Leland+ Content Library

How to Position Yourself for Promotion: What Leaders Actually Evaluate [6/2/2026] (Recording)

Many professionals assume strong performance alone leads to promotion. In reality, promotion decisions are usually based on a broader set of factors leaders evaluate when determining who is ready for the next level. In this workshop, we’ll break down how promotion decisions are often made and introduce a practical framework you can use to assess and strengthen your own positioning. Drawing from over 12 years in corporate professional services, executive search, and talent development leadership, including leading promotion review processes, sitting in on promotion and performance discussions, and advising on promotion decisions, I’ll share practical insights into what leaders actually look for when evaluating readiness for advancement. In this session, you’ll learn: - The key factors leaders evaluate when determining promotion readiness - Why strong performers still get passed over for promotion - How to assess your own positioning across results, leadership behaviors, and organizational confidence - Practical ways to strengthen your visibility, leadership presence, and readiness for the next level - How to identify the highest-impact areas to focus on for career growth You’ll leave with a clear framework to evaluate your promotion readiness, identify potential gaps, and approach your career growth more strategically and intentionally. This session is designed for professionals who are preparing for increased responsibility, navigating career growth, or looking to position themselves more effectively for future advancement.

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.

3 GRE Secrets to Raise Your Score TODAY! [6/2/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING THE EVENT: Join for the chance to win a free seat in Leland's GRE Bootcamp! Many GRE students spend hours studying without improving because they focus on the wrong habits and strategies. This session is for test takers who want practical, high-impact adjustments they can apply immediately to start raising their score. You’ll learn three proven GRE strategies that improve accuracy and efficiency, how high scorers approach difficult questions under pressure, and the common mistakes that quietly cost students points across the exam. Join live to see how an experienced GRE instructor teaches these techniques and the patterns they see across students who improve quickly. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions in real time and get actionable guidance you can apply to your studying right away.

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.

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.

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..

MBA Application Week Kickoff [6/1/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING EVENT: Join for the chance to win $300 of coaching credit! Starting your MBA applications can feel overwhelming when you’re not sure how to prioritize test prep, school selection, and your overall story. This kickoff session is designed for prospective applicants who want a clear roadmap for the week ahead and a sharper understanding of what top programs are actually looking for. You’ll walk away with a structured plan for tackling your application components, a framework for evaluating your candidacy, and guidance on how to get the most value out of each upcoming session. Attending live gives you the chance to ask questions about your goals and get real-time direction on where to focus first. The speaker works closely with applicants and will share the patterns they see across successful candidates, along with what they look for when evaluating readiness. If you want to start the week with clarity and momentum, it’s worth showing up live.

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.

MBA Application Week Kickoff [6/1/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY DURING EVENT: Join for the chance to win $300 of coaching credit! Starting your MBA applications can feel overwhelming when you’re not sure how to prioritize test prep, school selection, and your overall story. This kickoff session is designed for prospective applicants who want a clear roadmap for the week ahead and a sharper understanding of what top programs are actually looking for. You’ll walk away with a structured plan for tackling your application components, a framework for evaluating your candidacy, and guidance on how to get the most value out of each upcoming session. Attending live gives you the chance to ask questions about your goals and get real-time direction on where to focus first. The speaker works closely with applicants and will share the patterns they see across successful candidates, along with what they look for when evaluating readiness. If you want to start the week with clarity and momentum, it’s worth showing up live.

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.

Automate meal prep, planning and shopping with AI

SESSION GUIDE: https://www.lelandcourses.com/ai-builder/meal-planning-agent/ Most meal plans assume you live alone, eat anything, and have unlimited time on Sundays. None of that is true. By Tuesday the plan starts slipping. By Thursday you're at the drive-thru wondering why you bought all those bell peppers. ​In this exclusive AI Builder session, Jake Evans will walk you step by step through building a meal planning agent powered by Claude. By the end of the hour you'll have a working AI that knows your diet, your fitness goals, your weekly schedule, the foods you actually like, and the three things your kid will refuse to touch under any circumstance. Tell it you have 20 minutes and a half-empty fridge, and it will tell you what to make. ​But the meal planner is just the on-ramp. The real takeaway is the playbook: how to hand any messy, recurring part of your life over to AI. First dinner. Next a packing assistant, a homework tutor, a family travel agent, a workout planner that adapts to how you actually slept. Same skill, different shape. ​Jake is a full-stack developer, which is a fancy way of saying he's the rare coach who can actually build the thing he's teaching you to build. He's done this for a living. Now he'll do it with you. ​You'll be building alongside him in real time. No demo, no notes for later. You'll leave with a finished agent and a clearer sense of what else you could build next.

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.

Build Your Personal Budget with Claude

​SESSION GUIDE: https://www.lelandcourses.com/ai-builder/personal-budget-build/ Most personal budgets die by February. You build a beautiful spreadsheet in January, miss a week of updates, and never open it again. The numbers stop matching reality, and the plan stops working. ​In this exclusive AI Builder session, Ben Lazaroff will walk you step by step through building a personal budget powered by Claude. By the end of the hour you'll have a working AI that tracks where your money goes, flags when you're drifting, and tells you in plain English whether you can swing that flight home this summer. ​But the budget is just the on-ramp. The real takeaway is the playbook: how to hand any messy, recurring part of your life over to AI. First a budget. Next a meal planner, a job search tracker, a CFO for your side hustle. Same skill, different shape. ​Ben has spent his career thinking about how money moves: private equity at Bain, economic development policy at the Chicago Mayor's Office. Same rigor, much smaller balance sheet. ​You'll be building alongside him in real time. No demo, no notes for later. You'll leave with a finished budget and a clearer sense of what else you could build next.

Designing AI Systems That People Actually Trust and Use

​Most people using AI tools at work have the same quiet worry: what is actually happening to my data? It is a fair question, and most AI systems are not designed to answer it well. ​Join Andrew Quillen, former Head of AI at Spotify and Content Strategist at OpenAI, for a session on how to design AI systems that people actually trust. Andrew will walk through how to think about sensitive data, connectors, and access controls, how to prevent unintended exposure before it happens, and how to build systems where users always know what the AI can see and what it can't. He'll also cover the broader design principles, boundaries, visibility, and user control, that separate AI products people rely on from ones they quietly stop using. ​You'll leave with a practical framework for building AI that earns trust, not just attention.

Build an AI-Powered Lead Gen System in 45 Minutes (No Code) [5/30/2026] (Recording)

A practical build-along where you design a simple, end-to-end AI-assisted outbound workflow — from prospecting and enrichment to first-touch drafting — tailored for lean service businesses. Leave with a concrete, working outbound system you can implement immediately. Agenda: • 10 min: Overview of the agentic approach (browser agents + human-in-the-loop) and why it beats hiring another SDR • 25 min: Structured build steps — you demo, they follow along with a provided checklist template • 10 min: Qualify who should get DFY support vs. continue DIY Who this is for: Founders of agencies, consulting firms, and service businesses who want to build a repeatable AI-powered outbound engine without writing code. CTA: If you want this system fully built and wired into your tools in 2 weeks, book a System Builder call.

REAL INSEAD MBA Interview Mocks

Multiple INSEAD mock interview sequences, based on real questions clients reported in interviews. Use these sequences to practice and ensure you convert your INSEAD interview into an admit.

REAL Babson MBA Interview Sequences

Multiple Babson mock interview sequences, based on real questions clients reported in interviews. Use these sequences to practice and ensure you convert your Babson interview into an admit.

GRE or LSAT: How to Choose the Right Test for Law School [5/29/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to evaluate whether the GRE or LSAT is the stronger choice for your specific profile, target schools, and timeline. We'll cover how law schools actually weight each test in admissions decisions, which test tends to favor certain academic backgrounds, and how retake policies differ in ways that affect your strategy. The coach works with law school applicants regularly and will share the patterns that consistently shape this decision across the candidates they advise.

How to Ace the Master's Personal Statement

I've helped dozens of candidates land spots at top master's programs in fields ranging from public policy and business to architecture and engineering. In this video, I share with you the essay writing insights that helped me and my clients get into the Ivy League, Oxbridge, M7, and Schwarzman Scholars (Tsinghua University).