Press Release – New Delhi, 3 November 2026

Gaurav Bhosle, a former consultant at McKinsey & Company and Accenture Strategy, announced the launch of his first book, The Inner Journey of a Consultant: The Unwritten Transformation Every Consultant Goes Through. The title has reached the #1 position on Amazon’s bestseller list, positioning it as a leading resource on the human side of consulting work in an era of rapid AI adoption.

The release is framed against a broader industry shift driven by artificial intelligence. AI tools now enable the rapid creation of presentation decks, prompting consulting firms to reassess graduate recruitment and junior‑level responsibilities. PwC UK announced a reduction in its 2025 graduate intake from 1,500 to 1,300 seats, with a planned increase of roughly 30 % for 2026. In North America, McKinsey’s chair, Eric Kutcher, disclosed a target to expand the firm’s workforce by 12 % in 2026. PwC’s AI assurance leader, Jenn Kosar, highlighted that new hires will be expected to act as reviewers and supervisors almost immediately, increasing the pressure on junior consultants.

Bhosle’s own experience informs the book’s premise. After years at McKinsey and Accenture, he founded Being Consultant, a career‑coaching practice that has worked with more than 3,000 professionals across 50 + countries and logged over 10,000 coaching hours. He continues to coach candidates and new consultants weekly, noting that early exits from consulting often stem from a lack of guidance on the internal, non‑technical journey of the role.

The book is structured into 16 chapters divided among four sections—Mind, Heart, Soul, and Life. Content draws from Bhosle’s personal diary entries and anonymised coaching stories, with each chapter concluding with self‑coaching questions. Topics include the paradox of over‑thinking being mistaken for rigor, the importance of interpreting emotion in client meetings as information, and reflections on energy management, decision‑making fatigue, and redefining personal success. The final section poses the existential question, “What is enough?” inspired by a conversation with a factory‑town resident.

Published by BookMyStory in October 2026, the book is available worldwide on Amazon in both hardcover (ISBN 978‑9349509555) and Kindle formats. A dedicated website (https://theinnerconsultant.com) provides additional resources. The press release lists media contact details for Gaurav Bhosle (gb@beingconsultant.com) and notes that the release is provided under an arrangement with PNN, with PTI taking no editorial responsibility.

Key Figures

  • Graduate hiring at PwC UK: reduced to 1,300 for 2025, planned 30 % increase for 2026.
  • McKinsey North America workforce growth target: 12 % in 2026.
  • Being Consultant coaching reach: >3,000 professionals, 50 + countries, >10,000 coaching hours.
  • Book composition: 16 chapters, four thematic sections.
  • Publication date: October 2026; Amazon bestseller rank: #1.

Implications

The announcement underscores the growing relevance of soft‑skill development and self‑awareness in consulting as AI automates technical deliverables. It also highlights hiring volatility within top consulting firms, suggesting a shift in talent acquisition strategies that may affect future employment patterns in the sector.

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