Leland+ Content Library

Maximizing Productivity and Building with Claude [7/20/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to use Claude to meaningfully increase your daily output, not just as a writing tool but as a thinking partner that shapes how you plan, prioritize, and build. Expect to walk away with a practical framework for prompting Claude effectively, a method for integrating it into an existing workflow without overhauling everything, and a clear sense of where it actually saves time versus where it creates more work. Attending live means you can bring your specific setup, your tools, your role, and get a direct response to what is actually slowing you down. This coach works with AI in a hands-on, applied way every day, and this session is a chance to see how that thinking works in practice.

How to Prep for Final Round Interviews with a Former McKinsey Associate Partner [9/15/2026] (Recording)

Final-round consulting interviews require a different level of preparation than earlier rounds. At this stage, firms are looking for candidates who can demonstrate sharp problem-solving, strong communication, and the confidence to perform under pressure. This session is for candidates preparing for final-round consulting interviews who want to know where to focus their time and how to make a strong final impression. You’ll learn how to approach the most challenging parts of the interview, sharpen your case and fit skills, and avoid common mistakes that can cost you an offer. Join live to hear from a consulting expert and former McKinsey Associate Partner who has firsthand experience evaluating candidates at the highest levels. The speaker will share practical strategies for final-round preparation, insights into what interviewers are really looking for, and advice for standing out when the stakes are highest.

Make Your Story Stand Out: The College Essay Playbook [10/22/2026] (Recording)

Most "Why This School" and personal statement drafts read like a resume restated in paragraph form. This session breaks down what actually separates a memorable college essay from a forgettable one: specific sensory detail, a clear throughline between the opening hook and the closing reflection, and sentences that sound like a real teenager wrote them. In 45 minutes, Shani will walk through before-and-after examples from real drafts, point out the three edits most students skip, and take live questions on your own essay topic. You won't leave with a finished essay, but you will leave knowing exactly what to fix next.

Build Your First AI Agent: Put AI to Work on Real Tasks [7/13/2026] (Recording)

By the end of this session, you will have built a working AI agent that can handle a real task autonomously, not just generate text. We'll cover how to define an agent's goal and tools, how to connect it to external actions like browsing or sending data, and how to avoid the common setup mistakes that cause agents to loop or fail silently. Attending live means you can describe your specific use case and get a direct answer about whether your approach will work, something a recording cannot give you. The coach builds and deploys AI agents in production and will share the decision-making framework they use when scoping what an agent should and should not handle on its own.

HBS Deadline Clinic: Sharpening Your Story Before You Submit [9/2/2026] (Recording)

HBS's open-ended essay format is a gift and a trap — plenty of room to say the wrong thing well. This live session is for applicants with a near-final draft who want a sharper, more distinctive final version. We'll break down how readers evaluate narrative coherence across your essay, resume, and recommendations, why "impressive" often loses to "specific," and how to catch the generic phrasing that quietly weakens strong applications. Expect a practical session aimed at adjustments that move the needle in your last few days before submission.

Integer Properties for the GMAT: Factors, Multiples, and Divisibility [9/10/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to recognize and work through the integer property problems that appear most frequently on the GMAT. That means understanding how to identify factors and multiples quickly, applying divisibility rules under timed conditions, and spotting the structural patterns that distinguish trap answers from correct ones. Attending live lets you ask about the specific problem types you are getting wrong and hear how an experienced coach diagnoses the reasoning error in real time, context a recording cannot replicate. The coach works through these concepts with GMAT students regularly and will share the patterns that consistently separate students who struggle with number theory from those who handle it with confidence.

IB Technicals 6: LBOs and Market Questions [10/1/2026] (Recording)

LBOs come last because they need everything before them, and the paper LBO is the question that proves it. An LBO is buying a rental property with a huge mortgage. Minimal equity down, the tenant's rent services the debt, sell the building later. Once that clicks, the mechanics follow: how much debt a business can carry, what a sponsor is, the three levers of return, and the lookup table that turns a multiple of money into an IRR. Two times in five years is about fifteen percent. Three times is about twenty-five. Then we do a paper LBO out loud, the way you would in the room. The last block of the series is the payoff. Where markets are right now, pitch me a stock, and tell me about a deal you have been following. One structure for each, and how a company, a deal, and a trend become one answer. What we'll cover: - What an LBO is, who the sponsor is, and what the goal of the deal actually is - The three levers of return, and why multiple expansion is the one you do not get credit for - IRR versus multiple of money, and the lookup table to memorize - The paper LBO, worked out loud - Why a strategic buyer can often pay more than a financial sponsor - Where are markets right now, pitch me a stock, and the deal you have been following Want the whole run checked in one sitting? I run a 90-minute mock interview, a full simulation and then rapid-fire technicals on whatever broke. Book a free 15-minute intro to see if it is a good fit. Part 6 of IB Technicals, a six part run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each night covers how the concept works and, more importantly, how to actually answer the questions on it, with the stories and details behind them. Each one stands alone, so jump in anywhere. I'm the founder of OFFERGOBLIN and ex-Centerview tech.

Ask me anything: Job Searching in a Challenging Job Market [7/29/2026] (Recording)

The job market is challenging right now. Job searches are taking longer and old approaches aren't working the way they used to. It's a long game. So having the right mindset and strategies are even more important. In this "Ask me anything," we'll be talking about: - Job search mindset - Finding purpose - Job search networking - Thoughts for career pivoters - Avoiding burnout - Interview prep ... and any other job search topics that come up.

Ask Me Anything Office Hours [10/22/2026] (Recording)

Join me for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" session where we'll dive into the world of management consulting, top-tier MBA programs, and anything else that's on your mind. Whether you're preparing for interviews, refining your resume, or strategizing your search, this is your chance to get personalized advice and insights. With a Master's from Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management and extensive experience at Boston Consulting Group, I've guided numerous candidates through the consulting recruitment process. My background spans from establishing recruiting pipelines to leading organizational transformations and financial strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and strategies. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

Why Strong People Start Looking Weak in New Rooms — And How to Fix It [7/22/2026] (Recording)

It is a painful irony: you are technically excellent, you have a proven track record, and you’ve earned your seat, but the moment you enter an unfamiliar professional culture or a more senior global room, you start sounding less clear than you actually are. This is the phenomenon of being "Badly Translated." When high-performers move into global teams (like my clients at Netflix APAC) or competitive international interviews, they often default to tactical, deferential, or over-explanatory habits that make them appear more junior than they are. This livestream is about reclaiming your signal. We will break down why your experience isn't landing and how to shift from sharing information to demonstrating judgment. By the end of this livestream, you will be able to: 1. Spot the Deferential Trap: Identify the specific linguistic and behavioral habits that make you sound like an executor rather than a peer in senior meetings. 2. Master Recommendation Language: Move beyond just asking questions or providing updates to using the phrasing that senior leaders use to direct attention. 3. Shift from Biography to Positioning: Reframe your self-introduction so that it highlights your judgment and impact rather than just a list of tasks you’ve performed. 4. Audit Your Visibility: Understand the Invisible High-Performer pattern and how to enter a conversation early enough to help define the question, not just answer it. Outcomes 1. The Senior Signal Toolkit: A set of 5 specific entry-lines and phrases you can use in your next global meeting to sound more strategic. 2. Interview Re-Framing: A new way to answer "Tell me about yourself" that stops being a history lesson and starts being a value proposition. 3. Confidence Audit: A personal diagnostic to see where your meeting confidence is dropping and whether the gap is lack of knowledge or a habit of seeking permission.

Product Management Panel: Building a Standout Candidacy [9/30/2026] (Recording)

Breaking into product management can be challenging when you're competing with candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and trying to figure out what hiring teams actually value. This panel is designed for aspiring product managers and career switchers who want to understand how to build a strong, differentiated PM candidacy. You'll hear experts discuss how to develop relevant experience, demonstrate product thinking, position your background, and approach the recruiting process effectively. Attending live gives you the opportunity to hear multiple perspectives from product professionals who have helped candidates navigate the path into PM and ask questions about your own goals in real time. Our panelists will share practical strategies, common mistakes to avoid, and what they see successful candidates doing differently when building their candidacy. If you want a clearer strategy for standing out in product management recruiting, it's worth joining live.

AI for Financial Analysis and Forecasting [10/23/2026] (Recording)

AI is changing how finance professionals analyze data, build forecasts, and turn financial information into better decisions. This session is for finance professionals who want to understand how AI can improve the speed, depth, and efficiency of their analysis. You’ll learn practical ways to use AI for financial analysis, streamline forecasting workflows, and identify where AI can add the most value without sacrificing accuracy. Join live to hear from an expert in AI for finance who understands how these tools are transforming financial workflows. The speaker will share practical applications, strategies, and lessons for incorporating AI into analysis and forecasting. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer sense of how to put AI to work in your finance role.

Drop in Q&A Rnd 1 MBA- Know your story and uniqueness. Not cookie cutter advice [7/21/2026] (Recording)

Round 1 deadlines are coming. Your essay is probably a mess. Your story probably doesn't make sense yet. That's fine — that's exactly what we're going to fix. I'm Bryan, Wharton undergrad, MIT Sloan MBA, and I've spent 12 years helping people turn complicated, non-linear careers into applications that actually get read. I've seen the cookie-cutter essays. I've seen the AI-written ones. Adcoms have too. We're not doing that. In this session we'll talk about what Round 1 actually means for your chances, how to find the thread that connects your story, what schools are really asking when they say "why MBA, why now," and how to stop writing essays that sound like everyone else's. No fluff. No templates. Just the stuff that actually moves the needle. Bring your messy draft. Bring your confused career pivot. Bring your "I don't know how to explain what I do" problem. We'll figure it out together.

8 Steps to a Complete MBA App: 8) Essay Drafting & Finalize Application [7/2/2026] (Recording)

Applying to business school can feel overwhelming! You have dozens of moving pieces: essays, short answers, video content, resume, recommendations, outreach, research, and more. This is the final event of a structured 8-part MBA Identity Mapping series designed to take you from fragmented tasks to a clear plan of action. In this session, you will move from preparation to writing and turning your outlines into strong, authentic essays. These sessions walk you step by step through building one fully aligned MBA application. In every workshop, you will be assigned tasks to complete over the next two weeks, keeping you organized and accountable. By the end, you will have strong, authentic essays and a cohesive narrative that runs consistently through your resume, goals, recommendations, school strategy, and interviews. You are absolutely welcome to attend individual sessions if you only need focused help on a specific component(s) of your MBA application. This session moves your MBA application forward by turning your preparation and outlines into written application materials: • Learn an efficient strategy for drafting your essays. • Understand how to move from outline to draft without losing focus or structure. • Ensure consistency while avoiding repetition across essays, resume, and recommendations. • Prepare other written and recorded components of the application. This is the phase where all of your preparation comes together. Instead of starting from a blank page, you will be writing from a clear plan that reflects the work you have already done throughout the Identity Mapping process. The MBA Identity Mapping process has guided 100+ applicants into every M7 program, all other top 20 U.S. programs, and leading international programs including INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, and more. Clients consistently describe it as transformative because it replaces scattered effort with forward momentum and strategic clarity. If you are ready to turn your preparation into polished application materials and move confidently toward submission, this is your final step in the series.

How to Get Into a Top 10 Deferred MBA Program: Insider Advice [10/13/2026] (Recording)

Getting into a top 10 deferred MBA program can give you a head start on your future, but standing out with limited professional experience requires a different application strategy. This session is for college students applying to deferred MBA programs who want to understand what top business schools look for and how to make the most of their undergraduate experiences. You’ll learn how to position your academics, leadership, internships, and goals, build a compelling application story, and avoid common mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong candidacy. Join live for a panel of MBA experts who understand what it takes to build a competitive deferred MBA application. They’ll share practical strategies, firsthand insights, and lessons from the admissions process to help you approach your application with greater clarity. Bring your questions and leave with a stronger game plan for targeting top 10 deferred MBA programs.

BCG Fit Interview Explained: What Interviewers Look For [10/15/2026] (Recording)

Most candidates put their prep hours into cases and leave the fit interview to chance. This 30-minute session gives fit the attention it deserves. I'm an ex-BCG consultant who worked with BCG's recruiting team, so I'll walk you through what interviewers look for in the fit portion. You'll leave knowing: 1. What the fit interview is testing and where it sits in the BCG process 2. How to build a small set of stories that can answer most fit questions 3. How to structure an answer so it's easy to follow 4. The mistakes that sink otherwise strong answers I'll also answer a couple of real fit questions live, so you can hear what a strong answer sounds like. We'll finish with your questions. This is for anyone interviewing with BCG this fall or getting ready to.

Mixture Problems Made Easy: The Number Line Trick and More [7/21/2026] (Recording)

Mixture problems don’t have to mean messy algebra and time-consuming calculations. This session is for GMAT test takers who want a faster, cleaner way to solve one of the most commonly tested quant question types. You’ll learn how to use the number line trick to simplify mixture problems, avoid common mistakes, and solve difficult questions with more speed and confidence. Join live to hear from a GMAT expert who scored a 790 on the GMAT and has helped students dramatically improve their quant performance. The speaker will walk through practical examples, break down when this technique works best, and share strategic shortcuts you can immediately apply in your own prep. Expect high-impact methods designed to help you save time and pick up valuable points on test day.

Outstanding Law School Admissions Essays with Indrani, Former Stanford Law AdCom [6/24/2026] (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!

Wharton Essay 1: Defining Your Career Narrative [8/17/2026] (Recording)

Wharton has redesigned its Career Goals essays—and many applicants are misreading what’s actually being asked. This session will help students confidently navigate the new prompts by breaking down what each question is testing, how admissions evaluates responses, and where candidates often go wrong. We’ll deconstruct the language of the new essays, translate it into plain English, and introduce a repeatable framework for identifying the right career story to tell. Students will leave with a clear set of diagnostic questions to pressure-test their goals, guidance on how to balance specificity with credibility, and tactical advice on essay mechanics—how to allocate word count, structure responses, and avoid wasted sentences. The focus is practical and actionable: how to move from a vague idea of “career goals” to a compelling, well-structured narrative that fits Wharton’s new format and signals maturity, self-awareness, and direction. Ideal for first-time applicants and reapplicants alike.

How to Interview for International Roles Without Sounding Generic [6/30/2026] (Recording)

If you're applying for international roles, getting the interview is only part of the challenge. The next step is knowing how to talk about your experience in a way that feels clear, credible, and relevant, especially in competitive processes where many candidates sound polished, qualified, and ultimately interchangeable. In this webinar, we’ll look at why strong candidates often come across as too broad, too rehearsed, or not specific enough in interviews, and what to do instead. We’ll cover how to give sharper answers, present your experience more strategically, and communicate in a way that feels confident without sounding forced. In this webinar, you'll learn: - why candidates often sound generic in international interviews - how to answer common questions with more clarity, specificity, and credibility - how to talk about your experience in a way that highlights relevance, not just responsibility - how to build stronger examples that show judgment, ownership, and impact - how to adapt your story for different roles, markets, and interview styles - how to sound more natural and convincing without over-rehearsing By the end of the session, you’ll leave with: - a clearer understanding of what makes interview answers memorable and persuasive - a stronger framework for structuring your responses - more clarity on how to present your background for international opportunities - practical ways to improve the way you speak about your experience in interviews This webinar is for professionals who: - are applying for international roles in English-speaking or global environments - feel their interview answers are too vague, too long, or not landing well - want to present themselves more clearly in recruiter screens and formal interviews - have relevant experience but struggle to communicate it with impact - want to sound more thoughtful, credible, and competitive in high-stakes interviews Whether you already have interviews coming up or want to improve before you start applying, this session will help you speak about your experience in a way that is more focused, more convincing, and more effective.