{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Spa Balance","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es","title":"127. Exit Route 3 - The Strategic Consultant - High Stakes, Unlimited Impact &#8212; Spa Balance","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"8eqj13tFP8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es\/podcast\/127\/\">127. Exit Route 3 &#8211; The Strategic Consultant &#8211; High Stakes, Unlimited Impact<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es\/podcast\/127\/embed\/#?secret=8eqj13tFP8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\u00ab127. Exit Route 3 &#8211; The Strategic Consultant &#8211; High Stakes, Unlimited Impact\u00bb \u2014 Spa Balance\" data-secret=\"8eqj13tFP8\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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It looks glamorous from the outside: freedom, recognition, unlimited earning potential. But behind the scenes? It\u2019s a high-stakes game that makes or breaks most consultants within 18 months. In this episode, I share the third and final exit route in my series on how wellness directors can transition into consulting: the Strategic Consultant path. It took me 14 years to master this route. 14 years of mistakes, going back into full-time employment, and surviving the income rollercoaster. But today, I run a global boutique consultancy from Madrid, shaping wellness strategies for hotels and retreats worldwide. This episode is both a warning and an invitation: here\u2019s what it really takes to succeed at the highest level of consulting, and how to know if you\u2019re ready. Here are the 3 things you\u2019ll learn: 1.- What the Strategic Consultant really does How it\u2019s completely different from being an operator or even a project-based consultant. 2.- The pros of this route From unlimited income potential and creative freedom to industry recognition and global opportunities. 3.- The hidden challenges Business overwhelm, loneliness, pricing mistakes, the income rollercoaster, and why most consultants fail without the right foundation. By the end of the episode, you\u2019ll know: \u2192 Whether you\u2019re truly ready to step into high-stakes consulting. \u2192 Why skipping Exit Route 1 (internal consultant) and Exit Route 2 (project-based consultant) often leads to failure. \u2192 How to prepare yourself with the right foundation before leaping into full-time consulting. _______Are you ready to take wellness to the next level?Here are 2 ways I can help:1\ufe0f\u20e3 WHO: Wellness directors who want to join 1% of wellness leaders\ud83d\udccc WHAT: The Wellness Asset AcademyA 10-week online group programme where I guide you through my 7-step ESSENCE framework. Achieve higher pay and secure a genuine seat at the hotel\u2019s big table\u2014so wellness is no longer the most neglected area in the hotel.\u2192 Join the waitlist here.2\ufe0f\u20e3 WHO: Owners of small, independent hotels with a strong wellbeing focus\ud83d\udccc WHAT: Asset Builder MentorshipExclusive 6-month 1:1 mentorship programme to master creating a wellness asset, build a proud team, and deliver transformative experiences for your guests.\u2192 Become a steward of true hospitality.\ud83d\udca1 Why work with me?I know what works with wellness and I also know what doesn\u2019t. I\u2019ve made the mistakes so you don\u2019t need to \u2013 saving you thousands of dollars on bad decisions.\u2705 #1 best-selling author, global wellness expert \u2705 40+ projects in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific \u2705 Top brands: Abad\u00eda Retuerta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Six Senses Resorts & Spas \u2705 Interviewed over 150+ hoteliers worldwide"}