Management Consulting Coaches, Events, and Resources

On Consulting Case Interview prep: I interviewed candidates for BCG. Furthermore, as a Recruiting Director for our Empower Program (a recruiting program focused on Black and Latinx MBA candidates), I was personally responsible for preparing ~15-20 high-potential candidates, and achieved a historically high admission rate. Throughout my time at BCG, I helped dozens of candidates coming out of undergrad and grad school prepare for case interviews.

Zoe Tuan’s path from international student to McKinsey consultant is a story of resilience, strategy, and growth. Navigating the U.S. recruiting landscape as a non-citizen came with its own set of challenges — from visa hurdles to cultural adaptation — but Zoe turned those obstacles into strengths. Through over 100 live case practices, consistent peer coaching, and tools like RocketBlocks, she built the skills and confidence to earn a coveted offer from McKinsey. Now, Zoe channels that same determination into coaching international students and professionals who dream of breaking into consulting. Her firsthand experience, structured approach, and commitment to mentorship help her mentees go beyond preparation — to truly stand out. With Zoe’s guidance, you’ll gain the clarity, strategy, and mindset needed to land your U.S. consulting offer.

Hi, I’m Annika Friesen, an ICF-certified coach, entrepreneur, and former Bain consultant. I bring a unique perspective as both a post-MBA and industry hire. I began my career at KPMG in audit, gained industry experience, and later joined Bain in an MBA hiring batch after working in education one year post MBA. This means I understand the challenges of both entry paths and can help you navigate whichever journey you’re on. Throughout my career, whether advising clients at Bain or coaching candidates and executives, I’ve been passionate about helping people make bold moves and transform their lives. My mission is to combine insider consulting insights with professional coaching to help you land offers and step confidently into your next chapter. My coaching is holistic and tailored, covering case, fit, and the small nuances that most coaches miss. Together we’ll build on your strengths, close gaps, and prepare you to stand out with confidence and clarity.

As a former Associate Director of Career Management at for MBA students at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and as a former consulting manager at Booz Allen Hamilton, David advised hundreds of students who successfully landed multiple internships and full-time jobs at top consulting firms. He has an extensive network of consulting recruiters and hiring managers from top firms to not only equip his students with the latest recruiting insights but also to thoroughly prepare them for each step of the process. His advisees have built successful careers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Kearney, LEK, Deloitte, EY, EYP, Accenture, Booz Allen, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, AlixPartners, Roland Berger, and more. David takes pride that Chicago Booth had the most internship and full-time offers from Tier 1 and 2 consulting firms across the top MBA programs during his tenure as the consulting career coach.

With offers from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG across both the U.S. and Japan, and a track record of helping candidates land offers at every major MBB office in the U.S. and Asia, I specialize in helping candidates break into top-tier consulting. I bring not just personal success, but institutional insight: I served as BCG’s North America Recruiting Champion in 2019, personally bringing in the highest number of experienced hire recruits across the region—a distinction that earned me a special bonus. I also led campus recruiting efforts at WashU, where I was directly responsible for the largest class BCG Chicago had ever hired from the school. From undergraduates to MBAs, I’ve coached 100+ candidates through every stage of the MBB process—from shaping compelling personal stories and acing case interviews to navigating final-round dynamics. I’ve worked with peers at Wharton, students at top undergrad programs, and international candidates navigating recruiting from both inside and outside the U.S. Beyond offer prep, I also bring insider perspective on how to build a long-term career at MBB. At BCG, I was part of the PIPE practice in the Dubai office advising Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, which became the springboard for my later transition into finance. If you’re looking to stay and grow within the firm, or eventually pivot to PE, VC, or IB, I can help you strategically plan your path from day one. If you’re looking for proven, structured coaching to land a consulting offer—especially at MBB—this is the right package. For candidates also weighing broader finance or career strategy questions, feel free to check out my holistic career coaching package as well.

I landed three consulting internships during undergrad (Pointe Advisory, BCE Consulting, and Analysis Group) and converted that experience into a full-time Associate offer at BCG Boston. I did this coming from Colby College, a small liberal arts school with no formal consulting recruiting pipeline, and from Panama, where I had no connections to the industry. Every step of the process, from networking to casing to navigating boutique vs. MBB dynamics, I had to learn by doing. I also led Colby's consulting club for two years. I rebuilt the prep structure, ran mock cases, and worked with members one-on-one through networking and applications. During that time, we placed more students into tier-1 consulting firms than the previous five years combined. The coaching I do now is a direct continuation of that work: helping people who don't have a built-in path to consulting figure out how to create one.

Having pivoted mid-career into consulting, put my time in at BCG, and exited as a venture-backed founder and entrepreneur, I have personal experience across the entire consulting career lifecycle, with a special awareness that many people seek consulting as a launching pad, not as a lifelong vocation. I've provided case interview preparation for hundreds of candidates who have gone on to BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte, Strategy&, LEK, and other top-tier firms. I've also worked directly with BCG recruiters on the back end of the recruiting process and continue to retain a robust network within many top firms, ranging from undergrad hires to partners. More broadly, I am incredibly passionate about coaching beyond the nuts and bolts of interview prep. I am also an executive and career coach, working primarily with mid-career professionals (often from tech and consulting backgrounds) to develop professional clarity, an improved sense of personal agency, and increased leadership and executive capacity.

I am an ex-Bain with over 9 years of experience. Having been interviewed by several strategy consulting companies before starting my consulting career and having interviewed over 1,200 candidates across various seniority levels, I have a deep understanding of how the application process feels and what consulting firms look for. In addition, I have been a mentor and coach for over 9 years for former colleagues at Bain & Company as well as for selected individuals from my alma mater, ESCP Business School, Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, and Schmalenbach-Stiftung. I am confident that I can provide a unique coaching experience, including: • Real-life case studies: All the case studies we practice are based on real projects from my own strategy consulting experience and have been tested in live interviews. • In-depth, recent knowledge: With over 9 years of experience in strategy consulting and recruiting, I am thoroughly familiar with all the details of the current recruiting processes and can provide up-to-date advice. • Company-specific information: Through my network of seasoned strategy consulting professionals, I can provide exclusive, in-house information to help guide you through the recruiting process.

With 7 years of experience in Strategy & Ops roles, including extensive time at Bain, Jorge has firsthand knowledge of what top consulting firms seek in candidates. As a former Bain interviewer, he understands the nuances of case and behavioral interviews, equipping candidates with insider strategies that go beyond standard frameworks. Jorge specializes in case interview prep, resume reviews, and behavioral storytelling to help candidates showcase leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. He’s successfully mentored candidates from diverse backgrounds into MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and other top-tier firms. His tailored approach ensures each candidate stands out, maximizes their strengths, and confidently navigates the consulting recruitment process.

I help candidates break into top management consulting firms by coaching on recruiting strategy, resumes, networking, behavioral interviews, and case interviews. At BCG, I led Cornell MBA intern recruiting, coordinated with 24 U.S. offices, and personally vetted 93 candidates. That experience gave me firsthand insight into how top consulting firms evaluate applicants, what separates strong candidates from average ones, and where qualified candidates often fall short during recruiting or interviews. My own path into consulting was nontraditional. Before earning my MBA with distinction from Cornell, I worked in construction project management and later joined Deloitte as a Summer Associate before moving to BCG. At BCG, my client work spanned growth strategy, financial transformation, analytics, automation, and enterprise transformation. I use experience from both sides of the recruiting process to help candidates position themselves effectively, prepare deliberately, and compete for offers at BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte, EY-P / EY, Strategy& / PwC, Accenture, L.E.K., Oliver Wyman, Kearney, and other leading or boutique consulting firms. If you're looking to break into management consulting, let's connect and craft a plan to achieve your career goals.