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Tell Me About Yourself [8/27/2026] (Recording)

It is the one answer in the entire interview you can build completely before you walk in. The interviewer is asking for a story. The resume already lists what you did. What it cannot show is why those lines sit next to each other. The structure is HERO. Setup, challenge, turning point, resolution, future path. Sixty to ninety seconds, then stop. The turning point has to be an actual event, a class, a person, a job, because a named source is checkable and a vague one is not. Two things people get wrong in the other direction. If the prompt is literally walk me through your resume, that answer is chronological and it tracks the page in front of them, so do not force a story arc onto it. And do not answer why banking inside this one. Those are scored separately. Land the arc, name the target, stop talking. What we'll cover: - The five HERO slots in order, and what belongs in each - Why the turning point has to be an event and not a feeling - The four things being graded: structure, character, sourcing, delivery - What changes when the prompt is walk me through your resume instead - Why answering why banking inside this one costs you both answers - How to drill it: slots on paper, page away, say it out loud, record it Want to solidify your tell me about yourself and be done with it? I run a popular 90-minute session where we go deep and construct a strong, personal story. Book a free 15-minute intro to learn more. Part 4 of Coffee Chat Ready, a six part run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each one stands alone, so jump in anywhere. I'm the founder of OFFERGOBLIN and ex-Centerview tech.

LSAT Logical Reasoning: The Most Important Strategies for a Higher Score [10/14/2026] (Recording)

Want to improve your LSAT Logical Reasoning performance? Join Matt Doyle for a practical livestream on the strategies that help you understand arguments, evaluate answer choices, and solve questions with greater accuracy and confidence. Through worked examples, you’ll learn how to: - Identify an argument’s conclusion, supporting premises, and underlying assumptions. - Recognize common reasoning flaws and understand how they shape the correct answer. - Distinguish sufficient from necessary conditions and use conditional reasoning correctly. - Approach major question types, including Strengthen, Weaken, Necessary Assumption, Sufficient Assumption, and Inference. - Review practice questions effectively so you understand your mistakes and can apply what you learn to new problems. You’ll leave with a more systematic approach to Logical Reasoning and a clearer plan for making your practice productive. Whether you’re beginning your LSAT preparation or trying to break through a score plateau, this session will give you practical tools for tackling challenging questions. Bring your questions and a notebook. No advance preparation is required. Matt Doyle has more than 25 years of standardized-test tutoring experience and holds degrees from Duke, Stanford, and Northwestern’s JD/MBA program.

Ask Me Anything! Applying for PhD Programs, with a Harvard PhD Student [9/9/2026] (Recording)

Applying for PhD programs is intimidating for even the most confident would-be academics. Come to my AMA to discuss any part of the process, from whether a PhD is right to you to deciding between offers. I have seen what works and doesn't work in the admissions cycle, and look forward to answering your questions!

MBA Essay Bootcamp: How to tell a story no other applicant can [6/18/2026] (Recording)

Unlock the secrets to crafting an unforgettable MBA essay with our MBA Essay Bootcamp! Join me, Hanie, as we dive into the art of storytelling that sets you apart from the competition. With my background as a Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University and an MBA graduate from Columbia Business School, I bring a wealth of experience in admissions and essay crafting. In this session, we'll explore how to weave your unique experiences into a compelling narrative that resonates with admissions committees. Whether you're just starting your application journey or looking to refine your essays, this bootcamp is designed to elevate your application strategy. Spaces are limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot and take the first step towards your dream MBA program!

Numbers You Should Test in Quantitative Comparisons [8/27/2026] (Recording)

Quantitative Comparison questions can look deceptively simple, but the fastest way to solve them is often knowing which values to test and when. This session is for GRE test takers who want to solve Quantitative Comparisons faster, avoid unnecessary calculations, and recognize the patterns that make these questions easier. You'll learn which numbers are most useful to test, how to choose them strategically, and how to quickly determine whether a relationship always holds. Join live to hear from a GRE expert who scored a perfect 340. The speaker will walk through practical examples and share the testing strategies that top scorers use to eliminate answer choices and solve tricky comparisons more efficiently. Expect techniques you can immediately apply to your GRE prep.

Core Values: Your College Essay Superpower [6/19/2026] (Recording)

What makes a college essay truly unforgettable? More often than not, it comes down to one thing: a clear sense of the applicant's core values. As someone who has coached 150+ college applicants—with clients admitted to all 8 Ivy League schools, Stanford, UChicago, and more—I know that students who understand their core values write stronger essays, build more cohesive applications, and approach the process with greater confidence. In this webinar, I'll show you what core values actually are (and what they're not). We'll explore why they matter across your entire application (not just your personal statement), and how to identify and use yours to write college essays that only you could have written. Whether you're working on your personal statement, UC PIQs, or supplemental essays, this webinar will give you the tools to make every essay feel unmistakably yours.

Custom MCP Server Architecture for Personal AI Assistance [8/3/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to design and deploy a custom MCP server that acts as a persistent, context-aware layer for your personal AI workflows. We'll cover how to structure server architecture for reliability, how to pass meaningful context between sessions, and how to avoid the common configuration mistakes that make personal AI tools fragile in practice. Attending live means you can describe your specific setup and get a direct answer about whether your architecture choices make sense, something a recording cannot replicate. The coach works on AI tooling infrastructure daily, and this session reflects how they actually think through system design decisions, not a simplified version of it.

GSB Final Pass: Making Your Stanford MBA Application Unmissable [9/3/2026] (Recording)

I worked at Stanford GSB for 17 years, including as an admissions director. This session is for Stanford GSB applicants who have a full draft and want to make sure it lands with the admissions committee. We'll discuss each element of the application and identify high priority objectives. You'll leave with a clear checklist for your final revision pass — what to cut, what to sharpen, and what to leave alone. Built for applicants in the last stretch before the deadline

Admissions Insights Part 1: Should You Go to Grad School? [7/9/2026] (Recording)

Are you contemplating whether grad school is the right path for you? Ask yourself these 5 questions first. This is Part 1 of my Admissions Insider Series, where I 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 share what I wish I knew about my own Master's program, as well as what I've learned from coaching 500+ applicants to graduate programs, including students admitted to Stanford, Yale, Duke, Columbia, UChicago, Cornell, and others. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

Admissions Insights Part 3: Build a Compelling Narrative for Grad School Apps [7/20/2026] (Recording)

What makes a compelling narrative for grad school applicants with non-traditional backgrounds? Join me as I break down some of my insights in is Part 3 of this Admissions Insider Series, where I 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 500+ applicants to graduate programs, including students admitted to Stanford, Yale, Duke, Columbia, UChicago, Cornell, and others. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

Beating Burnout: TEAM LEADER EDITION | Johns Hopkins & Harvard Coach-PhD [9/30/2026] (Recording)

Somewhere along the way, ambitious leaders were sold a lie: that success requires sacrifice, and that if you're not running on empty, you're not working hard enough. I've spent my career as a coach-scientist and I trained at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Emory. In this live session, I'll break down: 1) The connection between wellbeing, leadership effectiveness, and long-term, sustainable success for you and your team. Burnout is a systems issue! 2) Where coaching starts to protect your energy and support better team functioning. 3) We'll close with live Q&A, so come with questions about staying at your best without burning out. You'll leave with a new way to think about wellbeing. It's now what you earn once the work is done, it's the thing that makes work sustainable for the entire team. Event Title: Beating Burnout Without Sacrificing Success Format: Live virtual session with audience Q&A Audience: Leaders, executives, and professionals seeking sustainable high performance Session Includes: Expert insights, a practical roadmap supported with coaching, and live Q&A

Way Too Early: Top 7 Things to Do as a Deferred MBA Applicant [8/19/2026] (Recording)

Think it's too early to plan for a deferred MBA? It's not, because the students who start now develop an unmistakeable edge. Deferred MBA programs at HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools let college seniors lock in a business school seat before starting their careers, and acceptance rates favor those who prepare early. This session is built for rising college seniors (and their parents!) who want to understand the deferred MBA landscape before the fall semester chaos begins. In 45 minutes, you'll get my "way too early" Top 7 action list: the concrete things to do the summer before senior year to set up a winning deferred application. We'll cover: which schools offer deferred admission and how the programs differ, how to think about GMAT/GRE timing, what makes a compelling early profile, how to use senior year strategically, and the mistakes I see applicants make when they wait too long. We'll close with plenty of time for live Q&A (parents' questions welcome.) Whether you're just starting to wonder about the deferred MBA or already building your school list, you'll leave with a clear, prioritized roadmap for the year ahead.

Ask me anything: Job Searching in a Challenging Job Market [9/28/2026] (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.

The Importance of Storytelling in Business Analytics [9/21/2026] (Recording)

Unlock the power of storytelling in business analytics with our upcoming event! With a background in engineering and statistics from Texas A&M University and hands-on experience at top companies like IBM and Morgan Stanley, I bring a wealth of knowledge in transforming complex data into compelling narratives that drive business decisions. In this session, I will go over two instances where my storytelling ability helped me stand out and how I formulated my approach. This is a highly transferrable skill and one that has helped me secure multiple roles, see you at the event!

Top 5 Tips for Your Law School Apps by Indrani, Former SLS Admissions Officer! [8/26/2026] (Recording)

Join Indrani, former Associate Director of Admissions at Stanford Law School, as she goes over her top 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward as you apply to law school! A great law school application requires research, authenticity and hard work, and Indrani will help you strategize. She will go over the importance of the LSAT, putting together a thoughtful school list, who should submit letters of recommendation, how to go about writing your essays and the optimal timeline for getting it all done! The session will end with ample time for questions and answers.

AI Transformation Week: How AI Can Change the Way You Work Forever [10/26/2026] (Recording)

AI can do far more than answer questions or generate content. The biggest impact comes from identifying the repetitive work that consumes your time and finding ways to automate it, freeing you to focus on higher-value work. This week is for professionals who want to rethink how they work with AI and identify opportunities to fundamentally change their workflows. You’ll learn the principles for spotting tasks that are ripe for automation, understand where AI can create the most leverage, and see real examples of workflows that have been completely transformed by AI. Join live to hear an AI expert who has put these principles into practice. They’ll walk through real workflows they’ve automated, explain how those changes have reshaped their day-to-day work, and share practical lessons you can apply to your own role. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer sense of where AI can make the biggest difference in how you work.

Write On! Top Tips for LSAT & Other Academic Essays [9/1/2026] (Recording)

Professional writer, editor and writing coach Karin McKie will share quick tips to generate dynamic personal statements for college or graduate school applications like the LSAT plus any type of academic or business writing.

AADSAS is Open--Lets Talk Strategy! [6/22/2026] (Recording)

Are you gearing up to submit your AADSAS application but feeling unsure about the final touches? Join me for an insightful session focused on perfecting your dental school application. With over two decades of experience in prehealth advising and admissions at prestigious institutions like Columbia University and Fordham University, I've guided countless applicants to success. During this event, I'll share key strategies to enhance your application and ensure it stands out. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and boost your confidence before hitting submit. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

Inside the Interview Room: Live McKinsey Case, Ex-McKinsey & HBS MBA

⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & introductions 14:08 Why smart people still fail the McKinsey case 17:22 The 4 things your interviewer is scoring 19:04 Live case: XYZ Holiday Parks 59:55 Next steps The McKinsey case interview is one of the highest-stakes 45 minutes in consulting recruiting. Most candidates walk in without ever having seen what the interviewer is actually scoring. In this live session, I'll walk you through a real McKinsey-style case from start to finish. Clarifying questions, structure, data analysis, the math, and the recommendation. Along the way I'll show you what McKinsey interviewers are really listening for at each stage. The things that separate a good answer from a great one, and where most candidates lose points without realizing it. I've been on both sides of the table. I worked at McKinsey across Johannesburg, New York and San Francisco, did my MBA at Harvard, and I've coached friends and classmates into McKinsey, BCG, Bain and other top firms. Whether you've got an interview in three weeks or you're just starting to think about consulting, you'll leave with a clear picture of how MBB interviews actually work and a much sharper sense of what your own prep should focus on next. One thing worth checking before you post: YouTube only auto-links timestamps into clickable chapters if the first one starts at 00:00 and there are at least three total, both true here, so this should render as a proper chapter bar under the video. No dashes or brackets needed, just time then a space then the label.

Ask Me Anything about TPM role, Project Management, Role pivot [10/14/2026] (Recording)

Get to know me more as a Technical Program Manager. I will answer questions around ramping up as a Technical PM when you have limited/No Tech background, pivoting between consultant and full time role.