28,622Leland Reviews

Fantastic mentor who's helped me reflect upon and grow my career with kind, thoughtful, and effective coaching. Kevin's also a champion for diversity & inclusion and leader for supporting the AAPI community.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing Amna since our time together in graduate school at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Throughout the past decade, as I navigated a dynamic corporate career, Amna’s steadfast encouragement, insightful guidance, and genuine support have been invaluable. Whether I needed a sounding board for strategic decisions or a boost of confidence in stressful moments, she was always the first to step up and offer her expertise. This support became especially meaningful during my transition into consulting. While applying to business schools and planning my career pivot, Amna’s experience and compassionate mentorship kept me focused and motivated. She consistently shared actionable advice, helped me refine my application strategy, and pushed me to articulate my unique value proposition clearly. Beyond her impeccable professional acumen, Amna has a remarkable ability to connect on a personal level, instilling confidence and optimism every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a coach—anyone seeking clarity, motivation, and structured guidance will find an exceptional partner in Amna.

Dorothy has been a great coach as I navigated the turbulent terrains of job searching, transitioning, and now onboarding to a new role. Our conversations help me clarify my own thinking, goals, and leave me more focused on my true priorities. As we start the new year, Dorothy and I are working together on setting both personal and career goals, including some big life milestones ahead. I feel great knowing that she will be in my corner and someone I can go to for introspection and reflection.

World class guy who knows the ins and outs of venture, startup building and building relationships with founders

James is smart, incisive and practical. But his genuinely unique value is that he encouraged me to consider aspects of my approach which others disregarded as unimportant or too challenging. And addressing those off-the-beaten-path issues made an enormous, positive difference.

Jane is the real deal....her years of experience in corporate leadership roles position her perfectly to coach executives on their journey of expansion and transformation. She just has a way of asking the right questions and being an amazing sounding board. Have her walk beside you on your journey is the best gift you can give yourself!

Ned is an exceptional product leader with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the craft. During our time at Google, he was an outstanding collaborator, bringing strategic insight, creativity, and a user-first mindset to every challenge. Beyond that, Ned became a mentor to me, offering invaluable guidance and support throughout my career journey. His ability to listen, provide thoughtful advice, and challenge me to grow has had a profound impact on my personal and professional development. I’m confident that anyone who works with Ned will benefit greatly from his expertise and mentorship.

Stone has been a coach of mine for three years. His advice has been invaluable in allowing me to make the most of my time at the GSB, as well as my getting my current job. He has a ton of knowledge about the GSB and how to take advantage of the opportunities it offers. This would be extremely useful for anyone planning to apply, so I definitely recommend working with him. He really cares about coaching and helping people achieve their goals. Stone is really good at problem solving and saying things in the right way. All the MBAs at our company go to him for advice.

I have known David for nearly a decade, and I first met him at a pivotal moment in my life. He has been my go-to person whenever I need guidance, clarification, or support. David is not only an outstanding professional but also an incredible person and a highly intelligent individual. His mentorship has been invaluable in various aspects of my journey—helping me find the right place to study, guiding me in my professional development, and even refining my posture and language as an aspiring professional. Beyond that, he has played a crucial role in my academic and career success. He was the one who reviewed and corrected my essays, helped me refine my resume, and prepared me for interviews. His insights and support also helped me identify great opportunities aligned with my career path. I feel truly fortunate to have him as a continuous mentor and coach in my life. I know without a doubt that I can always rely on his expertise and unwavering support.

Sean is a phenomenal coach. He takes the time to understand you, and makes sure his style fits what you actually need, not what he thinks you need. Sean is an outstanding listener, and helps to draw out the story you want to tell, while also adding value to it. He offers great insights and tactical tips which augment your words, without replacing them. I always felt the right amount of support, understanding and push with Sean: he made sure that this long-time procrastinator didn't leave everything to the last minute - no small feat! I'd thoroughly recommend working with him.