Episode 7: Facilitating Success: Diana Gurwicz’s Journey from Engineer to Business Leadership Expert

Welcome to another episode of Pivoting to Success! Host David Armento is joined by Diana Gurwicz, founder of Acrux Consulting LLC, a business leadership consulting firm, to discuss the power of facilitation in leadership, scaling a consulting business, and asking the right questions to drive team success. In this episode, Diana shares her unique career path, from studying engineering at Cornell University to working in management consulting at McKinsey & Company, and eventually founding her own consulting firm.Diana explains how she shifted her focus from technical solutions to people-centered facilitation, helping organizations navigate strategic planning, decision-making, and team-building processes. She also reflects on the challenges of growing a business while staying true to her values and ensuring that her work aligns with her passion for facilitating change.The conversation delves into the art of facilitation and the importance of leveraging others' knowledge to solve complex problems. Diana shares insights on scaling her business in a way that allows her to choose the clients she works with and maintain a fulfilling work-life balance. She offers advice on how to approach entrepreneurship in a way that aligns with both personal goals and professional growth.If you're an entrepreneur or business leader looking to improve team collaboration, refine your decision-making processes, or learn how to scale your business without losing sight of your values, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways:The power of asking the right questions as a facilitator and leaderHow to transition from technical consulting to people-centered facilitationOvercoming the challenges of scaling a consulting business while maintaining work-life balanceThe importance of adaptability and flexibility when working with diverse clientsAdvice for entrepreneurs on creating a business that aligns with personal values and passionsThe value of facilitating collaboration and leveraging team knowledge to solve complex problemsLinks and Resources:To learn more about KME Technology Solutions, visit: www.kmeitc.com KME Technology Solutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmeitcDavid Armento's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-armento-kmeitc/Diana Gurwicz's LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/dgurwicz and Website:  www.acruxconsult.com Thanks for tuning in to Pivoting to Success! Want to keep up with new episodes? Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify, and if you have any feedback, we'd love to hear it. Leave us a review and let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!