The Good Consultant marches on

Was that really another year?  Crikey.  That was fast.

This has been a heck of a year for me:  Professionally, I’ve completed some fantastic projects, fixed some tricky problems, learnt some new skills and got the correct licenses first time for a Call Manager!

Socially, I’ve got involved with Eman and the CCIE Flyer and I’ve began penning my thoughts as to what makes the Good Consultant  (although that’s stalled a little at the moment, but you’ll soon see why)  which has allowed me to start reaching out to assist folks aiming to further themselves as a consultant.  I’ve seen a few friends that I’ve been coaching along further their careers massively, one friend rising through the ranks of Consultancy and another friend passing his hallowed CCIE - Chris Stos-Gale #27550!

Personally, I’ve been blessed with the birth of a son, after a very hard fought battle and the house is set to be alight with family this Christmas, which is my favourite time of year.  Don’t forget – it’s not all about work you know, and nothing brings that home like a smiling baby, or changing a nappy at 3 in the morning.

Career wise, I’ve taken a new job, which is offering me the opportunity to take a Directorship (should I be worthy enough!) and, alongside my fantastic team, the chance to build a country wide Service Provider network from the floor up.  It’s not every day that sort of chance comes along, so I grabbed it with both hands.

Lastly, I turned 30.  And looking back at what I’ve achieved over the years and specifically all that’s happened during this year, I’m looking forward to taking my 29 years of experience and channelling it all into my 30^th year.  This next year is going to be a great one.

And then just this week I got an email from Cisco saying I need to recertify my CCIE.  They know how to spoil a party!!

LH