The Modern Consultant is a provocative, practical guide for navigating the rapidly evolving world of consulting in the AI-first era. Drawing from over two decades of experience building teams and leading global consulting organizations, the author distills the core mindsets, methods, and meaning behind successful client impact in a time of digital disruption.
This book redefines what it means to be a consultant today-beyond frameworks and slide decks-to become a strategic thinker, trusted advisor, and change catalyst. It combines timeless consulting principles with emerging trends like artificial intelligence, data monetization, and digital transformation, showing consultants how to stay ahead of the curve while delivering tangible business value.
Through real-world examples, modern frameworks, and actionable insights, The Modern Consultant helps professionals develop:
- The mindset to lead with curiosity, resilience, and purpose.
- The method to structure problems, craft insights, and drive execution.
- The meaning to connect work to impact-for clients, teams, and self.
Whether you're a seasoned advisor, a rising professional, or a business leader looking to build consulting capabilities, this book is a field manual for thriving in an era where human expertise and machine intelligence must work hand in hand.
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Stephen Birtsas is a seasoned consulting leader with over 20 years of experience building and leading high-performing consulting organizations around the world. He has advised Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation, operational strategy, and innovation across industries. With a unique blend of practical experience and thought leadership, Stephen brings a modern, human-centered approach to consulting in the AI-first era. He holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and dual undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University in Supply Chain Management and Packaging. The Modern Consultant is his first book, written to inspire and equip the next generation of consultants to thrive in a world of constant change.Known for his direct style and bias for action, Birtsas cuts through the noise to focus on what matters: mindset, value, and client impact. The Modern Consultant captures the lessons, tools, and truths he's learned from two decades on the front lines of consulting in a world that refuses to stand still.
