Leland+ Content Library

Oxford Personal Statement Example

A deep dive into an impactful Oxford personal statement. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that showcases your personal experiences and analytical skills.

Stanford GSB Essay: What Matters Most (Deferred)

An in-depth look at a compelling "What matters most to you, and why?" essay that helped a deferred candidate get into Stanford GSB.

BYU Activities Example Essay - Piano

An essay responding to BYU application prompt about extracurricular activities, detailing a long-term commitment to piano and the lessons it taught about perseverance.

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.

Meet, Greet, Repeat. Networking Skills to Build Real Connections in Tech

Networking in tech is about more than just collecting LinkedIn connections—it’s about building genuine relationships that open doors. In this session, expert Leland coach and Netflix Senior Software Engineer Michelle B. will break down how to network with authenticity, confidence, and purpose in the fast-moving world of tech. ​You’ll learn how to make a strong first impression, turn casual conversations into real opportunities, and follow up effectively without feeling transactional. By the end, you’ll have practical strategies to expand your network, strengthen your personal brand, and build connections that actually move your career forward.

Top 5 Tips for Your Law School Apps by Indrani, Former SLS Admissions Officer! [6/8/2026] (Recording)

Join Indrani, former Associate Director of Admissions at Stanford Law School, as she goes over her top 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward as you apply to law school! A great law school application requires research, authenticity and hard work, and Indrani will help you strategize. She will go over the importance of the LSAT, putting together a thoughtful school list, who should submit letters of recommendation, how to go about writing your essays and the optimal timeline for getting it all done! The session will end with ample time for questions and answers.

Always Busy, Never Done? The Hidden Workload That's Draining Your Energy

Always Busy, Never Done: The Hidden Work That's Draining Your Energy Ever end a day completely drained, but can't point to what you actually got done? You're not alone, and it's very easy to fall into this cycle. This topic is one of several to help you understand what's really getting in the way of your performance, energy, and focus. In this session, we're breaking down one of the biggest hidden drains on your energy, and the invisible workload most people never account for. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's actually happening in your day and how you can start changing it. This is for you if: You feel busy but never getting enough done You're early in your career and want to build strong habits now You're mid-career and something just feels off You're in a transition period and trying to find your footing

Mastering Communication for Koreans: Becoming a Global Communicator

Learn how Korean professionals can communicate with confidence in global environments. In this session, we’ll show you how to overcome language barriers, adapt to different cultural expectations, and present yourself clearly in international meetings, interviews, and cross-border teamwork. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately to improve clarity, influence, and communication impact in any global setting. Whether you're looking to enhance your presentation skills, understand nonverbal cues, or learn how to persuade and influence in diverse settings, this session is for you. I'm Caolan, your guide for this journey. With a rich background in leading international teams, I've helped countless professionals speak with precision, presence, and authority. I specialize in coaching leaders to thrive across cultures, blending practical techniques with a deep understanding of what makes people listen, remember, and act. Join us to transform your communication skills and turn everyday presentations into opportunities to influence.

How to Lead the Room with Executive Presence

Executive presence is one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in leadership conversations. You've probably heard it. You may have even been told you need more of it. But here's the problem: most people can't tell you what it actually means. It's not charisma. It's not being the loudest person in the room. It's not even being the most polished. Executive presence is the ability to make people feel — in your presence — that things are under control, that someone capable is leading, and that their time and attention is being respected. It's a signal. And like any signal, it can be developed, sharpened, and directed. This guide is built around three pillars that I've seen transform how executives show up: Clarity, Credibility, and Confidence. They're related — and yes, they overlap. But they each do distinct work, and understanding the difference matters.

What to Know About the Kellogg Interview [5/5/2026] (Recording)

The Kellogg interview is a critical part of your application and evaluates far more than your resume. This session is for applicants preparing for Kellogg who want to understand how to stand out in a behavioral, resume-driven interview format. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, highlight leadership and collaboration effectively, and prepare for the specific questions and traits Kellogg interviewers focus on. Join live to hear how an experienced MBA admissions coach prepares candidates for the Kellogg interview and the patterns they see across successful applicants. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about your own preparation and get real-time guidance typically shared in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Five Real Cases: Americans Landing Jobs in Europe

I have been talking about working abroad in general terms. Now it is time to share the success. I have placed many clients in jobs across Europe, and I want to show you exactly how this works. In this session, I will present five real cases: the application strategies we used, the interview processes they went through, the offers they received, and how we handled work permits, visas, and relocation. These are not hypothetical scenarios. These are actual people who now work in Europe. I am very proud of these clients. Their success contributed to my winning the 2026 Top Coach Award in the Career and Leadership section on Leland. Each case demonstrates something different: different industries, different countries, different career stages. You will see what worked, what did not work, and what made the difference between an application that went nowhere and an offer that changed someone's life.

Build Your Personal Budget with Claude

​SESSION GUIDE: https://www.lelandcourses.com/ai-builder/personal-budget-build/ Most personal budgets die by February. You build a beautiful spreadsheet in January, miss a week of updates, and never open it again. The numbers stop matching reality, and the plan stops working. ​In this exclusive AI Builder session, Ben Lazaroff will walk you step by step through building a personal budget powered by Claude. By the end of the hour you'll have a working AI that tracks where your money goes, flags when you're drifting, and tells you in plain English whether you can swing that flight home this summer. ​But the budget is just the on-ramp. The real takeaway is the playbook: how to hand any messy, recurring part of your life over to AI. First a budget. Next a meal planner, a job search tracker, a CFO for your side hustle. Same skill, different shape. ​Ben has spent his career thinking about how money moves: private equity at Bain, economic development policy at the Chicago Mayor's Office. Same rigor, much smaller balance sheet. ​You'll be building alongside him in real time. No demo, no notes for later. You'll leave with a finished budget and a clearer sense of what else you could build next.

How To Write Outstanding Law School Application Essays

Your law school application essays are arguably the most important aspect of your law school applications. To have the best outcomes and plenty of options at the end of the process, you need to craft compelling essays with solid narratives that paint a picture beyond your numbers. We will talk about different essay prompts and how best to tackle them, why it makes sense to have two 'main' essays instead of just one, how to handle optional essays and the dreaded 'why' essays.

Richard B. Fisher Scholarship - Example Application Essays

A successful essay for the RBF scholarship featuring a stock pitch for Walmart alongside a personal essay on founding and managing an Ivy Insiders branch.

Tips for Your Consulting Resume

Learn how to craft a consulting resume that gets past the screeners and lands you an interview. We'll break down what recruiters are looking for.

EcoSmart Practice Case Interview: Profitability & Break-Even Analysis

Walk through a full financial case assessing whether an eco-friendly detergent line will turn a profit—ideal for practice in CPG and sustainability cases.

Intro to MBA Application Interviews + Interview Odds

So you got an interview invite. Now what? Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what your chances of acceptance are after the interview.

Inside the Grad Admissions Office from ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee Member

An ex-Stanford Graduate Admissions Committee member reveals the unwritten rules of application review. Learn exactly what adcoms discuss and look for in a candidate.

How to Automate Recurring Work in Cowork

Claude Cowork is an Anthropic tool available in the Claude Desktop app that can access your full computer and help you to automate your tasks.