Leland+ Content Library

What Top Investment Banking Candidates Do Differently: Strategy, Positioning & Interview Edge

In this session, you will learn how to position yourself as a compelling investment banking candidate before you ever walk into an interview. We will cover how to build a deal experience narrative that holds up under pressure, how to differentiate yourself in a crowded applicant pool, and what interviewers are actually evaluating when they ask behavioral questions.

My AI Workflow

After this session, you will be able to map out a personal AI workflow that saves time on repetitive tasks and sharpens the quality of your work output. We will cover how to chain AI tools together for multi-step automation, how to build lightweight agents that handle routine decisions without your constant input, and how to identify which parts of your workflow are actually worth automating.

Hubspot Revenue Monitor Skill

"/revenue-monitor" takes a weekly pipeline snapshot from Hubspot, detects meaningful changes, and generates a digest of what moved and why. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/revenue-monitor-skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

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What’s Next? Your MBA Journey, Powered by Leland

​Whether you're planning to apply to business school this cycle or considering a future application, this final MBA Week session will help you get clear on your timeline, required materials, and next steps. ​We’ll break down the two key types of applicants—those targeting Round 1 deadlines this fall, and those planning ahead for next year—and what each group should be doing now to stay on track. From building your school list to prepping for the GMAT/GRE, writing your essays, or securing letters of recommendation, we’ll map out your path to success. ​You’ll also hear from the Leland team about the best resources available to support you, whether you’re ready to dive in or just starting to explore. We’ll share how our 1:1 coaching, bootcamps, essay reviews, and course content libraries align with where you are in your journey. ​Let’s wrap up MBA Week by setting you up for what’s next with confidence and a clear plan.

Standing Out as an International Applicant

​This session will be focused on helping international applicants develop a high-level understanding of all the components of the MBA application process, learn how to differentiate themselves from the crowd, and start to create a standout profile to get them into a top business school. With more non-US candidates applying every year, it’s more important than ever to show what makes you unique. ​Learn from a panel of experts who will share their expertise and experiences through an interactive discussion, practical tips, and real-life examples. We invite potential applicants from all corners of the globe to join us for this amazing event! ​Meet our panelists: ​Vica G., Stanford GSB MBA, former Silicon Valley tech executive and startup founder, double émigrée and storytelling expert passionate for helping international or underdog clients craft competitive applications. ​Jesse L., has coached 100% of full-service clients to top 30 MBAs, 95% to top 20, expert in international applicants and crafting compelling narratives. ​Cathy M, INSEAD MBA, has successfully coached candidates to gain admissions into top schools, including INSEAD, LBS, Booth, Wharton, HEC Paris, IESE, Cambridge Judge, Oxford Said & NYU Stern.

LBS MBA Application Essays | Securing that interview!

These are examples of detailed MBA application essays that secured a place at London Business School.

Venture Capital 101: Players, Funds, and the Deal Process

Venture capital can feel opaque without a clear map of how firms operate and how deals actually get done. This session breaks down the VC ecosystem, who the key players are, how funds are structured, and what the end-to-end deal process looks like, from sourcing and diligence to investment decisions and portfolio support. You’ll leave with a practical understanding of how venture capital works and how to navigate conversations, recruiting, or founder interactions with greater confidence.

Personal Statement Jumpstart

Get a strong start on one of the most important parts of your dental school application. In this session, you’ll learn how to choose the right story, structure your personal statement, and clearly communicate your motivation for dentistry in a way that resonates with admissions committees. You’ll leave with proven frameworks, common pitfalls to avoid, and concrete next steps to begin drafting a compelling, authentic personal statement.

Great Alternatives to the US for Grad School

For many applicants, top graduate programs outside the United States offer world-class education, strong career outcomes, and more accessible pathways to admission and visas. This session explores leading international destinations for grad school, how their application processes differ from the US, and what to consider when evaluating cost, career mobility, and long-term goals. You’ll leave with a clearer view of global options and practical guidance for building a competitive international application strategy.

Ace the INSEAD Interview

The INSEAD interview is known for being conversational yet deeply probing, designed to assess leadership maturity, cultural adaptability, and clarity of purpose. In this session, you’ll learn how INSEAD structures its interviews, what interviewers are truly evaluating, and how to craft responses that reflect global perspective, self-awareness, and impact. You’ll leave with practical strategies to prepare confidently and stand out in one of the most distinctive MBA interview processes.

Five Real Cases: Americans Landing Jobs in Europe

I have been talking about working abroad in general terms. Now it is time to share the success. I have placed many clients in jobs across Europe, and I want to show you exactly how this works. In this session, I will present five real cases: the application strategies we used, the interview processes they went through, the offers they received, and how we handled work permits, visas, and relocation. These are not hypothetical scenarios. These are actual people who now work in Europe. I am very proud of these clients. Their success contributed to my winning the 2026 Top Coach Award in the Career and Leadership section on Leland. Each case demonstrates something different: different industries, different countries, different career stages. You will see what worked, what did not work, and what made the difference between an application that went nowhere and an offer that changed someone's life.

Your Roadmap to a Career in Consulting

Breaking into consulting can feel confusing when there are multiple entry points, recruiting timelines, and expectations that aren’t always obvious. This session is for candidates who want a clearer roadmap for building a strong path into consulting. You’ll learn how successful applicants position their experience, how recruiting typically unfolds across firms, and what skills and preparation tend to matter most during the process.

Customize AI Agent Skills for Your Role

In this session, you will learn how to identify which AI agent capabilities are actually relevant to your specific role and how to configure those skills to match real workflows in your field. We will cover how to evaluate pre-built agent tools against your job's actual requirements, how to write or modify skill prompts that reflect your domain's logic, and how to test whether an agent is performing the task or just appearing to.

McKinsey Cover Letter Example: A Winning Example

Learn how to craft a cover letter that gets you hired at McKinsey. We break down a successful example, highlighting the key strategies and language you need to land the interview.

Are You Thriving or Surviving as a Leader?

Are You Thriving or Surviving as a Leader? A 3-Minute Leadership Check-In Why This Matters High-performing leaders are often the last to notice when they’ve shifted from thriving to simply surviving. This brief reflection is designed to help you pause, assess, and realign.

Get Your Master’s in the EU

Earning a master’s degree in the EU can unlock world-class academics, lower tuition costs, and strong post-graduate career opportunities across global markets. This session breaks down how European master’s programs work, key differences from US applications, timelines and requirements, and how to choose the right country and program based on your goals. You’ll leave with a clear framework for evaluating options and taking next steps toward a competitive EU master’s application.

Necessary and Sufficient Assumptions for the LSAT

Assumption questions are some of the most challenging and frequently tested question types on the LSAT, and understanding the difference between necessary and sufficient assumptions is critical to mastering them. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify argument gaps, apply the negation test correctly, and recognize when a question requires bridging logic versus strengthening it. You’ll leave with a clear, repeatable framework to approach assumption questions with greater precision and confidence.

You vs. You | How to Stop Self Sabotaging

You're not lazy. You're not unmotivated. You're not broken. You're just stuck. And there's a reason for that. You vs. You is for the person who has every reason to be moving forward, but somehow keeps getting in their own way. The one who procrastinates on the very things they care about most. Who burns out chasing goals that never seem to fill the gap. Who knows what they want, but can't figure out why they can't make it happen. That feeling isn't a character flaw. It's self sabotage — and it's running quietly in the background of almost everything you do. In this ebook, you'll finally understand why. You'll learn how 95% of your daily decisions are being made for you by a subconscious that was programmed long before you had any say in it. You'll see exactly how your values, your beliefs, and your deepest fears are shaping your choices and keeping you stuck. And most importantly, you'll walk away with real, practical tools to start changing it. Inside, you'll discover: • Why self sabotage has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with your subconscious programming. • The hidden values and faulty beliefs driving your burnout, your procrastination, and your patterns in relationships. • A step-by-step process to identify your self sabotaging behaviors and trace them back to their root cause. • Exercises to reprogram your belief system and finally start making decisions that align with who you actually want to be. This isn't another generic self help book about thinking positive. It's an honest, grounded guide to understanding yourself at a level most people never reach, and using that understanding to start building a life you don't need to escape from. At the end of this book, you'll gain a level of self-awareness that most people spend years in therapy trying to find. Ready to go deeper? Every purchase includes access to a special one-time offer of 50% off your first life coaching session — because reading it is just the beginning. Message me directly on Leland to claim.

How to Stand Apart in Consulting Recruiting

Consulting recruiting is intensely competitive, and standing apart requires more than strong case skills. This session breaks down what top firms actually look for, how to differentiate your profile through storytelling, judgment, and communication, and how to signal readiness across resumes, networking, and interviews. You’ll learn common mistakes that hold candidates back and practical strategies to position yourself as a clear yes.