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In just three years, Ben has built an MBA, MBB, and now AI coaching business from zero to $600,000 in net payouts working with Leland (over half of which was earned in the past 12 months). Each year on Leland, his business has doubled, and he’s projected to cross $1,000,000 with Leland by the middle of 2026. As one of Leland’s first coaches, Ben has also informally worked with several of Leland’s top coaches in building their business from the ground up, from getting started to scaling and systematizing their practices. Now he’s looking to work with a select group of individuals dedicated to building a six-figure coaching practice on Leland. A few areas where Ben has helped coaches form the building blocks of a lasting, coaching business: • Selling where you naturally excel by articulating your value clearly and compellingly • Building systems (AI fundamentals, more sophisticated AI agents, analytics, and more) so you can visualize your progress, make better decisions and save hours of time each week • Building and designing events and other Leland-based offerings (e.g., series, bootcamp sessions) that drive real traction and high-intent leads to your business • Mastering the Leland platform, learning the ins and outs of what makes you stand out on a marketplace of nearly 3,000 coaches, and where to focus at each stage of your business • Creating engaging content & collateral that build a brand your coaching clients learn from—and want to forward on to people they know with enthusiasm (e.g., writing on social, building high-quality presentations, etc.) • Avoiding pitfalls and red flags that keep you from scaling, or that take time away from the work you want to be doing (e.g., taking on problematic clients, missing follow-up opportunities, selling “too much” or “too little”) • Delivering consistently outstanding value to your clientele, who are investing a considerable amount in you and your work (read: the most important thing on this list) Prior to coaching, Ben was a consultant at McKinsey, then moved into Economic Development Policy for the City of Chicago under Mayor Rahm Emanuel before earning his MBA at Stanford (’21). During and after his time at GSB, he built a startup and government advisory practice that’s collectively earned over $2.5 million working with dozens of startups, government entities, and most recently, coaching through Leland. Ben also holds a B.A. from WashU in St. Louis in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology and Economics.

Your performance review shouldn't be an afterthought — it should be a strategic career document. As a senior leader in banking with years of experience sitting on both sides of the calibration table, I've seen firsthand what separates a forgettable self-assessment from one that lands an associate at the top of their class. In this expert-level session, I'll pull back the curtain on how calibration decisions are really made — and teach you how to write with the clarity, evidence, and strategic framing that gets noticed. You'll learn how to translate your accomplishments into the language leadership responds to, avoid the common pitfalls that undersell strong performers, and craft a narrative that positions you as a top contributor, not just a solid one. This isn't generic advice. It's a playbook built from real calibration rooms, real advocacy, and real results.

Amin Gates is a transformative sales leader, speaker, and emerging voice at the intersection of ancestral practices and business innovation. With over two decades of experience contributing to and leading high-performing teams and generating over $500M in annual revenue across the tech sector, Amin brings a uniquely holistic approach to business, blending traditional sales mastery with mindfulness, and energetic alignment. As the creator of “IMEAN”, Amin is pioneering a new path in professional development—one where measurable business outcomes and well-being are no longer separate. His frameworks activate agency, emotional intelligence, and intuitive strategy, drawing from ancestral practices, and manifestation principles to cultivate resilience in individuals and organizations. A sought-after coach and facilitator, Amin empowers professionals to redefine success, reclaim inner clarity, and build lives—and careers—rooted in purpose, presence, and power.

For nearly two decades, I've helped people communicate who they are through intentional visual choices. My background spans commercial wardrobe styling, costume design, creative direction, image consulting, and higher education, with experience working alongside brands including Disney, Google, Netflix, Mercedes-Benz, and Nordstrom. Rather than focusing on trends, I help clients align their appearance, photography, wardrobe, and professional presence with the expertise they want others to recognize. My approach combines strategic thinking with practical guidance, creating a personalized roadmap that supports both confidence and long-term professional growth.