Leland+ Content Library

Making Big Pivots: Breaking into a New Industry

Thinking about a major career change but unsure how to make the leap? This session is designed for professionals considering a big pivot—and looking for a clear, strategic way to break into a new industry. In this panel, we’ll unpack what it really takes to successfully transition careers, from identifying transferable skills and reframing your experience to building credibility in a new field. You’ll learn how to tell a compelling career story, network with intention, and avoid the most common mistakes career switchers make. Whether you’re coming from consulting, finance, education, operations, or another background entirely, this session will give you practical frameworks and real-world strategies to help you pivot with confidence and land your next role.

Let's Connect: How Networking Uncovers Opportunities 

Career growth often comes from the conversations you have before an opportunity is ever posted. In this session, you’ll learn how effective networking actually works, from identifying the right people to reach out to, crafting authentic outreach messages, and turning casual conversations into meaningful professional relationships. We’ll focus on practical strategies to uncover hidden opportunities, build credibility over time, and network in a way that feels natural—not transactional. Whether you’re exploring new roles, industries, or long-term career paths, you’ll leave with a clear framework to network with purpose and confidence.

Ace Your Chicago Booth MBA Interview (2026 Intake)

This practical guide shows you how Booth interviews work and how to prepare effectively, based on real candidate experiences.

Networking Strategy: Developing the Relationship

The biggest mistake candidates make is treating networking as a one-off transaction. To get your resume pulled from the pile, you need a long-term advocate, not just a LinkedIn connection. In this lesson, we'll discuss how to transition from a stranger to a "referral-worthy" candidate by demonstrating curiosity, coachability, and a genuine connection with both the firm and the individual.

McKinsey, Bain, BCG Resume 2026 (NYC)

Resume from a college senior who received interview invites from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG in NYC for full-time roles and is an incoming BA at McKinsey

Dental School Week Kickoff 2026

Dental School Week is here—and this kickoff session sets the stage for a week focused on navigating the dental school admissions process with confidence. Join us for an opening event designed to introduce the week’s themes and help you make the most of the events ahead. In this session, we’ll preview upcoming workshops, share how to approach the application journey strategically, and discuss what it takes to build a strong dental school application. Whether you’re early in the process or preparing for an upcoming cycle, this kickoff will help you start the week with clarity and momentum.

MBA Interview Series: Wharton Team Based Discussion

Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion is unlike any other MBA interview—and succeeding requires a distinct approach. This session is designed to help you understand the format and stand out in a collaborative, high-pressure setting. You’ll learn how to contribute thoughtfully, lead without dominating, and communicate your ideas clearly while elevating the group. We’ll also cover what Wharton evaluators look for and common mistakes candidates make. Whether you’re preparing for your first TBD or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies to perform with confidence.

Interview Best Practices (Without the Script)

Most interview advice works on paper and falls apart under pressure. You know your experience, but turning it into clear, grounded answers in real time is a different skill. This session focuses on interview best practices that actually hold up in the room—how to prepare without memorizing scripts, how to structure answers so they make sense to interviewers, and how to navigate both behavioral and case-style questions without rambling or freezing. This is for candidates who are qualified, capable, and tired of leaving interviews feeling like they didn’t fully show it.

How Top MBA Applicants Nail “Why MBA” and “Why Now”

“Why MBA” and “Why now” are two of the most important—and most challenging—questions in any MBA application. This session is designed to help you craft clear, convincing answers that show purpose, timing, and fit. In this event, you’ll learn how top applicants connect past experiences to future goals, articulate strong motivations, and avoid common pitfalls that weaken these essays and interview responses. We’ll also cover what admissions committees look for and how to make your story stand out. Whether you’re just starting your application or refining your narrative, you’ll leave with practical frameworks and greater confidence.

How to Effectively Practice for Consulting Interviews

Most candidates practice long, but few practice well. We break down the "Deliberate Practice" framework used by elite performers. Learn how to structure solo drills for mental math, how to give and receive high-utility feedback during peer mocks, and how to utilize professional coaching sessions to fix your specific "blind spots" rather than just running another case.

Build Your Dental School Application Plan

A strong dental school application starts long before you hit submit. In this session, you’ll learn how to map out your timeline, prioritize key components like shadowing, DAT prep, letters of recommendation, and personal statements, and build a strategy that strengthens your candidacy from start to finish. Whether you’re applying this cycle or planning ahead, you’ll leave with a clear, organized game plan to approach the dental school process with confidence.

How To Have the Promotion Conversation

Most promotion conversations fail not because the person wasn't ready -- but because they handled it wrong. This guide covers when to have the conversation, what to say, how to handle pushback, and what to do after. Includes sample language and a follow up email template.

New People Manager: First 90-Day Checklist

A phase-by-phase checklist for your first 90 days as a people manager: diagnose before you prescribe, provide clarity on direction, then raise the bar on performance, Includes the five most common new manager traps and a clear definition of what good looks like at 90 days.

How to Have a Difficult Performance Conversation

Most managers know when a performance problem exists months before they address it. This guide gives you a structured approach to the conversation you’ve been avoiding: how to prepare, a five-part conversation framework, what to say at each stage, how to handle resistance, and what to do in the 24 hours after — including when to involve HR.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

How to Build a High-Performing Team From Scratch

High-performing teams are built deliberately, not accidentally. This guide covers the five foundations every high-performing team requires — Clarity, Standards, Trust, Accountability, and Growth — plus how to set the right conditions in your first 60 days, how to manage different performers differently, and the warning signs that a strong team is starting to slip.

How to Find Your Purpose in Life | Free Guide

Most people don't lack purpose. They lack clarity. If you've ever felt like you're good at your job but not fulfilled by it — like you're busy but not building toward anything that actually matters to you — this free workbook was made for you. In three simple exercises, you'll uncover what you're naturally built for. What's inside: • An exercise to map your natural gifts, your flow states, and how you can help others to find where your purpose lives • An exercise to get honest outside perspective from the people who know you best (they already see what you can't) • An exercise to discover why your hardest experiences might be your greatest asset Completing this guide takes about 30 minutes. It's completely free. And it might be the most useful thing you do this week. Download it now — no purchase required, no catch.

The MBA Story Bank Worksheet

Build your core story library before writing a single essay or preparing for a single interview. This fillable worksheet walks you through cataloging your 8–10 strongest career stories with the specificity MBA admissions committees and interviewers actually require — including a story card template for each experience, a theme matrix to map your stories to essay and interview categories, a coverage checker to identify gaps, and a goals and narrative prep section to build the spine of your entire application.

Deep Dive into Dental School Personal Statements

Your dental school personal statement can be the difference between an interview and a rejection—it’s where admissions committees assess your motivation, maturity, and fit for the profession. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure a compelling narrative, highlight meaningful clinical and service experiences, and avoid the common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong applications. Whether you’re drafting your first version or refining a final draft, you’ll leave with a clear framework to communicate your story with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.

How to Give Feedback That Actually Changes Behavior

Most managers give feedback. Few give feedback that sticks. This guide breaks down the four reasons feedback fails, then gives you a repeatable four-part framework — Situation, Behavior, Impact, Next Step — with side-by-side examples showing ineffective vs. effective delivery. Includes a section on handling the most common reactions: defensiveness, denial, and empty agreement.

Gain Competitive Advantage as a Non-Traditional Applicant

Standing out as a non-traditional dental school applicant requires more than explaining your path—it requires positioning it as an advantage. In this session, you’ll learn how to frame career changes, academic gaps, or time in the workforce as strengths, address common admissions concerns, and build a cohesive narrative across your application and interviews. Whether you’re pivoting careers or applying later than your peers, you’ll leave with a clear strategy to turn your unique background into a competitive edge.