Elaine Biech

Elaine Biech is an author and consultant in the corporate training and development field. She has authored more than 20 books, as well as numerous articles and audio/video resources related to the same. With a career of more than 35 years in the field, Biech has been a pioneer in introducing and perfecting the art of corporate training and development.

Biech's career began when she embarked on a journey of self-discovery while attending the University of Minnesota. Upon her discovery, she focused her educational pursuits in the field of Organizational Development and Training, eventually earning degrees in personnel/organizational development, management/organizational change, and instructional technology from the University of Minnesota and Lesley University.

Since then, Biech has gone on to work with organizations all around the world, utilizing appreciative inquiry, learning, and organization change to improve the performance of teams and individuals. Much of her work has been in the area of team performance, located in a range of contexts.

One of Biech's most notable works is a book titled The Business of Consulting: The Basics and Beyond. Approaching the topic from an owner’s perspective, this book gives readers an inside view of what it's like to build and run a consulting business. It also provides detailed advice and practical tools to help readers–both novice and experienced–understand and succeed in the field. It explores marketing, contracts, preparation, and so much more. It’s an indispensable resource for launching or jump-starting a consulting business.

The Accidental Consultant: The Newcomer's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Consulting, is another one of Biech’s most successful books. Meant for those who have had little or no experience in the industry, this book serves as a quick and simple manual for success. It gives readers all the essentials for how to market themselves, which gigs to take, how to handle tough client organizations and management, and more. This book is a must-read for anyone considering becoming a consultant, or for those who are already in the field and want to make sure they’re heading in the right direction.

In 2017, Biech penned The Humane Workplace: A Journey Toward Enlightened Leadership. Drawing from her experience as a management consultant and her own life, the book is a blend of personal anecdotes and real-life case studies. It provides concrete strategies for creating humane workplaces and uses what Biech calls the Enlightened Leadership Model which is rooted in humanistic values, authentic and global engagement, and an interactive, reciprocally-rewarding approach to unlocking human potential.

No matter what stage you’re at in your business or life, Biech’s books provide timeless advice and valuable knowledge to lead you and your organization to your desired goals. As a prolific author and consultant, her wit, wisdom, and expertise are unparalleled in the industry. Read her books, and you’re sure to gain insight, perspective, and the business knowledge essential for success.