Leland+ Content Library

How to Audit Your Own Job for Automation Opportunities

After this session, you will know how to systematically scan your current role and identify which tasks are realistic candidates for AI automation. We will cover how to map repetitive workflows, evaluate which tools are actually suited to replace or assist them, and build a simple audit framework you can apply the same week.

The Sleep Playbook

Learn practical ways to improve your sleep and reclaim your calm, energy and peak performance ----------------------- I'm a French-American mom of three boys, product leader, and someone who learned the hard way that taking care of yourself is not optional. The truth is, sleep is the foundation of everything else. This playbook shares what I have learned - from my own experience, and from some of the world's leading sleep scientists. It is practical, grounded, and built for real life.

How we broke into MBB: Ask Us Anything

Breaking into MBB can feel opaque—especially when you’re trying to understand what actually makes candidates stand out beyond strong resumes and case prep. This session is for students and professionals targeting consulting roles who want a clear, firsthand view of how successful candidates navigate the process. You’ll learn how to position your background for MBB, what actually mattered in our interviews, and the decisions we made early that set us up to succeed.

Land Your Job or Study in ... France

France is not just Paris, luxury brands, and Grandes Écoles. It is Europe's second largest economy, home to 5,500 companies operating in the US alone, and one of the world's top destinations for AI investment. For non-EU graduates and young to mid-career professionals who take it seriously, France offers a career path that is both internationally prestigious and genuinely accessible. The question everyone asks first is the language. It is a fair question and this session answers it honestly: where English is enough, where French matters, and at what point in a career it becomes a real differentiator. We cover the study path and the direct job path side by side: visa options, grandes écoles versus public universities, living costs in Paris and beyond, workplace culture, and what makes a French employer say yes to an international candidate. Two real cases show how people with no European background made it work. France rewards those who understand the culture before they apply. This Thursday, we get into the details. New episodes in this series cover a different European country every Thursday.

How to Build a Resume That Gets Interviews

"The bullet point framework completely changed how I write my resume!" Writing a resume isn’t just about listing responsibilities. It’s about telling a clear story of impact. During this 45-minute resume workshop, I share practical, real-world strategies for turning everyday experience into compelling, results-driven resumes. Drawing from my experience at Google and supporting 1,300+ professionals with resume writing, I break down proven frameworks like the XYZ formula (Accomplished X by doing Y, resulting in Z) and show how to transform generic statements into powerful career narratives. This session walks through how to write stronger bullet points, avoid common resume mistakes, and follow the 3 pillars of tailoring your resume to the job description so it actually gets noticed. Attendees also see live examples of how AI tools can help rewrite experience, identify key skills from job postings, and structure resumes more strategically. This workshop is designed for students and professionals who want to present their experience with clarity, highlight measurable impact, and position themselves competitively in today’s job market. Across universities and organizations, it has become one of my most requested sessions, with many attendees saying the frameworks and examples immediately changed how they approach resume writing.

5 AI productivity tips that save me hours each week [4/2/2026] (Recording)

This session walks through five specific AI tips that reduce repetitive, time-consuming work across writing, research, and task management, with enough detail that you can adapt them to your own role that week. You'll see the thinking and logic behind each one, where most people set them up incorrectly, and how to sequence them so they compound rather than add friction. Join like to ask about how a specific workflow might apply to your job function or tool stack. I use these systems in my own work every day and am sharing the versions that actually stuck, not a curated highlight reel.

Session 2 Recording

Session 2 from Mar26 Software Engineering bootcamp

Product Case Interview Prep: “What’s Your Favorite Product?”

“What’s Your Favorite Product?” Description: “Tell me about your favorite product” sounds simple, but in PM interviews it’s often a test of how clearly you think about users, tradeoffs, and product decisions. This session is for candidates preparing for product management interviews who want a stronger, more structured way to approach this common question. You’ll learn how to break down a product through a PM lens, communicate user insight and product judgment, and structure an answer that shows how you think rather than just what you like.

Frameworking Mindset Shifts: How to Solve Any Case Prompt

After this session, you will have a repeatable mental framework for approaching any case prompt, regardless of industry or format. We will cover how to identify the core question beneath a prompt, how to structure your thinking before you speak, and how to shift your mindset from solving to synthesizing the way strong candidates consistently do.

Cool, Calm, and Laser-Focused: Tame Exam Anxiety

Exam performance isn’t just about preparation—it’s about managing pressure in the moment. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies to control anxiety, sharpen focus, and stay composed before and during high-stakes exams. We’ll cover simple mental frameworks and routines you can implement immediately to improve clarity and confidence under time pressure. Whether you’re preparing for the GRE, GMAT, or another major test, you’ll leave with tools to perform at your best when it counts.

Home for Ambition #1: Staying Ahead in a Changing World [3/18/2026] (Recording)

In this first episode of Home for Ambition, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions facing ambitious people right now: what’s actually changing in the world of work, learning, and opportunity, and what should you do about it? We’ll unpack where AI is truly creating leverage, which skills are becoming more valuable, what people are wasting too much time on, and how to stay ahead as the rules keep shifting. — Home for Ambition is a show from Leland for ambitious people trying to stay ahead as work, learning, and opportunity get rewritten. Each episode tackles a few important questions shaping careers, education, AI, and the future of opportunity, then breaks down what’s changing, what’s overhyped, what matters, and what to do about it.

Save $100k+ vs US: Europe Master's with Fulbright Funding- Application

Top-ranked European institutions offer world-class master's degrees that save Americans $93,000 to $161,000 compared to equivalent-ranked US graduate programs. I understand this journey firsthand: I was a Fulbright scholar myself. What unites successful recipients? They discovered that Americans have significantly higher Fulbright acceptance rates than any other prestigious international scholarship, and with good strategy, your chances are quite high. European universities combine academic excellence with financial accessibility. Hundreds of top-ranked institutions offer English-taught master's programs with clear pathways to meaningful careers. The financial impact is transformative: saving $100,000+ on graduate education is equivalent to having more than $1,000 per month in additional disposable income for the next 10 years. You gain not just a degree, but entry into one of the most prestigious international networks while making significant international experience. With post-study work visas up to 36 months, European employers increasingly recruit international master's graduates, creating unprecedented opportunities for ambitious graduates. Now is the time to act: preparation work for the 2027-2028 Fulbright cycle begins in February 2026, applications open in April, and most students face campus pre-selection deadlines in August before the October national deadline. Join me for this free event where we cover strategic country selection, application components, timeline preparation, post-graduation employment pathways, and real cost comparisons with equivalent-ranked US programs. What if this high-quality, fully-funded path to advanced education and a European career is exactly your calling?

Top 50 Medical School Interview Questions

This is a list of 50 questions that are commonly seen in Medical School interviews.

Advanced Problem Solving Tips & Tricks

Move beyond the "Profitability Framework" into industry-specific and capability-oriented problem-solving. This lesson covers advanced quant shortcuts for rapid mental estimation and introduces "Modular Frameworks" that allow you to adapt to unconventional cases. We’ll teach you how to think like an industry expert on the fly, whether the case is about private equity due diligence or a digital transformation.

MBA Interview Series: Wharton Team Based Discussion

Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion is unlike any other MBA interview—and succeeding requires a distinct approach. This session is designed to help you understand the format and stand out in a collaborative, high-pressure setting. You’ll learn how to contribute thoughtfully, lead without dominating, and communicate your ideas clearly while elevating the group. We’ll also cover what Wharton evaluators look for and common mistakes candidates make. Whether you’re preparing for your first TBD or refining your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies to perform with confidence.

How to Land a Job in AI

Curious how to break into the fast-growing world of Artificial Intelligence? Whether you’re coming from a technical background, transitioning from another industry, or just starting to explore AI-related roles, this session will give you a clear roadmap to get there. In this workshop, we’ll cover what it really takes to land a job in AI—from identifying the right roles and building in-demand skills to positioning your resume, projects, and experience to stand out. You’ll learn how hiring teams evaluate candidates, how to showcase your technical and non-technical strengths, and how to avoid common pitfalls when breaking into the field. Whether you’re aiming for roles in machine learning, data science, product, research, or applied AI, this session will equip you with practical insights and actionable strategies to help you compete—and succeed—in today’s AI job market.

Prompt Engineering 101

Prompt engineering is a key skill for working effectively with AI tools—and knowing how to craft the right prompts can unlock better results. This session is designed to introduce strategies for creating clear, effective prompts and understanding how AI interprets instructions. You’ll learn techniques to guide AI outputs, avoid common pitfalls, and get more accurate, useful responses. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI tools or looking to level up your prompts, you’ll leave with practical tips you can use immediately.

Creating a Standout PM Candidacy

Breaking into product management or leveling up as a PM requires more than checking boxes. In this panel, experienced product leaders will share what actually differentiates strong PM candidates in today’s competitive hiring market. You’ll hear practical insights on how to position your background, demonstrate product thinking, and stand out across resumes, interviews, and networking. Whether you’re pivoting into PM or refining your approach, this session will help you understand where to focus your effort and how to build a compelling, end-to-end PM candidacy.

Product Design Challenges

Use these challenges to sharpen your product execution skills.

How to Network (Without Feeling Sleazy)

How to network by targeting the right people, keeping outreach simple, and building genuine connections