Leland+ Content Library

Get Your MBA Questions Answered: Ask Admissions Experts [6/4/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING THE EVENT: Join live for the chance to win a free coaching session! MBA admissions can feel confusing when every applicant seems to be getting different advice about what actually matters. This session is for candidates who want direct answers to the most common and important questions about the MBA application process. You’ll learn how admissions teams evaluate applicants, what successful candidates tend to do differently, and how to approach key parts of the process like school selection, essays, and interviews. Join live to ask your own questions and hear directly from admissions experts with M7 admissions experience. The panelists have worked closely with applicants across top MBA programs and will share the patterns they see across strong applications and common mistakes. Expect candid, practical insights similar to what’s discussed in 1:1 admissions coaching conversations.

Last Chance to Ask Questions for the Dental Early Admit… [6/1/2026] (Recording)

Dental early admission timelines move quickly, and many applicants reach the final stretch still unsure about how their application will actually be evaluated. This session is for students preparing to submit or finalize their dental early admit applications who want clarity before deadlines arrive. You’ll learn what admissions committees focus on most, the common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong applications, and how to make sure your essays, experiences, and overall narrative are working together effectively. Join live for an opportunity to hear directly from an experienced admissions coach who works closely with dental applicants throughout the process. You’ll be able to get real-time answers to key application questions and hear the kinds of insights and patterns typically discussed in 1:1 coaching conversations before submission deadlines.

Last Chance to Ask Questions for the Dental Early Admit… [6/1/2026] (Recording)

Dental early admission timelines move quickly, and many applicants reach the final stretch still unsure about how their application will actually be evaluated. This session is for students preparing to submit or finalize their dental early admit applications who want clarity before deadlines arrive. You’ll learn what admissions committees focus on most, the common mistakes that weaken otherwise strong applications, and how to make sure your essays, experiences, and overall narrative are working together effectively. Join live for an opportunity to hear directly from an experienced admissions coach who works closely with dental applicants throughout the process. You’ll be able to get real-time answers to key application questions and hear the kinds of insights and patterns typically discussed in 1:1 coaching conversations before submission deadlines.

How to Master the Art of Data Science in Accounting | Google PM [6/1/2026] (Recording)

“Accounting is no longer just about reconciliations and reporting. It’s becoming increasingly driven by data.” Today’s accounting professionals are expected to do far more than traditional accounting work. As finance and accounting teams become more data-driven, professionals with technical skills like SQL, automation, and data analysis are gaining a major advantage in both the job market and the workplace. In this workshop, I share practical, real-world strategies for applying data science concepts within accounting workflows to improve efficiency, automate repetitive processes, and support stronger business decision-making. Drawing from modern accounting and analytics practices, I walk through how technical skills are transforming the profession and how accountants can position themselves ahead of the curve. Through real examples, attendees will learn how SQL is used in accounting environments to analyze financial data, validate transactions, and support reporting processes. We’ll also break down common SQL use cases in accounting, including reconciliations, variance analysis, data validation, and operational reporting, while discussing how accounting teams increasingly rely on data querying to make informed decisions. The session also explores database migration concepts and how system changes can impact accounting reporting and SQL scripts. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of how data moves across systems, why migrations create reporting challenges, and how accounting professionals can adapt their processes and workflows during transitions. We’ll also cover how to organize, clean, and analyze large datasets in Excel to support accounting decisions more effectively. In addition, the workshop dives into accounting automation use cases, including how accountants leverage SQL and process automation tools to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and create more scalable workflows. This workshop is designed for students and professionals who want to strengthen their technical skillset, better understand the intersection of accounting and data science, and prepare for the future of the accounting profession. Across finance and accounting teams, one trend continues to accelerate: professionals who understand both accounting and data are becoming increasingly valuable. RSVP today. Space is limited.

Inside the Mind of an MBA Admissions Committee [6/1/2026] (Recording)

What actually happens when your application is reviewed? This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how admissions committees evaluate candidates, compare profiles, and make difficult decisions among highly qualified applicants. Attendees will gain insight into what drives admissions decisions beyond surface-level credentials and learn how to frame their candidacy in a way that resonates with the evaluators behind the process.

Your MBA Application Roadmap

This is the companion deck for Leland's flagship MBA week, for the session I ran on mapping your MBA application roadmap. Given the high demand for these slides, I tried to make these available as soon as possible -- and completely free. Reach out if you're hoping to work on a roadmap for yourself, and are looking for 1:1 coaching. This is a gameplan, but working with a coach to execute on this is where we offer by far the most leverage. I hope this resource is a great kickstarter for you and gives you much better line of sight into what this process holds..

Get Glowing Letters of Recommendation: Selecting and Preparing Your Recommenders [6/2/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING THE EVENT: Join for the chance to win a free coaching session! After this session, you'll know how to identify the right recommenders for your MBA applications and how to brief them so their letters reflect the qualities adcoms actually look for. We'll cover how to choose recommenders who can speak to leadership and growth, what context and talking points to give them, and how to handle situations where your best option is an imperfect one. Attending live means you can ask about your specific recommender situation and hear how the coach thinks through cases that don't fit the standard advice. The coach works with MBA applicants on this every cycle and brings a clear sense of what separates letters that land from letters that get skimmed.

Running Out of Time on the LSAT? Here's How to Fix It [6/2/2026] (Recording)

Running out of time on the LSAT can be frustrating, especially when you understand the material but struggle to finish sections under pressure. This session is designed for students who want a more structured approach to pacing and a better understanding of where time is actually being lost. You’ll learn how to diagnose timing breakdowns, build strategies for moving through questions more efficiently, and identify the habits that commonly slow test-takers down. The coach works with LSAT students regularly and will share the patterns they see across improving scorers, along with the diagnostic thinking they use when evaluating timing issues. If you want a more repeatable approach to managing LSAT timing, it’s worth joining live.

5 Best Practices for Writing an Excellent MBA Essay [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Great MBA essays don’t just sound polished, they make admissions readers remember you long after they finish reading. This session is for applicants who want a clearer understanding of what separates average essays from truly compelling ones. You’ll learn five core best practices for building a strong narrative, writing with more clarity and specificity, and aligning your essays with what top MBA programs are actually looking for. Join live to ask questions about your own essays and hear practical guidance from an expert MBA coach with dual degrees from M7 programs. The speaker has worked closely with applicants on crafting standout applications and will share the patterns they see across successful essays and common mistakes. Expect actionable insights and feedback similar to what’s covered in 1:1 admissions coaching conversations.

How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays [6/2/2026] (Recording)

Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. We will talk about different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, how to handle optional essays and the dreaded 'why x school' essays. We will also have time for some 'Ask Me Anything' at the end!

Get Into BYU: 3 Tips to Get You Started Before the Application Opens [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Most people don't realize that success in applying to BYU starts before you ever open the application. Essays, recommendations, and endorsements are only part of the game plan. BYU applications are getting more competitive every year, and the applicants who stand out aren't just the ones who write well. They're the ones who showed up before the application even opened. Join me for a free event where I'll share my top 3 tips for what to do before you start your application. We'll talk about how to strengthen your resume, sharpen your narrative, and walk into essay season ready to write something that gets you in.

Co-thinking with AI: Beyond the Hype, Into Your Edge [6/5/2026] (Recording)

AI isn't a search engine — and treating it like one is costing you. In this 45-minute working session, we tackle the cognitive dependence trap head-on: the quiet habit of letting AI generate, decide, and summarize while your own critical thinking atrophies. Leaders and employees who thrive in the AI era aren't the ones who use it most — they're the ones who use it right. You'll leave with practical co-thinking prompts designed to sharpen your judgment, accelerate your best ideas, and position you as someone who leverages AI without being leveled by it. Reserve your spot today!

DWY: Lead Gen Hotseat [6/6/2026] (Recording)

In this live session, we'll show you how to build an AI-powered intake and follow-up system that captures leads and nurtures them automatically. Agenda: - Welcome & Quick Win (5 min) - Mini-Framework: AI Lead Gen for Law Firms (10 min) - Live Hot Seats: Real intake and follow-up system teardowns (20 min) - Recap & Resource Drop (5 min) - CTA: Book a System Builder Sprint for your law firm (5 min) What you'll walk away with: - A blueprint for an AI intake system tailored to sourcing practices - Examples of automated follow-up sequences that convert - A step-by-step action plan you can start building this week Ready to build your system? Book a System Builder Sprint after the session.

System Builder Sprint: Your Q3 AI Outbound Plan [6/6/2026] (Recording)

Want to enter Q3 with a fully built AI outbound system instead of scrambling to put one together? In this live System Builder Sprint, we'll build out your Q3 outbound plan in real time — step by step. Agenda: - Welcome & Quick Win (5 min) - Mini-Framework: Q3 AI Outbound System Blueprint (10 min) - Live Hot Seats: Live system builds with real participant input (20 min) - Recap & Resource Drop (5 min) - CTA: Book a System Builder Sprint to complete your build (5 min) What you'll walk away with: - A documented Q3 AI outbound system blueprint - Tool stack recommendations and workflow structure - A clear 30-day execution plan to hit your Q3 pipeline goals Who this is for: B2B founders, sales ops leaders, and growth-focused entrepreneurs who want to build a scalable, AI-powered outbound system for Q3. Ready to build? Book a System Builder Sprint session today.

LinkedIn Cribsheet

A targeted guide that helps experienced professionals rewrite their LinkedIn profiles to better reflect their value, momentum, and career direction.

What Admissions Committees Look For—And How to Prepare Strategically

Admissions decisions rarely come down to just grades or test scores. Committees are evaluating patterns—how your experiences, goals, and character come together to signal future impact. In What Admissions Committees Look For, you’ll learn how strong applicants position themselves across the entire application. Melissa works 1:1 with candidates navigating competitive admissions and will share the same frameworks used in coaching sessions to evaluate and strengthen an application. Who This Is For - Applicants preparing for competitive graduate or professional programs - Candidates planning to apply in the next 1–2 cycles - Students unsure how to position their experiences strategically - Re-applicants looking to strengthen their overall profile What You’ll Walk Away With - The key signals admissions committees look for across applications - How evaluators connect your academics, experience, and goals - The patterns I see across successful candidates - The common positioning mistakes I fix in 1:1 sessions - How to build a stronger application strategy months before applying

Land your Job or Study in ... Germany

Germany is not just beer, efficiency, and engineering heritage. It is one of the most accessible countries in the world right now for ambitious non-EU graduates and young professionals who want to build something serious. Over 600,000 skilled positions go unfilled every year. The government rewrote its immigration law in 2023 specifically to bring international talent in. Public universities charge close to nothing. Tech companies, global pharma, and the entire renewable energy sector are actively hiring people with your profile. This session cuts through the noise. We cover the study path and the direct job path, side by side: visa options, living costs, language reality, workplace culture, and what a competitive application actually looks like. Two real cases show how people with no German, applying from abroad, made it work. Germany rewards preparation and specificity. This Thursday, we provide both. New episodes in this series cover a different European country every Thursday.

Breaking Into Equity Research: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Equity research is one of the most sought-after yet misunderstood paths in finance. In this session, you’ll gain a clear picture of what the role actually entails, from the skills analysts use day-to-day to the expectations recruiters bring into the interview process. We’ll cover everything from building models and writing reports to staying on top of market-moving news, so you know exactly what to expect. ​Leading the session is Leland coach William L., a former U.S. Equity Associate Analyst at T. Rowe Price who specialized in enterprise and cybersecurity software research. Drawing from his first-hand experience, William will share actionable strategies to prepare for interviews, showcase your passion for the markets, and set yourself apart as a candidate—so you can break into equity research and thrive once you’re there.

Grad Student Loan Paydown Schedule

Stop Guessing. Start Seeing Exactly When Your Loans End. Most people with student debt make their monthly payment and hope for the best. This template lets you run the actual math so you can see, month by month, exactly what happens when you pay more. Built in Excel. No subscriptions, no logins, no apps. Just a clean, professional model you'll actually use. What's inside: Three side-by-side paydown scenarios run simultaneously your base schedule, a flat monthly extra payment, and a fully flexible column where you can plug in one-time lump sums for any month. Salary bonus coming in March? Tax refund in April? Type it in and watch your payoff date move in real time. Built for people who just finished an expensive degree and are serious about what comes next. Whether you're in consulting, finance, tech, or any high-growth field, this tool helps you layer your paydown strategy around how you actually earn, raises, bonuses, tuition reimbursements, and surplus months, not just a flat monthly payment. What you'll know in five minutes: > Your exact payoff date under any scenario > How much interest you'll save with different payment levels > The true cost of waiting vs. paying aggressively now Fully editable. Works with any loan amount, rate, or term. One-time purchase, yours to keep.

Big 10 to MBB + Big Tech: Positioning Yourself to Get Offers

This guide was written by a former Bain & Company Associate Consultant, now in a Strategy and Operations role at LinkedIn, who went through the full MBB recruiting process out of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. It covers everything that actually matters when you are trying to break into a top consulting firm or land a Big Tech strategy role from a non-target school. Inside you will find a no-nonsense breakdown of how MBB firms actually differ, what a competitive application looks like, how to build a resume that passes the ten-second scan, and the networking approach that moves the needle versus the one that wastes your time. The guide goes deep on case interview preparation, including the pyramid framework approach and what interviewers are genuinely evaluating in the room, and covers the behavioral and fit interview with the same level of honesty. The final chapter covers what transfers from consulting to Big Tech, how that recruiting process works, and how to negotiate an offer once you have one. This is not generic advice. It is based on having gone through the process recently, having sat on the other side of the table at Bain, and having made the transition to Big Tech firsthand.