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Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard Business School MBA graduate and former President of Section F, I bring a wealth of experience and insights into the MBA admissions process. My professional journey includes impactful roles at McKinsey & Company, where I supported clients in healthcare and retail, and currently at CVS Health, leading initiatives to enhance senior care experiences. I have a proven track record of helping clients craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you succeed. I'll give it to you straight and be honest with you of how to make your strengths stand out.

Welcome to my profile! I recently graduated from Cornell Johnson, where I was actively involved in both MBA admissions and student mentorship throughout my time in business school. As a member of the Johnson Admissions Group, I interviewed MBA applicants and wrote admissions recommendations as part of the evaluation process. Through that experience, I gained firsthand insight into how candidates are evaluated and what makes an application feel compelling, authentic, and memorable. I also worked closely with fellow students throughout recruiting and career preparation, helping many navigate high-pressure processes that required strong storytelling, self-awareness, and confidence. Before business school, I worked across marketing, analytics, and business operations roles at companies including FAT Brands and Jane, as well as within my family’s business. Coming from a less traditional pre-MBA background myself, I understand how overwhelming the MBA admissions process can sometimes feel, especially when it seems like everyone else already knows exactly how to position their experiences. My coaching style is supportive, practical, and highly personalized. I enjoy helping candidates identify the strongest parts of their story, communicate their experiences more clearly, and build applications that feel strategic while still staying authentic to who they are.

I'm Stanford GSB MBA/MS alum who has excelled in climate and impact work across roles spanning social entrepreneurship, climatetech and renewables consulting and development, and investing. I've also uniquely been through the process of applying to top schools from abroad (Mongolia). I know what it takes to pivot, to do a dual degree program, to apply to the U.S. from abroad, and to articulate the values that will make your application stand out. I have experience helping U.S. and international coachees with unconventional backgrounds gain admissions to top programs and get selected for life-changing scholarships. I am especially passionate about working with people who are focused on climate change and the environment. I want to help you uncover and authentically showcase your strengths so you can make moves toward a career that makes you tick. Whether you need help on big-picture essay framing or nitty-gritty details, I'm excited to work with you!

As a Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA graduate and a MBA Admissions Interviewer, I bring firsthand insights into the competitive MBA admissions process. My diverse professional background includes strategic roles at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Coca-Cola, and Vodacom, as well as founding a cleantech startup. This unique blend of experiences allows me to guide applicants in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with top business schools. I've successfully coached a number of individuals, helping them navigate their MBA journeys with personalized strategies. Let's work together to make your MBA application stand out—reach out to start your journey today!

As a MBA graduate and full-merit scholar (awarded Forte Fellowship) from the Berkeley Haas School of Business - in addition to being admitted to Wharton and Columbia Business school for full-time MBA programs with scholarships - I can advise you on storytelling, interview prep, writing and editing essays that will get you a (strong) step closer to getting into your dream school. I have also served on the admissions committee at Wellesley College (undergrad) as an interviewer, and as a peer advisory at Berkeley Haas, am confident in resume-editing and mock interviewing. I am passionate about helping aspiring MBA candidates craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths, and give direct feedback to improve. Also, if you are an anxious test taker I can help with strategies that helped me overcome my self-doubt to achieve a great score. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

When I applied to business school in 2021, I went all-in on just two programs: Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School. It was a high-risk strategy, but it paid off—I was admitted to both. Since then, through my book and 1-1 advice, I’ve helped 100+ of applicants demystify the admissions process and craft compelling applications that stand out. My approach is tailored, candid, and practical. I don’t just tell you what to do—I show you how I did it, sharing my essays, test prep strategies, interview questions, and scholarship resources. I created the guide I wish I had when applying, especially for non-traditional applicants or those without an insider network. Whether you're applying to HBS, GSB, or both, I can help you build an application that’s authentic, strategic, and deeply personal.

Welcome to my profile! I'm a passionate MBA coach with a diverse background in entrepreneurship and brand building. As the founder of Ourside, I used a grant from Harvard to start my dream business and have since garnered over 60 press hits and grown a thriving community. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and experience as an MBA intern at the early stage venture capital firm TMV, I bring a unique perspective to the coaching process about how to turn a non-traditional background into an asset in school and beyond. My superpower is helping you navigate the application process, find your unique story and stand out in a competitive landscape. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your MBA goals. Reach out to me today!

I went through the MBA admissions process at Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, earning admission to all three despite having less work experience than the typical candidate. That experience taught me how to position a nontraditional profile, craft a compelling and cohesive narrative, and stand out in both written applications and interviews. I now help applicants translate their experiences into clear, differentiated stories and prepare strategically for interviews so they can show up with confidence and authenticity. Reach out if you're interested in working together :)

🚀I'm a top full time MBA admissions coach with 11yrs experience and 85% success rate to H/S/W + Top 15 global MBAs. 🥇Being a top coach means I have high coaching EQ and guide with frameworks derived from: 1️⃣ A deep understanding of how admissions officers think - I am rated more effective than coaches who are former admissions officers 2️⃣ Direct experience in the roles you seek, relevant to tie your experience and goals together 3️⃣ Technical startup mentality that allows me to coach you how to showcase your innovative side by pitching creatively 🤖 Expertise in training general AI models (ChatGPT/Anthropic) and training other consultants/professionals to use AI to get non-generic admissions caliber feedback. My 1:1 coaching is traditional non-AI, but for those who want to use AI to accelerate their writing, I help guide you to tools that avoid AI Slop and enhance without making you sound robotic. 🤖HBS Essays Guide at https://blog.getmba.ai/how-to-get-into-harvard-business-school-hbs-essays 🤖AI Usage Guides at https://blog.getmba.ai/ 🧙🏼‍♂️ Expert working with highly technical industries/roles: Enterprise AI, product management, consulting, health&wellness, gov, infrastructure, real estate, fintech, engineering 🌍 Middle East, Europe, Latin America experience derived from working/living in different countries 👉🏼Through our conversations, I challenge you to discover your leadership voice by placing you in the "interview seat" from our first call. I draw on my deep understanding of what admissions look for and what essay questions are truly asking for to help you create an authentic story and ambitious goals that stand out. Together we create a design session where we think deeply about personal and professional moments that show who you are. This leads to your strongest application, higher interview invitation rates, and admissions. 🌍 I work with a small group of international/US candidates each round from diverse backgrounds (tech, entrepreneurs, consultants, family business). I am available for my clients within short notice. Get started right away with intro 1-2hrs foundational call - according to my reviews, it's a worthwhile investment. 👉🏼 Most clients do not have clear goal when we begin working together, but end with clear career direction - and some have started companies based on the ideas we formulated together. 👉🏼Unlimited Coaching package includes additional review by a second coach (you get 2 in 1 coaches!) 👉🏼I apply my superpower as an innovator and storyteller to walk clients through a framework that helps connect the dots of past experiences and future aspirations. We get to your “aha” moment and get you excited (and less anxious) about your own fantastic and bold story - this in turn elevates your competitiveness in MBA applications and interviews. 👩🏻‍💻 IG: MBAcoach 👉🏼My expertise has been featured in Poets&Quants. 👉🏼I have advised professionals across 20 countries in complex industries including tech, finance, consulting, government, healthcare, biotech, entrepreneurship, renewable energy, military, and telco. Experience spans product management, strategy, operations, analytics, finance, sales, engineering and manufacturing. Areas of less expertise: Brand management, marketing, HR. 👉🏼Experienced with top 17 MBAs worldwide: Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT, Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Haas, Yale, NYU, UCLA, Ross, Duke, Fuqua, London Business School, Insead 👉🏼Experienced with MBA, EMBA, PT MBA, & deferred admissions. 👉🏼Experienced with dual degrees MBA/MPP(A) or MBA/MA product, design, engineering, education, biotech. 📣 Poets&Quants Article: https://poetsandquants.com/2024/08/07/tips-to-nail-new-harvard-mba-essays/?pq-category=sbc&pq-category-2=sponsored-blogs 🥇Why don't I have a Leland Supercoach badge? It's awarded based on content creation on Leland+, not coaching experience. I don't contribute to content here on Leland as I post on my Youtube/IG @MBACoach 👩🏻‍💻Personality traits: I recognize that applying to competitive MBAs is a serious process for you on top of a competitive full time job. I inject my naturally open and humorous personality to make the process feel a little less like work. Nimble and grounded are other core strengths, I know when to guide to create urgency and when to give you room to explore your creativity. *Note: only up to 3 initial hourly purchases will be credited toward upgrade to Unlimited Coaching packages

I have an MBA from Chicago Booth and a background in investment banking and corporate development at leading companies like Goldman Sachs and Google, I bring a wealth of experience to MBA admissions coaching. As a former member of the admissions committee at both Chicago Booth and Georgetown University, I have an insider's perspective on what top business schools are looking for in applicants. I specialize in helping candidates craft compelling narratives and strategic applications that stand out. Whether you need guidance on essays, interviews, or overall application strategy, I'm here to help you succeed.