In this episode of the Human Capital Lab Podcast, host Rich Douglas introduces Kimberli Jeter, head of River Wolf Group Consulting. Together, they explore the pivotal role of networking in professional success, the formation and benefit of communities of practice, and the transition from traditional employment to consulting. 

Jeter shares her extensive background in international development and the importance of leveraging networks for business growth. This insightful conversation highlights practical tools for consultants and the transformative potential of collaborative communities. 

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast 

00:27 Meet Rich Douglas and Kimberli Jeter 

01:34 Kimberly Jeter's Professional Journey 

04:14 The Power of Networking in Consulting 

08:20 Transitioning to a Consulting Career 

11:26 Joining and Benefiting from a Community of Practice 

18:46 Formulating a Consulting Practice 

24:48 Taking Over the Practice 

25:40 The Power of Community Chats 

26:19 Volunteering and Networking 

27:21 Creating a Welcoming Culture 

28:34 Cross-Department Dynamics 

30:37 Learning from Associations 

34:04 Facilitating a Community of Practice 

38:19 Building a Consultant Marketplace 

41:42 Final Thoughts and Gratitude 

Thank you for joining us on the Human Capital Lab podcast journey. We hope you found inspiration and valuable insights from today's discussions. Be sure to share this episode with your colleagues and friends, and stay tuned for our exciting new season. Remember, continuous learning is the key to unlocking the long-term potential of human capital. 

Connect with the Guests; 

• Kimberli “KJ” Jeter:  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlijeter/  
• Website: www.riverwolfgroup.com  

Connect with Human Capital Lab; 

• Host: Rich Douglas 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/ 
• Human Captial Lab Links 
• Website: https://humancapitallab.org/ 
• Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/  

This is a Growth Network Podcasts production.