulting firms still see their corporate blog as their sole Digital Marketing channel and find themselves frustrated when these blogs yield little if any results.To help those of you who want to harness the power of Digital Marketing to grow your Consulting Business but don't have the knowledge, capacity or in-house capability to do so I launched Create Engage, the first Digital Marketing agency for the Management Consulting Industry.If you'd like to find out more about how Create Engage can help you use Digital Marketing to take your business to the next level then drop me an email at ****@CreateEngage.co.uk or go to our website www.createengage.co.uk where you can download our free case study that breaks down down the Digital Marketing strategies used by one successful Consulting firm to help them grow over 400% in just 3 years and gives you the secrets they used, so that you can apply them in your own firm. more