Leland+ Content Library

Creating a Defensible Moat

This resource explains how to identify and build a defensible moat for your product, helping you create sustainable competitive advantages that protect long-term success.

How to Recruit for Consulting out of Your MBA

After this session, you will know how to build a credible consulting recruiting timeline from your MBA program, including when to start networking with firms, how to approach case prep alongside academics, and what separates candidates who land offers from those who stall out in the process. The coach will also walk through how to position your pre-MBA background so it works for you, not against you, in consulting interviews.

Land Your Job or Study in ... Denmark

Denmark does not make much noise. It does not need to. Novo Nordisk alone accounts for roughly 4% of the entire Danish GDP. Vestas leads the world in wind energy. Danfoss sets the standard in industrial automation. These are not household names to most non-EU professionals, and that is precisely the point: the competition for roles here is lower than the quality of the companies would suggest. The labour market is tight and the skills shortage is real, which works in your favour. English is the default language in most professional environments. The workforce is genuinely multicultural, and Danish workplace culture is notably flat: titles matter less than contribution. This session covers both paths in: studying at world-class institutions like Copenhagen Business School and the Technical University of Denmark, and entering the job market directly. We go through visa options, the Danish approach to work-life integration, living costs, and what international candidates consistently get wrong in their applications. Two real cases show what a successful move to Denmark actually looks like. Denmark is smaller than its neighbours and more selective. This Thursday, we show you exactly how to qualify. New episodes in this series cover a different European country every Thursday.

Other Careers in Finance - Venture Capital, Equity Research, Capital Markets & Trading

Discover the range of career opportunities within and beyond investment banking in this insightful panel discussion. Hear from Fiona T.(Capital Markets and Trading), Greg H. (Equity Analyst), and Nicoletta N. (Search Fund) as they share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and strategies for success. You’ll learn how to position yourself for these roles, the skills that firms value most, and how to navigate your career in the broader private equity ecosystem.

Home for Ambition #7 — Weekly Live Show [4/29/2026] (Recording)

Home for Ambition is a weekly live show, by Leland, for people trying to stay ahead as work, learning, and opportunity keep changing. Each episode tackles a handful of timely, high-signal topics across AI, careers, education, and the future of work. We expect thoughtful debate, unique perspectives, and practical takeaways you can actually use. It is not a typical interview show or a generic news recap. It is a live roundtable built to help ambitious people make sense of what is changing, understand what matters, and leave with a sharper point of view on how to navigate what comes next.

Acing the MIT Sloan Interview [4/30/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to approach MIT Sloan's distinctive interview format with a clear strategy. We'll cover how to structure your responses to behavioral questions, how to articulate your post-MBA goals in a way that aligns with what Sloan evaluators are listening for, and how to prepare for the conversational style that catches many deferred MBA candidates off guard. Attending live gives you the chance to ask about your specific background, your goals, or a response you're unsure about, and to hear how those answers land in real time. The coach works with deferred MBA applicants through this process regularly, and this session reflects the patterns they see across candidates who interview well.

How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays [4/29/2026] (Recording)

Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. We will talk about different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, how to handle optional essays and the dreaded 'why x school' essays. We will also have time for some 'Ask Me Anything' at the end.

How to Prepare for the GRE With Just Two Weeks vs. Two Months [4/30/2026] (Recording)

In this session, you'll learn how to build a realistic GRE study plan based on how much time you actually have. Whether you're working with two weeks or two months, you'll walk away knowing which question types to prioritize first, how to allocate your hours across Verbal and Quant, and when to cut your losses on a concept and move on. Attending live means you can describe your specific timeline and score goals and get a direct answer about what your plan should look like, not a generic framework. The coach works with GRE students regularly and will share the patterns she sees in how successful test-takers adjust their approach when time is short, which is the kind of thinking that does not show up in a study guide.

LSAT Logical Reasoning: Common Flaws and Common Wrong Answers

After this session, you'll be able to identify the logical flaws test-makers return to most often and recognize why certain wrong answers are designed to feel correct. We'll cover the structural patterns behind common flaw types like circular reasoning and false causation, how to spot the specific language that signals a trap answer, and what distinguishes a tempting distractor from a provably wrong choice.

Breaking Down Monster GRE Quant Questions

In this session, you will work through a difficult GRE Quantitative Reasoning problem step by step and leave knowing how to apply that same approach to similar questions on your own. We will focus on identifying what the question is actually testing beneath the surface, breaking down the logic before touching the math, and recognizing the structural patterns that appear repeatedly across hard quant problems.

Worksheet: What is Your Tech Stack?

This worksheet helps you map out and reflect on the tools, platforms, and technologies you use most, giving you a clearer picture of your current tech stack and how it supports your work.

MBA R1 Office Hour: Sprint to Submit with Former Admission Officer at Booth, Yale, and LBS

In this Office Hours session, seasoned coach Christine B. — a former admissions officer at Booth, LBS, and Yale SOM — will help you clarify exactly what it takes to make your MBA Round 1 application shine. Her no-nonsense approach breaks down what admissions committees look for and how to avoid common pitfalls, so you can approach this critical moment with strategy and confidence. ​Round 1 applications are opening soon and deadline will be here before you know it. Come prepared with your questions—whether that’s about finalizing your essays, fine-tuning your resume, preparing for interviews, or managing deadlines—so you can submit your strongest possible application.

Bad questions kill your networking efforts

Learn how to ask questions that start real conversations. Make your outreach feel genuine and memorable, not robotic.

Industry Placement & Recruiting Landscape

Identify where Kellogg grads go - from consulting and PE/VC to CPG, tech, and sustainability - and what this reveals about the school’s career DNA.

Crack the IB Technicals: 10 Questions You Must Be Prepared to Answer

Get ready to master the core technical questions that consistently show up in investment banking interviews. In this session, we’ll walk through the 10 fundamentals—valuation, accounting, enterprise value, DCFs, accretion/dilution, and more—that every strong IB candidate must be able to explain with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how interviewers evaluate your answers, what separates a solid response from a great one, and how to practice effectively so you can walk into recruiting season fully prepared.

Markers of Great Brands

Discover the core qualities that distinguish great brands and learn how to apply them to your own career brand.

Take Back Base Exercise

An overview of the Take Back Base exercise for management consulting.

AI and Your MBA Application Do's and Don'ts for Interview Practice

Ready to leverage AI tools to elevate your MBA interview preparation but want to ensure you're doing it strategically and authentically? Join me, M, for a practical and actionable session designed to help MBA applicants use AI as a powerful practice partner while maintaining genuine responses and natural delivery. This session will show you how to integrate AI into your interview prep routine to simulate real interview scenarios, generate tailored questions, and receive instant, impactful feedback. Learn how to craft prompts that help you practice behavioral and school-specific questions, refine your storytelling, and analyze your responses. We’ll discuss how to use AI for mock interviews and avoid common pitfalls that can make your responses sound robotic or inauthentic. We’ll also cover ethical considerations, best practices, and how to blend AI support with real-world input for maximum value.

Two Professional Resume Examples

Two resume examples that demonstrate effective formatting, language, and strategies to help you craft a standout professional resume.

MBA Interviews Series: MIT Sloan

​Get ready to shine in your MIT Sloan MBA interview with insider insights from current Sloan MBA and former BCG consultant Justin K. Join Justin for a deep dive into what makes Sloan’s behavioral interview unique—and how to stand out with confidence and authenticity. ​You’ll learn about the Sloan interview format, what qualities interviewers are looking for, and how to strategically prepare your stories using proven frameworks. Justin will share real-world advice drawn from his own experience at BCG, his acceptance into both MIT and Darden’s deferred MBA programs, and his success coaching candidates into MBB and top business schools. ​By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear game plan for your interviews—from structuring your answers to demonstrating leadership, curiosity, and analytical rigor—the qualities Sloan values most. ​