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Strategies for Crushing the New HBS Essays

Harvard Business School’s updated essay prompts demand clarity of purpose, strong self-awareness, and a narrative that goes beyond polished accomplishments. This session breaks down what the new HBS essays are really testing, how to approach each prompt strategically, and how to craft responses that feel authentic while signaling leadership, impact, and future potential. Whether you’re brainstorming ideas or refining drafts, you’ll leave with a clearer framework for writing essays that resonate with HBS admissions readers.

Analytical Writing Section on the GRE

The GRE Analytical Writing section tests how clearly and logically you can build and defend an argument under time pressure. In this session, you’ll learn a simple structure for tackling both the Issue and Argument tasks, how essays are scored, and how to generate strong examples quickly. Whether you’re aiming to raise your score or refine your approach, you’ll leave with a repeatable framework to write with clarity and control on test day.

LinkedIn Launchpad: Profile to Profit

Is your LinkedIn profile a forgotten resume or a powerful asset? In today's competitive job market, your professional brand is more crucial than ever. Join us for this free, dynamic workshop to learn the insider strategies for maximizing your visibility. We'll reveal the secrets to transforming your profile from overlooked to outstanding by focusing on the three pillars of success: 1. Discoverability: Master the strategic keywords recruiters search for to ensure your profile ranks high. 2. Impact: Learn how to craft a magnetic headline and an "About" section that turns profile views into opportunities. 3. Networking: Acquire techniques for building a genuine professional network that expands your career reach. Whether you're job searching, looking to advance, or aiming to establish yourself as an industry expert, this workshop will give you the practical, actionable steps you need to leverage LinkedIn to its fullest potential. Elevate your professional presence and open doors to new opportunities!

What You Need to Know About Investment Banking Technical Interviews

Preparing for investment banking technical interviews can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure which concepts interviewers actually prioritize. This session is designed for candidates targeting IB roles who want a clearer, more focused way to prepare for the accounting, valuation, and financial modeling questions that frequently appear in interviews. You’ll learn how bankers evaluate technical responses, which core topics consistently come up, and how to structure answers so you sound confident and precise under pressure.

Private Equity Interviews: The Deal Walkthrough

The deal walkthrough is often the most grueling part of the private equity interview process, serving as the ultimate test of a candidate’s investment logic and technical command. In this session, Derek O. leverages his experience at Audax Private Equity and Vista Equity Partners to deconstruct how to successfully pitch a deal from an institutional perspective. Attendees will learn how to articulate a compelling investment thesis, navigate rigorous technical questioning, and defend assumptions under pressure—essential skills for standing out in elite recruiting cycles. This workshop is designed for ambitious professionals looking to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and the high-stakes delivery required to secure an offer.

MBA Application Master Checklist

Staying organized is half the battle in MBA admissions. This master checklist walks you through every step of the process, from locking your school list and preparing your recommenders to final essay polish and interview prep, so nothing falls through the cracks. Designed for applicants targeting top programs who want a proven structure to keep their application on track and their momentum going all the way through decision day.

Differentiate your MBA Application: School Research & Networking Part 1 of 2

⚡School research and networking are the secret weapons that separate good MBA applicants from the ones admissions committees can’t forget. They shape every part of your application, from essays and interviews to your ability to turn a waitlist into an admit. Yet most applicants never learn how to do them at the level that truly changes the game. This is Part 1 of a two-part workshop series. In this session, you will learn the research and networking strategy and methods. You will then have two weeks to complete your own school research and networking as guided homework. In Part 2, I will demonstrate how to put this work into action through a live walkthrough, including discussion of participant progress and real questions that arise during the process. ⚠️Register for Part 2 in the event calendar on March 13th Part 1 has been my most popular event, run multiple times each year, and consistently rated by attendees as one of the most helpful and actionable MBA preparation sessions they’ve experienced. This is the first time I am introducing the Part 2 execution workshop. In this session, you’ll discover how to: 🔷 Conduct deep-dive school research that goes far beyond websites and brochures 🔷 Strategically network with the right people, turning what may be the greatest networking opportunity of your life into a clear advantage for admission and beyond 🔷 Create an MBA Journey document that becomes your central reference for aligning fit, goals, and contributions across the application 🔷 Integrate your findings seamlessly into essays, interviews, networking conversations, and campus interactions You’ll learn how to pinpoint the exact courses, professors, centers, career services, experiential programs, internships, clubs, culture elements, current students, and alumni connections that will help you achieve your goals, and how to clearly show the value you will bring in return. By the end of this session, you will know how to demonstrate, with clarity and credibility, that you and your target MBA program are the right fit for each other. Bonus Offer ✅1 attendee will receive a free 1-hour coaching session. ✅All attendees may request a free copy of the MBA Research & Networking Template. ⚡Spots are limited. Register now to gain the advantage that can set your MBA application apart.

AI in Product Interviews: What to Expect and How to Prep

Product management interviews are evolving fast, and AI-related questions are showing up in ways most candidates aren't prepared for. This session is for aspiring and practicing PMs who want to understand how to navigate product interviews at AI-first companies or answer AI-related prompts in traditional PM roles. You'll leave knowing how to frame your thinking around AI product decisions, how to approach metrics and trade-offs specific to AI features, and what strong versus weak answers actually look like in this context.

How to Write an MBA Resume

A quick, step-by-step guide to writing the perfect MBA résumé.

Tackling Secondary Essays & Interviews

Medical school secondaries and interviews are often the deciding factors in your application—they’re where schools assess fit, maturity, and mission alignment. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft focused, school-specific secondary essays and communicate your experiences with clarity and confidence in interviews. Whether you’re responding to prompts or preparing for interview day, you’ll leave with a clear framework to strengthen both.

Five Real Cases: Americans Landing Jobs in Europe

I have been talking about working abroad in general terms. Now it is time to share the success. I have placed many clients in jobs across Europe, and I want to show you exactly how this works. In this session, I will present five real cases: the application strategies we used, the interview processes they went through, the offers they received, and how we handled work permits, visas, and relocation. These are not hypothetical scenarios. These are actual people who now work in Europe. I am very proud of these clients. Their success contributed to my winning the 2026 Top Coach Award in the Career and Leadership section on Leland. Each case demonstrates something different: different industries, different countries, different career stages. You will see what worked, what did not work, and what made the difference between an application that went nowhere and an offer that changed someone's life.

The MBA Narrative Lab: Where Story Meets Strategy

Most MBA applicants have strong resumes. Far fewer know how to turn their experiences into a cohesive, compelling narrative that actually drives admissions decisions. In The MBA Narrative Lab: Where Story Meets Strategy, you’ll learn how to connect your career moves, leadership moments, and future goals into a clear story that resonates. The speaker regularly works 1:1 with MBA candidates, and this session offers rare access to the same narrative frameworks used in coaching sessions to shape standout applications. Who This Is For - Applicants planning to apply in the next 1–2 cycles - Reapplicants who need a stronger, clearer positioning - Candidates struggling to connect “why MBA” to long-term goals - High achievers whose story feels scattered on paper What You’ll Walk Away With - A practical framework to define your core narrative arc - How to align past experience with future goals convincingly - The patterns I see across successful candidates at top programs - The kinds of story gaps and positioning mistakes I fix in 1:1 sessions - A simple exercise to pressure-test your narrative before writing essays

Start Now: Build Your PM Network

Breaking into product management is competitive, and one of the most overlooked advantages is building the right network before you need it. This session is for aspiring and early-career PMs who want a practical approach to networking that actually moves the needle. You'll leave with a clear framework for identifying and reaching out to the right people, language that gets responses from busy PMs and hiring managers, and a repeatable system for staying visible in the communities that matter most.

Study in China’s #1 School: Schwarzman Scholars Application Guide

The Schwarzman Scholars program offers a fully funded master’s experience at Tsinghua University, designed to develop future global leaders with deep insight into China’s role in the world. In this session, you’ll learn what makes a competitive Schwarzman application, how to position your leadership story, and how to navigate the program’s unique essays and interview process. Whether you’re early in your research or preparing to apply, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap to strengthen your candidacy for one of the world’s most prestigious scholarship programs.

How to Ace Your Ivy League Interview

How to Ace Your Ivy League Interview is a premium, visual guide that walks applicants through every stage of the Ivy League interview process, from research and preparation to presence, delivery, and follow-through. This guide goes school by school across all eight Ivy League institutions, surfacing the niche programs, cultural touchstones, and academic traditions that signal genuine fit to alumni interviewers. It then builds outward into the full arc of a successful interview: how to construct and own your personal narrative, how to decode and answer the questions that appear most consistently, how to carry yourself in the room, how to close strong, and how to follow up in a way that keeps you top of mind. The guide is structured around seven actionable sections and packed with frameworks, do/don't tables, answer scaffolds, and a week-by-week prep timeline. Best for: High school juniors and seniors preparing for Ivy League or highly selective college interviews who want a rigorous, specific, and beautifully designed resource to guide their preparation from first research to final thank-you note.

2026 Resume Audit Checklist

The 2026 Resume Audit Checklist is an insider’s blueprint designed to help you navigate the "dual-lens" of modern hiring by passing AI-driven bot filters and capturing human recruiter attention in under 6 seconds. It provides a technical, data-driven framework to re-engineer your experience into high-impact, "X-Y-Z" compliant narratives that prove your value to Fortune 50 firms.

Find Your Fit: Where to Apply to Thrive

Where you apply can shape your growth as an engineer as much as the offer itself. In this session, you’ll learn how to evaluate companies by stage, team structure, tech stack, and culture to identify where you’re most likely to thrive. We’ll cover how to align your strengths and goals with the right environments and build a focused, intentional application strategy.

Top 5 Tips for the Dental School Admissions Process

Dental school admissions are competitive, and success requires more than strong grades and a solid DAT score. In this session, we’ll break down five high-impact strategies to strengthen your candidacy, from building meaningful shadowing experiences to crafting a compelling personal statement and preparing for interviews. Whether you’re early in your journey or applying this cycle, you’ll walk away with practical, actionable guidance to approach the dental school process with clarity and confidence.

Session 3: Craft a Resume and LinkedIn to Impress Humans

Session 3 from Mar26 AI-Powered Job Search bootcamp

Quick Leadership Reset

This exercise helps you identify where your leadership approach may be unintentionally slowing your team’s performance, especially during times of uncertainty.