Leland+ Content Library

Executive Systems for Life and Work: Applying CEO-Level Tools to Your Personal and Family Life

The best leaders don’t just run great companies—they run their lives with the same level of clarity, structure, and purpose. In this session, expert Leland coach Gwen T. will share how to apply executive-level systems and frameworks to your personal and family life to create more alignment, efficiency, and peace of mind. ​You’ll walk away with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to operate your life like a high-performing organization—without losing sight of what matters most.

How to Launch your SWE Career: Tips and Tricks for Landing Internships and Entry-Level Jobs

​Breaking into software engineering can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re competing for internships and entry-level roles at top tech companies. In this session, Leland coach Abhi V.—a software engineer at Amazon with experience mentoring aspiring developers—will share practical strategies to help you stand out in the recruiting process. ​You’ll learn how to strengthen your resume, build projects that showcase your skills, and prepare for technical interviews with confidence. Abhi will also cover tips for networking effectively, leveraging career fairs, and avoiding common mistakes that hold candidates back. Whether you’re a student applying to your first internships or a new grad targeting full-time SWE roles, this session will give you the insights and tools to kickstart your career in tech.

Behavioral Interview

STAR strategy + international context examples

8 Steps to Complete MBA App: 2) Key Stories/Strategic School Outreach

Applying to business school can feel overwhelming! You have dozens of moving pieces: essays, short answers, video content, resume, recommendations, outreach, research, and more. This workshop is the second of a structured 8-part MBA Identity Mapping series designed to take you from fragmented tasks to a clear plan of action. In this session, you will turn your experiences into structured story summaries and begin strategic outreach to students and alumni. These sessions walk you step by step through building one fully aligned MBA application. In every workshop, you will be assigned tasks to complete over the next two weeks, keeping you focused and accountable. By the end, you will have strong, authentic essays and a narrative that runs consistently through your resume, goals, recommendations, school strategy, and interviews. You are absolutely welcome to attend individual sessions if you only need focused help on a specific component(s) of your MBA application. Event 2 transforms your experiences into structured story material and begins meaningful school outreach: • Distill 10–20 high-impact stories from your Life Story Timeline using a structured framework. • Learn how to select stories that reveal leadership, growth, resilience, and character. • Apply tagging to identify recurring themes that will shape your positioning. • Begin outreach to current students and alumni. This is the phase where your raw experiences begin turning into usable material. You move from “I’ve done a lot” to “Here are the defining stories that show exactly who I am.” The MBA Identity Mapping process has guided 100+ applicants into every M7 program, all other top 20 U.S. programs, and leading international programs including INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, Esade, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, and more. Clients consistently describe it as transformative because it replaces scattered effort with forward momentum and strategic clarity. If you are ready to develop a compelling story bank and begin connecting with your target schools in a thoughtful, intentional way, this is your next step.

Other Careers in Finance Panel

Discover the range of career opportunities within and beyond private equity in this insightful panel discussion. Hear from professionals in investor relations, portfolio operations, fundraising, corporate development, and more as they share their career paths, daily responsibilities, and strategies for success. You’ll learn how to position yourself for these roles, the skills PE firms value most, and how to navigate your career in the broader private equity ecosystem. ​Meet your hosts: ​Nicolas D. - Former Equity Research Associate @ Jefferies ​Mariana A. - Current Sales & Trading Associate @ Morgan Stanley ​Devanshi M. - Corporate Finance Lead @ Nextdoor

Lumber Competition Case Interview Practice

Tackle a competitive lumber market case—analyze supply, pricing, and strategy to win the market share battle.

How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation

How to give your recommenders the tools, context, and strategy they need to advocate for you effectively.

A Powerful Example of a McKinsey Cover Letter

Craft a compelling cover letter for the Business Analyst position at McKinsey. Showcase your leadership and problem-solving skills to stand out and get noticed.

Columbia & Dartmouth Admit Example Resume: Media Corp Dev / Consulting

Review a successful MBA applicant's resume showcasing extensive experience in strategy, growth, and M&A within media and consulting firms.

HBS Awards and Honors Section – Example Entry

A sample submission of the HBS awards and honors section, showcasing how to highlight meaningful academic, professional, and leadership recognition with clarity and impact.

Private Equity and Investment Banking Resume Template

This template provides a helpful starting point for building a resume tailored to private equity and investment banking recruiting. It outlines recommended structure, section ordering, and content emphasis to help present experience clearly and professionally.

Wharton Recommendation Letter – Leadership and Analytical Impact

A strong endorsement highlighting the candidate’s people skills, technical depth, and sustained performance in high-stakes consulting environments.

Email and LinkedIn Networking Templates for Outreach

A set of customizable templates for warm introductions and cold outreach via email or LinkedIn, tailored for job searches, MBA networking, and career pivots.

Top 10 Deferred MBA Programs and Deadlines

Learn about specific nuances of the top MBA programs. Note: The deadlines in this video are from a prior application cycle.

Understanding Deferred MBA Application Components and Timeline

Learn how you should prioritize the main elements of the deferred MBA application.

How to Case and What to Expect

New to case interviews? We'll break down the format, what to expect, and how to prepare for your first consulting case.

Tips and Tricks for Investment Banking Interviews

A former Goldman Sachs associate shares how to prepare for key behavioral and technical questions, from conflict resolution to to valuation approaches.

MBA Round 1 Application Checklist and Timeline

A month-by-month guide covering every step of the Round 1 MBA application process—from goal-setting and test prep to essays, interviews, and final submission.