Leland+ Content Library

The Scorecard: How You Are Graded in The Case Interview

What is the interviewer writing down while you speak? In this lesson, we look at the specific rubric used to evaluate candidates. I’ll walk you through the scoring dimensions—from analytics to presence—so you can tailor your performance to hit the exact metrics decision-makers like myself are trained to look for.

How to Ace Consulting Interviews

Breaking into consulting requires mastering both the case interview and the behavioral “fit” portion—and knowing exactly what MBB and top firms are really looking for. In this session, you’ll learn proven strategies from coaches who’ve been on the other side of the table as interviewers, recruiters, and consultants at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. We’ll cover how to structure cases with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, tell compelling stories, and build the mindset that top candidates share. Whether you're early in your prep or gearing up for final rounds, this workshop will give you the clarity and direction you need to stand out.

Early Career Resume Template | Landed F500 Intern/Full-Time Roles

My go-to 1-page resume template for early-career professionals, including students and recent graduates. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong resume plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions.

APM AMA: Landing an APM Offer as a Non-Technical Student

Breaking into product management without a technical degree is absolutely possible—with the right positioning. Join Elena A., an incoming Associate Product Manager at Salesforce with experience as a Salesforce intern, for a session on landing APM roles as a non-technical candidate. Bring your questions—Elena will share how she told her story, built product credibility from a non-CS background, and navigated the APM recruiting process from first applications to final rounds.

Building a Global Career: Ask Me Anything

Are you an early to mid-career professional looking to build a global career? Join me, Matthew, for an ask-me-anything session on crafting a career that transcends borders. With an MBA from Oxford and a diverse career spanning 9 countries and multiple industries, including strategy consulting at BCG and Dalberg Advisors, finance, entrepreneurship, and international development, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate your career journey. In this event, we'll explore essential topics like career planning, professional networking, personal branding, and job search strategies. Whether you're considering full-time, freelancing or seeking to enhance your networking strategy, this session is designed to equip you with the tools and concepts to help you succeed on a global stage. RSVP now to secure your spot and take the next step in your global career development!

The Eisenhower Matrix Tracker by Leadershap

This matrix helps you prioritize work. Here is the google sheet link to the file so that you can use it for yourself: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/168LA44T7FjjGnUf9sD3LeSDgEnq8GsEN8cvVqBPe7zM/edit?usp=sharing

Cracking Cultural Fit: Becoming a Bainie

What does it actually mean to be a "Bainie"? Beyond the resume, we look for that "True North" orientation, and this lesson moves past the buzzwords to examine the specific behaviors that signal cultural alignment. We will discuss how to subtly weave Bain’s core values into your responses and how to handle the "airport test"—the unspoken metric of whether a partner actually wants to spend a six-hour flight with you.

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.

Final Push: Perfecting Your Master’s Application Before the Deadline

The deadline is almost here—make sure your Master’s application is truly ready. In this session, expert Leland coaches will walk you through the final checks that matter most, from tightening your narrative to eliminating subtle weaknesses that could cost you an admit. You’ll leave with a clear, prioritized plan to submit a polished, compelling application with confidence.

Top 5 Tips to Break Into PE

Private equity is one of the most competitive and sought-after careers in finance—but with the right strategy, it’s absolutely within reach. In this session, expert Leland coach and PE investor at KKR Kenny J. will share their top five tips for breaking into PE, from building the right technical foundation to navigating the recruiting process strategically. You’ll learn what top firms look for, how to stand out in interviews, and how to position your background for success in this high-stakes industry.

The Product Resume: What Actually Works

Crafting a standout resume for product roles isn’t about cramming every metric or buzzword you can think of—it’s about telling a clear story that shows how you think, lead, and build. In this focused session, led by Yoshi K., a former Meta and LinkedIn product leader with extensive interviewing and hiring experience, you’ll learn what actually makes a product resume effective and how to position your experience in a way that resonates with hiring managers. We’ll cover the do’s and don’ts of product resumes, how to tailor yours for different types of roles, and what common mistakes to avoid so you can cut through the noise and land more interviews—whether you're pivoting into product or refining an already-strong resume.

What a Strong Extracurricular Profile Actually Looks Like

This simple visual model explains how strong applicants balance deep interests, supporting activities, and broader exploration to create a compelling extracurricular profile.

Product Deep Dive

This exercise will help you analyze key aspects of a product, including its target audience, pain points, differentiators, and areas for improvement.

Building a Dental School Personal Statement That Stands Out

A compelling dental school personal statement goes beyond listing shadowing hours and coursework, it clearly conveys your motivation for dentistry, your readiness for clinical training, and the experiences that shaped your commitment to patient care. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure a focused narrative, highlight meaningful experiences, and avoid common pitfalls that make essays blend together. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a draft, you’ll leave with practical strategies to craft a personal statement that feels authentic, polished, and memorable.

A Skill for Finding Skills

"/find-skills" will search the npx skills ecosystem to discover and install agent skills by keyword, then offers to install the best match. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/find-skills-skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/find-skills/

Strategies for Quant Comparison Questions

In this event, I will cover five unique scenarios where the correct answer is D. But in each scenario the answer will be D for a completely different reason. For each scenario we will have multiple examples to drive home the point. This is going to be a lot of fun. See you then!

Making Your Grad School Application Memorable

In a crowded applicant pool, strong credentials are not enough to stand out. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling, cohesive application that clearly communicates your story, goals, and fit beyond test scores and GPAs. We’ll break down what admissions committees actually remember, how to connect your essays, resume, and recommendations into a unified narrative, and the common mistakes that cause applications to blend in. You’ll leave with practical strategies to make your graduate school application distinctive, authentic, and impactful.

How to Audit Your Own Job for Automation Opportunities

After this session, you will know how to systematically scan your current role and identify which tasks are realistic candidates for AI automation. We will cover how to map repetitive workflows, evaluate which tools are actually suited to replace or assist them, and build a simple audit framework you can apply the same week.

The Sleep Playbook

Learn practical ways to improve your sleep and reclaim your calm, energy and peak performance ----------------------- I'm a French-American mom of three boys, product leader, and someone who learned the hard way that taking care of yourself is not optional. The truth is, sleep is the foundation of everything else. This playbook shares what I have learned - from my own experience, and from some of the world's leading sleep scientists. It is practical, grounded, and built for real life.

Important Techniques to Save Time on GRE Quant

If you are consistently running low on time in the quant section of the GRE and aren't sure how to fix it, I am here to help! In this session we will cover key techniques, important patterns to recognize, and what to memorize in advance so that you are saving precious time when you take the test.