Leland+ Content Library

Strategy Roles in the Age of AI [5/28/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will understand how AI is reshaping the strategy function and what that means for how you position yourself as a candidate or practitioner. We will cover how to evaluate which strategic roles are growing versus shrinking as AI capabilities expand, how to frame your experience to reflect genuine AI fluency, and what hiring managers in transformation-focused roles are actually prioritizing right now. Attending live means you can ask how these shifts apply to your specific background, industry, or target role, and hear how the coach thinks through cases like yours in real time. The coach works directly with organizations navigating AI strategy today, and this session reflects the patterns they see across candidates who successfully make the transition into these roles.

Leveraging AI as Finance/Accounting Professionals [5/29/2026] (Recording)

AI is rapidly changing the way finance and accounting professionals work, but many people still aren’t sure how to apply it in ways that are actually useful day to day. This session is for those who want practical insight into how AI can improve workflows, decision-making, and efficiency across the industry. You’ll learn how experienced professionals first integrated AI into their work, the biggest challenges and breakthroughs they encountered, and real examples of AI-powered tools and automations they’ve built themselves. Join live to hear directly from finance and accounting professionals actively using AI in their roles and ask questions about your own workflows and goals. The panelists have spent time experimenting, building, and refining practical AI use cases and will share the patterns they’ve seen around what works and what doesn’t. Expect candid insights, live demos, and practical ideas you can start applying immediately.

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.

Structure Down vs Build Up Approach

An overview of the structure down approach vs the build up approach for management consulting.

Your Narrative Arc: Current Path vs Dream Career vs Disconnect

Map your current trajectory, envision your dream career, and identify the gap that an MBA can help bridge.

MIT Sloan: Example Cover Letter

An example of a cover letter for the MIT Sloan MBA application.

Build Your Personal Budget with Claude

​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.

Brainstorming Workshop

Use this worksheet to pull out your best stories before you write a single sentence.

Anatomy of an Investment Pitch

Crafting a compelling investment pitch is one of the most important skills for breaking into hedge funds and succeeding once you’re there. In this session, we’ll break down the structure of a strong pitch—how to identify the right idea, frame the thesis, assess business value drivers, and anticipate investor questions. You’ll leave with a clearer framework for building your own pitches and standing out in interviews. ​This session will be led by Diyang Y., a Leland coach with years of experience in hedge funds and banking, where he has evaluated investments across industries and geographies. He’ll share insights from the buy-side, common mistakes candidates make, and what interviewers really look for when you present a stock idea.

Communication Timeline & Etiquette Checklist

• When to send your first update (and how often to follow up) • How to structure your email cadence • Rules for event follow-up (e.g., after attending webinars or coffee chats) • Optional updates vs. overcommunication • Template calendar: sample outreach plan over 8 weeks

Consulting Resume and Cover Letters Workshop

​Breaking into consulting starts with a resume and cover letter that stand out. In this workshop, expert Leland coach Hannah M. will share practical guidance on how to tailor your application materials specifically for top consulting firms. You’ll leave with actionable tips you can apply immediately!

Routing & Process Support (using ChatGPT)

Learn how AI automates tagging, categorization, and workflow routing to reduce manual work.

Responsible AI Principles

Review five key principles that ensure AI supports people rather than replaces them.

AI Marketing: Consideration

Using AI for the consideration stage of the marketing funnel.

Common AI Roadblocks (and Quick Wins)

Identify frequent barriers to AI adoption and learn practical ways to overcome them.

Master's Application Timeline & Checklist

Never miss a deadline again. Download the essential timeline and checklist used by successful applicants to manage all phases of their graduate school applications.

Columbia Business School: General Overview

Holistic information about Columbia Business School's admission statistics and program.

S&T Key Skills

Understand the core analytical and psychological skills you need to thrive and get promoted on the desk.

Landing Data Science Roles in Times of Change

Are you feeling uncertain about your next move in data science? Whether you’re stepping into your first role, navigating a career pivot, or aiming to level up, the path can feel overwhelming — especially in today’s fast-changing market. ​Join me, Cong, for a practical and inspiring session on navigating data science careers in times of change. With over 15 years of experience leading high-impact analytics at companies like Apple and DoorDash — and having recently helped candidates land data science roles at Netflix, Stripe, and beyond — I understand the pressure of high-stakes opportunities and what it really takes to break through. ​In this event, we’ll explore how to: • Navigate interviews with clarity and confidence • Frame your projects and experience for maximum impact • Build resilience to thrive in an uncertain job market ​Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or experienced data scientist, this session will give you the tools and perspective to strengthen your job search and feel more confident in your next step.

Introduction to MBA Narrative Brainstorming

Learn to uncover and articulate your personal and professional story—clarifying what drives you, what you’ve done, and where you want to go—to form the foundation for your MBA applications.