Leland+ Content Library

Coaching vs. Managing

Unlock your leadership potential by understanding the critical differences between coaching and managing. We'll show you when to apply each approach.

Build Your Consulting Case Prep Plan

Effective case interview prep isn’t about cramming—it’s about structure and consistency. In this session, a top Leland coach and ex-Bain interviewer Jeremy S. will walk you through how to build a focused case prep plan that balances skill-building, practice, and feedback. You’ll learn how to prioritize the right drills at the right time, track your progress, and avoid the common study mistakes that slow candidates down.

Breaking into MBB as an Underdog

Breaking into MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) is challenging even if you're at an Ivy League School with a top GPA and you start preparing for interviews six months in advance. But imagine trying to break in from a non-target school with a sub-3.5 GPA, having never heard of a case interview until two months before the application deadline. In this event, you'll hear Matt's story overcoming those exact circumstances to land a Bain Associate Consultant Internship. And you'll hear from Jeremy, his Leland coach, who helped him navigate the entire application process and put in place a strategy to overcome obstacles that most candidates see as insurmountable. If you feel like an underdog, or don't know how to you could possibly land an MBB offer, come to this event to revitalize your belief and learn the exact steps you need to take to get there.

Mock Case Coaching Session: A Look Inside the Black Box of Coaching

Ever wondered what really happens in a case interview coaching session—and how it helps candidates land offers at top firms like BCG, Bain, and McKinsey? In this event, you’ll get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the process. Leland coach Jeremy S., a former Bain consultant who has helped dozens of candidates succeed in consulting recruiting, will run a live mock case session with his client Grant H., who recently secured a BCG internship. ​You’ll see the exact drills, feedback, and strategies that make case coaching so effective, along with the common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re gearing up for your first practice case or refining your approach for final rounds, this session will give you a clear picture of how to improve your own case performance—and why structured coaching can be a game-changer.

Break Into MBB Consulting

Join top Leland consulting coaches who’ve helped hundreds of candidates land offers at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG as they break down what it really takes to break into MBB. They’ll walk you through the recruiting timeline, essential networking strategies, and how to stand out in both the case and behavioral interviews. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap—and insider guidance—to make yourself a top-tier MBB candidate.

How to Ace Consulting Interviews

Breaking into consulting requires mastering both the case interview and the behavioral “fit” portion—and knowing exactly what MBB and top firms are really looking for. In this session, you’ll learn proven strategies from coaches who’ve been on the other side of the table as interviewers, recruiters, and consultants at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. We’ll cover how to structure cases with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, tell compelling stories, and build the mindset that top candidates share. Whether you're early in your prep or gearing up for final rounds, this workshop will give you the clarity and direction you need to stand out.