Leland+ Content Library

The Reapplicant's Advantage: Turning Setback into Strategy. [6/15/2026] (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.

Breaking Into Product Management Panel

​Curious about how to land your first role in product management? Join us for the Breaking Into Product Management Panel, where Kevin A. (Ex-LinkedIn), Jess C. (Autodesk), and Christian S. (LinkedIn)—coaches with PM experience will share their unique paths into the field and the lessons they learned along the way. You’ll hear about different entry points, what hiring managers are really looking for, how to build relevant experience, and the skills that matter most. Whether you're a student, career switcher, or just starting out, this panel will give you tactical insights to help you take the next step toward a PM role.

How to Solve GRE Math Questions in Half the Time [5/5/2026] (Recording)

In this session, you'll learn how to identify question types faster and apply targeted shortcuts that cut time without sacrificing accuracy. The focus will be on three high-frequency GRE math areas where most test-takers lose unnecessary time: quantitative comparison traps, data interpretation setups, and plugging-in strategies for algebra problems. Attending live means you can describe the specific question types giving you trouble and get a direct answer calibrated to where you are in your prep, not a general response. The coach works with GRE students regularly and will be sharing the patterns that consistently separate efficient scorers from those who run out of time.

New Year, Strong Med School Application

A new year is the perfect time to reset your strategy and strengthen your medical school application. This session is designed to help you approach the med school admissions process with clarity, structure, and confidence. In this event, you’ll learn how to assess your current application profile, plan a smart timeline, and prioritize the elements that matter most—from coursework and testing to personal statements and extracurriculars. We’ll also cover common mistakes and how to position your experiences to tell a compelling story. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing for an upcoming cycle, you’ll leave with clear next steps and a stronger application plan.

What VCs Want: Thesis, Diligence, and Deal Flow Explained

Understanding how venture capitalists evaluate startups is essential for anyone looking to break into VC or strengthen their investing skill set. In this workshop, Kenny J.—an operator and investor with experience at Google Ventures, CapitalG, Honeywell M&A, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs—will break down how VCs develop investment theses, source and evaluate deals, and run diligence with rigor. Drawing on his background evaluating 25+ early-stage opportunities, supporting $400M in transactions, and helping an autonomous trucking startup raise capital and build financial discipline, Kenny will offer a structured, no-nonsense look at the frameworks, modeling expectations, and sourcing strategies that matter most in venture.

September Surge Series - Get Clarity (Part 1)

The “September Surge” is when hiring heats up, and I'm here to help you land your next role faster—with less stress and more confidence. Join my 4-part webinar series on Leland to unlock proven frameworks, actionable strategies, and a live demo of a leading job search app—trusted by high-achievers worldwide. Get Clarity on What You Want Description: Kick off your job search with purpose. Learn how to define your career vision, identify your strengths, and set clear, motivating goals. We’ll share proven frameworks for self-assessment and values alignment—so you can focus your job search and feel confident about your direction.

September Surge - Start Your Search (Part 4)

The “September Surge” is when hiring heats up, and I'm here to help you land your next role faster—with less stress and more confidence. Join my 4-part webinar series on Leland to unlock proven frameworks, actionable strategies, and a live demo of a leading job search app—trusted by high-achievers worldwide. Event Description: Execute & Track Your Job Search Description: Learn how to execute your job search at scale: track every activity, manage networking and follow-ups, and use ai automation to save time. See how modern job search apps can support you with real-time dashboards, reminders, and recruiter-led outreach to maximize your results.

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.

Military to MBA

Transitioning from the military to business school can feel like stepping into a completely new world—but with the right strategy, your service can become your strongest differentiator. In this workshop, Wyatt F.—a Wharton MBA, U.S. Army veteran, private equity operator, and cofounder of the 7-figure company Sitreps2Steercos—will walk you through how to turn your military experience into a compelling MBA application story. ​Having helped hundreds of veterans gain admission to top programs like Wharton, Chicago Booth, Duke, McCombs, and Yale SOM, Wyatt will share tactical advice on essay strategy, resume translation, and interview prep. Whether you’re just beginning your transition or finalizing your applications, this session will help you craft your narrative, highlight your leadership, and approach the MBA process with confidence.

Supplemental Essays and Law School Admissions: Which Ones Should You Write?

When it comes to law school admissions, supplemental essays can make or break your application—but how do you know which ones are worth writing? In this workshop, Liz C.—a law school admissions expert with nearly a decade of experience, including eight years at the University of Houston Law Center—will break down the most common supplemental essays and how to approach them strategically. ​Drawing on her experience reading thousands of applications, Liz will share insider advice on optional essays, diversity statements, and addenda—helping you decide when to write, what to include, and how to make each piece count. Whether you’re applying to T-14 programs or regional schools, you’ll leave this session knowing how to tailor your essays to stand out authentically.

ClearAdmit x Leland: Nail Your MBA Interviews

​The MBA interview is one of the most important steps in the admissions process—your chance to move beyond the application and show schools who you really are. In this session, expert coaches Faisal K. (Admissions @ Chicago Booth), Charlotte W. (Stanford GSB), and Abdi S. (Harvard Business School) explain what top programs are evaluating, how to approach common interview formats, and strategies to highlight your unique story with confidence and clarity. ​We’ll also cover proven techniques to structure your answers, demonstrate leadership and impact, and avoid the common mistakes that hold applicants back. Whether you’re preparing for your very first interview or fine-tuning your final rounds, this session will give you the insights and preparation tools you need to stand out.

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!

How to Prepare and Standout for PE Interviews

Breaking into private equity is competitive, and strong technical skills alone won’t separate you from the pack. This session is for candidates preparing for PE interviews who want to understand what actually stands out in the room—and the subtle mistakes that can quietly weaken your candidacy. You’ll learn how to position your deal experience with clarity, master the nuances of case studies and LBO discussions, and communicate investor judgment in a way that reflects how firms truly evaluate talent. Join live to ask your specific questions about headhunters, modeling tests, or navigating on-cycle and off-cycle processes, and get real-time feedback grounded in 20+ years as a principal and investor. The speaker works 1:1 with candidates and will share the patterns they see across successful applicants and what they personally look for when evaluating hires. If you’re serious about breaking into PE, this is a conversation worth being in live.

Leveraging AI for MBA Applications (while also not cheating)

How can you make the most of GenAI tools to leave no stone unturned in your MBA process? What are the right and wrong ways to be leveraging AI as you build out your applications? I'll help you lower your anxiety around this topic, and help you use AI to complement your thinking on other critical questions like: - "How do I know what programs are the best fit for me?" - "How do I even go about researching my target programs?" - "How can I use it to level up my writing? What pitfalls do I need to avoid?” - "How can I map out my timeline for applying to MBAs?" - "How can I use AI to complement my live interview prep? - "How can I be sure my AI-based research is accurate?" The idea behind this session is twofold: 1) lending you tactical tips to raise the quality of your MBA applications in a world of limited time. (2) helping you think in ways that go beyond the specific questions we cover, so that you can generate plenty questions of your own. As someone who advises people on everyday-life-AI and has also worked with a handful of startup CEOs and investors on layered, complex research requiring heavy AI use, I'll help you make the most of our latest tech without compromising the integrity of your applications. I hope you leave feeling this whole MBA project is something doable, with a few AI-powered arrows in your quiver that can simplify your life as you get there. If you’re interested in 1:1 coaching, you can always drop me a line through my Leland profile. See you soon.

Non-US Elite MBA Pathways: IMD, SDA Bocconi & HEC Paris

This session moves beyond school rankings to give you the strategic framework for building a powerful European career. Join cross-cultural career coach Caolan Hunter (ex-On, Ogilvy) to learn how to integrate your career, education, and long-term life goals into a coherent international strategy. We will explore the specific pathways offered by three of Europe's most influential business schools: IMD, SDA Bocconi, and HEC Paris. By the end of this session, you will understand the unique strengths of these European powerhouses and leave with a strategic shortlist of MBA targets aligned with visa reality, your career goals, and your personal leadership style. Learning Objectives: What You Will Learn 1. The European MBA Power Centers: Discover how IMD, SDA Bocconi, and HEC Paris function as distinct hubs of influence and talent, each with a unique philosophy and network. 2. Decoding European Work & Visa Realities: Get a clear-eyed view of the post-MBA landscape in Switzerland, Italy, and France. We'll analyze post-study work rights, the practicalities of corporate hiring for non-EU nationals, and pathways to long-term residency in each country. 3. Strategic Career Positioning for Europe: Understand how hiring logic for top roles in Europe differs from the US. We'll explore how IMD's focus on executive leadership, Bocconi's dominance in luxury and finance, and HEC's pipeline into continental consulting and strategy can shape your career. Key Outcomes: What You Will Walk Away With 1. A New European Map: You'll see IMD, SDA Bocconi, and HEC Paris not just as top schools, but as distinct platforms for launching specific and ambitious European career trajectories. 2. Visa & Employability Clarity: You'll be able to confidently navigate the nuances of the Swiss, Italian, and French post-MBA work environments, aligning your choice with your passport and life goals. 3. A Personal Viable Pathway Map: You will leave with the tools to build a personal map connecting your background and ambitions to the right program, industry, and country. 4. Unmatched Access Insights: You'll understand why the intimate, senior cohort at IMD, the industry-specific ecosystem at Bocconi, and the elite Grande École network of HEC can provide unparalleled access that larger programs cannot replicate.

How to excel in your first 6 months

Are you a new software engineer eager to make a strong impression in your first six months? Join me, Lance, for an insightful session tailored to help you excel in your role. As an Engineering Manager at Lucid Software, I've guided numerous engineers to achieve their career goals. My approach focuses on setting clear goals and ensuring consistent progress, no matter how ambitious your goals may be. With a background in Computer Science from Brigham Young University and extensive experience managing teams of 10-15 engineers, I am passionate about helping you navigate the early stages of your software engineering career. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to accelerate your growth and set yourself up for success.

GRE Quant: Time-Saving Strategies

Struggling to finish GRE Quant sections on time—even when you know the math? This session is designed to help you work smarter, not harder. In this workshop, we’ll break down proven time-saving strategies for the GRE Quant section, including how to recognize common question patterns, avoid unnecessary calculations, and make faster, more strategic decisions under pressure. You’ll learn when to estimate vs. calculate, how to spot traps, and how top scorers manage pacing without sacrificing accuracy. Whether you’re aiming to boost your score, break through a plateau, or simply feel more confident on test day, this session will give you practical tools to improve speed, efficiency, and overall performance on GRE Quant.

Building real world products with genAI

The AI landscape is evolving faster than most teams—and candidates—can keep up. In this session, a panel of experienced AI product leaders will share candid insights on what’s actually working, where organizations are going wrong, and how product managers can position themselves to build meaningful, defensible value in an AI-first world. After quick intros and opening remarks on the biggest mistakes they’re seeing in AI today, panelists will respond to a mix of curated questions and live audience Q&A. You’ll walk away with clearer frameworks for evaluating AI opportunities, stronger language to articulate your value, and a practical understanding of how companies are approaching AI product work in 2025.

Demystifying GMAT Combinatorics (Combinations and Permutations)

Struggling with combinations and permutations? You’re not alone. Combinatorics is one of the trickiest parts of the GMAT Quant section—where even small missteps can cost big points. ​In this session, Josh B., a 15-year Manhattan Prep veteran and GMAT coach who’s helped over 1,000 students succeed, will break down combinations, permutations, and the logic behind counting problems in a way that actually makes sense. You’ll learn how to approach these questions intuitively, avoid common traps, and move faster without sacrificing accuracy. ​Whether you’re just starting GMAT prep or aiming for a top score, you’ll leave this session with clear frameworks, problem-solving techniques, and renewed confidence heading into test day.

Automate Prospect Research and Personalization with Claude Agents [6/13/2026] (Recording)

Stop manual Googling. This session walks you through using Claude browser agents to research prospects, extract key signals, and generate personalized first-touch messages at scale. Leave with a working prospect research + personalization workflow you can run this week. Agenda: • 10 min: The agentic research framework — what signals matter and how to extract them automatically • 25 min: Build-along — set up a Claude agent workflow for prospect research and first-touch personalization • 10 min: DFY qualification and CTA Who this is for: Service firm founders doing manual prospect research or relying on generic templates with low response rates. CTA: Book a System Builder call to have this workflow built and integrated into your outbound stack in 2 weeks.