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Work With Me!
Learn about personalized coaching options to refine your essays, story, and overall MBA strategy. Get an overview of the personalized coaching options Joshua can offer to refine your essays, story, and overall MBA strategy.
How to Lead AI Change with Confidence
Learn how leaders can frame AI adoption, involve teams, and communicate effectively.
BCG Casey Chatbot 3 – Novofoods (Mildana)
Practice test 3
Identify 3 AI Opportunities in Your Organization
Practice spotting AI opportunities and outlining your first potential pilot ideas.
Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews
McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.
Recruiting Timeline (Undergrad & Masters – Sales & Trading Focus)
Detailed schedules for both college and graduate students outlining when banks recruit and how to manage the application cycles.
Strategies for Crushing the New HBS Essays
The Harvard Business School essays have changed—and so has the strategy you’ll need to stand out. In this workshop, Leland coach Andy P. will walk you through proven approaches for tackling the new prompts with clarity and impact. You’ll learn how to identify the stories that best showcase your leadership, values, and potential, while avoiding common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong applications. Andy will also share practical tips for structuring your essays, weaving a cohesive narrative across your application, and highlighting the qualities HBS is really looking for. Whether you’re just getting started or refining a draft, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to make your essays rise to the top.
Example Harvard MBA Essay - Career Aspirations
This example essay for Harvard Business School answers the "Briefly tell us more about your career aspirations" prompt and focuses on goals to be a cross-cultural leader.
Networking Follow-Up Strategies
The following tool is designed to offer ideas on how to follow-up with networking contacts after initial conversation to maintain relationship.
Stanford University Admit: Excited to Learn Essay Example
Read a short essay that got me into Stanford based on this 2024 prompt: The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning.
Quantitative Reasoning Workshop: Probability + Permutations & Combinat
Key takeaways: - Master key quantitative reasoning skills essential for GMAT success - Learn strategic approaches to tackle complex GMAT quant questions efficiently - Gain insights from a seasoned GMAT coach with a proven track record of boosting student scores - Access expert frameworks and methodologies to enhance your problem-solving abilities Methodology: We will go over exercises and solutions regarding Quantitative Reasoning topics: - Probability - Permutations & Combinations You will be given 4 to 5 minutes to do each exercise and then I will explain how to do the exercise step-by-step
Acing Behavioral Questions with the CAR Framework
Use the CAR framework to craft compelling answers for behavioral questions. Tell a memorable story and showcase your skills to impress!
Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies
Learn the distinction between these critical relationships and develop a strategy for building a network that advocates for your advancement.
Columbia Business School: General Overview
Holistic information about Columbia Business School's admission statistics and program.
Decoding the GMAT FE: What You Need to Know Before You Register
Thinking about business school? The new GMAT Focus Edition is here—shorter, smarter, and designed to highlight the skills that matter most in today's data-driven business world. Whether you're transitioning from the classic GMAT or comparing it to the GRE, this session breaks down everything you need to know: from exam structure and section strategies to scoring and test-day logistics. Join us to get insider tips, practice problems, and the confidence to plan your prep—and your future—effectively.
Amazon Interview Prep: What You Need to Know to Succeed
You will get practical tips on what to do in days and weeks leading up to an Amazon behavioral interview. I am a professional coach and I worked at Amazon for 4 years. During that time I interviewed dozens of people. I myself went through several interview loops.
S&T Terms Glossary
Master the 20 most critical Sales & Trading terms used on the trading floor every day.
Resume Example: Macquarie & Flexstone Partners Offers
Check out this resume from a Leland customer who got offers in Private Equity.
Advanced IB Technicals
Are you ready to tackle the toughest technical questions in investment banking and private equity interviews? Join expert Leland coach, Max A., for an Advanced IB Technicals session. Whether you're a student, in the industry, or just trying to sharpen your technicals, come ready to discuss LBOs, NOLs, bond yields, and more. With over five years of experience mentoring 250+ aspiring finance professionals, Max has honed a deep understanding of what top banks and PE firms are looking for. His background includes roles at elite firms like Lazard, Qatalyst Partners, and Vector Capital Management, and he's currently pursuing an MBA at Stanford GSB and an MPA at Harvard Kennedy School. In this session, you'll dive into technical interview prep, mergers and acquisitions, and essential skill-building to ensure you're ready for anything. Whether you've stumbled on a technical question before or just want to sharpen your edge, this event is for you.
Compelling Law School Personal Statements
A resource for law school applicants seeking to draft compelling personal statements.
