Brad Swanson
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Consulting prep | Ex-McKinsey EM | 62 Successes | Non-traditional path
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Hiring Manager at Cigna
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Brad's Coaching Offerings
Land a consulting interview | ex-McKinsey from non-traditional path
$9505h of coaching
Land a Top Consulting Offer — Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
$3,40020h of coaching
Nail the Consulting Case + Other Interviews
Crush the interview through casing drills, frameworks, mock interviews, and more.
Starting at $9505h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $200/hr
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Brad’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Case Team Leader
60+ people coached for Management Consulting
Brad has helped clients get into these companies:
Hello! I bring a non-traditional background having joined McKinsey as the first Physical Therapist experienced hire (non-target, off cycle). I was a consultant at Mckinsey for 5 years, leaving as an Engagement Manager in 2025. I conducted McKinsey interviews for multiple roles and locations, first and final round. As a coach, I've guided 62 individuals to successfully navigate the competitive landscape of management consulting, leveraging my deep understanding of the industry to enhance their case interview skills and overall application strategy. Whether you're aiming to break into top consulting firms or advance your career, I'm here to provide tailored support and insights.
Brad can help with:
Cover Letters
Presentations
General Exploration
Skill Building
Job Search Strategies
Case Interview Prep
Resume Review
Frameworks
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Math
Salary Negotiation
Promotion Strategy
Networking Strategy
LinkedIn Review
About Brad
I’m a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company with a non-traditional path into consulting and leadership. I began my career as a physical therapist and later became the first physical therapist hired at McKinsey. Across multiple career pivots before and after consulting, I’ve learned firsthand how to reposition your story, translate unconventional experience, and stand out in highly competitive processes—skills I now help others apply to their own careers. I’ve coached candidates across the full consulting career journey—from crafting compelling narratives and resumes, to mastering case interviews, to making confident career decisions once offers arrive and throughout their time in consulting. My coaching style is structured, honest, and practical, focused not just on landing the job, but on building long-term career clarity and momentum. Whether you're targeting consulting, pivoting careers, or figuring out your next move, I help you turn ambiguity into a clear, executable path.
Work Experience
Director Strategy and Analytics
Cigna
2025 - Present
Hiring Manager
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
2021 - 2025
Interviewer
• Led enterprise EHR software procurement strategy incl. analyses of requirements, capabilities, cloud infrastructure, AI integrations, and cost resulting in successful $1B+ annual budget request • Directed IT merger strategy for two $5B+ health systems yielding a two year integration roadmap; developed AI business cases for CX, workflow, & logistics; managed team of 2, owned 45+ client relationships • Executed transformation for healthtech org serving 9M+ users; advised 5 executives, redesigned processes, and supported implementation; managed 8-member team and secured $7M+ follow-on engagement • Conducted diligence for a successful leveraged buyout of a health insurance SaaS startup, encompassing market opportunity, financial performance, assets, operations, growth, and exit strategies • Revitalized a stalled health system multi-year transformation through change management, facilitating executive alignment, and rigorous value articulation to drive implementation and capture $500M+ in savings • Spearheaded health system 10-year strategy, conducting market analysis and capability assessments that identified opportunities to double EBITDA; secured board approval for implementation
Founder/CEO
SproutStep
2017 - 2020
Hiring Manager
• Founded, designed, and built a B2B SaaS corporate benefits marketplace connecting employees to a private network of vendors; led cross-functional product strategy and agile development from concept to launch, driving adoption • Developed and executed go-to-market strategy that led to onboarding 500+ vendors with 99% retention, optimized marketing conversion by 400% and developed 3 strategic partnerships with HCM providers • Sourced, hired, and integrated CMO, engineering, and sales staff; established KPI’s that align with strategic vision
Non-Profit Analyst
Emory University
2014 - 2015
Interviewer
• Partnered with 185+ hospitals & EMS agencies with 13 million catchment population across the U.S. to oversee SaaS platform use, data collection, QC, and analysis with loss to follow up rate less than 1% • Created national, state, and agency specific performance reports for 185+ participating entities; assist partners to interpret results and implement policy interventions in local municipalities
Program Manager - Health Programs
United States Army
2010 - 2014
• Scaled healthcare clinic from 8 to 25+ staff and expanded offerings across six new services - including admin, logistics, lab, and pharmacy – driving growth in patients served from 500 to 2000+ • Managed 10-person team; led department to 80% promotion rate including 2 from entry level to management
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Ignite, Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2018 - 2018
Duke University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2015 - 2018
United States Military Academy
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology
2006 - 2010
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