Leland+ Content Library

What It Actually Takes to Get Into Law School This Cycle [8/17/2026] (Recording)

Law school admissions are more competitive than ever, but the strongest applicants aren't necessarily the ones with the highest numbers. They're the ones who understand how to present a compelling, well-rounded application. This session is for aspiring law students who want to understand what it actually takes to earn admission in today's admissions cycle. You'll learn what admissions committees are prioritizing, the qualities that distinguish standout candidates, and the biggest opportunities to strengthen your application. Join live to hear from a panel of law school experts with extensive experience guiding applicants through the admissions process. They'll share the latest admissions trends, common mistakes they see candidates make, and practical strategies that have helped applicants gain acceptance to top law schools. Expect actionable insights and the opportunity to get your questions answered live.

Writing Online: Tips and Strategies for Getting Started [9/28/2026] (Recording)

In this livestream, participants will learn useful strategies for starting up their online writing projects. Whether participants are interested in creating a newsletter, a blog, or another kind of online writing project, participants will finish the livestream feeling more capable and prepared to 1) start their online writing project, 2) maintain a consistent schedule of releases that establishes their writing project as a serious personal endeavor, 3) define a specific niche for their project, and 4) build an engaged audience. To be clear, the strategies that will be shared in this session are applicable across various online writing platforms including Substack, Beehiiv, Medium, and more, so aspiring online writers will still find the session useful regardless of which platform they intend to use for their project.

How to Create a Winning Investment Thesis [10/2/2026] (Recording)

Are you eager to craft a compelling investment thesis that stands out in the venture capital world? Join me, Mobeen, for an insightful session on creating a winning investment thesis. With my experience as an Investment Associate, where I focus on Consumer and B2B Tech-Enabled Services, and my background in evaluating early-stage startups across various sectors, I am excited to share strategies and insights that can help you succeed. Whether you're new to venture capital or looking to refine your approach, this event will provide valuable guidance on developing a thesis that captures attention and drives investment decisions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and network with like-minded individuals. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot today!

Nailing the CBS MBA Essays w/ New 2026 Tips! [7/8/2026] (Recording)

Are you ready to tackle the Columbia Business School MBA essays with confidence? Join me, Melanie, for an exclusive session where we'll dive into the latest tips for the 2026 application cycle. With my background as an MBA Admissions Interviewer at CBS and an MBA alum from both Columbia Business School, I have the insights you need to craft compelling essays that stand out. In this session, we'll cover proven, actionable strategies specific to each of Columbia's essays. Whether you're applying for a traditional full-time MBA or a dual degree program, this event is designed to help you succeed. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. I look forward to helping you on your journey to CBS!

Home for Ambition #11 — Weekly Live Show [6/10/2026] (Recording)

Home for Ambition is a weekly live show, by Leland, 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.

GMAT Quant Workshop 4 of 4 — Rates, Work & Distance: The Setup Is Everything [9/22/2026] (Recording)

Rate problems — work rates, speed, distance — are some of the most dreaded questions in Quant. They're also the most mechanical once you see it: the setup is everything, and the setup is learnable. Bring paper. You'll attempt real exam-style rate problems live, then we'll build each setup together, step by step, until the pattern is impossible to unsee. The final session of a 4-part September series — drop in even if you missed the first three: Sep 1 — Number Properties Sep 8 — Word Problems & Percents Sep 15 — Algebra & Equations Sep 22 — Rates, Work & Distance All sessions Tuesdays, 8:00 PM ET, 60 minutes.

Ivy League Admissions: Insider Secrets [10/8/2026] (Recording)

Join me for a special livestream and learn the secrets of Ivy League Admissions. Learn how to create a winning college admissions strategy and how to make sure your essays, resume, and interviews support the story you're telling to Ivy League admissions officers. As a former Harvard admissions interviewer and Founder of Ivy League Potential, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you navigate this critical journey. I've guided hundreds of students to success in gaining admission to top universities worldwide. This session is your chance to get personal insights and ask any questions you're struggling with. One livestream attendee will win a free 30-minute consultation (valued at $250). Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. Let's make your college dreams a reality!

Make Your Voice Heard: Use Your Story to Stand Out in College Admissions [9/9/2026] (Recording)

Your college application should give admissions officers a clear sense of who you are, but finding the right way to tell your story can be challenging. This session is designed for college applicants who want to use their experiences and perspective to create a more distinctive, authentic application. You’ll learn how to identify the experiences that best represent you, turn them into compelling stories, and use your voice effectively across your essays and application materials. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own story and get real-time guidance on how to present it effectively. The speaker will share practical best practices from working with college applicants, including what makes a story feel genuine and what can cause an otherwise strong essay to lose its impact. If you want your application to communicate more clearly who you are and what makes you distinctive, it’s worth joining live.

Home for Ambition #18 — Weekly Live Show [8/5/2026] (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.

Real BYU Admit Essays: What it Takes to Get Accepted [10/20/2026] (Recording)

BYU applications ask for something specific: essays that speak to the university's mission and values without sounding like a recycled personal statement. This workshop looks at real admitted essays and breaks down what separated them from the pile, from how applicants wove in the AIMs of a BYU education to the small choices in voice and structure that kept their stories from reading as generic. The coach leading it has spent years editing BYU essays specifically, not college essays broadly, and that narrower focus means she's seen the patterns that tend to move an application forward versus the ones that read as copied from a template. If you're working on your own BYU essays, it's a chance to hear what that pattern recognition looks like in practice.

How to Overcome Admissions Obstacles…and Still Get into Your Dream Law School  [7/30/2026] (Recording)

If your application has a weak GPA, an employment gap, or a disciplinary record, this session will show you how to address it directly rather than hope admissions committees overlook it. You will leave knowing how to frame a setback in your personal statement, what addenda actually accomplish when written well, and how to position the rest of your application to carry more weight. Attending live means you can ask about your specific obstacle and hear how an experienced coach thinks through a case like yours in real time, which a recording cannot replicate. The coach works with law school applicants through this process regularly and will be sharing the reasoning behind what actually moves complicated applications forward.

Breaking Through Writer's Block: How to Shape Your Law Personal Statement [9/16/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to identify the story worth telling in your personal statement, structure a narrative arc that holds an admissions reader's attention, and move past the paralysis of the blank page with a clear drafting framework. These are the patterns that consistently separate compelling statements from ones that stall. Attending live means you can bring your specific situation, whether you are stuck on your angle, unsure how to handle a gap in your record, or writing your third draft and still not feeling it, and get a direct response rather than a general answer. The coach works with law school applicants throughout the admissions cycle and will share exactly how they think about what makes a personal statement work, which is worth more than any static resource.

How I Built an App for Celiac Disease Management With No Coding Experience [8/12/2026] (Recording)

You no longer need a technical background to turn a great idea into a real product. This session is for aspiring founders, builders, and AI enthusiasts who want to see what's possible with today's AI-powered development tools. You'll learn how one non-technical builder went from idea to a functioning app, the tools they used along the way, and the lessons they learned throughout the process. Join live to hear from a Leland customer who successfully built an app for celiac disease management without any coding experience. The speaker will share their end-to-end journey, practical tips for building with AI as a beginner, and the mindset shifts that helped turn an idea into reality. Expect an honest look at what's possible when you combine curiosity with today's AI tools.

Crack the Amazon Interview: STAR Stories That Actually Work [10/7/2026] (Recording)

What makes a strong Amazon interview answer — from the perspective of the person actually evaluating it? In this live session, I’ll break down how Amazon behavioral interviews work and how to turn your experience into compelling STAR stories aligned with the Leadership Principles. I spent 8 years at Amazon, where I conducted 150+ interviews and served as a Hiring Manager. I’ve since coached 100+ candidates, from early-career professionals to managers and senior managers. We’ll cover: -How Amazon interviewers evaluate behavioral answers -How to structure strong, concise STAR stories -How to choose stories for different Leadership Principles -How to demonstrate your individual contribution and measurable impact -How to handle probing and follow-up questions -The most common mistakes I’ve seen candidates make I’ll also share practical examples and leave time for live Q&A, so bring your questions about Amazon interviews, STAR stories, Leadership Principles, or behavioral interviewing. By the end of the session, you’ll have a practical framework you can use to prepare, refine, and pressure-test your own interview stories.

How to Achieve Big Goals Through Daily Action [7/28/2026] (Recording)

Big goals often fail not because people lack ambition, but because they become overwhelmed by the size of what they’re trying to achieve. When goals feel unclear, too far away, or difficult to manage alongside day-to-day responsibilities, it’s easy to get stuck in overthinking, procrastination, or inconsistent action. In this session, we’ll discuss a practical framework for breaking big goals into clear, achievable actions so you can create meaningful progress through consistency rather than pressure or perfectionism. We’ll cover: - Why ambitious goals often create overwhelm, procrastination, or scattered effort - A simple framework for breaking large goals into actionable steps - How to prioritize high-impact actions without getting stuck in planning - The role consistency plays in long-term growth and performance - Practical ways to create momentum and follow-through in your career and life This session is designed for professionals who want a more intentional, structured, and sustainable approach to achieving meaningful goals. This workshop is part of a free 3-part Sustainable High Performance series for ambitious professionals.

Home for Ambition #24 — Weekly Live Show [9/23/2026] (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.

Elite College Admissions Q&A [8/15/2026] (Recording)

Join me for a Q&A session on the college admissions process.

Find Your Fit: Selecting The Right Schools For You [9/11/2026] (Recording)

Part 1 of 6 — Build Your Best MBA Application: One Piece at a Time, a free series (5:00–5:45pm ET). Pick the right schools — on purpose, not by ranking. This session walks through the exact fit framework I use with my 1:1 clients: start with the big three — geography, career pursuits, and community/culture — then layer in pedagogy, selectivity, cost, and network. From there we'll build the weighted scorecard my clients use to rank every program by personal fit, not someone else's list. We'll also pressure-test: balancing reach, target, and likely schools, confirming each program actually places grads into your target post-MBA roles and companies, and what to capture for every school once the list locks — deadlines, decision dates, rec counts, interview formats. Your school list should be locked before the essay sprint begins. You'll leave with the framework to lock yours this month.

Calling All Early Birds--AADSAS 2027 is Closer Than You Think! [9/8/2026] (Recording)

A new academic year means new beginnings--even if you are out of school. The most well-prepared dental school applicants begin early, and this is the prefect time to assess where you stand for the next cycle. Join me as we talk about how to reflect on your achievements, fill-in gaps and plan to finish strong. AADSAS 2027 opens in 9 months--imagine how polished your application will be if you begin preparing now. Whether you're a traditional or non-traditional applicant, this session will equip you with the strategies you need to shine in the competitive dental school admissions landscape. *Deep Discounts will be in place for those who purchase 2027 application packages in Fall 2026! Details announced in this program*

How High Performers Prioritize, Focus & Execute [7/14/2026] (Recording)

Staying busy is not the same thing as making meaningful progress. Many professionals spend their days reacting to emails, meetings, and competing priorities, only to end the week feeling overwhelmed and unsure whether they focused on the work that actually mattered most. In this session, we’ll discuss practical systems high performers use to prioritize effectively, focus their attention, and execute consistently without becoming reactive or overloaded. We’ll cover: - Why attention is one of the biggest drivers of performance - How to identify and prioritize your highest-impact work - Practical frameworks for managing competing priorities and executing more consistently - How to reduce overwhelm and operate more intentionally - Simple systems to improve focus, consistency, and productivity This session is designed for professionals who want to improve their focus, execution, and effectiveness at work without constantly feeling scattered or overloaded. This workshop is part of a free 3-part Sustainable High Performance series for ambitious professionals.