Leland+ Content Library

How to Approach the GSB 'What Matters Most' Essay

The Stanford GSB “What matters most to you, and why?” essay is one of the most challenging—and important—prompts in MBA admissions. In this session, you’ll learn how to break down the question, uncover the deeper themes in your own story, and craft a response that is authentic, personal, and compelling. ​Led by Andy P., a Leland coach who has guided countless applicants to top MBA programs, this workshop will give you practical strategies, real examples, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re just starting your first draft or refining your narrative, you’ll leave with a clearer framework to tackle this iconic essay with confidence.

GRE Geometry: Master the Essential Concepts

Conquer the geometry section of the GRE! Learn the key formulas and strategies you need to solve every problem with confidence.

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

Learn the proven strategies to negotiate your salary, from the initial conversation to closing the deal with a higher offer.

Adapting your Leadership Style

Learn how to tailor your leadership approach to any situation. We cover different leadership styles and provide actionable tips for becoming a more effective leader.

World of Frameworks Walkthrough

A walkthrough of World of Frameworks for management consulting.

(Jun. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success

​Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.

Negotiating the Offer: Compensation Research

Learn how to research and negotiate compensation. We'll show you how to find salary data, understand market rates, and use this information to get the offer you deserve.

Medical School Decider Tool

Unsure which medical schools to apply to? Use our tool to compare different programs based on your top priorities for medical school.

Management Consulting Thriving Plan

Use this comprehensive framework to combine everything you’ve learned into a personalized, actionable strategy for long-term career success.

Steps to Landing Academic Research Through Faculty Outreach

Build rapport with professors and land the research opportunities you want. This is the complete outreach checklist.

How to Land a PM offer at Google

​Landing a product management role at Google is one of the toughest challenges in tech—but with the right strategy, preparation, and mindset, it’s absolutely achievable. In this workshop, Rachel T.—a former Senior Product Manager at Google who has conducted 380+ PM interviews and mentored through Google’s G-Mentors Program—will share insider insights on how to stand out throughout the hiring process. ​Drawing on her experience receiving offers from multiple FAANG companies and coaching candidates to land roles at Google, OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon, Rachel will walk you through how to craft your story, master product and behavioral interviews, and demonstrate the leadership and problem-solving skills Google values most. Whether you’re applying for your first PM role or aiming for a senior-level position, this session will give you the frameworks and confidence to succeed.

Complete MBA Step-by-Step Application Plan, Timeline & Checklist

Applying to business school can feel like juggling too many balls at once: endless information, countless to-dos, and constant second-guessing about what really matters. In this session, MBA admissions coach M will share the structured system she uses to help applicants cut through the noise, stay motivated, and make steady progress toward their goals. Bonus: You’ll also hear directly from Vandit, an Indian applicant currently in the middle of his own journey, who will share an international perspective and what it feels like to apply these tools in real-time. The MBA Identity Mapping process has guided 100+ applicants into every M7 program, all other top 20 U.S. programs, and leading international options like INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, and HEC Paris. Clients consistently say it’s transformative, not only does it uncover the deeper patterns, values, and defining experiences that set you apart, it also organizes your journey into manageable steps that reduce stress and build confidence. By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with a clear action plan, a realistic timeline/schedule, and a practical checklist to keep you organized and on track from start to finish.

Internship Application Strategies

Ready to land your dream internship? Learn proven strategies to craft a standout application that gets noticed by top companies.

Answering Behavioral Questions using Issue Trees

Turn behavioral interviews into crisp, structured stories with issue trees that put your core message first and make your answers impossible to miss

What Good Looks Like - Product Managers

A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great PMs and Sr PMs — straight from a product leader.