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Working Effectively with Your Supervisor
Master the art of managing up, ensuring clear communication, and securing the guidance you need to thrive on your project.
Sample Written Communications to Supervisor
See real examples of effective emails for status updates, feedback requests, and tough conversations to manage your supervisor’s expectations.
Intro to Professional Development and Growth
Learn how to move past the ambiguity of performance reviews and take ownership of your long-term skill development and growth trajectory.
Understanding the Formal PD Cycle
Decipher the annual review process, from goal-setting to calibration, to strategically position yourself for promotion and recognition.
Finding Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies
Learn the distinction between these critical relationships and develop a strategy for building a network that advocates for your advancement.
Five-Step Motion for Effective PD Chats
Use this simple framework to prepare for performance discussions, articulate your value, and steer the conversation toward your desired outcomes.
Personal Capacity and Stretch
Learn how to accurately gauge your workload limits and push for growth without crossing the line into chronic burnout.
Stress Management
Get practical, actionable strategies used by top-tier consultants to proactively manage project pressures and maintain mental resilience.
Long-Term Career Paths
Explore the diverse range of successful post-consulting exit opportunities and begin planning your next career transition.
Management Consulting Thriving Plan
Use this comprehensive framework to combine everything you’ve learned into a personalized, actionable strategy for long-term career success.
Double Your Learnings from Each Case
If you're not reviewing your cases, you're losing out on half of your learning! Use these tips to get the most out of mock case interviews.
Building a Technical Skills for Non-Technical PMs
A practical guide for non-technical Product Managers to build technical fluency and lead confidently in tech-driven teams.
DDS Admissions: Ask Me Anything with Admissions Directors
Join us for an exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session with Ellen W. & Rachael K, seasoned experts in dental school admissions! With decades of DDS admissions experience between them, they can't wait to field the basic inquiries to most strategic interview & selection tactics. Let them empower you! This is your chance to get personalized advice on acing your interviews and crafting a standout application. Ellen & Rachael are passionate about helping you achieve your dreams and they are ready to share their joint expertise with you. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot and gain invaluable insights into the dental school admissions process!
Nail the Consulting Case Interview
Cracking the consulting case interview is one of the biggest challenges in landing an offer at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG—but with the right strategy and mindset, you can stand out from the competition. In this panel, expert Leland coaches Casey L. (BCG consultant, Andrew H. (Associate Partner @ Bain), and Alan W. (former McKinsey Engagement Manager) will share insider insights from both sides of the interview table. You’ll learn what top firms are really testing for, how to structure your approach, and how to deliver confident, polished answers under pressure.
APM Success Stories
Associate Product Manager (APM) programs have become one of the most sought-after pathways into tech, offering early-career professionals a structured way to break into product management. But what does it really take to land one of these coveted roles—and succeed once you’re in? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from Alec S. and Jess C., coaches who have navigated the competitive APM recruiting process and built impactful careers in product management. Panelists will share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and strategies that helped them stand out in applications and interviews. Whether you’re just starting to explore PM careers or actively applying to APM programs this year, this session will give you practical insights and inspiration to chart your own path to success.
AI and Your MBA Application Do's and Don'ts for Interview Practice
Ready to leverage AI tools to elevate your MBA interview preparation but want to ensure you're doing it strategically and authentically? Join me, M, for a practical and actionable session designed to help MBA applicants use AI as a powerful practice partner while maintaining genuine responses and natural delivery. This session will show you how to integrate AI into your interview prep routine to simulate real interview scenarios, generate tailored questions, and receive instant, impactful feedback. Learn how to craft prompts that help you practice behavioral and school-specific questions, refine your storytelling, and analyze your responses. We’ll discuss how to use AI for mock interviews and avoid common pitfalls that can make your responses sound robotic or inauthentic. We’ll also cover ethical considerations, best practices, and how to blend AI support with real-world input for maximum value.
AI and Your MBA Application: Do’s and Don’ts for School Research
Thinking about using AI tools to streamline your MBA school research and networking strategy, and want to do so efficiently and ethically? Join me, M, for a practical and candid session designed to help MBA applicants use AI as a powerful tool for uncovering insights, identifying fit, and guiding meaningful outreach, all while staying focused on authenticity and personal reflection. This session will show you how to integrate AI into your research process, without relying on generic outputs or missing key personal connections. Learn how to craft strategic prompts that help you dig deeper into program offerings, find school culture and values that align with your own, and uncover talking points for essays, interviews, and outreach. I’ll share examples of weak vs. strong AI prompts and how to adapt AI outputs into meaningful, human communication.
Craft Winning Cover Letters & Resumes for PE: How to Tell a Deal Story
In private equity recruiting, your deal experience is your story—and how you tell it can make or break your candidacy. In this workshop, James W.—a Wharton MBA with experience as an M&A attorney at Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss, an investment banker at Guggenheim Securities, and a private equity operator at GenNx360—will walk you through how to craft resumes and cover letters that showcase your deal experience with clarity and impact. Having sat on every side of the table, James will share what recruiters and hiring managers actually look for, how to structure your deal descriptions, and how to highlight the strategic thinking behind your work. Whether you’re recruiting for your first on-cycle role or positioning yourself for a post-MBA move, this session will give you the insider perspective and tools to stand out in the competitive PE hiring process.
Network Your Way
An overview of how to leverage networking to achieve your professional and personal goals.
Wharton TBD Example Pitch 3 - 2024
This is an example of a successful Wharton TBD pitch from 2024
