I once needed a lawyer and asked a friend whom I trusted. He told me he knew an excellent lawyer but he would only take easy cases. I was intrigued. How could he be a good lawyer if he only takes easy cases? However, I asked him for an appointment…

When I am building a financial model for a business owner, it becomes like coaching and advisory, even if it’s not explicitly mentioned in the terms of the contract. The reason is that I am helping business owners develop a roadmap for their business. …

Over the years, I have discussed the significance and rationale behind financial modeling standards, as well as general spreadsheet design. I also offer a mini course where I provide insights into project finance model design and layouts. https://hedieh-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/Projectfinancespreadsheetdesign All of these discussions about model design and structure are the initial…

This month, I consciously chose to live more in the real world than in the digital realm. However, despite this shift, I have a few things to share. Personality of the Month: Terrence Mackenna — The Alchemist During a recent YouTube binge, I encountered an extraordinary individual named Terrence Mackenna. My introduction to him was through an interview he…

Over the past few years, many people have approached me with questions about freelance opportunities for financial modeling and how to find clients. Instead of lecturing them, I prefer to chat casually and guide them to find their own answers. Believe in Yourself I usually start by asking about their work experience to…

Imagine a moment in your life that became the pivot of profound transformation — a meeting, an encounter, or a revelation that forever altered the course of your existence. For the great Persian Sufi Molana Rumi, that moment was his encounter with his spiritual mentor, Shams. …

In the vibrant digital content and media world, September has brought forth a treasure trove of captivating and thought-provoking experiences. From enlightening discussions to cultural explorations and musical journeys, I’d like to share some gems that have captured my attention. Join me in discovering these intriguing highlights from September: YouTube…

Perhaps you’ve encountered the playful question: If you were stranded on a desert island, what single item would you choose to have with you? Now, let’s consider a more business-oriented scenario: If you were heading to a crucial project meeting and were allowed only one document, what would it be…

I want to begin my story by recounting my first day as a consultant at the African Development Bank. At the time, my supervisor was Andrey Kelvchuk. He invited me to a crucial board meeting for a project. As I entered the grand room, I beheld the President of the…