28,169Leland Reviews

Jerry was the one who introduced me to the world of consulting and helped me land my first consulting offer at LEK with his strong casing fundamentals and behavioral interview skills. Since then, he’s been an amazing mentor for me for all things consulting, recruiting, and even applying to business school. Would definitely recommend working with him if possible!

Akon has been a mentor and trusted guide for me over the past six years, through some of the most pivotal moments of my career and personal growth. Whether I was navigating difficult career decisions, working through graduate school applications, or facing uncertainty about my next steps, he consistently gave me the tools, perspective, and encouragement I needed to move forward with confidence. What makes Akon exceptional is the combination of sharp intelligence and deep empathy. He's one of the smartest people I know, but he never makes you feel like he's simply telling you what to do. Instead, he asks the right questions, gently challenges your assumptions, and helps you see possibilities you hadn't considered. When I talk to Akon, I leave feeling like anything is possible!! not because he sugarcoats reality, but because he helps you see your own clarity and strength. His advice comes from a unique perspective shaped by his work across continents, cultures, and disciplines. He understands complexity because he's lived it, and that comes through in how he coaches, with patience, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine belief in the people he supports. If you're looking for someone who will push you to grow while holding space for who you are, Akon is that coach. I'm grateful for his guidance and can't recommend him highly enough.

Yige is one of the most thoughtful and supportive coaches I’ve ever worked with. I came into the process feeling stuck and unsure how to present my experiences, and she helped me uncover strengths I didn’t even realize I had. Her way of explaining things is clear, warm, and incredibly empowering. She didn’t just edit my materials—she helped me reshape how I think about my career. I’m so grateful for her guidance and genuinely couldn’t have done this without her.

Polina is truly an excellent mentor. I reached out to her because my son was applying to study Engineering at Cambridge. With her personalised approach and supportive attitude, where she really found an individual approach which focused on my son’s key areas for improvement, my son was accepted to study engineering at several leading UK universities including Cambridge and Imperial. I couldn’t recommend Polina more!

Hands down - one of the best coaches I have worked with! Gaurav was a key part of my interview preparation. His coaching helped me improve quickly, gain clarity, and approach every case with confidence. I truly appreciate his support and guidance throughout the journey.

I can’t recommend Cindy and her team enough as sales leaders and aesthetic market experts.. Cindy really knows how to dig into the numbers and use data to boost the sales game, helping companies hit targets consistently. What I love most is her ability to bring the team together—She always makes everyone feel valued and motivated. Plus, Cindy is just a genuinely great person with a positive vibe that makes working with her enjoyable.

Polina has been a trusted mentor and coach ever since I reached out to her for advice on how she was able to do so well in exams at Cambridge. Her admissions acumen and detailed knowledge of the subject helped me get admitted into my preferred master’s programmes across both the US and UK. The thing I admire most about Polina is her personalised approach to mentoring, and her deep empathy and investment in you as a student.

Giovanna truly is a world-class advisor and coach. I credit my smooth MBA application experience to her thoughtful approach to preparation and strategy. In the often nebulous world of admissions, Giovanna's professionalism and expertise are unrivaled, and her ability to help candidates to craft compelling profiles and prepare for interviews is powerful. Knowing Giovanna was in my corner throughout the process helped me to flourish and articulate my 'why'!

Mariana is the absolute best. Not only is she super passionate and caring she is dependable and reliable. I had 2 days before the deadline and she read my personal statement and gave me feed back within one day. I got accepted into Grad school and I was so happy. She has a heart for young scholars and very good at what she does, not to mention she has a doctorate!

She is one of the most hardworking and talented people I know she helped me with my college applications and she helped me get my first acceptance letter. Mariana is a very talented woman and I am so grateful to have someone like her in my life and I hope I’m able to have the same impact on people that she has.