Leland+ Content Library

Nail the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview

The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview is one of the most distinctive and challenging parts of the consulting process, and many candidates underestimate how different it is from standard behavioral interviews. This session is for candidates preparing for McKinsey who want to approach the PEI with more structure and confidence. You’ll learn how to select and refine your stories, demonstrate leadership and impact with specificity, and communicate your experiences in a way that aligns with what McKinsey evaluates.

AMA - Dental School Applications [7/9/2026] (Recording)

The 2026-27 AADSAS Application opened on May 12, and the first day to submit was June 2. WHere do you stand? Are youstillperfectingh tat application? Struggling with program materials and secondaries? Are you preparing to take the Kira exam? Join former Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Director of Admissions for an open Q&A on the basics. You ask, Ellen answers. Bring your questions!

Taking Control of AI Conversations

After this session, you will know how to structure your prompts to get outputs that actually match your intent, how to identify when an AI response needs to be pushed further, and how to build a repeatable workflow that saves time without sacrificing quality. These are the patterns that separate people who use AI effectively from those who get generic results and give up.

AMA: What Every Buyer Should Know About Financial Due Diligence & QofE

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of financial due diligence? In this AMA-style session, you’ll hear questions answered by an experienced deal professional and Leland coach Patrick M. anything about the process—from understanding Quality of Earnings reports to spotting red flags before you buy. ​This open conversation is designed for aspiring acquirers, search fund entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the M&A process.

Backtesting Red-Team Lab

Audit a deliberately flawed backtest and identify look-ahead bias, survivorship bias, cost errors, weak validation, and unsupported conclusions. Includes a learner notebook, synthetic data, verifier, and worked answer key.

Discovering Your Professional Strengths & Weaknesses

Reflect with purpose—learn how to uncover and articulate your core skills and growth areas.

3 Killer Elevator Pitches That Actually Work

See three standout elevator pitch examples—and learn what makes them clear, compelling, and memorable.

How to Nail Your MBB Case Interview

Get insider tips to master case structure, analysis, and communication for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

Navigating Multiple Job Offers

Compare roles, negotiate smartly, and choose the offer that best fits your goals and values.

AI Readiness & Responsible Adoption

Learn how to assess readiness across people, data, and leadership and build responsible adoption plans.

Brainstorming & Idea Generation (Using Canva AI)

Use AI to spark creativity and enhance team brainstorming through visual and text-based collaboration.

Translation & Accessibility (Using DeepL + ChatGPT)

See how AI improves clarity and inclusivity through translation, tone adjustments, and plain-language rewriting.

Bring Your Best Self: Mastering Behavioral Interviews

After this session, you will know how to structure behavioral responses that hold up under follow-up questions, identify which stories from your experience map most cleanly to common competency frameworks, and recognize the specific signals that tell an interviewer you are self-aware and coachable. We will work through the STAR method not as a template but as a thinking tool, so your answers feel honest rather than rehearsed. Attending live means you can bring a real answer you have been working on and hear direct feedback on what is landing and what is getting in the way, which a recording simply cannot replicate. The coach works with candidates on behavioral interviews regularly and will share the patterns that consistently separate strong responses from forgettable ones, giving you a clear picture of how this thinking applies to your own preparation.

The Consultant's Playbook for Landing a Chief of Staff Role [8/4/2026] (Recording)

Most consultants have the skills to be a great Chief of Staff — they just don't know how to make the case. Structured thinking, stakeholder management, executive presence: it's all there. But the translation from consulting to CoS isn't automatic, and most people don't know where to start. After three years at Deloitte, a stint in Venture, and an MBA at Kellogg, I made the jump into startups and landed as Chief of Staff at Arch, a Series B company. I learned firsthand what the role actually demands — and where consulting training helps versus where it gets in the way. In this session, we'll break down what the CoS role really is, how to position your consulting background, and how to navigate a job search where most roles never get posted. Spaces are limited, RSVP to secure your spot.

Top 5 Tips for Building a Compelling Law School Application [8/27/2026] (Recording)

Applying to law school can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to make every part of your application work together. This session is designed for law school applicants who want practical guidance on building a strong, cohesive application and understanding what admissions committees value most. You’ll learn five key tips for strengthening your application, from developing your personal story and choosing the right experiences to presenting your goals and qualifications effectively. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own application and get direct guidance on the areas where you may need the most support. The speaker will share practical best practices from working with law school applicants, with examples of what can make an application stronger and more compelling. If you want a clearer approach to building your law school application, it’s worth joining live.

The Common App Mistakes That Sink Strong Applicants [8/4/2026] (Recording)

Even highly qualified students can weaken their applications by making avoidable mistakes that distract from an otherwise strong profile. This session is designed for college applicants who want to understand the most common pitfalls in the Common App and how to present their experiences more effectively. You’ll learn how to avoid errors in your activities list and essays, identify weak spots before submitting, and make sure every part of your application reinforces your overall story. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own application and get real-time guidance on areas that may need attention. The speaker works closely with applicants and will share the patterns they see across successful candidates, along with the mistakes they most often see holding strong students back. If you want to submit a stronger, more polished Common App, it’s worth joining live.

Duke MBA Essay 1 Example: 25 Things About Yourself

This is an example of the Duke MBA Fuqua Essay #1, which has the following essay prompt: "The ‘Team Fuqua’ spirit and community is one of the things that sets the MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. Please share with us “25 Random Things” about you. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know YOU – beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. Share with us important life experiences, your hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are. Your list will be limited to 2 pages (750 words maximum). Please present your response in list form, numbered 1 to 25. Some points may be brief, while others may be longer."

Position yourself NOW for Summer 2027 Internship Recruiting! [9/2/2026] (Recording)

Are you ready to position yourself for summer 2027 internship applications? If you haven't started you are BEHIND! Join me, Fiona, for an insightful session where we'll cover everything from behavioral interview prep to crafting the perfect resume and cover letter to networking for direct referrals. With my extensive experience as the CEO of QuantMinds and former Executive Director at UC Berkeley's MFE Program, I have guided countless students and professionals in navigating their career paths in Quant Finance, IB, HedgeFunds, Trading, Finance, AI, Data Science and more! This event will equip you with the strategies you need for networking, application material preparation, interview preparation (Behavioral & Technical) and how to stand out to recruiters . Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your internship search. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!