In this Consulting Lifestyle Podcast episode, our guest Cantekin Ertekin shares his experiences and insights on business management and IT consulting. He hails from Turkey where he runs several organizations and focuses on governance and consulting. He shares his journey of transitioning from strategy execution to strategy consulting, and the establishment of his own consulting firm, ITGT Consultancy. He discusses the importance of stakeholder management and decentralized decision-making. The conversation also covers his view on making information shareable instead of sellable, and his involvement with non-governmental organizations. He calls for a new-generation consulting approach— one that is governance and asset-based.

Key Takeaways:

01:05 Guest's Career Journey and Current Focus

02:23 Deep Dive into Governance and Stakeholder Management

03:50 Challenges in Governance Consulting

08:38 Approach to Consulting and Client Acquisition

09:39 Asset-Based Consulting and Sustainable Solutions

11:38 Role of Information in Consulting

15:41 Mentorship for Startups and Involvement in NGOs

Get in touch with Cantekin:

➡️LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cantekinertekin
➡️Website: https://itgovernanceturkey.com/?lang=en

To get in touch with Diogene:
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogenentirandekura
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diogenentirandekura
➡️Consulting Lifestyle Community: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/community
➡️Coaching with Diogene: https://consultinglifestyle.fm/coaching

To get in touch with Diogene Ntirandekura, the host of the show:

• Linkedin Profile
• community page
• for coaching
• Instagram profile

In this episode of the Consulting Lifestyle Podcast, Diogene chats with Arielle Carrara, a career coach based in Spain. 

Arielle unfolds her unconventional journey from being an opera singer to eventually emerging as a career coach on the brink of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

She shares experiences of her struggle managing her job on the side of her operatic career, juggling between making ends meet and her passion for singing, ultimately leading to burnout. 

Arielle sheds light on how she opted for a career shift, specializing in giving people advice for their careers and dwelling on her belief in finding personal heart desires which enables a fulfilling life. 

To get in touch with Diogene Ntirandekura, the host of the show:

• Linkedin Profile
• community page
• for coaching
• Instagram profile

Have you ever stopped to think about how B2B e-commerce and ERP systems team up to reshape the business landscape? Well, you're in for a treat in this episode as we dive into the fascinating world of B2B e-commerce with Arno Ham, the esteemed Chief Technology Officer of Sana Commerce. Arno takes us on a journey through his impressive realm of B2B e-commerce.

In this enlightening conversation, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the inception and remarkable growth of Sana Commerce. We'll explore how seamlessly Sana integrates with ERP powerhouses like SAP and Microsoft Dynamics, revolutionizing businesses on a global scale. Plus, we'll uncover the array of product features, strategic partnerships, and worldwide operations that firmly position Sana Commerce as a leader in the industry.

Don't miss out on this chance to tap into the untapped potential of B2B e-commerce. Tune in now and discover how it can transform your business!

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Get in touch with Arno:

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoham

➡️Podcast: B2B E-Commerce Integrated: The untold perspective of IT leaders

➡️Sana Commerce: https://www.sana-commerce.com

To get in touch with Diogene Ntirandekura, the host of the show:

• Linkedin Profile
• community page
• for coaching
• Instagram profile