Leland+ Content Library

Is the MBA Still Worth It? The Real ROI in an AI-Disrupted World [5/13/2026] (Recording)

It’s the most common question in admissions right now. With AI disrupting traditional MBA "on-ramps" in consulting, finance, and tech, many applicants are wondering if they are investing in a degree that the future is outgrowing. After this session, you will understand the new "MBA ROI." This will help you calibrate your story and application for an AI-augmented economy where your human-centric leadership is becoming the most valuable commodity in the market. We will save a large portion of this event to answer your questions.

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!

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 Framework for Solving LSAT Flaw Questions [5/21/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will understand a clear framework for solving LSAT flaw questions with more consistency and confidence under time pressure. This session is designed for students who want to move beyond guessing and learn how to systematically identify flawed reasoning patterns, break down argument structure, and eliminate answer choices more efficiently. These are the patterns that often separate consistent scorers from those who plateau on logical reasoning. Attending live means you can ask about your specific score range, your toughest flaw question types, or the timing issues you keep running into, and hear how an experienced LSAT coach thinks through those situations in real time. The coach works with LSAT students regularly and will be sharing the diagnostic instincts and structural thinking that inform that work every day. If you want a more repeatable approach to LSAT flaw questions, it’s worth joining live.

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.

How to Succeed as a Joint MBA-MPP Applicant

Are you considering applying for a joint MBA-MPP program and wondering how to stand out in the competitive admissions process? Join me for an insightful session on how to succeed as a joint MBA-MPP applicant. With firsthand experience as an admit to both Harvard Kennedy School and MIT Sloan, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities of these programs. Throughout my career, I've helped applicants craft compelling narratives that connect their experiences to a clear direction, focusing on school and networking strategy, essays, resumes, and interviews. In this session, we'll cover the common storytelling mishaps of joint degree candidates, and exactly what admissions committees are looking for. We'll also do a live exercise so you can walk away with a better sense of your own application story.

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.

Map and Activate Your LinkedIn Network with Claude [5/13/2026] (Recording)

You have hundreds of LinkedIn connections you've never done anything with. In this hands-on session, we'll turn your exported LinkedIn data into a working professional CRM in Notion — no automation tools, code, or technical setup required. Using a Claude prompt, we'll categorize your top contacts by relationship tier, industry, and relevance, then drop everything into a pre-built Notion template so you know exactly who to reach out to, when, and what to say. You'll also get a read on what content resonates with your specific network, which feeds directly into what we build in the next session. Pre-work: Request your LinkedIn connections export at least 24 hours before the session (Settings → Data Privacy → Get a copy of your data). LinkedIn emails it within 24 hours and it only takes 2 minutes to request. Outcome for attendees: A populated Notion CRM with their top LinkedIn contacts categorized into tiers, a suggested next action for each, and a content resonance analysis showing what topics will actually land with their network. Session pre-requisites: Claude account & Notion account — free is fine 🙂

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.

What PE Firms Actually Look For in Candidates [5/20/2026] (Recording)

FREE COACHING SESSION GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES. Private equity recruiting is extremely selective, and firms are looking for more than just strong technical skills or prestigious backgrounds. This session is for students and early-career professionals who want to understand what actually drives candidate selection at PE firms. You’ll learn how investment judgment, deal experience, and narrative fit factor into hiring decisions, and how top candidates position themselves across resume, networking, and interviews. Join live to hear perspectives from a panel of experienced PE coaches who have worked closely with successful candidates and understand what differentiates those who receive offers. The discussion will follow a curated set of high-impact questions, offering structured insights and real examples of how top candidates are evaluated.

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.

Stanford Learning Design & Technology - Rec Prep

Comprehensive recommender prep guide for aspiring candidates of the Stanford MS Learning, Design & Technology, Graduate School of Education

Fix Your GMAT Mistakes: Study Smarter, Score Higher

If you’re stuck at a plateau, constantly making the same mistakes, or unsure how to study more strategically, this workshop will show you how to turn things around. Jennifer P. D.—a leading GMAT expert in Europe with 11 years of teaching experience and a 770 personal score—will break down how to diagnose your errors, rethink your study habits, and apply targeted techniques to boost your performance. With a perfect 51 Verbal score, deep knowledge of GMAC’s adaptive scoring logic, and years of experience preparing candidates worldwide, Jennifer brings a uniquely expert, personalized approach to GMAT mastery. You’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls, create a smarter prep plan, and walk into test day with clarity and confidence.

Product Management Sprint Kickoff 2025

Kick off Leland’s Product Management Sprint with a high-impact session designed to set you up for success across the full week of PM recruiting events. You’ll get a clear overview of the PM hiring landscape, the skills and stories top companies look for, and how to structure your prep for product sense, execution, and behavioral interviews. Whether you’re just exploring PM or gearing up for applications, this kickoff will help you navigate the sprint with clarity, confidence, and a winning strategy.

Cracking Cultural Fit: Becoming a Bainie

What does it actually mean to be a "Bainie"? Beyond the resume, we look for that "True North" orientation, and this lesson moves past the buzzwords to examine the specific behaviors that signal cultural alignment. We will discuss how to subtly weave Bain’s core values into your responses and how to handle the "airport test"—the unspoken metric of whether a partner actually wants to spend a six-hour flight with you.

Recruiting Internationally: Land an IB Role

Breaking into investment banking as an international candidate comes with unique challenges—but with the right strategy, it’s absolutely achievable. In this session, top IB coach Hanie L. will break down how international recruiting really works. You’ll learn how to position your background, network strategically across borders, and avoid the common mistakes that derail otherwise strong applications.

McKinsey, Bain, BCG Resume 2026 (NYC)

Resume from a college senior who received interview invites from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG in NYC for full-time roles and is an incoming BA at McKinsey

Top 5 Tips to Break Into PE

Private equity is one of the most competitive and sought-after careers in finance—but with the right strategy, it’s absolutely within reach. In this session, expert Leland coach and PE investor at KKR Kenny J. will share their top five tips for breaking into PE, from building the right technical foundation to navigating the recruiting process strategically. You’ll learn what top firms look for, how to stand out in interviews, and how to position your background for success in this high-stakes industry.

Term Sheets 101 - For First Time Founders

Are you a first-time founder navigating the complex world of venture capital and fundraising? Join me for "Term Sheets 101" where we'll demystify the essentials of term sheets and equip you with the knowledge to confidently engage with investors - decoding the term sheet so you don't get burned on your first raise. By the end of the event, you'll understand valuation, dilution, liquidation preferences, and protective provisions - which are all critical terms that affect your company for years. With a background as a Stanford entrepreneurship instructor and founder of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub, I've guided numerous entrepreneurs in securing their first term sheets and then scaling their ventures nationally >> globally. My experience spans founding, operating, investing, and ecosystem building, providing a comprehensive perspective on entrepreneurship.

How to Sound More Conversational in Interviews

The fastest way to fail the "fit" check is to sound like you’re reading from a script. We teach you how to break the "robotic" habit, treating the interview as a working session with a friend or colleague rather than an oral exam, and projecting the "client-ready" confidence Bain partners expect.