Leland+ Content Library

Key Skills for Success in Private Equity: Analytical, Communication & Operational Excellence

Outlines the essential skills needed to succeed in private equity, focusing on analytical rigor, strong communication, and operational effectiveness.

Learning & Development / HR Resume Example

Resume example for experienced professionals in the Learning & Development / HR space.

Successful McKinsey MBA Resume (offers at EY, PWC)

Resume example from an MBA student with a background in media and telecom who got offers at McKinsey, EY, PWC, IQVIA, and others.

Leveraging AI Agents to Grow Your Business

​In this panel, experts will answer key questions on how AI agents are transforming business growth. The discussion will cover practical applications—like automating operations, streamlining customer interactions, and uncovering new revenue opportunities—while also addressing challenges and limitations to be aware of. ​Designed for business leaders and professionals curious about AI’s real-world impact, this session will provide clear takeaways on where AI agents add the most value and what to consider as you integrate them into your strategy.

Mastering this Skill Unlocked the 99th percentile LSAT for Me

The LSAT is one of the biggest hurdles on the law school path—but mastering the right skills can completely change your score trajectory. In this session, we’ll dive into the single most impactful skill that propelled Eshaan S. to a 99th percentile score. You’ll learn why this skill matters, how to practice it effectively, and how to apply it under timed conditions. ​We’ll also cover broader strategies for test-day preparation, common pitfalls that hold students back, and ways to approach the exam with confidence. Whether you’re just starting LSAT prep or aiming to push from good to great, you’ll leave with concrete techniques you can put into action right away.

Group Case Coaching - BCG Middle East - Riyadh Infra Strategy

What you’ll get from this session: 1. End-to-end case learning Work through a real BCG Middle East case across all 4 phases - problem definition, structuring, analysis, and recommendation - the way top candidates actually do it. 2. Think like an MBB consultant Learn the patterns, judgment, and communication styles interviewers use to evaluate candidates (and decide offers). 3. Real-time coaching on your thinking Get live feedback from Gaurav Bhosle - not just what to say, but how to think. 4. Accelerate through group learning Watch how others approach the same problem, identify common mistakes instantly, and compress weeks of prep into one session. 5. Crack region-specific expectations Understand what makes Middle East interviews (especially infrastructure strategy cases) different - and how to stand out. About me: With over a decade of experience as a former McKinsey consultant , certified career coach and founder of Being Consultant, I've successfully placed over 1,000 professionals in MBBs across 75+ countries. My background includes an MBA from HEC Paris and extensive experience in strategy and technology consulting at top firms like McKinsey & Company. I am passionate about empowering aspiring consultants with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in their careers. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned expert and enhance your consulting journey. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

MBA Application Sprint (September 30-October 2) Kickoff

Join us for the kickoff panel of Leland’s MBA Application Sprint (September 30–October 2)! In this opening session, top Leland coaches and former MBA admissions officers Claire R., Bill C., Faisal K., and Karla M. will discuss what it takes to put together a standout MBA application. ​They’ll cover key components of a successful application—from shaping your essays and tightening your resume, to interview prep and building a cohesive story. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies and a clear sense of how to spend the weeks ahead so you can approach deadlines with confidence.

Breaking into IB in London

​In this session, Leland coach Vanessa L.—a former investment banker turned operator and investor—shares her insider perspective on breaking into Investment Banking in London. Having worked across M&A and capital markets at top firms in both NYC and London, she’s coached 40+ professionals through high-stakes transitions into IB and beyond. ​You’ll walk away with actionable strategies for refining your story, succeeding in interviews, and navigating the competitive London IBD landscape. Whether you're targeting analyst roles or looking to pivot into IB from another path, this session is designed to equip you with the confidence, clarity, and practical tools to advance your career with intention.

Job Search Operating System | Companion Presentation

Build Your Own Job Search OS — Companion Guide — the underlying system from the May 13 Build Anything session, packaged so you can recreate it from scratch. Inside: - Step-by-step build for the 6 trackers in Notion or Excel: full property lists, view filters, exact column headers - The full prompt library, every prompt mapped to a specific moment in your search (spotting a role, auto-filling an application, weekly inbox sweep, interview prep, reference calls) - A 7-day runbook to get the whole system live inside a week - Scheduled-task templates for the morning brief, weekly sweep, and Sunday retro - A failure-modes table for when the prompts don't behave This is for anyone running a real job search who's tired of holding 50 active threads in their head, rewriting "why this company" for the 47th time, or losing track of which recruiter said "check back in a month." You walk away with working trackers, prompts you can actually run, and daily/weekly cadence prompts to keep you up to date so you can focus on networking, prep and the more important human components of a real-life job search.

BCG Casey Chatbot 1 – PolarTech (Edison)

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Your GMAT Mistakes Called. Did You Get the Message? [5/20/2026] (Recording)

Ever feel like your GMAT prep isn’t paying off the way it should? You’re putting in the hours, solving question after question—yet your score isn’t reflecting your effort. What’s going wrong? In this interactive webinar, “Your GMAT Mistakes Called. Did You Get the Message?”, expert GMAT coach Jennifer PD will uncover how to learn from your mistakes. From flawed study strategies and timing issues to misreading questions and falling into trap answers, we’ll break down the patterns that silently hold you back. You’ll learn how to identify your personal weak spots, avoid repeating the same errors, and approach the exam with sharper strategy and confidence. Whether you’re just starting your GMAT journey or looking to push your score to the next level, this session will help you turn mistakes into meaningful progress.

The 'Favorite Product' Question

Session 4 from Oct25 Product Management Recruiting bootcamp

Your Senior Summer Blueprint: What Top College Admits Do Differently

Are you ready to make the most of your senior summer and set yourself apart in the college admissions process? Join me for a practical session on crafting your Senior Summer Blueprint. As someone who has guided students to some of the most prestigious institutions in the country, including all eight Ivy League schools and Stanford, I know what it takes to stand out. And I know that the summer months before senior year can make all the difference. In this session, I'll share my recommendations for how to structure your summer—what to do and when—so you can head into fall feeling organized, confident, and ahead of the curve. In other words: less overwhelm, stronger applications.

Landing the Interview: Consulting Networking 101

Networking is often the single most important—and most misunderstood—part of landing interviews at top consulting firms. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically build connections, approach coffee chats with confidence, and leave a lasting impression that translates into interview invites. From emails to LinkedIn outreach to in-person conversations, we’ll break down the practical steps you need to take to stand out. ​The workshop will be led by Tony C., a Leland coach and former BCG consultant who has helped many candidates successfully navigate the consulting recruiting process. You’ll walk away with clear strategies, actionable templates, and the confidence to make networking one of your strongest assets in recruiting.

The Five Most Important Geometry Equations in the GRE

Geometry can be one of the trickiest parts of the GRE Quant section—but with the right formulas at your fingertips, you can approach these questions with confidence. In this workshop, Matt R.—a top GRE coach with years of experience helping students boost their scores—will break down the five most essential geometry equations you need to know before test day.

How Might We Examples: 12 Companies Across B2B & B2C Industries

Comprehensive examples guide showing Meh → Better → Best HMW progression for 12 real companies across diverse industries: EdTech (Udemy), Personal Finance (Mint), Wellness (Headspace), Food Delivery (DoorDash), Fitness (Peloton), Collaboration (Slack), Sales (HubSpot), Recruiting (Lever), Analytics (Mixpanel), Customer Success (Zendesk), DevOps (GitHub), and Finance (Brex). Each example includes the customer insight, three HMW versions with explanations of why each works or doesn't, and industry-specific patterns.

Acing the PM Interview: Every Interview Type and How to Prepare for Them [5/29/2026] (Recording)

PM interviews test a wide range of skills, and many candidates struggle to know how to prepare across different formats. This session is for aspiring product managers who want a clear, structured approach to every major interview type. You’ll learn how to tackle product sense, execution, and behavioral questions, how to adapt your approach for each format, and what strong answers consistently demonstrate to interviewers. Join live to ask questions about your own preparation and get guidance on where to focus your effort. The speaker is a senior product manager who regularly coaches candidates through PM interviews. They’ll share the patterns they see across successful applicants and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 interview prep sessions.

Build an Investor-Level Pitch Deck with Claude, Excel & PowerPoint [5/29/2026] (Recording)

Build Anything Series · Event 03 · Free · Live Investor decks are a specific genre. They aren't "presentations." They're a tight argument backed by a defensible model, told in 12 slides. This event walks through how to build one with Claude, Excel, and PowerPoint working together — the way real founders actually do it now. What we'll build live: - The financial model — TAM/SAM/SOM, unit economics, P&L forecast, sensitivities, all in Excel/Sheets with Claude generating and reviewing the formulas - The story — problem, market, solution, traction, team, ask. Each slide does one job. We'll write them tight. - The slides — clean figures, charts that read in 3 seconds, narrative continuity. Polished and ready to send. Who it's for: - Founders fundraising (or about to) - Operators building internal pitches for new initiatives - Anyone who's stared at a blank deck for two weeks waiting for inspiration Not a fit if: - You don't have a real business or initiative to pitch - You want me to make a deck for you — this is a workshop, you build alongside We'll be honest about what investors actually look at (versus what advisors say they look at), and where AI helps versus where it gets in the way. Bring your data — even rough — and we'll build live.

School Selection Strategy

Develop a robust strategy to select Master's programs to apply to.

Graduate Admissions Committee Structure & Roles

Stop guessing how your application is reviewed. Understand the structure, hierarchy, and roles of the graduate admissions committee to strategically frame your candidacy.