Back to Basics: A Consultant’s Perspective on Teaching, Sharing, and Searching Together

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending an event not just as a participant, but as a consultant, someone invited to share knowledge, guide others, and offer insight from years of experience. While the role came with a sense of responsibility, it was also a rewarding reminder of why I began this journey in the first place.

There’s something very grounding about going back to basics.

When we’ve spent years in a field—whether it’s teaching, investigation, cards mediumship, or consultancy—it’s easy to find ourselves deep in advanced techniques, high-level thinking, and strategy. Events like this offer a unique opportunity to slow down and return to the core principles. To the questions that sparked our curiosity. To the people who are just beginning, with fresh eyes and hungry minds. And it’s in these spaces that I find renewed passion and purpose.

Teaching isn’t about standing at the front of a room and listing facts. It’s about creating an experience where people feel encouraged to explore, question, and contribute. Throughout the day, I watched people engage—some confidently, others cautiously. I saw lightbulb moments, thoughtful nods, and those wonderful pauses where someone stops, reflects, and realises something new. Being part of that is both humbling and energising.

Credibility, in my view, isn’t just about qualifications or experience—though those matter. It’s also about being real. It’s about showing up with honesty, being open to questions, and sharing both successes and lessons learned. People can feel when you’re being authentic. They know when you’re there to help, not just to perform. I was reminded this weekend that credibility is built in the moments between the teaching—when you’re sharing a story, answering a tough question, or simply admitting that sometimes, we don’t know everything either.

That’s the beautiful part of this work: the shared search for answers.

Whether someone is new to the field or has been walking this path for decades, we all carry questions. What’s the right approach here? How can I improve this? Why does this keep happening? There’s no single manual that contains all the answers—and thank goodness for that. The magic happens in conversation, in collaboration, and in those unexpected directions a question can take us when we explore it together.

I was struck by how much cooperation there was in the room. This wasn’t a space for competition or ego. People genuinely wanted to help each other. They listened, shared, supported, and challenged each other in respectful, thoughtful ways. That kind of environment doesn’t happen by accident—it’s cultivated through trust, openness, and a shared sense of purpose.

For me, the event was also a reminder that teaching is learning. Every time I deliver a session, I gain new insights—not just from the material, but from the people I work with. Their experiences, perspectives, and interpretations all add to the mix. They challenge me to keep growing, to stay open, and to keep refining what I do.

At the end of the day, it’s not about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions. It’s about creating space for learning, for growth, and for shared discovery. And it’s about remembering that even as consultants, teachers, or facilitators, we’re still students too.

So yes, I attended this event as a consultant. But I left with more than I gave. And I’m already looking forward to the next opportunity to connect, to teach, and to learn alongside others—because that’s where the true value lies.