28,858Leland Reviews

Anjali is a coach who creates a space of deep trust, where even the most vulnerable and sensitive topics can be explored with empathy and care. Her humanity is always present. She meets people as they are, without judgement, while gently inviting something more, a new perspective, a different way of seeing, a deeper level of honesty. I left feeling both supported and challenged, with a sense of having accessed a new way of thinking. For anyone looking for a coach who can hold depth while also supporting meaningful movement forward, she brings both with integrity and grace.

Can't recommend her enough. Been following her since before Leland, and her knowledge of Claude is incredible. She's helped streamline my workflows and significantly boosted my productivity.

I can’t recommend Becca enough!! She’s incredibly thoughtful and genuinely cares about helping people succeed. She has a great way of giving clear, impactful advice and making an overwhelming process feel a lot more manageable.

Becca was a huge help to me personally as a coach. She worked with me on test prep and career decisions, and what stood out was how practical and clear she made everything. She has a way of breaking down complex stuff into something you can actually act on, whether it’s a study plan or thinking through next steps in your career. She’s thoughtful, easy to talk to, and genuinely cares about helping you get better. I’d strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a mentor who’s both sharp and approachable.

I really want to thank you for all the help and advice you've given me throughout the essay writing process. Not only do I think your guidance was necessary for me to get these results, I also feel I've become a stronger writer because of it. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, and when my younger brother goes through the process, we definitely know who to call!

I know my writing would not have progressed the way it has without Erica's support and helpful ideas. I can't recommend Erica enough to other students in this process! She truly is the best at what she does!

I'd love to stay in touch and let you know how Pittsburgh treats me. Also, fair warning, my younger brother is only two years behind me. I've already told him how much you helped me, so he'll likely be reaching out for your guidance when it's his turn to tackle the common app! Thank you again for everything.

Anshul is a great leader with deep expertise in technology and consulting skill.

I had an amazing experience working with Joy on my MBA applications. Before finding Joy, I had spent months working with other consultants but felt I had made little real progress. Joy completely changed the process. She helped me go through deep self-reflection, clarify my core story, and turn my non-traditional background into a coherent and compelling MBA narrative. She was especially helpful in shaping my Stanford “What matters most to you, and why?” essay, which became the foundation for many of my other applications. She also gave me practical guidance on essay structure, recommender strategy, and school-specific positioning. With Joy’s support, I submitted 9 Round 2 applications and received interview invitations from 6 top schools, including Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia. Afterward, she also introduced me to mentors from these schools to help me prepare for interviews. Joy is a thoughtful coach, and genuinely supportive partner. She encouraged me throughout the process, and we even became friends. I’m truly grateful and would highly recommend her.

Working with Amy has been transformative for both my career and my life." She supported me through major transitions — from IC to Tech Lead Manager to Senior Engineering Manager — helping me grow into a more confident, grounded, and effective leader. Her coaching helped me navigate new roles, build credibility with teams, and make clearer, more intentional decisions. Her questions had a way of pulling me up out of the day-to-day and surfacing the patterns, incentives, and second-order effects I hadn't been seeing — which is how I built a system thinker's mindset for managing teams and a leadership style grounded in who I actually was rather than borrowed from someone else's playbook. Through our work together, I gained clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of direction in both career and life.