The Power of Knowledge and Training.

I came up with an idea to help me to achieve greater business success. The idea was quite simple yet powerful. I had based part of my idea upon the USA Marine Corps credo:

The Drill Sergeant's mission is to inspire the recruit to be the best soldier he/she can be through 'Knowledge and Training'

I am not trying to develop myself into a soldier. However, I am forging myself into an instrument of positive power through the proper application of knowledge and training. I am following the training approach to achieve business and personal excellence. When you look into the terms: Knowledge and Training, you will discover that that there are many powerful areas within each of those terms. Here are some of the things that we can attain through knowledge and training:

Success at work
Performance Improvement
Achievement of goals
Problem Solving

Whenever I need motivation, I recall the words knowledge and training. I then get back into gear and move forwards with my work.

E Consulting and my fascination with it

I am becoming more and more fascinated with the medium of e consulting. I envision e consulting evolving and gaining more momentum and power over time. I have recently initiated an e consulting assignment for a client in San Francisco, California USA. I used to live in Sunnyvale, California, USA for several years. I am now residing in the UK. Here are just a few of the solutions and actions I have been offering my client via e consulting:


Suggestions for new product ideas
Avenues for marketing of the new product
Motivation and self-confidence techniques, methods
Means of accepting online payments

I had used e mail as the primary instrument with which I offered my work through. Within my e mail messages, I had attached documents with my solutions and suggestion. I also included a few web links to relevant web sites - pertaining to my clients particular needs and areas of work. I will also be paid for my services online.

E consulting, as you can see, breaks down the barriers of geographic distance. I find great satisfaction in seeing my clients successfully implementing and benefiting from the e consulting solutions I have provided them with. This is especially rewarding, considering the vast geographic distances that separate us.

Smart Pills: Should Consultants and/or their clients use them?

I have been using nutritional supplements for a few years now. I have seen and felt the results of these supplements. The topic of smart pills has recently caught my attention. It seems that people are instinctively searching for ways in which to improve themselves. Abraham Maslow, the american psychologist, had written a paper entitled: A theory of human motivation; in this paper, Maslow had suggested that self actualization would be the ultimate need for humans - after their other needs were met: Physiological, safety, love/belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization.

Here are some definitions of smart pills:

They are called smart pills or brain boosters or, to use the preferred pharmaceutical term, cognitive enhancers.

Any of a variety of substances, including certain vitamins, herbs, and prescription drugs, reputed to improve such mental functions as memory and alertness or to lessen or prevent damage to brain cells.

Here is some interesting info on smart drugs:

A 40-year-old high-level e-commerce executive in the Pacific Northwest — we'll call him Bob — felt he was losing his edge. Although his colleagues saw him as a star, he feared he wouldn't be able to continue the lightning pace and constant multitasking his job required. So he saw his doctor. Now Bob takes Adderall, a prescription amphetamine ordinarily used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

"It gives me clarity of thinking and focus," says Bob. He credits the drug with improving both his career and his personal relationships. "I am still getting accolades," he says. He was initially wary of taking any substance with a so-called black-box warning, he says, but after nine months of using Adderall under close supervision by his doctor, he has not developed an addiction, required a dose increase or had any other adverse effects.

Welcome to the brave new world of "cognitive enhancement," a term that typically refers to the use of attention- or memory-boosting prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin and modafinil (Provigil), along with other performance-raising medications, to improve productivity. College kids have been doing it for years. About 7% of U.S. university students report having taken stimulants "nonmedically" at least once, according to a 2005 study of nearly 11,000 students. On some campuses — primarily private, élite schools — a full quarter of students admit to nonmedical drug use in the past year, mainly in an attempt to improve grades.

Smart drugs are used widely off-campus as well: fighter pilots take stimulants to enhance alertness and cognition on critical missions; in the civilian world, executives take beta-blockers to calm nerves, while some time-pressed writers use wakefulness drugs, like modafinil, to meet deadlines. It's become commonplace enough that a group of seven leading bioethicists and neuroscientists published an editorial in the science journal Nature last month advocating the use of performance-boosting drugs. "Cognitive enhancement has much to offer individuals and society," the authors wrote, "and a proper societal response will involve making enhancements available while managing their risks."

Indeed, it would be hard to argue against promoting the use of an intelligence enhancer if it were risk-free and available to everyone. Imagine a legion of cancer researchers on smart drugs, racing toward a cure. Or how about a better class of Wall Street executives, blessed with improved thinking and wiser judgment? Considering the torrent of negative public responses to the Nature editorial, however, many Americans appear to regard enhancement as cheating, unnatural or a rationalization of drug abuse. But ask these bioethicists, and they'll say it's not cheating at all — as long as everyone has fair and free access.


By Karen Kaplan, Times Staff Writers and Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writers
December 20, 2007
Forget sports doping. The next frontier is brain doping.
As Major League Baseball struggles to rid itself of performance-enhancing drugs, people in a range of other fields are reaching for a variety of prescription pills to enhance what counts most in modern life.

Despite the potential side effects, academics, classical musicians, corporate executives, students and even professional poker players have embraced the drugs to clarify their minds, improve their concentration or control their emotions.
"There isn't any question about it -- they made me a much better player," said Paul Phillips, 35, who credited the attention deficit drug Adderall and the narcolepsy pill Provigil with helping him earn more than $2.3 million as a poker player.


In the real world, there are no rules to prevent overachievers from using legally prescribed drugs to operate at peak mental performance. What patient wouldn't want their surgeon to be completely focused during a life-or-death procedure?
"If there were drugs for investment bankers, journalists, teachers and scientists that made them more successful, they would use them too," said Charles E. Yesalis, a doping researcher and emeritus professor at Pennsylvania State University. "Why does anyone think this would be limited to an athlete?"

Dr Ray Sahelian draws a parallel between smart pills and nutritional supplements. Dr Sahelian is a well know doctor and author:


Smart pill by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Do Smart Pills Work?
What is a smart pill? In my opinion, a smart pill is any pill that can improve concentration, focus, wakefulness memory. There are many natural supplements that could be considered smart pills, and many drugs that also fall in this category. As a rule, I think the natural supplements are safer and healthier to ingest over the long term.


Consultants must be good communicators, have great problem solving skills, be creative. At it's essence, consulting is using stretching and using your brain. A consultant sells ideas, smarts, brilliance (and, of course, talks a lot about transforming ideas into action). This is why I believe consultants and even their clients could benefit from using smart pills. Again, I prefe the use of nutritional supplements rather than prescription medicines. Many people who do not suffer with medical conditions use prescription smart drugs. I do not agree with that. For those interested in smart pills, I suggest consulting with your doctor first. (I am referring to nutritional supplements. If you have a condition which requires the use of prescription medicines, this can also be discussed with your doctor.)


I use nutritional supplements only. I would only use prescription medicines if a doctor had prescribed them for me. Certain nutritional supplements have the same properties as prescription medicines but without the side effects. I incorporate supplements, good nutrition, physical, mental and spiritual exercises and training as part of my Self Development regime. You will see from the info above that some people had used smart drugs to help with their mental focus, concentration and moods etc. I have found that my mental and spiritual training has also provided me with those skills. So, therefore, I have strengthened my focus, concentration, motivation through the combined use of - supplements, good nutrition, physical, mental and spiritual training. In this highly competitive world, we need to be the very best that we can possibly be. If we aspire to rise above the mediocre, we have to rise above the crowd and reach for the stars. Smart drugs alongside training would be the key that we would use to unlock the doors to greatness.

E-mail me if you have any questions re: Smart Pills and Training

anand@atoconsulting.com

my web site url is:

http://www.atoconsulting.com

Personal Development Consulting and Training

I envision consulting evolving into modified, eclectic forms in the coming years and beyond. I also foresee individuals seeking the advice and services of consultants and consulting firms, in order to improve themselves and their situations.

In these troubles financial climates, consultants and would be consultants will begin to think of creative ways in which to sell their consulting and training expertise and skills. I sense a boom in personal development consulting and training in the near future. Here is a brief description of personal development:

Personal development comprises activities undertaken with a view to:

improving self-knowledge
improving identity
developing talents
developing potential
building human capital
enhancing employability
bettering quality of life
realizing dreams
achieving aspirations


The concept of personal development covers a wider field than self-development or self-help; it also includes developing other people , and by extension refers to the methods, programs, tools, techniques, and assessment systems used in the process of personal development.

You will see from the above that personal development is a huge field and one which should be explored. Personal Development is a pursuit which can positively impact life and society in general.

Even in times of recession, many people (including businesses) are seeking ways in which to better their situations. This is where consultants will come in and offer their unique services to help these people. Businesses will also discover the powerful benefits of personal development consulting and training.

Businesses and individuals will realize that they can reach their potential, learn to generate positive results, attain their goals, improve their performance and more through working with consultants. Technology has made it easier for consultants to be able to offer their services through. These services can be provided online, over the phone, fax, or in person - this is similar to the way coaches provide their work.

Continous Development: My Interpretation of

We would switch our brain, mind, spirit and will, to the on position in our
aptitude or ability to learn from all sources. This capacity would not be
switched off until the end of our lives; with the learning happening at all
times unfalteringly, absorbing information and knowledge from experiences and any and all sources.

The majority of people believe that schools, colleges and universities are the only places where learning can be undertaken. However, we are now learning to realize that learning can happen at home, at work and out in the world at large. I set myself flexible schedules for my independent research, learning and training. I do not limit myself to these schedules though. I have gained insight and new ideas outside of my schedules on numerous occasions. I usually document these new insights and I follow up with them on the next day or sometimes I follow up with them at that particular time.



Information is part of knowledge. Information is anything that you are capable
of perceiving; it can include written and spoken communications, photographs, art and music; nearly anything that/which is perceivable.


Information includes an enormous amount of stimuli; everything we come into
contact with is capable of providing and does provide us with some sort of
information. Knowledge can be acquired by an individual through experience or
education.



Therefore, in essence, one can constantly learn through formal education and
training, through self-tuition such as software packages, books and the
internet; from the media such as books, CDs, movies and television, or from
virtually any other experience. I believe that there could be more advances
made in the world if more people followed their own continuous development
plans.


In order to make the previously mentioned advances happen, we would have to
constantly search for opportunities to learn and we should then make it a point
to apply what we have learnt in the real world.


The continuous development concept can also apply to forging ourselves into
more powerful people. If a person can become the very best that they can be, if
they can realize their potential and learn to overcome their boundaries; these
people would be more likely to advance in their careers, be more innovative and
have greater contributions to society.

Consultation and Training as a Solution to Global Financial Problems:

Consultation and Training as a Solution to Global Financial Problems: by Anand V Sule, edited by Nick Brookes

I believe that some of the current global financial situations can be improved or resolved through the use of creative, innovative consulting and training solutions. This unique solution can be replicated and it can work in most countries of the world.

The most successful consultants from diverse fields such as finance, business, marketing and technology should come together in a think-tank, and collaborate on solutions that are achievable and beneficial to everybody. The objective for the proposed think tank would be to solve some of the financial problems and problems that remain or may arise in the future. There are solutions to these problems - it will be the job of these consultants to find these solutions. This solution may sound simple - some of the most powerful solutions have been discovered through simple straightforward ideas.

We need to improve and re-invent business models that are no longer working, and to create new, innovative business models to replace those that are not functioning in the current economic climate. I foresee that these two areas can help to alleviate some of the financial troubles that we face on a global scale. Creating new businesses will stimulate the economy and create new jobs.

The world’s top entrepreneurs should help to train, advise and mentor potential entrepreneurs. We have not seen new businesses like Microsoft, HP, Apple or the UK's Virgin come into existence for many years. Why is this? I believe that this is because the entrepreneurial genius such as that of Bill Gates has not been encouraged, developed or nurtured in aspiring entrepreneurs, from all age groups and backgrounds.

The solutions to the problems are: Knowledge and Information.
Knowledge and Information are the keys to opening the doors to financial growth. Preparing for change is another area which we should focus on. We should be able to forecast and predict what our future financial climates will be like. Being prepared for these situations will only benefit us. Many times, when businesses are doing well, they begin to spend more than they should. These businesses are under the impression that their revenues will continue to grow or at least stay even. Such businesses should learn to spend within their means – the current climate shows that many businesses did not have such contingency plans in place.

I know the unique, creative and innovative consulting and training solutions can and will work for the situations covered in this article. You may ask how I can make this claim. The answer is: I have successfully used these methods for myself and for associates of mine. If these methods worked for us, they can undoubtedly work for you.

New Product Development/Personal Branding

Millions and Billions are spent worldwide in order to develop new technologies, products and services.

ATO Consulting is in the process of launching a new product: YOU!

Well, actually, there are a few products: The Consulting and Training solutions and You - the client.

ATO Consulting has developed a powerful Training and Consulting concept which can develop a person to become the very best that they can be. Upon completion of the Consulting and Training, the new, empowered, developed and improved person; will become a powerful asset to their company, their organization, their own business and society in general.

Of course, I know that we are much more than products. However, if we research new product development and personal branding, we will discover how some of these definitions can apply to us: They give us something to focus our energies upon. When we believe in a product or a brand, we then stand by that product or brand and represent it in a more powerful and effective way. Here are some defintions of new products and personal branding:

New product:

Anything capable of satisfying needs, including tangible items, services and ideas.

Personal Branding:

Personal branding is basically the way you market yourself to the world. Your personal brand is what other people think of you.

Your external brand:

Your external brand is how you project yourself to the world. There is an element of choice here. You can decide what to say or write in order to convey a certain image. Your projected image will influence what others think of you and how they might choose to interact with you.



In these troubled, global financial situations, we need to realize that we can exert a positive influence upon these situations. It is up to us to solve these pressing problems. One of the ways to solve these problems is through the application of the ATO Consulting and Training solution.

People who might benefit from the services of a consultant.

I will give some brief definitions of a consultant and what a consultant does. After
I have done this, I will then answer the question from the title of this article:


A consultant is a professional who sells his expertise in a specific area (or areas)
to clients, helping them identify problems and solutions and advising them on
possible courses of action.

Problem solving is a very powerful tool which can be of benefit to businesses,
individuals and groups. It is a skill which can and should be developed and improved
upon. Here are some definitions of problem solving:

It occurs when an organism does not know how to proceed from a given to a desired
goal state.

A series of decisions to resolve a situation.

Is process of identifying and analyzing problems, discussing them and arriving at
workable solutions which in turn can be evaluated and subsequently improved upon.

It is a life skill because once you have learned it you can use it repeatedly.

You can use it anyime you have a problem to solve or a goal to attain.

You can use problem solving at university, home and in the workplace.

Here is my input on problem solving:

Problem solving is a universally sought after tool. Problem solving is required in
business and in life in general. Consultants are excellent problem solvers.




Consultants teach and train the staff of an organization. They bring in new ideas to
the business. Make changes to the work process of the organization.

Consulting includes any kind of advice giving.

Mgt Consultants are cataysts for change.

Consultants introduce new ideas, concepts, and methods to mgt.

Consultants are available to help clients reach their fullest potential.


I believe that everyone can benefit from the solutions offered through a consultant
or a consulting firm. ATO Consulting offers business consulting, and a powerful,
new, unique Personal-Development consulting and training solution: The Remote
Influencer Consulting/Training solution. The Remote Influencer Consulting and
Training solution are based on the methods from my new book: The Remote Influencer
2. The Remote Influencer Consulting solution is similar to life coaching in some
ways. ATO consulting will be providing these services via the internet and/or the
phone and fax. ATO Consulting caters to both businesses and individuals.

ATO Consulting believes that consulting should not be considered a luxury. This is
why we offer our services at a very reasonable fee or fees. We have a passion for
our work and we genuinely enjoy seeing our clients benefit from our work.

How I see Consulting Evolving.

I envision consulting evolving into different styles, methods and ideas over the next few years and beyond. Change is inevitable, and why should consulting be any different?
I also see new areas developing for consultants to deliver their expert skills and knowledge in.

In times of economic problems, many entrepeneurially inclined people will use their creative and innovative thinking and reflecting to come up with new ways to branch out and market and sell their consulting services. This is a promising trend and one which should be encouraged and developed. With the constant advancement in technology, consulting solutions and the ways in which they are delivered will only improve over time.

E - Consulting Services

Most of my work is provided online. Technology has given me the ability to provide quality work and to provide lasting solutions for companies both locally and internationally. The work will be initiated online. The fees for my work can also be transacted electronically via Paypal or through online banking, google checkout etc. All of the aforementioned things can be completed through the internet without having to spend time and money on travel.

Consultation and Training as a Solution to Global Financial Problems:

It is my opinion that some of the global financial problems can be resolved or at least improved, through the implementation of unique consulting and training solutions.

In the ideal world, we would be prepared for future problems before they ocurred. Here is an article from my web site:

http://atoconsulting.com/consultation_training.htm

A brief description of ATO Consulting

ATO Consulting is a business to business and business to individual, consulting venture. ATO Consulting is in the start up phase at present.

ATO Consulting is currently undergoing an overhaul in the areas of services offered and the ways in which some of the services are being delivered. Most of the work will be delivered via E-Consulting.

ATO-Consulting Intro.

My name is Anand Sule. I am the founder of atoconsulting.com. Hello and welcome to my blog. This blog is a supplement to my main site above.
The purpose for this blog is to expand upon the content, ideas and methods from the atoconsulting site; I will also share my ideas, input and opinions on consulting in general.