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Elevator Pitch Essentials Worksheet
Learn the four essential elements of an elevator pitch and draft your own with examples to help you get started!
Dark UX Patterns
Learn to identify and avoid deceptive design practices. This guide helps UX designers create ethical user experiences that build trust, not frustration.
Personalization & Recommendations (using ChatGPT)
See how AI tailors onboarding, learning, or marketing experiences to individual needs.
Assess Your Organization’s AI Maturity
Score your organization’s current AI maturity and identify next steps for improvement.
AI Ethics Leader’s Guide
Learn how to model responsible AI use and communicate ethical standards to your team.
Audit an AI Use Case for Risk
Practice identifying potential risks and safeguards for a specific AI use case.
Your AI Co-Worker: Productivity Toolkits That Save Time
AI is quickly becoming every professional’s most powerful teammate—if you know how to use it right. In this session, Solomon C., a Leland coach and experienced product and operations leader, will walk you through the top AI tools and workflows that can help you save hours each week and boost your productivity. You’ll learn how to integrate AI into your daily routines—from automating repetitive tasks and managing information to enhancing decision-making and creativity. Whether you’re a student, founder, or professional looking to work smarter, you’ll leave with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to make AI your most effective co-worker.
Michigan Ross Essay Examples for a Standout Application
See the actual essays that got one student admitted to the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
AI Readiness & Responsible Adoption
Learn how to assess readiness across people, data, and leadership and build responsible adoption plans.
Managing A Job Search - Deck
This guide shows you how to organize your search with targeted lists and track the status of every application, contact, and task.
Intro to Keys to Success on The Job
Get a high-level overview of the non-negotiable behaviors and mindset shifts required to excel in a demanding consulting environment.
Nail the Consulting Case Interview
Cracking the consulting case interview is one of the biggest challenges in landing an offer at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG—but with the right strategy and mindset, you can stand out from the competition. In this panel, expert Leland coaches Casey L. (BCG consultant, Andrew H. (Associate Partner @ Bain), and Alan W. (former McKinsey Engagement Manager) will share insider insights from both sides of the interview table. You’ll learn what top firms are really testing for, how to structure your approach, and how to deliver confident, polished answers under pressure.
Online Interview Tips and Checklist
Prepare for your online or video conference interview - prepare for technical mishaps, avoid awkward exchanges, and present your best (virtual) self
STAR Response Worksheet
A guided worksheet to help you structure impactful interview answers using the STAR framework, highlighting your actions, results, and leadership in a clear, compelling way.
How to Ace PE Interviews: From Behaviorals and Technicals to Why PE
Private equity interviews test more than your technical skills—they assess your judgment, communication, and fit. In this workshop, Claire H. and Jonathan L.—three seasoned finance professionals who have successfully navigated and conducted PE interviews—will walk you through what top firms are really looking for. You’ll learn how to craft thoughtful answers to behavioral questions, structure strong technical responses, and nail your “Why PE” story. Between Claire’s experience at Morgan Stanley and The Carlyle Group and Jonathan's role as a senior PE associate at General Atlantic, you’ll gain insider insights from both sides of the interview table. Whether you’re preparing for on-cycle recruiting or exploring post-banking opportunities, this session will give you actionable strategies and the confidence to stand out in competitive PE recruiting.
UX Design Internship Interviews
Learn how to prepare for UX design internship interviews. This guide covers common questions, portfolio tips, and how to stand out.
Applying to Medical School: Ask Me Anything
See a live Q&A with an admissions expert! Get direct answers to your biggest questions about the medical school application process.
Typography
Master the fundamentals of typography to elevate your designs. Learn about font pairing, hierarchy, and creating readable, beautiful text.
IB/PE Networking Tracker Tool
This networking tracker helps you organize and track outreach to investment banking and private equity professionals. It provides a structured way to log contacts, conversations, and follow-up actions throughout the recruiting process.
UIUC Statement of Purpose: Controls for Sustainable Energy
A mechanical engineering student's compelling statement of purpose for UIUC, detailing her passion for controls and sustainable energy research.
