Our guest is Dr. Janis Ward, who received her Master's in personnel psychology from NYU and her P.h.D. in I/O psychology from Stevens Institute of Technology. She has valuable experience operating her own consulting firm and she shares her journey and provides valuable insights for students and early practitioners in the field of IO psychology. She emphasizes the importance of developing a deep expertise in a specific area and honing one's skills. Dr. Ward also discusses the challenges of navigating the procurement process and building rapport with clients. She advises students to consider gaining experience in a corporate or consulting firm before venturing into independent consulting. Overall, her advice highlights the significance of knowing one's strengths, being adaptable, and co-creating solutions with clients. Make sure you tune in!