28,619Leland Reviews

My aunt Annette has been my go-to mentor all my life. She’s encouraged me to strive to fulfill my potential, and given me specific advice and guidance at milestone moments in my life, such as choosing a college, studying abroad, and landing my first job. I know that she always has by best interests in mind and can speak to me in way that pushes me to be my best.

Kylee is a great mentor to have in your corner. She is able to understand not only your needs but how to leverage your strengths in order to succeed in both professional and interpersonal settings. Principles I learned under Kylee's guidance help me accomplish tasks and inform decisions that have lead to personal and professional growth beyond my time working with her in a professional environment.

Tyler gave me advice on his experience with Fulbright and helped me with my Fulbright essays. He helped me edit based off of his own experiences, and also gave me advice on interview prep. He was so kind and gave me such good insight. I am super grateful to Tyler!

Ferdinand is an incredibly patient, thoughtful mentor and provides feedback with the utmost candor and tact. He has helped me navigate my career development thus far before, during, and after business school -- not to mention guiding me in refining my MBA application story to highlight the most interesting and unique aspects of my character and experiences. While I come from a consulting and now marketing background and have never dabbled in the word of finance, his coaching remains relevant, refreshing, and insightful nonetheless.

Ferdinand is not only an accomplished and talented individual, but also one of the most thoughtful people I know. He is a peer that I seek out for advice in my career and he always more than willing to make time and provide an informed and personalized point of view. I think he would be an excellent coach others to other navigating the challenges of early career decisions.

Doug’s professional coaching style is a rare and powerful combination of head and heart. Over the six years I’ve had the privilege of working with him, he’s been instrumental in shaping my personal and professional growth. Doug’s coaching is marked by keen insight, empathy, and a focus on action. He creates a sense of trust and safety, making it easy to be open and honest—something that has been essential for real growth. As an exceptional listener, he has a unique ability to ask thought-provoking questions that help you uncover your strengths and recognize your “superpowers.” He offers practical, actionable guidance that empowers you to tackle challenges head-on and confidently pursue your goals. One of the most impactful developments I’ve had under Doug’s mentorship is learning to transform data into a compelling story. This is one of his standout skills—not just something he’s mastered, but something he teaches with remarkable clarity. Under his guidance, I’ve honed the ability to take raw numbers and insights and turn them into narratives that inspire confidence and drive action. His approach has empowered me to lead with greater intention, balancing analytical precision with emotional intelligence—a combination that has been a true game-changer in my career. This has unlocked a new level of confidence I needed to expand my career scope. Doug’s ability to combine empathy, strategic thinking, and practical advice has left an indelible mark on me, and I’m confident he will bring the same transformative impact to anyone fortunate enough to work with him.

Melissa has been instrumental in both my professional and personal growth. Her open mindedness, ability to provide a different & honest perspective, challenge my way of thinking, and encourage development of actionable & attainable goals have aided me in my career development. Melissa is a beacon of calm insight & guidance in a world which can, at times, be hectic and confusing, and I'm grateful for the coaching I've received.

Khara's insight and guidance has been invaluable to my career and my daily practice. I cannot overstate the importance of working with a coach who has lived BigLaw both as an associate and professional staff. Khara's deep understanding of working relationships at all levels of law practice enables her to recognize issues I had never before considered, and she has the experience and skill set to effectively address them.

Definitely well worth your time. Ferdinand was super helpful to me as I thought about banking recruiting, firm selection, and even thinking though my longer-term career path.

I’ve interned with Ferdinand for almost half a year now. He has made every effort to promote my learning and teach me how to think like an investor and operator. He is always willing to share his insights from his various professional and educational experiences. Outside of a professional setting, Ferdinand has always been very personable and approachable. I would highly recommend his services and believe he's been crucial to my development.