Leland+ Content Library

Am I Doing a Good Job? How to Know Where You Stand at Work [10/7/2026] (Recording)

It can be surprisingly difficult to know where you really stand at work. You may be working hard, getting things done, and receiving positive feedback, but are you meeting expectations, exceeding them, or somewhere in between? This highly interactive livestream will include guided discussion, questions, and real workplace examples, we’ll explore how to know what strong performance looks like beyond simply being busy or working hard. You’ll leave with an understanding of steps you can take to assess your performance and understand what exceeding expectations looks like in your specific role, and determine whether you’re already operating at that level, or what you may need to do to get there.

How to Translate Quant Word Problems: Practical Strategies Used by Top Scorers [8/5/2026] (Recording)

Many GMAT quant questions become much easier once you know how to translate the wording into the right mathematical relationships. This session is for test takers who want to stop getting stuck on word problems and start solving them with greater speed and confidence. You'll learn practical translation strategies used by top scorers, recognize common question patterns, and avoid the traps that lead to unnecessary mistakes. Join live to hear from a GMAT expert who scored a 750 and has helped clients improve their scores by an average of more than 150 points. The speaker will walk through real GMAT-style problems, demonstrate a repeatable framework for breaking down complex prompts, and share the techniques that consistently lead to faster, more accurate solutions. Expect practical strategies you can immediately apply to your own GMAT preparation.

What PhD Admissions Committees Actually Look For: How Competitive Applicants Stand Out (Beyond GPA, GRE, and Publications) [8/19/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to position your research narrative, identify the right faculty advisors to contact, and frame your Statement of Purpose around the criteria that actually drive admissions decisions. Most applicants over-index on GPA and publications while missing the relational and intellectual signals that committees weight heavily, and this session is built around closing that gap. Attending live means you can describe your specific background and get a direct read on where your application stands and what to address first. Watching a recording cannot replicate that. The coach works with PhD applicants across disciplines every day and will share the patterns that consistently separate competitive candidates from qualified ones who still do not advance.

Launch Your ChatGPT Dot: Live Setup, Configuration and Coaching [10/10/2026] (Recording)

Get your ChatGPT Dot set up, configured, and working for you in one live session. OpenAI just launched Dots: always-on AI agents that keep working after you close the chat. Your dot gets its own computer, connects to 4,000+ apps, learns what matters to you, and handles everything from booking a table to running projects with the initiative of a chief of staff. The catch? A powerful agent with no setup is just a new icon in your sidebar. This livestream is a working session, not a webinar. What we will do together: Create and name your first dot, live on screen Connect it to the apps you actually use (email, calendar, docs, CRM) Write a clear charter so it knows your priorities and goals Set custom rules and boundaries for what it can do autonomously vs. when it must check with you Configure notifications so it surfaces what matters without spamming you Who this is for: Founders, operators, and solo professionals who want leverage without hiring Anyone on ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium, or Enterprise who wants their dot running today, not "someday" Prerequisites: An active ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium, or Enterprise plan (Dots are not available on Free or Plus) Login access to 2 to 3 apps you want connected during the session What you walk away with: A named, configured dot connected to your core apps, with clear rules for autonomy, plus a setup checklist you can reuse as you add more dots. Bring your accounts. Leave with an always-on AI coworker.

MBA Reapplicant Success: 5 Key Steps [9/14/2026] (Recording)

Were you rejected from your target MBA program but still hope to succeed in admission on a second try? Many applicants have succeeded on a second try, but it wasn’t just luck! This livestream provides important insights into the steps that led to reapplicant success. What was most important—improving the written application, enhancing the recommendations, performing better in the interview, presenting more impressive career goals, demonstrating all you can add to the cohort, addressing weaknesses from the first application, or showing measurable growth? This livestream provides you with valuable intel and breaks down the essential steps reapplicants should take to strengthen their chances of MBA admission on a second try. The livestream highlights that these steps can be crucial in your effort to be a successful MBA reapplicant.

Are You Quant Enough for a MFE? [9/7/2026] (Recording)

Are you quant enough to get into a top MFE program? I'll share my perspective as a former AdCom member of Carnegie Mellon University's MSCF program (the #3 financial engineering master's in the US). I'll also share what I've learned coaching clients who have gotten into quant finance programs at Stanford, Columbia, UChicago, Cornell, Duke, and NYU. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

LinkedIn Launchpad: Profile to Profit [9/29/2026] (Recording)

You're invisible to recruiters. Not because of your skills, but because of your discoverability. Recruiters don't browse profiles. They query them, filtering by skill, title, and location. If your profile isn't a high-density match for their search, you don't exist in their results. LinkedIn Launchpad is a live workshop built around 3 pillars that turn a passive profile into an authoritative brand: Discoverability: The LinkedIn Skills Graph - 50 targeted skills across three tiers, your top 3 pinned and endorsed, and the Activity Edge. LinkedIn now ranks active profiles higher than dormant ones with identical credentials. The difference between getting found and staying found. Positioning: Your headline is search real estate, not a brand statement. Every word should be a job title or a keyword a recruiter types. If it's neither, it doesn't belong. Networking: The shift from asking for a favor to leading with value, the difference between cold messages that get ignored and ones that get replies. We close with a live profile audit applying all three pillars in real time, plus your personalized 2026 roadmap. You'll leave with a rewritten headline strategy, a clear Skills Graph action plan, and changes you can implement immediately.

How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays [7/30/2026] (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. Join Indrani, former Associate Director of Admissions at Stanford Law School, to 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. She will also have time for some 'Ask Me Anything' at the end.

What's New with the August LSAT? [7/8/2026] (Recording)

The August LSAT includes format changes that affect how you should pace yourself, which question types to prioritize, and how to interpret your score for fall applications. In this session, you'll learn exactly what's different about the August administration, how those changes affect test-day strategy, and whether your current prep timeline still makes sense given the new structure. Attending live means you can ask how these changes apply to your specific score range, section weaknesses, or application deadline, and hear the answer in real time rather than hoping the replay addresses your situation. The coach works with LSAT preppers regularly and will share the patterns that actually separate improving test-takers from those who plateau, which is the kind of thinking that takes years of close observation to develop.

The AI-Powered Acquisition: How to Buy a Small Business [9/2/2026] (Recording)

You don't have to start a business from zero. What if you could skip the hardest part and just buy a great, existing business instead? And what if you could use AI—like ChatGPT and other smart tools—to help you find it, run it, and grow it fast? That's exactly what we're breaking down in this free event. We'll cut through the hype and show you the real, practical steps to becoming a CEO by buying a small business.

The Insider’s Playbook: A Structured Approach to Breaking Into Venture [8/28/2026] (Recording)

The Insider’s Playbook: A Structured Approach to Breaking Into Venture Breaking into venture capital often feels like trying to enter a closed room without a key. In this interactive livestream, we will demystify the VC recruitment process and provide a step-by-step roadmap to land your dream role. What You’ll Learn: The Recruitment Landscape: How VC hiring actually works behind closed doors. Building a Standout Thesis: How to source, evaluate, and present investment ideas that get noticed. Networking Strategy: Actionable ways to build genuine relationships with venture partners and decision-makers. Action Plan: Proven frameworks to structure your job search, hone your narrative, and ace the interview. Whether you are a student, career switcher, founder, or operator looking to transition to the buy-side, this session will equip you with a concrete strategy to break into VC.

How to Stand Out as a Software Engineer (and Have Fun Doing It) [7/2/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to position yourself as a software engineer in a way that gets noticed, not just reviewed. We'll cover how to build a technical profile that reflects real depth, how to communicate your impact in ways that resonate with hiring teams, and how to stay genuinely motivated through a process that can feel repetitive and discouraging. Attending live means you can ask about your specific situation, whether that's a gap in your background, a role you're unsure about, or a portfolio that feels thin, and hear how an experienced engineer thinks through cases like yours in real time. The coach works directly in this space and brings patterns observed across candidates who have successfully navigated competitive engineering pipelines, sharing a slice of that perspective here.

The first 90 days in the new role: Don't just survive, but strive. [10/22/2026] (Recording)

Join me for an insightful session where I share tips & tricks for the critical first 90 days in the new job, followed by a Q&A session. As an ICF-certified coach and seasoned executive recruiter, I share my expertise on onboarding strategies, even if there is no formal process. With a wealth of experience in executive search and leadership roles across the hospitality, travel, and leisure industries, I have successfully guided numerous professionals in their career development journeys. This event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask some of your most pressing questions. Don't miss out, and reserve your spot today!

Law School Application Timeline (& Dual Degrees) [6/23/2026] (Recording)

**GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES: $50 COACHING CREDIT** A strong law school application is rarely built at the last minute. The most successful applicants understand what needs to happen months before they ever hit submit. This session is for aspiring law students who want a clear roadmap for the application process, including key milestones, deadlines, and considerations for dual-degree programs. You’ll learn how to structure your timeline, prioritize the right activities at the right stages, and avoid common mistakes that can create unnecessary stress or weaken an application. Join live to hear from two University of Pennsylvania Law graduates who are now law admissions experts. Drawing from both personal experience and years of advising applicants, they’ll walk through what an effective application timeline actually looks like and how candidates can stay ahead throughout the process. Whether you're applying to a JD program or exploring dual-degree options, you'll leave with a practical plan for moving forward with confidence.

Home for Ambition #26 — Weekly Live Show [10/7/2026] (Recording)

Home for Ambition is a weekly live show, hosted by Leland CEO, John Koelliker, 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.

Navigating Law School Admissions as a First-Gen Applicant (Part One): Strategy [10/22/2026] (Recording)

Rolling admissions, early decision, LSAT dates, the "apply by Thanksgiving" advice everyone repeats . . . Law school admissions runs on a calendar most people only learn from family, friends who've done it, or the usual reddit-style advice you get when you're desperate. If you're the first in your family to navigate this process, or just want a clear plan, this session is for you. Join Dylan M. (Harvard Law School alum) for a 30-minute walkthrough of the 2026–27 cycle, built around the application strategies that matter most. You'll learn: . When to apply, and when it's worth waiting. . What the data says about applying early, and why a better LSAT score or a finished essay can beat an earlier submission. . How to build a smart school list now that median scores have jumped at schools across the board. . What actually moves an admissions decision beyond your numbers, from essays to recommendations to the "softs" readers notice. . The final checks that keep strong applications from being sunk by small mistakes. Real coaching stories throughout, plus live Q&A. You'll leave with a clear calendar and three things to do this week to get your application ready.

Get into T-3 Law Schools | Harvard Law School Admit [8/4/2026] (Recording)

Join me in conversation about getting into HLS and the T-14! Come with any questions you may have as you compile and prepare to apply this cycle.

Identifying your target programs [10/18/2026] (Recording)

Learn how to match your background and goals to programs during the application process

Using Cursor to Drive Product Decisions [7/10/2026] (Recording)

AI is changing not only how products are built, but also how product decisions are made. This session is for product managers and aspiring PMs who want to use AI tools like Cursor to move faster, uncover better insights, and make more informed decisions. You’ll learn practical ways to integrate AI into product workflows, evaluate opportunities more efficiently, and use AI as a thought partner throughout the product development process. Join live to hear from an AI expert and Senior Product Manager at Resy who actively uses AI in product work. The speaker will share real-world examples, lessons learned, and practical workflows for leveraging Cursor to support product strategy, prioritization, and execution. Expect actionable takeaways that can help you become a more effective product thinker in an AI-driven world.

Get into T-3 Law Schools | Harvard Law School Admit [10/2/2026] (Recording)

Join me in conversation about getting into HLS and the T-14! Come with any questions you may have as you compile and prepare to apply this cycle.