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Where AI Delivers Value
Learn the ten most common areas where AI creates measurable impact across industries.
World of Frameworks Walkthrough
A walkthrough of World of Frameworks for management consulting.
Finding AI Opportunities in Your Own Work
Discover how to identify where AI can simplify, automate, or accelerate everyday tasks across your workflow.
AI-Proofing Your Career
Join this session to learn how to manage your career in a world increasingly run by AI. Expert coach Audra Z. will walk through what AI can--and can't--do now and how these trends extrapolate into the future. Then she will dive into what you can do to adapt and stay at the top of your game, including incorporating AI into your workflow, developing/deepening transferable skills, and leaning into the things that we, as humans, do best. This workshop draws on Audra's extensive experience with AI and AI safety communities, including work at xAI, the Center for AI Safety, Cornell Tech, Arkose, and Penn Engineering.
Statement of Purpose Writing Guide & Examples
Learn what separates a good essay from a great one and deconstruct winning SoP essays written by admitted students.
How to Approach the GSB 'What Matters Most' Essay
The Stanford GSB “What matters most to you, and why?” essay is one of the most challenging—and important—prompts in MBA admissions. In this session, you’ll learn how to break down the question, uncover the deeper themes in your own story, and craft a response that is authentic, personal, and compelling. Led by Andy P., a Leland coach who has guided countless applicants to top MBA programs, this workshop will give you practical strategies, real examples, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re just starting your first draft or refining your narrative, you’ll leave with a clearer framework to tackle this iconic essay with confidence.
Leveraging AI Agents to Grow Your Business
In this panel, experts will answer key questions on how AI agents are transforming business growth. The discussion will cover practical applications—like automating operations, streamlining customer interactions, and uncovering new revenue opportunities—while also addressing challenges and limitations to be aware of. Designed for business leaders and professionals curious about AI’s real-world impact, this session will provide clear takeaways on where AI agents add the most value and what to consider as you integrate them into your strategy.
Product Management Panel: Creating a Standout Candidacy
Trying to land a PM/APM role? Join us as we bring together an expert coaches Parth S., Raghu R. and Bryan R. to help you navigate the recruiting process and learn about work and culture for various top firms. They'll discuss recruiting processes, the work they do, and firm-specific interview tips.
Managing MBA Application Stress (Deck)
Learn from the slides of a past event designed to help you think through the honest realities of the process and buckling down of it all, how to keep your health and life in the foreground even with a lot going on, and how to not think of your health like firewood in service of a work product.
Building the Future with AI Agents
In this session, expert coaches Amelia C. and Dean U. will dive into how AI agents are reshaping the way we work, build, and create. From task automation to intelligent decision-making, you’ll learn how these agents are transforming industries and setting the stage for the next wave of technological progress. You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to design, deploy, and scale AI agents effectively—while sidestepping common challenges along the way. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, operator, or technologist, this event will give you the tools and frameworks to harness AI agents and position yourself at the forefront of the future of work.
Founder Playbooks: Growth Strategies for Early-Stage Startups
Building an early-stage startup is an exciting but daunting journey, especially when it comes to driving sustainable growth. From finding product-market fit to scaling operations and building the right team, founders face countless decisions that can make or break their trajectory. In this session, Renato V. (Founder and CEO of Parallel), Angela C. (Founder of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub and Founder of instructiv) and John K. (Founder and CEO of Leland) will share proven playbooks for navigating the critical growth stages. You’ll gain practical insights on refining your go-to-market strategy, attracting customers, raising capital, and avoiding common early pitfalls so you can build a strong foundation and accelerate your path to success.
Exercise: Take an Inventory of Your PM Skills
This exercise guides you to evaluate your core product management skills, highlight strengths, and identify areas for growth to better understand and position your unique PM profile.
How to Land and Prep for McKinsey 2026 Interviews Slides
Thinking about applying to McKinsey in 2026? Get a head start by checking out these slides by Samantha G. and Angela C.
How to Land and Prep for McKinsey 2026 Interviews
Thinking about applying to McKinsey in 2026? Get a head start with this insider session featuring Angela C. and Samantha G., two experienced consultants who have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting process. They’ll walk you through what McKinsey looks for in candidates, how to strategically position yourself before applications open, and the best ways to prepare for both the personal experience and case interviews. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, practical resources, and proven tips to maximize your chances of landing an offer.
From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Overcoming Limiting Career Beliefs
Are you getting in the way of your own success? This workshop aims to help you identify and challenge the limiting beliefs holding you back from achieving your career potential. Through practical strategies and guided exercises, you will learn to reframe negative self-talk into empowering mindsets, fostering powerful self-belief.
Mock McKinsey Behavioral Interview (PEI)
Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.
McKinsey PEI Template
Template for preparing McKinsey personal experience interview (PEI) stories
Top Unique Resources to Break into VC
A go-to list of books, newsletters, job boards, and communities to break into venture capital.
Product Behavioral Cheatsheet
Cheatsheet to help you ace your Product Manager Behavioral Interview Questions.
Tech Cover Letter Structure That Actually Converts
Cover letters may seem like a thing of the past, but that's because most of them suck. Stop regurgitating your resume (they already have it!) and instead make abundantly clear how you'll add value to their team.
