Leland+ Content Library

Using AI in Your Job Search: What Works, What Backfires [7/28/2026] (Recording)

Using AI in your job search can save time and uncover new opportunities, but it can also hurt your chances when it leads to generic applications or over-automated outreach. This session is designed for job seekers who want to use AI strategically while still standing out as thoughtful, credible candidates. You’ll learn where AI can meaningfully improve your resume, networking, and interview preparation, which common uses tend to backfire, and how to balance efficiency with authenticity throughout the hiring process. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own job search and get real-time guidance on how to use AI more effectively. The speaker works closely with candidates navigating competitive hiring processes and will share the patterns they see across successful job seekers, along with where AI adds value versus where it can create unintended risks. If you want a practical framework for using AI without undermining your candidacy, it’s worth joining live.

Stop Freezing on Case Frameworks: How to Know Where to Start [9/1/2026] (Recording)

When I first started casing, I would hear a question and completely freeze. I had no idea where to start, what framework to use, or even what a “good” answer was supposed to sound like. I genuinely thought there was some secret code to cracking cases that everyone else seemed to understand except me. Over time, I realized casing isn’t about memorizing the perfect framework or magically knowing the answer. It’s about learning how to break down an unfamiliar problem, organize your thoughts, and work through it step by step. In this livestream, I’ll share the approach that helped casing finally click for me. We’ll talk through frameworks, how to actually answer different types of case questions, what to do when you feel stuck, and how to structure your thinking without sounding rehearsed. My goal is for you to leave feeling like casing is something you can learn—not some mysterious skill you either have or you don’t.

Stop Freezing on Case Frameworks: How to Know Where to Start [8/13/2026] (Recording)

When I first started casing, I would hear a question and completely freeze. I had no idea where to start, what framework to use, or even what a “good” answer was supposed to sound like. I genuinely thought there was some secret code to cracking cases that everyone else seemed to understand except me. Over time, I realized casing isn’t about memorizing the perfect framework or magically knowing the answer. It’s about learning how to break down an unfamiliar problem, organize your thoughts, and work through it step by step. In this livestream, I’ll share the approach that helped casing finally click for me. We’ll talk through frameworks, how to actually answer different types of case questions, what to do when you feel stuck, and how to structure your thinking without sounding rehearsed. My goal is for you to leave feeling like casing is something you can learn—not some mysterious skill you either have or you don’t.

Great First MBA Interview Answer. Ready for Follow-Ups? Learn to be!

▶ Your first answer went well. Then the follow-ups started. And they didn’t stop. In many MBA interviews, interviewers drill far beyond your initial response. If you are prepared, this is where you shine. If you are not, this is often where an otherwise strong application quietly slips away. I have helped applicants succeed in even the most demanding interview formats. In this 30-minute live session, I will introduce and demonstrate one of the core techniques I use with clients, the Dual Lens Interview Prep method, a practical approach designed to help you prepare not just answers, but real interview conversations. 🚩Do not miss this event - you will not learn this technique anywhere else!🚩 ▶You will learn how to: ◆ Prepare for follow-up questions that dig beneath your initial response ◆ Step into the interviewer’s mindset to anticipate deeper probing ◆ Build a flexible story bank that adapts across questions and schools ◆ Practice effectively on your own using recorded responses and structured reflection ◆ Go multiple layers deep on a single story without sounding rehearsed or scripted ▶ What we’ll do live I will walk through an example of the Dual Lens method in action, showing how one core story can generate multiple rounds of natural, high-quality follow-ups. I will also show how to organize this practice using simple tools, how to evaluate your own responses, and how this method fits into the broader interview prep system I use with MBA admits each year. ✔ What you’ll leave with A clear, repeatable framework you can start using immediately, whether you are preparing solo, with friends, or alongside a coach. ▶ Register now to learn how to handle MBA interview follow-ups with confidence.

AI Safety 101: What Every Builder Needs to Know [8/11/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll be able to identify the safety risks that matter most when building AI-powered products and explain how to design around them with intention. We'll cover how to evaluate model outputs for harmful behavior, how to think about alignment at the application layer, and how to document safety decisions in ways that hold up to scrutiny. These are the frameworks practitioners actually use when shipping AI responsibly. Attending live means you can ask how these principles apply to what you're building right now, and hear how the coach thinks through real cases in real time. This coach works directly in the AI safety space and brings the kind of judgment that only comes from making these decisions on live products.

What AI Means for Your Consulting Career - From a BCG Partner [10/30/2026] (Recording)

Akin Oyedele spent years as a partner at BCG, and he's watched firsthand how AI is changing what junior consultants are asked to do, how staffing decisions get made, and what clients expect in half the time. This session isn't a forecast. He'll describe what's already shifted inside firms like his and what that means for the next few years of your career. In 45 minutes, expect concrete specifics: which skills are gaining value as AI absorbs more of the analytical grunt work, how that changes the path from analyst to partner, and where he thinks the biggest opportunities are for people entering now. Come with your own situation in mind. He'll speak to it directly rather than give a generic overview.

Nailing the McKinsey PEI [5/22/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to structure a Personal Experience Interview response that resonates with McKinsey evaluators, including how to select the right stories, frame leadership moments with the right level of specificity, and avoid the pacing mistakes that consistently undermine otherwise strong candidates. The focus will be on how McKinsey interviewers actually probe PEI stories and what they are listening for beneath the surface of your answer. Attending live means you can ask about your specific story or background and hear how I respond to the details of your situation, which a recording cannot replicate. I work with consulting candidates on PEI preparation regularly, and what I share here reflects the patterns I see across candidates who successfully navigate this round.

Targeting M7 Schools? What It Really Takes [5/20/2026] (Recording)

1YR FREE LELAND+ GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES ($119 VALUE). After this session, you'll know how to assess whether your profile is genuinely competitive for M7 schools and where the real gaps tend to appear. We'll cover how admissions committees at these programs actually differentiate candidates at the margin, what a strong post-MBA narrative looks like for the most common applicant profiles, and how to decide where to apply given your specific background and goals. Attending live means you can hear how experienced coaches thinks through cases like yours in real time, context a recording simply cannot replicate. These coaches work with M7 applicants daily and will share the patterns that separate candidates who get in from those who fall short at the final round.

Banking to Buy-Side: IB & Venture Playbook [5/18/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll understand how investment banking experience translates into a credible VC narrative and where most candidates lose the thread making that transition. We'll cover how to position deal experience for early-stage fund interviews, what VC firms actually look for in candidates coming from IB versus other paths, and how to think about sourcing as a differentiator when you have limited buy-side exposure. Attending live means you can bring your specific background and get a direct read on how it lands, which a recording cannot replicate. The coach works inside this industry and will share the patterns they see across candidates who successfully make this move, giving you a real look at how practitioners evaluate this transition.

What a Career in Consulting Actually Looks Like [5/7/2026] (Recording)

GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES. After this session, you'll have a clear picture of what consulting work actually demands day-to-day and what distinguishes candidates who break in from those who don't. We'll cover how Bain evaluates potential during the recruiting process, what the associate to partner trajectory looks like in practice, and where most candidates misread the role before they've even started. Attending live means you can bring your specific background or situation and get a direct read on how it maps to what firms are looking for right now. This coach comes from a background at Bain, and the patterns they share about what moves candidates forward reflect the kind of judgment that only comes from being on the other side of the table.

Turning a Non-Traditional Background Into a PE Offer: Retail Banking to PE [4/30/2026] (Recording)

If your background is non-traditional for PE, this session will show you exactly how to reframe that experience into a compelling PE narrative, how to identify the right funds to target given your profile, and how to position your deal exposure in a way that resonates with PE interviewers. Non-traditional candidates often lose ground in the screening phase, and this session addresses the specific signals that help you clear it. Attending live means you can ask how your particular background maps to this framework and hear a direct response, not a general one. The coach works with candidates navigating this exact transition regularly, and the patterns they share about what separates successful non-traditional hires are worth showing up to hear firsthand.

Law School Sprint Kickoff [8/3/2026] (Recording)

The path to law school is far less mysterious when you know what actually works. This kickoff session is for anyone beginning the law school application process and looking for a clear roadmap to success. You'll gain a high-level overview of the admissions journey, learn what separates standout applicants, and discover the biggest opportunities to strengthen your candidacy before you apply. Join live to hear from a panel of law school admissions experts who know what it takes to earn admission in today's competitive landscape. They'll share current admissions trends, common mistakes they see applicants make, and practical strategies you can use throughout your application journey. It's the perfect way to kick off the sprint with the insights and confidence you'll need for the sessions ahead.

MBA Goals Planning Exercise

A structured exercise for building MBA goals that connect logically and feel earned. Work through guidance on what makes goals strong, then complete fillable tables covering your short-term role, long-term vision, "aha" moment, MBA development areas, and supporting experiences. Ideal early in the application process, before you start drafting essays.

Haasome (ie. Awesome Haas) Essays

These winning Haas essays show a clear vision of the applicant's career, a plan for how to make the most of her time at Haas, and the self-awareness and personal growth that Haas values. Talking points for the "What Makes You Feel Alive When You're Doing It" video essay are also included.

GRE Issue Essay Template & Writing Guide

This guide provides a clear structure for writing high-scoring GRE Issue Essays. It includes step-by-step templates for the introduction, body paragraphs, counterarguments, and conclusion, along with useful academic phrases for building strong arguments. Students can use these templates to organize their ideas quickly and write structured essays under timed conditions.

Demo: Mastering the Technical Interview

This demonstration shows how in-depth we get with research for technical interviews. This specific example looks at product management as an example, but the skills displayed can be used for any industry.