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The Other 50%: The Mindset That Wins PE Interviews [9/24/2026] (Recording)

This livestream focuses on the often-overlooked mental side of private equity recruiting. Candidates spend significant time preparing technicals, deals, and behavioral questions, but how you manage pressure, confidence, rejection, and the importance you place on any single opportunity can have just as much impact on how you perform. We’ll cover practical frameworks for approaching recruiting with the right mindset, including how to want an opportunity without feeling like you need it, create optionality across recruiting processes, build confidence in what you uniquely bring to the table, reframe interview anxiety as useful energy, and develop a simple pre-interview routine to put yourself in the right state. We’ll also discuss how to separate what you can control from what you can’t, learn from rejection without letting it affect your confidence, and maintain perspective throughout a recruiting process that can often feel highly personal. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a more resilient approach to recruiting, practical techniques you can use before and during interviews, and a framework for performing with greater confidence regardless of the outcome.

Ask an HBS Grad Anything: R2 Timeline, & Standout Strategies [10/1/2026] (Recording)

Have burning questions about your MBA application strategy? Get direct, candid answers from an HBS graduate in a fast-paced, 30-minute AMA. Bring your questions on: Round 2: Fall timeline planning, test retakes, and application strategy. Top-Tier Admissions: What HBS and M7 programs look for during application review. No slides, no filler—just 30 minutes of live Q&A. Stick around at the end to learn how to lock in a 1:1 review before Round 2 deadlines!

What Actually Gets You Into Law School, From Admissions Experts [6/9/2026] (Recording)

Law school admissions can feel unpredictable, especially when applicants receive conflicting advice about what actually matters. This session is for prospective law students who want a clearer understanding of how competitive applicants are evaluated across academics, essays, resumes, and overall narrative fit. You’ll learn what admissions readers pay attention to most, the common weaknesses that hold strong candidates back, and how successful applicants position themselves throughout the process. Join live to hear perspectives from a panel of experienced law admissions experts who have worked closely with successful applicants across top programs. The discussion will follow a curated set of high-impact questions, offering structured insights and practical examples drawn from real admissions and coaching experience.

Crypto Intelligence [7/9/2026] (Recording)

Join a monthly conversation exploring the deepest questions shaping crypto, stablecoins, AI, governance, market structure, incentives, financial infrastructure, and the future of digital assets. This is not a news recap, trading discussion, or beginner session. Each month we explore a topic that deserves deeper examination, drawing from industry research, emerging trends, historical parallels, and open questions that even experienced operators continue to debate. Expect thoughtful discussion, contrarian perspectives, and ideas that challenge conventional wisdom. Designed for founders, investors, executives, builders, and anyone interested in understanding where crypto may be headed next.

How Your Application is Really Evaluated: An Exclusive MBA Admissions Officer Panel [6/30/2026] (Recording)

MBA applications are evaluated through a far more nuanced process than most applicants realize. This session is for candidates who want a clearer understanding of how admissions officers assess leadership, career trajectory, academics, essays, and overall fit across the application. You’ll learn what actually stands out in committee discussions, the common weaknesses that hold strong candidates back, and how successful applicants create a cohesive and credible narrative. Join live to hear perspectives from a panel of former MBA admissions officers who have reviewed applications at top business schools. The discussion will follow a curated set of high-impact questions, offering structured insights and candid examples drawn from real admissions evaluation experience.

From Overlooked to Indispensable: The Visibility Strategy for High Performers [7/10/2026] (Recording)

You're doing the work. You're getting results. And somehow, the wrong people are getting the credit, the promotions, and the rooms you should be in. In this 45-minute session, we go beyond "speak up more" and into the real psychology of why high performers become invisible — and what actually moves the needle. Drawing on behavioral science, enterprise leadership experience, and hard-won patterns from the field, you'll walk away with a concrete visibility framework and the self-awareness to know exactly where your gap is. This isn't soft. This is strategy.

Part 5: Use Your Network to Apply [8/1/2026] (Recording)

Are you tired of applying to 100 jobs and not hearing back? Maybe you’re nervous about reaching out to other people and talking about yourself. Perhaps you’ve heard about networking from a lot of people, but you’re skeptical about the way it can actually work for you. As a career coach, I have distilled the targeted networking approach of finding jobs into a five-step process, each of which I will guide you through. Every three weeks, we will address another piece of the puzzle through an interactive workshop. In Part 1, we reflected on what exactly you want out of your next job and why, and learned how to tell your story in an elevator pitch and rehearse it so you are comfortable sharing your story with others in as little as one minute. In Part 2, we learned how to find 5-10 organizations that you want to work at next, now that you know what you want to do next, and worked on figuring out what opportunities actually exist for you in the market, using LinkedIn, job boards, and internet search. In Part 3, we used your existing networks to find people who do the work you want to be doing and ask them for coffee chats so you can learn more about them, harnessing your curiosity and concerns to learn about what they’re doing, their workplaces, and how you can break into this organization or field. Our focus was on figuring out if a good fit exists and also creating a good connection and relationship with that person, not asking for a referral. In Part 4, we reviewed the results of creating new connections, and revisited your target organizations and network building process. We learned how to stay active on LinkedIn, through email, and industry events, and be patient with yourself and trust the process. In Part 5: Use Your Network to Apply, we will: - Use your network when you begin applying for things as good fit opportunities present themselves. - Keep your job search materials (resume/ CV, cover letter, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, etc.) up to date and tailored to reflect your evolving understanding of the market and your own priorities. By the end of the process, you will be fully prepared to use the targeted networking approach to find a job, and more importantly, you will be closer to a chosen job and career that helps you live a purposeful, fulfilling life. Each workshop will include exercises that we will work through together, and I will answer questions. While you can attend any workshop as a one-off, it can be very powerful to attend the entire five-workshop sequence. If you want more personalized support as you go through the job search process, sign up for 1-on-1 coaching sessions with me! This workshop is appropriate for: - Students and early-career professionals who are not sure how to get started with the internship or full-time job search - Mid-career professionals who are looking to pivot into another industry or find a job after a career gap - Anyone who wants to become more adept at networking and use it strategically

Ask Me Anything: The Personal Statement [8/7/2026] (Recording)

Join me, Chris, for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" session focused on crafting the perfect personal statement for your college applications. With a rich academic journey through UC Berkeley, NYU, and Harvard, and experience as a Creative Writing and Personal Statement Coach, I've helped over 60 students gain admission to their dream schools, including Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Brown. Whether you're just starting your application journey or refining your essays, this is your chance to get personalized advice on essays, editing, school selection, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your application shine—RSVP now to secure your spot!

Nail the PM Recruiter Screen: How to Tell Your Story and Get to the Next Round [9/18/2026] (Recording)

The recruiter screen can be one of the most important steps in the PM hiring process, but many candidates underestimate how much goes into getting through it. A strong resume may get you the conversation, but your ability to communicate your experience, motivation, and product instincts can determine whether you make it to the next round. This session is for aspiring and experienced PMs who want to make a stronger impression from the very first conversation. You’ll learn how to tell a compelling PM story, answer common recruiter questions, and avoid the mistakes that can quietly knock strong candidates out of the process. Join live to hear from a PM expert and current Senior Director of Product Marketing at Atlassian. The speaker will share practical strategies for navigating recruiter screens, positioning your experience, and communicating your strengths in a way that gets hiring teams excited to move you forward. Expect actionable guidance you can immediately apply to your next PM recruiter screen.

GMAT Quant: The Most Important Strategies for a 90th-Percentile Score [9/10/2026] (Recording)

In this livestream, I’ll share my recommended GMAT study schedule and teach some of the most important strategies for improving your performance on GMAT Quant. You’ll learn how to structure your preparation, what to prioritize at different stages, and how to use practice questions and full-length exams effectively. We’ll work through representative GMAT-style problems, focusing not just on getting the right answer, but on developing the decision-making skills that lead to better performance. You’ll learn how to recognize common question types, identify efficient solution methods, avoid common traps, and manage your time on difficult questions. By the end of the livestream, you should be able to: * Build a structured GMAT study plan based on your timeline and goals * Identify the Quant topics and skills you should prioritize * Recognize common GMAT Quant question types * Improve your pacing and time-management strategy * Use practice questions and mock exams more effectively * Understand how high-scoring test takers approach GMAT Quant I’ve been tutoring standardized tests for more than 20 years and earned a 760 on the GMAT. I received my MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and earned a master’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University. This session is appropriate for students at a range of score levels, whether you’re just beginning your GMAT preparation or looking to push an already solid Quant score higher.

How to Succeed in Dual-Degree Applications [Part 1 of 3] [10/6/2026] (Recording)

Thinking about a Master's x MBA dual degree but don't know where to start? This three-part livestream series pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to get in, straight from people who've done it at Stanford, Harvard, and MIT. Across three sessions, you'll hear real timelines, real tradeoffs, and real talk on what makes a dual degree application stand out. Week 1 (Oct. 5, 8PM EST) Introduction to Dual Degrees Week 2 (Oct. 13, 8PM EST) Dual Degree Application Experience and Walkthrough Week 3 (Oct. 21, 8PM EST) Dual Degree Application Insider Tips By the end, you'll walk away knowing whether a dual degree is right for you, how to manage two application cycles without losing your mind, and the insider tips from coaches who've successfully navigated the process.

Showing Leadership Potential in your MBA App w/ex-Stanford Admissions Director [6/17/2026] (Recording)

Next to academics, the most important criteria that schools evaluate in your MBA application is 'leadership potential'. What is it, and how is it evaluated? While each school may differ slightly, there are several key elements that are common across MBA admissions. My goal is to offer actionable tips and a structured framework to strengthen your application in this area. I draw on more than a decade managing admissions at Stanford GSB, as well as helping to develop the school's core leadership curriculum. Following the session, I will share a video link (in case you miss it) and a PDF summary document.

Mixtures and Weighted Averages with the Number Line Trick [9/3/2026] (Recording)

Come join this session to learn a very clearcut method for deciphering the most. complicated Mixture problems. I'll show you all the different variations of Mixture problems and how to tackle each type.

Build your AI Job Search Engine [6/9/2026] (Recording)

The event is a hands-on experience that teaches job seekers how to use AI tools and human relationship skills to land a job in today's market in a 30-minute live session. This event is progress-oriented, with lecture time, Q&A, and an interactive drills — much more tactical and hands on than standard free events.

Beyond the Prompt: Build Your AI Sales Command Center [10/8/2026] (Recording)

AI can do far more for sales teams than generate emails and write prompts. The biggest opportunity is building an AI-powered system that helps you prospect, research, personalize outreach, and move opportunities forward across your entire workflow. This session is for sales professionals who want to move beyond one-off AI use and build a more powerful, repeatable sales process. You’ll learn how to connect AI to your daily workflow, automate time-consuming tasks, and create a personalized AI sales command center. Join live to hear from an expert who works directly with sales professionals to integrate AI into their daily workflows. The speaker will share practical examples, strategies, and workflows you can adapt to your own sales process. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer blueprint for turning AI into a true sales advantage.

Relocating Under Pressure: How to Make a Big Move Without Making a Bad One [9/26/2026] (Recording)

Visa windows, offer deadlines, lease endings, family timelines... most international moves happen under pressure. This session gives you a decision framework for making a high-stakes relocation decision fast, without the regrets that come from letting your heart (or panic) rule your head. You'll learn: (1) how to separate the decisions that are actually urgent from the ones that just feel urgent; (2) a structured way to compare countries, offers, or paths when you can't have full information; (3) the most common (and expensive) mistakes people make when relocating under time pressure and the sequencing that avoids them. Based on real cases from professionals navigating cross-border transitions across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Stop Competing With Everyone Else. Start Mastering Your Own Mind [6/24/2026] (Recording)

Unlock the power of your mind and elevate your leadership skills in our upcoming event, "Stop Competing With Everyone Else. Start Mastering Your Own Mind." Join David, an experienced talent acquisition expert and strategist, as he guides you through the essential skills of decision-making, strategy, leadership development, and communication. With a rich background that includes roles at Meta, Intuit, and Andreessen Horowitz, David brings a wealth of knowledge in fostering growth and innovation. He is currently enhancing his expertise with a Masters in coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas and holds a certificate in People Analytics from The Wharton School. This session is designed for executives and leaders eager to refine their strategic thinking and communication prowess. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to leadership. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

The Reapplicant's Advantage: Turning Setback into Strategy. [7/22/2026] (Recording)

For many successful MBA graduates, rejection was not the end of the journey—it was the turning point. When approached with strategy, reflection, and renewed purpose, reapplying can transform a setback into a compelling statement of resilience, growth, and focus. Admissions committees respect candidates who demonstrate perseverance, self-awareness, and the ability to learn from experience—but only when that growth is clear, specific, and credible. This workshop will help you turn a “ding” into a competitive edge. You’ll learn how to conduct a clear-eyed assessment of your previous application, identify what may have held you back, highlight meaningful progress since your last submission, and approach the reapplicant essay with authenticity and impact. More than damage control, the reapplication process is an opportunity to show the admissions committee that you are stronger, more prepared, and more intentional than before. Done well, your reapplication can tell a sharper, more mature, and more persuasive story. By the end of this session, you will be able to: * Conduct a candid self-assessment to identify weaknesses in your previous application and opportunities for improvement. * Demonstrate tangible growth through professional achievements, academic progress, leadership development, and deeper extracurricular or community impact. * Refine your school strategy by aligning more precisely with programs where your fit, goals, and competitiveness are strongest. * Craft a powerful reapplicant essay that emphasizes resilience, growth, and renewed commitment—without sounding defensive or making excuses. * Strengthen recommendations and school engagement by securing enthusiastic advocates and building more authentic connections with your target programs.

MBA Essay Edit: Watch Me Transform an Underwhelming Draft [9/15/2026] (Recording)

Strong MBA essays are built through strategy and revision, not first drafts. In this live workshop, attendees will watch a real-time transformation of an underwhelming MBA essay into a far stronger and more compelling submission. Along the way, the session will unpack the strategic thinking behind each edit, illustrating how top applicants improve storytelling, structure, reflection, and differentiation throughout the drafting process.

Turn Your MBA Story Into Essays That Get You Interviews [10/9/2026] (Recording)

A strong MBA story isn't the same as an impressive resume: essays that land interviews usually connect one clear thread through your background rather than trying to prove ten different things at once. This session looks at how to find that thread and shape it into essays that actually sound like you, not a template pulled from a forum. Jessica came to admissions consulting from a background in writing and editing, and she pays attention to voice as much as content: the difference between an essay that reads as competent and one that reads as memorable. If your draft feels flat or overstuffed, this is a good chance to hear what's actually fixable.